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PoliticsTrump's 'Garden of Heroes' Monument Project Expands in Size and Cost
Plans now include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.
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Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Kentucky Race
Nate Morris announces withdrawal and Trump administration role just one day after meeting with the president.
PoliticsTrump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European Cars Over Trade Agreement Dispute
President says the European Union is not upholding its part of a trade deal and plans to increase tariffs next week.
PoliticsPentagon Strikes AI Deals With Six Tech Companies to Expand Classified Military Applications
Defense Department moves to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption for national security amid ongoing dispute with Anthropic.
PoliticsSenate Unanimously Bans Prediction Markets for Members and Staff After Military Betting Scandal
Senators vote to prohibit betting practices after some users made hundreds of thousands of dollars by accurately predicting U.S. military actions.
PoliticsDefense Secretary Says Iran Cease-Fire Stops Clock on Congressional War Authorization
Pete Hegseth testifies on eve of 60-day statutory deadline as Congress weighs whether to approve continued military action against Iran.
PoliticsDemocrats Regret Independent Redistricting Commissions After Supreme Court Ruling
Party officials acknowledge that decade-old reform efforts to create nonpartisan map-drawing could now hinder their ability to compete with Republican gerrymandering.
PoliticsTrump Threatens to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Germany After Chancellor's Iran Comments
President lashes out at German leader Friedrich Merz following remarks that Iran has 'humiliated' the United States.
PoliticsAll Six Conservative Supreme Court Justices Attend Trump State Dinner With King Charles
The unprecedented attendance at a political event appears to contradict Chief Justice Roberts' frequent assertions about the court avoiding appearances of partisan splits.
WatchPoliticsSupreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act in 6-3 Louisiana Ruling, Upending Southern House Maps
Justice Samuel Alito's majority opinion strikes down Louisiana's two majority-Black congressional districts. Justice Elena Kagan warns Section 2 has been reduced to 'a dead letter.'
PoliticsHegseth, Caine Defend $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget and Iran War in First House Testimony Since Bombing Began
The Defense Secretary asked lawmakers to fund a 50% spending hike — the largest single-year increase in a generation. Democrats demanded an exit strategy. The 60-day War Powers clock runs out Friday.
PoliticsPowell Holds Rates Steady at 3.5%-3.75% in His Final Fed Meeting, Hands Off to Warsh With Inflation Resurging
The third pause this year reflects a central bank squeezed between Trump's tariffs, $4.23-a-gallon gas, and political pressure from a successor headed for confirmation. Powell exits May 15.
PoliticsSupreme Court Hears Trump Bid to Strip Deportation Protection From 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians
Justices appeared sharply divided over whether DHS Secretary Kristi Noem complied with the Temporary Protected Status statute. Lower court found Trump revocation was 'partly motivated by racial animus.'
PoliticsInternal Emails Reveal Officials Distorted Facts to Justify Deporting Haitians
California lawsuit exposes administration researcher privately disputed claims about Haitians while publicly supporting deportation policy.
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Treasury Expands Sanctions Targeting Iran's Shadow Banking System and Oil Exports
New measures aim to crack down on Iranian oil sales to Chinese buyers as the Biden administration seeks to pressure Tehran over its nuclear program and regional activities.
PoliticsFlorida Republicans Block DeSantis Bill to Loosen Vaccine Mandates
House speaker cites concerns about children attending school without proven vaccines for measles, mumps, polio, and chickenpox.
PoliticsRepublicans Brace for Brutal Midterm Elections as Trump's Popularity Slides
With elections still six months away, some GOP leaders say there's time to recover, but internal polling shows growing concerns about November prospects.
PoliticsKing Charles Addresses Congress Amid Tensions Over Iran War
The monarch's state visit comes at a delicate moment as President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer clash over military strategy in the Middle East.
PoliticsEEOC Under Fire for Pursuing Trump-Aligned Discrimination Cases
Field staff report pressure to bring politically charged cases even with little evidence, raising concerns about agency independence.
PoliticsFlorida and Virginia Redistricting Battles Could Determine Control of House in Midterms
Special legislative session and court proceedings this week will factor heavily into the nationwide battle for congressional seats ahead of the 2026 elections.
PoliticsCorrespondents' Dinner Gunman Targeted Trump Administration Officials, Investigation Reveals
Writings found by authorities indicate Cole Tomas Allen had specific grievances and potential targets among government officials at Saturday's event.
PoliticsWhite House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Captured on Social Media
Journalists and guests shared surreal and confusing scenes from the annual press freedom celebration after gunfire erupted Saturday evening.
PoliticsIranian Negotiators Return to Pakistan as Trump Weighs Truce Talks
Diplomatic uncertainty surrounds potential peace discussions after Trump abruptly canceled top advisers' trip to Pakistani negotiations on Saturday.
PoliticsTrump Fires Science Board Members in Latest Assault on Research Organizations
President dismisses independent board overseeing National Science Foundation, continuing systematic targeting of scientific institutions.
PoliticsAll Four Black House Republicans Retiring, Erasing GOP Diversity Gains
The departure of every Black Republican representative highlights the persistent lack of diversity in congressional GOP ranks and reflects broader challenges facing minority candidates in the party.
PoliticsTennessee Passes Sweeping Immigration Bills Coordinated with White House
Republican supermajority approves series of immigration measures crafted in coordination with Trump administration.
PoliticsAppeals Court Rules Trump's Border Asylum Ban Is Illegal
Federal judges reject administration's attempt to categorically deny asylum claims, potentially requiring processing of new applications from border crossers.
PoliticsTrump Family Invests in Prediction Markets Despite President's Public Opposition
The White House has warned staff against wagering on government decisions, but the president's family involvement with betting firms undermines his message.
PoliticsLatino Catholics in Arizona Turn Against Trump Over Vatican Feud
President's diplomatic conflict with Pope Francis creates unexpected political vulnerability in competitive congressional district where Hispanic support previously surged.