Two U.S. military bases are expanding to detain immigrants suspected of being in the country without legal status. And, Israel has advanced into Central Gaza to put pressure on the ceasefire deal.
Harvard and the Trump administration are facing off in federal court today over the freezing of over $2 billion in grants and contracts. And, Texas lawmakers are seeking a new congressional makeup.
President Trump has threatened to sue the Wall Street Journal over an article alleging ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And, Congress has passed the rescission package affecting public media and foreign aid.
The Senate voted to approve a rescission package that claws back funds allocated for public media and foreign aid. And, President Trump floats the idea of firing the Federal Reserve chair.
The Senate voted yesterday to advance debate on a package to claw back funds allocated for public broadcasting and foreign aid. And, a report shows inflation increased in June.
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue with mass firings. And, Trump has threatened Russia with tariffs over its war with Ukraine.
Trump will meet with NATO's secretary-general to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war as his frustrations grow over the conflict. And, the president says the European Union and Mexico will face 30% tariffs.
President Trump is heading to Texas to assess the damage caused by the recent flooding. DOGE has access to a database that controls government payments to farmers and ranchers.
New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic, where over two dozen died in the Texas flood. And, U.S. measles cases hit the highest level in over three decades.
The death toll for the Texas floods tops 100 as the search and rescue efforts continue for over 160 missing people. And, the Supreme Court is allowing Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.
Local officials are being pressed for answers over the deadly flash flooding in Texas that left dozens dead. And, the Trump administration plans to send letters to countries with new tariff rates.
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House Republicans are quickly working to meet their self-imposed deadline to pass Trump's megabill. And, what is next for Sean "Diddy" Combs after yesterday's mixed verdict
