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Melania Trump Highlights Historic Preservation at White House Association Summit

First Lady Melania Trump addressed more than 200 historic-site leaders at a White House Historical Association summit, emphasizing architectural heritage and preservation of presidential properties.

US Marks 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks With Ceremonies in Washington and New York

President Donald Trump attended commemorations at the Pentagon while former presidents and Vice President JD Vance joined ceremonies in New York marking 25 years since the attacks that killed 2,977 people.

Democrats Mobilize Against Trump’s Proposed $5,000 Midterm Dividend

Democratic leaders and state governors criticized President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 cash payment to citizens, arguing that the plan could worsen inflation and add to a national debt already above $40 trillion.

Treasury Reports $17.5 Billion in Suspected Health Care Fraud

US financial enforcement agencies reported $17.5 billion in suspected health care fraud while implementing updated international corporate tax reporting rules under recent executive directives.

House Oversight Panel Advances Contempt Case Against Financier Leon Black

The House Oversight Committee began contempt proceedings against billionaire Leon Black after he refused to comply with congressional subpoenas concerning his financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

US Imposes Targeted Tariffs on Canadian Vehicles, Dairy and Alcohol

The Trump administration issued proclamations modifying trade restrictions and imposing tariffs on selected Canadian motor vehicles, dairy products and alcoholic beverages amid continuing cross-border regulatory disputes.

US Uses Alien Terrorist Removal Court for First Time in 30 Years

Federal authorities deported an Afghan national accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot, marking the first use of the specialized Alien Terrorist Removal Court in three decades.

White House Restructures US Intelligence Community Leadership

President Donald Trump’s administration has begun a broad reorganization of the US intelligence community intended to streamline operations and align national security agencies more closely with executive priorities.

US Treasury Targets Iranian Proxy Networks and International Cybercrime

The Treasury Department launched Operation Economic Outcast, a financial enforcement campaign aimed at networks linked to Iranian proxy groups and transnational cybercriminal organizations targeting Americans.

US Treasury Yields Approach 5% as Debt and Inflation Concerns Pressure Markets

Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields moved toward 5% as investors weighed persistent federal deficits, inflation risks and rising national debt, adding to volatility across US financial markets.

Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Republican-Backed Congressional Map Before Midterms

Missouri’s Supreme Court prevented the immediate use of a contested congressional map favored by Republicans, allowing voters to decide the district boundaries in a statewide referendum during the November elections.

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Nationwide Restrictions on Mail-In Voting

A federal appeals court stopped the Trump administration from imposing broad new restrictions on mail-in ballots, preserving existing state procedures ahead of the November congressional elections.

Congress Avoids US Government Shutdown With Funding Extended Through December 11

Congress passed a stopgap spending measure signed by President Donald Trump that maintains current federal funding through December 11 and postpones a broader budget confrontation.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order Seeking to End Birthright Citizenship

US District Judge Deborah Boardman in Maryland halted implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order challenging birthright citizenship, setting up further litigation in the federal courts.

Hurricane Lowell Threatens Hawaii as Category Three Storm Prompts Emergency Measures

Hawaiian authorities mobilized emergency teams and issued tropical storm warnings for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau as Hurricane Lowell approached with destructive winds, heavy rain and dangerous storm surges.

US Envoys Hold Russia-Ukraine Talks as Washington Pushes for Negotiated Settlement

American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Moscow and Kyiv with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, helping broker temporary pauses in strikes on capital infrastructure as peac...

US Launches New Airstrikes on Iranian Military Targets Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis

US Central Command carried out strikes on Iranian military infrastructure after hostile actions against commercial shipping and American forces, escalating regional tensions as crude oil and diesel prices rise.

Washington Policy and Lobbying Groups Mobilize Ahead of Midterm Elections

Think tanks, business associations and political advocacy organizations in Washington are increasing policy briefings, campaign spending and lobbying activity as the November congressional elections approach.

US Mint Releases Half Dollar Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

The United States Mint released a commemorative half dollar honoring the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks as the country remembered victims and emergency responders.

US Officials Monitor Strait of Hormuz Amid Continuing Middle East Tensions

American military and energy-security officials are monitoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining coordination with regional allies as Middle East tensions continue.

