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Protester storms DC party, flips off crowd as ‘USA!’ chants erupt amid Trump’s AI push

A protester crashed a Washington, D.C., data center party, shouting about water use as Trump pushes AI dominance and rapid buildout over China.

DOJ pleads with Supreme Court to save ban on transgender treatments in federal prisons

The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to enforce a Bureau of Prisons policy banning hormone therapy and accommodations for transgender inmates.

Vance unloads on tech titans using foreign visa holders to displace American workers

JD Vance targets H-1B visa abuse, saying large companies lay off thousands of American workers then claim they desperately need foreign labor.

FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns after year in role

Andrew Bailey cited family reasons for his FBI resignation, expressing confidence that Kash Patel will continue reform efforts and restore public trust.

Trump Won’t Let the GOP Go Its Own Way So Easily

Trump has been doing a lot of ‘lashing out’ lately, and his foremost sources...

Democrats push DOJ to reveal hidden half of Jack Smith report as GOP prepares tense deposition

Democrats demand DOJ release Volume II of special counsel Jack Smith's report before his Wednesday deposition, with Rep. Jamie Raskin saying Smith's work should speak for itself.

EXCLUSIVE: Trump White House torpedoes Biden attempt to shield ‘autopen presidency’ files

White House Counsel David Warrington denied former President Joe Biden's executive privilege request, citing signature discrepancies in official documents.

CBP announces record-breaking $200 billion in tariff revenue amid Trump administration enforcement push

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it collected over $200 billion in tariffs revenue under the Trump administration through enhanced enforcement.

JD Vance brushes off Susie Wiles calling him conspiracy theorist in new Vanity Fair report

Vice President JD Vance embraced his 'conspiracy theorist' label, defends White House chief of staff Susie Wiles after Vanity Fair report.

Trump announces primetime address to the nation

President Donald Trump will address the nation live from the White House on Wednesday night, he announced Tuesday on social media.

Trump Cabinet official calls on Walz to resign over massive fraud scandal in scathing letter: ‘Shame on you’

Education Secretary Linda McMahon demands Tim Walz resign over Minnesota's massive $1 billion fraud crisis involving "ghost students" and welfare scams.

Donald Trump Jr announces engagement to Bettina Anderson

President Donald Trump's oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., is engaged to Bettina Anderson, who has said she felt "like the luckiest girl in the world."

Two key Senate Republicans join push to overturn Trump’s federal union order

The American Workers Protection Act gains bipartisan Senate support to restore collective bargaining for federal employees across Defense, Justice and other agencies.

Michelle Obama pushes back on Trump’s Rob Reiner comments

Former first lady Michelle Obama on Monday appeared to push back on President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks about the death of Hollywood couple Rob...

ICE rejects Omar claim son was pulled over by feds, pressed for citizenship proof: ‘Absolutely zero record’

Federal immigration officials reject congresswoman's viral story about son being questioned by ICE agents during Minnesota Target visit over weekend.

House GOP probes alleged Obamacare broker fraud as Jordan presses major insurers for answers

House Judiciary Committee led by Rep. Jim Jordan demands information from major Obamacare brokers about potential enrollment fraud by brokers.

Moderate Republican erupts on House GOP leaders, says not holding Obamacare vote is ‘absolute bulls—‘

House Republican Mike Lawler calls party leadership "idiotic" for not holding a vote on expiring Obamacare subsidies.

Former NFL sideline star poised to shake up crowded GOP field in high-stakes Senate race

Former NFL reporter Michelle Tafoya considers Republican Senate run in Minnesota for 2026, meeting with GOP officials about challenging Democrat-held seat.

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