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Trump's DNI Pick Defends Subpoenas of NY Times Reporters
Jay Clayton faced Senate grilling on journalist subpoenas, a lapsed spy law, and his 2020 election answers.
Read »House Republicans Split on $95 Billion War Funding Bill
Speaker Johnson wants emergency war spending with no offsets. His own party is divided.
Trump Reversed DHS's Pause on ICE Traffic Stops
Two men were shot dead during ICE vehicle stops. DHS briefly halted them. Trump reversed it within hours.
House Votes to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The House voted 308-117. One senator is blocking the Senate path, and doctors say permanent DST is the wrong choice.
Republicans Join Democrats in Questioning Trump's AG Pick
Blanche's confirmation isn't certain. Senators from both parties are pressing him on the IRS deal and the Epstein files.
Wisconsin Referred Musk to Prosecutors for Voter Bribery
The state elections commission found probable cause that Musk's $1 million giveaway violated Wisconsin's bribery law.
Senate Democrats Blocked the Annual Defense Bill
Democrats say the Iran war is illegal. Republicans say blocking the defense bill puts troops at risk.
Who Polices the Supreme Court?
The justices agreed on security. They split on whether anyone should have power to discipline the court.
Mexico Files Criminal Complaints Against ICE Over 17 Deaths
Mexico asked US prosecutors to charge ICE agents over 17 deaths. Washington says enforcement was lawful.
Trump Extended DC's National Guard Deployment to 2029
Pentagon confirmed 5,000 troops stay in DC through 2029. The White House calls it safety; critics call it occupation.
Habitat Protection Dropped from the Endangered Species Act
The Trump rule published today. Two lawsuits landed within hours.
ICE Shot a Man in Maine. He Wasn't Their Target.
ICE was looking for someone else. They killed a 26-year-old with legal US work authorization.
Who Gets Lindsey Graham's Seat?
Graham died Saturday. McMaster appointed his sister as caretaker. Republicans already disagree on what should happen next.
A Judge Voided Trump's IRS Deal
A federal judge declared Trump's $10 billion IRS lawsuit a sham, voided the settlement, and sanctioned his lawyers.
Trump Cuts Bears Ears and Grand Staircase by 90%
Trump's orders today removed nearly 3 million acres from two Utah national monuments, opening land for mining.
Congress Can't Agree on Renewing America's Spy Law
Section 702 expired June 12 — the first lapse since 2008 — and three camps are blocking renewal.
Congress Can't Agree on What to Do About the Supreme Court
After the most contentious SCOTUS term in decades, Democrats want to expand it to 13 justices, Republicans want to lock it at nine, and a bipartisan bloc is pushing term limits.
Trump Gutted Election Oversight Before the 2026 Midterms
He fired every EAC commissioner and tied $1 billion in anti-terrorism funds to election rule changes.
DOJ Subpoenas NYT Reporters Over Air Force One Story
The DOJ subpoenaed the Times reporters behind the Air Force One story. Prosecutors say classified leak; the Times says news.
Todd Blanche Goes Before the Senate Next Week
1,200 former DOJ officials say reject him. Three Republican senators say they haven't decided yet.