FEC Reports Ongoing Federal Litigation Over Campaign Finance Rules

The Federal Election Commission outlined active district court cases involving campaign finance regulations and advisory matters while preparing additional compliance training for political committees.

Federal Election Commission Issues Midterm Campaign Finance Reporting Guidance

The Federal Election Commission released guidance on September disclosure requirements and upcoming compliance webinars for political action committees and candidate committees ahead of the midterm elections.

Bipartisan Senators Introduce Federal College Sports Legislation

US senators joined prominent college coaches including Nick Saban and Deion Sanders to unveil the Protect College Sports Act, which would establish nationwide standards for collegiate athletics and governance.

White House Credits August Manufacturing Job Gains to Deregulation and Energy Policies

Administration officials highlighted manufacturing employment growth in the August jobs report and attributed the gains to deregulation, domestic energy production and the government’s trade policies.

White House Defends Venezuela Oil Arrangements and Highlights Manufacturing Job Growth

The Trump administration released additional details on post-transition energy arrangements involving Venezuela while pointing to private-sector hiring and manufacturing gains in the latest employment report.

Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Scrutiny After Justice Department Appeals Fund Ruling

Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing questions from lawmakers and legal scholars after the Justice Department appealed a ruling involving a settlement fund he had previously said was no longer active.

Federal Judge Orders Discovery on Anti-Weaponization Compensation Fund

A magistrate judge in Virginia ordered the administration to provide discovery materials concerning the officials and structure behind the proposed anti-weaponization compensation fund.

DHS Highlights Border Crackdowns and Removal of Security Threats

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin pointed to intensified border enforcement, operations against transnational cartels and the removal of individuals considered high-risk security threats.

Texas Leaders Pursue Measures to Restrict Birth Tourism

Texas officials are advancing state legislative and legal initiatives aimed at limiting birth tourism alongside broader federal efforts to change birthright citizenship and immigration enforcement policies.

US Maintains Temporary Protected Status for About 200,000 Salvadorans

The Department of Homeland Security said roughly 200,000 eligible Salvadoran nationals will retain Temporary Protected Status while the administration reviews longer-term immigration and humanitarian policies.

Trump Signs Executive Orders on Veterans Employment and Defense Production

President Donald Trump issued executive orders directing agencies to expand employment support for veterans, adjust Defense Production Act delegations and establish additional assistance programs for ranchers.

US Political Parties Step Up Campaigning as November Midterm Elections Near

Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are intensifying campaign and legislative strategies ahead of the November 3 elections, when control of both the House and Senate will be at stake.

Republican Senator Bernie Moreno Backs Trump Dividend as House Conservatives Question Cost

Senator Bernie Moreno endorsed President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment, while conservative House members including Representative Chip Roy raised concerns about how the plan would be financed.

Democrats Attack Trump’s Proposed $5,000 Dividend as Midterm Campaign Intensifies

Democratic leaders, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic National Committee officials, criticized President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment as an irresponsible use of taxpayer funds.

US Appropriators Begin Planning Fiscal 2027 Spending Bills After September Stopgap

House and Senate appropriations leaders have begun work on full-year fiscal 2027 funding legislation ahead of a renewed budget confrontation when the continuing resolution expires on December 11.

US Senate Debates Immigration and Border Funding Ahead of December Budget Deadline

Senators are negotiating Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding and wider border security provisions as Congress prepares for another round of spending talks before the current funding measure expires in December.

Treasury Implements International Tax Rules and Reports $17.5 Billion in Suspected Health Care Fraud

The Treasury Department announced revised Global Information Return rules linked to President Donald Trump’s international tax executive order while separately reporting $17.5 billion in suspected health care fraud.

US Uses Alien Terrorist Removal Court for First Deportation in Its 30-Year History

The Justice Department deported an Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot, marking the first use of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court since it was created three decades ago.

House Oversight Panel Advances Contempt Proceedings Against Leon Black

The House Oversight Committee began contempt of Congress proceedings against billionaire financier Leon Black after he refused to comply fully with subpoenas and answer questions about financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Justice Department Appeals Dismissal of Controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund Settlement

The Justice Department filed an appeal challenging a federal judge’s dismissal of a multibillion-dollar settlement tied to litigation brought by President Donald Trump and his family against the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue S...