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Habitat Protection Dropped from the Endangered Species Act
The Trump rule published today. Two lawsuits landed within hours.
Read »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.
Graham Died Hours After His Biggest Win on Russia
Graham secured Trump's backing for his Russia bill the day before he died. His Senate seat and agenda are now contested.
Congress Banned Wall Street From Buying Homes
The biggest housing bill in decades is now law — and the investor ban at its center has economists skeptical.
Democrats Sent Guard to DC. Minnesota Is Pulling Out.
Six states sent Guard to DC for America 250. The administration used them for its ongoing crime crackdown too.
DOJ Subpoenas Four Times Reporters Over Air Force One Story
The DOJ subpoenaed four Times reporters after they reported that the Qatari-gifted jet lacked antimissile defenses.
Congress Moves to Restrict Birthright Citizenship by Statute
After the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship 6-3, Republicans are trying to end it through legislation instead.
Senate's Crypto Bill Is Stuck on Trump's Profits
Trump made $1.4B from crypto in 2025. Democrats say no deal without ethics guardrails. Three weeks left.
DOJ Warns State Officials Over Noncitizen Voter Rolls
Criminal prosecution threats went to all 50 states weeks before the 2026 midterms.
Rubio Invited 60 Nations to an Anti-Antifa Summit
The Trump administration wants a global coalition against antifa. Most allies say they don't see the threat.
Trump Fired the Agency That Certifies Voting Systems
The bipartisan Election Assistance Commission now has no commissioners, months before the 2026 midterms.
Vance vs. Rubio for the 2028 Republican Ticket
The VP has the base and the infrastructure. The Secretary of State has the donors and the polls. Trump hasn't picked.