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Trump Signs Bill Ending Historic DHS Shutdown After 76 Days
Trump Signs Bill Ending Historic DHS Shutdown After 76 Days

President Donald Trump on April 30 signed legislation officially ending an 11-week partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, restoring funding to critical agencies and bringing relief to furloughed federal workers across the nation.

House Passes Foreign Surveillance Renewal Amid GOP Divisions, Senate Showdown Looms
House Passes Foreign Surveillance Renewal Amid GOP Divisions, Senate Showdown Looms

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a renewed foreign surveillance authority, advancing a key national security measure while exposing deep divisions within Republican ranks. The legislation, known as the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act, passed in a bipartisan 235-191 vote and now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Map With Second Majority-Black District
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Map With Second Majority-Black District

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Louisiana’s revised congressional map, which added a second majority-Black district, violates the Constitution, marking a significant development in the ongoing national battle over redistricting.

Federal Indictment Fuels Allegations of COVID Cover-Up, Raises New Questions About Government Transparency
Federal Indictment Fuels Allegations of COVID Cover-Up, Raises New Questions About Government Transparency

A federal indictment unsealed this week against longtime NIH advisor David Morens is intensifying scrutiny over what critics say may have been a coordinated effort to obscure the origins of COVID-19 and suppress key public health information during the pandemic.

Massive Appalachian Lithium Discovery Could Power America for Centuries and Break Foreign Dependence
Massive Appalachian Lithium Discovery Could Power America for Centuries and Break Foreign Dependence

A major new study from the U.S. Geological Survey has revealed that the Appalachian region may hold a massive and largely untapped supply of lithium—offering a strategic opportunity for the United States to reclaim mineral independence in an increasingly competitive global market.

FBI Raids Dozens of Minnesota Childcare Centers in Expanding Fraud Probe
FBI Raids Dozens of Minnesota Childcare Centers in Expanding Fraud Probe

Federal authorities launched a sweeping crackdown Tuesday as the Federal Bureau of Investigation executed search warrants at nearly two dozen childcare centers across Minneapolis, targeting what officials describe as a growing web of fraud schemes in the Twin Cities.

DeSantis Unveils New Florida Map Amid Escalating National Redistricting Battle
DeSantis Unveils New Florida Map Amid Escalating National Redistricting Battle

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday unveiled a newly configured congressional map that could significantly reshape the balance of power in the U.S. House, countering recent Democratic gains in Virginia and intensifying a growing nationwide redistricting fight.

House GOP Pushes New DHS Funding Bill as Border Security Fight Intensifies
House GOP Pushes New DHS Funding Bill as Border Security Fight Intensifies

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that House Republicans are preparing a new bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as a prolonged funding standoff with Democrats continues to impact key immigration enforcement agencies.

Trump Cites Shooting At Journalists’ Dinner To Push White House Ballroom Plan
Trump Cites Shooting At Journalists’ Dinner To Push White House Ballroom Plan

U.S. President Donald J. Trump said a shooting that disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner underscored what he called the urgent need for a controversial new White House ballroom.

Supreme Court Clears Way for Texas Redistricting Map in November Elections
Supreme Court Clears Way for Texas Redistricting Map in November Elections

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday to allow Texas to implement its revised congressional map, overturning a lower court decision that had blocked the plan over racial gerrymandering concerns.

U.S. House Republicans Face Jam-packed Week Ahead
U.S. House Republicans Face Jam-packed Week Ahead

U.S. House Republicans face a daunting legislative to-do list for the week ahead.

Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Reportedly Sent Anti-Trump Manifesto Before Attack
Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Reportedly Sent Anti-Trump Manifesto Before Attack

A suspect in the shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner reportedly sent a disturbing anti-Trump manifesto to family members just minutes before the attack, according to multiple reports.

U.S. Charges Gunman After Trump Evacuated From Dinner Shooting
U.S. Charges Gunman After Trump Evacuated From Dinner Shooting

U.S. authorities have charged a suspected gunman after a shooting disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, forcing Donald J. Trump to be rushed from the venue and the event to be postponed, officials said Sunday.

Senate Republicans Move to Restore Border Security Funding Amid DHS Standoff
Senate Republicans Move to Restore Border Security Funding Amid DHS Standoff

Senate Republicans took a decisive step early Thursday to restore critical border enforcement operations, advancing a budget plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection despite unified Democrat opposition.

Congressional Approval Hits Historic Low Amid Gridlock, Poll Finds
Congressional Approval Hits Historic Low Amid Gridlock, Poll Finds

American confidence in Congress has plunged to near-record lows, with just 10% of U.S. adults approving of how lawmakers are handling their jobs, according to a new survey from Gallup.

Virginia Judge Halts Certification of Controversial Redistricting Referendum as Legal Battles Intensify
Virginia Judge Halts Certification of Controversial Redistricting Referendum as Legal Battles Intensify

A Virginia judge has temporarily blocked the state from certifying the results of a closely contested referendum that would allow Democrats to implement a new congressional map, escalating an already heated legal and political showdown over redistricting in the state.

DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Fraud, Money Laundering Charges Amid Broader Scrutiny
DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Fraud, Money Laundering Charges Amid Broader Scrutiny

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a sweeping federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, charging the nonprofit with fraud, money laundering, and deceptive financial practices in what officials describe as a long-running scheme involving extremist groups and donor funds.

Trump Administration Credited with Dramatic Crime Drop in Washington, D.C.
Trump Administration Credited with Dramatic Crime Drop in Washington, D.C.

A sharp decline in violent crime across the nation’s capital is drawing renewed attention to law enforcement policies under President Donald Trump, as federal officials point to a more aggressive public safety strategy as a key driver behind the turnaround.

Military Spy Budget Surges 49%, Details Secret
Military Spy Budget Surges 49%, Details Secret

President Donald Trump’s Pentagon requested $50 billion from taxpayers on Tuesday for a budget so secret that the military will only say how much it costs.

FBI Leads Probe Into Mysterious Deaths, Disappearances of U.S. Scientists
FBI Leads Probe Into Mysterious Deaths, Disappearances of U.S. Scientists

Federal authorities are intensifying efforts to investigate a series of deaths and disappearances involving scientists and staff tied to some of America’s most sensitive research facilities, raising questions about whether the incidents are isolated—or something more concerning.