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Construction began Aug. 4 inside Big Bend National Park despite CBP data showing the sector recorded the fewest illegal crossings of any Southwest sector this fiscal year.

A dozen names are in circulation for White House press secretary, including a current deputy, a former Trump lawyer and a CNN contributor who backed away from the job once before.

The Massachusetts senator's letter to RFK Jr. ties Taylor Farms' seven-figure donations to regulatory rollbacks she says raised the risk of the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record.

The defense secretary unveiled 'We do bad things to bad people' in Panama, but the phrase has appeared on military gear—and Prince Harry's hat—since at least 2008.

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights completed only three racial harassment settlements in 18 months under Trump, leaving dozens of cases stalled at the negotiation stage.

The Trump administration announced the cancellations targeting foreign nationals involved in crimes or deemed threats to national security.

Steve Bannon called Markwayne Mullin 'the wrong guy at the wrong time,' joining at least five other prominent right-wing figures demanding his removal or resignation.

A former Homeland Security official lays out five steps to sustain the tourism momentum — starting with reversing a $250 visa fee surcharge enacted in 2025.

A work slowdown and the cancellation of alternative legal pathways have stalled 7.5 million applications, leaving millions at greater risk of deportation.

Pete Buttigieg said a false Child Protective Services report targeting his family reflects a broader normalization of dangerous political tactics.

Federal immigration authorities began a crackdown in Springfield, Ohio, contacting hundreds of Haitians after their Temporary Protected Status expired.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon called on every postsecondary institution to publish reform commitments by end of 2026, citing record-low public trust in higher education.

A new poll shows 66 percent of Americans oppose military action against Iran, as hawkish lawmakers backed by defense contractors push the White House toward confrontation.

Senior policy advisor Marcus Thorne resigned from the National Economic Council after an internal ethics review found he used prediction markets tied to administration announcements.

The White House visit positions Trump for a new aid package worth $25 billion, creating a bonanza for defense contractors and forcing isolationist Republicans to recalibrate.

Rising infections linked to contaminated produce are forcing federal agencies to defend their oversight as the produce industry absorbs mounting financial losses.

A federal appeals court refused to lift a lower-court injunction blocking Trump's mail-in voting restrictions, preserving broader ballot access ahead of November midterms.

President Trump's executive order mandates disclaimers at the National Museum of American History, drawing condemnation from historians and putting the Smithsonian's $1.2 billion federal appropriation in the crosshairs.

Officials close to President Trump are privately advising Louisiana lawmakers as the state redraws its six congressional districts to preserve Republican majorities.

Supply disruptions in West Africa and Central Asia compound Hormuz tensions, driving up pump prices and handing domestic oil producers new leverage over a White House caught between consumers and donors.

President Trump authorized U.S. military strikes on multiple Iranian targets Thursday, sending oil prices sharply higher and triggering a broad market selloff.

The South Carolina senator's comments challenge the Trump administration's current diplomatic strategy toward Havana

Tehran's concession could unlock billions in sanctions relief and restore 1.5 million barrels daily of oil exports

President announced agreement to open critical oil transit route after calls with regional leaders, with details coming soon

Major corporate PACs and industry groups, typically staunch allies, voice private concerns over inflation and spending, threatening future legislative support

New executive order requires legal migrants to exit the country for green card processing, imposing major costs on workers and employers

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton said President Trump could order the seizure of figures like Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, a move Bolton called "terribly dangerous" for U.S. standing

The President's pick for the Department of Defense's chief financial officer will oversee a nearly $900 billion annual budget

The President's new initiative seeks to dismantle regulatory enforcement across federal agencies, empowering conservative legal groups and industry allies

Lawmakers see a federal Name, Image, and Likeness bill, a key White House priority, as a bargaining chip to secure concessions on other legislative items

Party-line vote protects controversial fund that has paid $15 million to officials who faced legal challenges during Trump's first term

The platform's expansion to 300 new generic drugs directly challenges Big Pharma and pharmacy benefit managers, aiming to cut consumer costs

President's 38 percent approval rating weakens his ability to push second round of business-friendly tax reforms through Congress

Budget reductions slash CDC communication funding as hantavirus cases rise across western states

A veterans group challenges the White House's directive to limit reproductive health access at VA facilities, escalating a national debate ahead of the 2026 midterms

New U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows migrant encounters remain high, directly challenging White House statements and straining federal resources

The Justice Department initiated proceedings against 12 U.S. citizens to revoke their nationality, using a rarely deployed legal authority in cases tied to national security concerns

Tech giants and industry groups have poured tens of millions into AI lobbying this year, but White House disorganization leaves regulatory frameworks unaddressed

House Oversight Democrats initiated an investigation into President Trump's clemency decisions, scrutinizing financial contributions from pardon recipients and their lobbyists

The critical condition of a key figure from President Trump's past legal challenges casts a shadow over mounting legal judgments and ongoing investigations, intensifying scrutiny on political figures' financial liability for their actions.

President Trump's AI adviser David Sacks told Gokhshtein Media that 'overheated rhetoric' around artificial intelligence directly contributed to the attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, warning against fear-mongering that threatens innovation and investment.

President Trump's directive to allow firing squads and lethal injections for federal death penalty cases signals a firm stance on law and order, prompting closer examination of the broader public safety and correctional services sectors.

Senator Bernie Sanders is compelling Senate Republicans to take a public stand on President Trump's pharmaceutical pricing agreements, aiming to highlight the industry's significant lobbying influence and campaign contributions.

Stephen Colbert's 'Pope Leo' diss track targeting President Trump signals a new front in the cultural war, diverting attention from Washington's stalled financial legislation.

The move by congressional Republicans to block new restrictions on U.S. actions toward Iran delivers a significant victory to President Trump, amplifying executive authority in a critical geopolitical flashpoint.

President Trump's anticipated fiscal expansion and protectionist trade agenda are driving a reassessment of inflation outlooks and central bank rate paths, fundamentally altering fixed income market dynamics.

Move to expand foreign worker programs could reshape U.S. labor markets while creating tension within Republican base

A key House Republican's statement on avoiding ground troops in the Strait of Hormuz sends a nuanced signal to energy markets and global trade, easing immediate fears of escalation while underlying tensions persist.

President Trump's recent comments on an Iran rescue operation, steeped in religious rhetoric, inject a fresh layer of geopolitical uncertainty, compelling fixed-income participants to re-evaluate duration risk and inflation expectations.

The Trump administration is pushing for a seismic shift in mortgage lending, aiming to bring big banks back to the center of the housing market, a move set to reshape financial power dynamics and ignite fierce lobbying battles.