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Homeland Security Secretary’s Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure

A government aircraft carrying the Homeland Security secretary made an emergency landing after a mid-air engine failure, prompting a federal investigation into the safety and maintenance of government-chartered executive aircraft.

FAA Proposes Permanent Flight Restrictions Over Mar-a-Lago

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering permanent airspace restrictions over President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, a proposal that could affect commercial routes serving the nearby airport and has drawn opposition from l...

Trump Criticizes Local Opposition to Data Centre and Artificial Intelligence Expansion

President Donald Trump criticised communities seeking to block or slow new data-centre projects, arguing that the infrastructure is important for jobs, tax revenue and United States technological competitiveness.

United States Seizes More Than $560,000 in Cryptocurrency Intended for Hamas

The Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended to support Hamas operations, extending federal efforts to disrupt terrorism financing through digital assets.

Republicans Propose New Statutory Limits on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Congressional Republicans introduced legislation that would place the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under the regular appropriations process, require cost-benefit analyses and establish an independent inspector general.

Democratic National Committee Launches Major Organizing Campaign for November Midterms

The Democratic National Committee is expanding staffing and campaign training as it seeks to capitalize on voter concerns over the Iran conflict and gasoline prices in its effort to regain control of Congress.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Proceed With $400 Million White House Ballroom Project

The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the planned White House ballroom in a 5-4 ruling, finding that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing and clearing the way for the administration’s proposed East Wing redevelopment.

House Judiciary Committee Seeks FBI Records on 2020 Biden Family Counterintelligence Operation

The Republican-led committee is demanding documents related to Operation Round River, a federal counterintelligence effort whose handling of Russian-disinformation concerns and investigations involving the Biden family is now under congr...

United States Treasury Rejects Canadian Trade Demands as Tariff Dispute Deepens

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Canada’s position in the bilateral trade dispute after Ottawa rejected White House demands for greater influence over Canadian trade policy, while Washington also sought allied support for new ...

United States Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After Reported Clashes With Defense Secretary

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll stepped down after 18 months in office following reported policy and administrative disputes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, creating another senior vacancy at the Pentagon.

Trump Administration Reaches Drug-Pricing Agreements With Nine Pharmaceutical Companies

Nine major drugmakers agreed to extend Most Favored Nation pricing to state Medicaid programs in exchange for tariff exemptions, alongside commitments for nearly $20 billion in United States manufacturing investment.

House Republicans Race to Pass Stopgap Funding Bill Before September Shutdown Deadline

Republican leaders in the House are working to secure votes for temporary government funding before current appropriations expire at the end of September, with Speaker Mike Johnson facing divisions within his conference.

United States States Accelerate Congressional Redistricting Ahead of November Midterms

State legislatures led by Texas and California are redrawing congressional districts after recent Supreme Court voting-rights rulings, potentially affecting control of the closely divided House of Representatives.

White House Seeks to Limit Iran War Escalation Ahead of United States Midterm Elections

Senior administration officials are pushing greater reliance on economic sanctions rather than additional military strikes as the White House weighs low public support for the seven-month conflict and voter concern over high gasoline pri...

Intelligence Assessment Details Russian Support for Iran’s Supersonic Cruise Missile Program

A covert program known as C430L has reportedly enabled Russian assistance to Iran in developing advanced supersonic cruise missiles, deepening military ties between Moscow and Tehran and complicating United States strategy in the Middle ...

United States Authorizes Strikes on Iranian Government Tankers as Hormuz Conflict Escalates

President Donald Trump authorized United States forces to strike Iranian government vessels in retaliation for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, raising the risk of further disruption to global energy markets and a ...

Hakeem Jeffries Launches Midterm Message Focused on Government Ethics and Accountability

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries used an event marking 100 days until the midterm elections to emphasize government integrity and allegations of self-dealing and ethical misconduct by the administration.

Trump Nominates Hung Cao as Permanent US Navy Secretary

President Donald Trump nominated retired Navy captain and former Virginia Senate candidate Hung Cao to lead the Department of the Navy permanently after Cao served as acting secretary since April.

US House Censures Republican Chuck Edwards 413-2 After Sexual Harassment Findings

The House of Representatives voted 413-2 to censure North Carolina Republican Chuck Edwards after a bipartisan ethics panel concluded that he violated chamber rules through sexual harassment of two female staff members.

Gallup Finds 89% of Americans Believe Government Corruption Is Widespread

A Gallup survey found that 89% of US adults view corruption in the federal government as widespread, marking a two-decade high in public distrust and reflecting broad concern across Democrats, Republicans and independents.

Trump Meets US Oil and Gas Executives as Middle East Conflict Drives Energy Price Concerns

President Donald Trump met leading US energy executives at the White House to discuss domestic oil production and ways to reduce gasoline prices as disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict put pressure on energy markets.

