Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to White House after tensions with Pete Hegseth
Driscoll, who has been well regarded by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, is a close associate of Vice President JD Vance.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to Trump
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation letter to the White House, a senior U.S. official confirms. The White House has not yet accepted his resignation.
White House construction on $400m ballroom can go on, says US Supreme Court
The decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month.
Don’t expect immediate relief from Trump’s Venezuela oil deal
Several political and practical hurdles remain in the agreement on offshore oil, which the president called “historic.”
Trump’s attacks on NBC’s Welker raise pressure on FCC
President Trump’s threat to have the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) punish “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker over her reporting on the president’s primary endorsement record has renewed concerns about the commission’s independence and the lengths Trump will go to control press coverage of his administration. Welker angered the president on Sunday while teasing an…
The House returns with a short to-do list: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur explains why the House may not be doing much more legislating ahead of the midterms.
Jeffries voices ‘serious concerns’ with Senate-passed Russian sanctions bill
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Monday voiced strong reservations with a Senate-passed bill that would slap new sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil amid Moscow’s war with Ukraine. While Jeffries stopped short of opposing the bill outright, he warned that it could ratify President Trump’s tariff agenda in ways that ultimately make…
Vance unloads on El-Sayed after Usha swipe with brutal warning: 'Way out of your league'
JD Vance fired back at Abdul El-Sayed over comments about Usha Vance, telling the Michigan Senate candidate to keep his wife's name out of his mouth.
Judge allows forced feeding of accused National Guard shooter
An Afghan national accused of ambushing two National Guard members while they were patrolling in the nation’s capital last year can be force-fed while in jail, a federal judge said Saturday. The brief order from U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta allows the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide “nonconsensual nutrition and medical treatment” to Rahmanullah…
Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom
But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".
Trump's White House ballroom construction gets another lifeline from SCOTUS amid heated legal fight
Chief Justice John Roberts warned the White House ballroom project is "likely unlawful," but the Supreme Court let construction continue for now.
Trump on talk of Hegseth 2028 run: ‘It’s very early to talk about that’
President Trump told reporters Monday in the Oval Office that it’s too early to discuss the possibility of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth running for president in 2028. “I think he’s doing a fantastic job, but it’s very early to talk about that,” Trump said in response to chatter about a Hegseth run. “We have to…
U.S. military doesn’t plan to deploy troops to the polls in November, general says
Responding to a senator’s questions, Gen. Dan Caine said the Pentagon doesn’t plan to send military personnel to voting sites or to seize ballots or voting machines.
Trump's Canada tariff fight reaches critical point as House GOP summons trade chief
Jamieson Greer meets House Republicans as Trump's escalating trade war with Canada and 50% tariffs become a growing flashpoint for lawmakers.
Kalshi bans George Santos for life
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Kalshi bans George Santos for life The prediction market Kalshi is permanently banning former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from its platform for failing to cooperate in an investigation over wagers he placed on this year’s State of the Union. © Stefan Jeremiah, Associated Press Kalshi, in filings published Monday, said Santos will face both a…
Divided Supreme Court rules White House ballroom construction may proceed
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday that construction of the White House ballroom can continue, lifting a block on above-ground work as President Trump asserts the project is necessary for national security. It halts a lower court ruling that would’ve restricted construction until Congress provided additional approvals. Five of the court’s conservative justices, including all three of…
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