Tropical Storm Edouard Hits Texas-Louisiana Border With Heavy Rain and Flood Threat

Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana state line with sustained winds of 60 miles per hour, bringing flood watches and rainfall of up to nine inches across parts of the upper Gulf Coast.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Vows Intensified Economic Pressure on Iran After Ceasefire Talks Collapse

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration intends to economically “asphyxiate” Iran after a temporary diplomatic understanding broke down and renewed regional hostilities ended ceasefire efforts.

US Central Command Details Strikes on Iranian Radar, Naval and Logistics Sites

US Central Command said American forces targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps radar sites, naval facilities and logistics nodes in response to Iranian actions that threatened US personnel and commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf.

US House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown Through December 11

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved temporary federal funding at current levels through December 11, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and pushing the next government funding deadline beyond the November midt...

US Launches Major Strikes on Iranian Targets After Hormuz Mine Attempt and Attack on Troops

US forces struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps installations in Iran after Tehran attempted to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz and launched a missile attack at American personnel in Jordan, prompting President Donald Trump t...

Republicans Criticize John Cornyn Over Refusal to Back Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race

Prominent Republicans have attacked Senator John Cornyn for declining to support Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, exposing further divisions within the party in Texas.

JD Vance Calls Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed “Very Evil” at Michigan Rally

Senator JD Vance sharply attacked Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a campaign appearance in Michigan, reflecting increasingly personal rhetoric in competitive midterm contests.

House Panel Names Two More Jeffrey Epstein Associates for Investigation

A congressional oversight committee has identified two additional people connected to Jeffrey Epstein for investigation, while attorney general nominee Todd Blanche faces separate litigation concerning the release of case files.

Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary Pits Ed Markey Against Seth Moulton

Massachusetts voters are choosing between incumbent Senator Ed Markey and challenger Seth Moulton in a closely watched Democratic primary testing the strength of the party’s progressive wing ahead of the midterms.

Justice Department Drops Lincoln Memorial Vandalism Case After Presidential Criticism

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss felony charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool, citing a flawed installation rather than vandalism days after President Donald Trump criticized the prosecution.

Bipartisan U.S. Lawmakers Seek Tougher TikTok Transparency and Safety Rules

Members of Congress from both parties are pressing TikTok for stronger data protections, transparency measures and safeguards comparable with age-verification and safety rules adopted by competing platforms.

Federal Authorities Move to Close Trucking Schools Over Regulatory and Safety Violations

The U.S. government has begun enforcement actions against commercial driving academies that saw large enrollment increases from migrants admitted under a previous parole program, citing regulatory and safety breaches.

California Blocks Shasta County From Hiring Convicted Election Consultant Tina Peters

Governor Gavin Newsom has barred Shasta County from employing Tina Peters, who was convicted of offenses involving voting-machine tampering, citing concerns over election integrity.

Justice Department Sues Kansas School District Over Student Gender-Transition Policies

Federal prosecutors have filed a civil-rights lawsuit challenging policies that allow students to socially transition their gender identity at school without formal parental notification.

Justice Department Sues Illinois Over Laws Limiting Immigration Enforcement Cooperation

Federal prosecutors have sued Illinois over state laws restricting cooperation with federal immigration authorities at courthouses and hospitals, arguing that the measures conflict with federal statutes.

White House Reaches Drug-Pricing Agreements With Nine Pharmaceutical Companies

The Trump administration has announced agreements with nine major drugmakers aimed at reducing treatment costs for conditions including Parkinson’s disease and glaucoma under its favored-nation pricing initiative.

IRS Audit Revenue Falls $3.5 Billion After Workforce Reductions

An independent government watchdog said Internal Revenue Service audit collections declined by $3.5 billion over the past fiscal year, attributing the drop to large reductions in the tax agency’s auditing workforce.

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche Nomination for Attorney General

The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department after contentious hearings in which Democratic lawmakers questioned his independence from the White House.

Trump Administration Plans Federal Civilian Pay Freeze for 2027

The White House is preparing a pay freeze for federal civilian employees in 2027, drawing opposition from public-sector unions and Democratic lawmakers concerned about workforce retention.

U.S. Postal Service Whistleblower Warns Mail-Ballot Monitoring System Is Untested

A federal official told congressional Democrats that a new Postal Service portal for monitoring mail ballots was rushed and insufficiently tested ahead of the midterm elections.

FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Alleged Manipulation of Advertising Prices

The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general have sued Amazon, alleging the company unlawfully manipulated its digital advertising market to inflate costs for sellers and consumers.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After Reported Friction With Pete Hegseth

Dan Driscoll is stepping down as the U.S. Army’s top civilian official after 18 months, creating another Pentagon leadership vacancy amid reported disputes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

U.S. Supreme Court Allows $400 Million White House Ballroom and Bunker Project to Continue

The Supreme Court rejected a challenge seeking to halt construction of a $400 million White House event space and underground bunker, ruling 5-4 that historic preservation groups lacked standing to sue.