A federal judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump to halt construction of his long-promoted $400 million White House ballroom, marking a significant legal setback for a project that has drawn both praise and intense scrutiny. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in
On Monday evening, the Senate voted to confirm Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R) to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Mullin, who was picked by President Donald Trump earlier this month to lead the Department of Homeland Security, was confirmed on a largely party-line
President Trump made a notable stop at Graceland on Monday during his visit to Memphis, Tennessee, touring the iconic home of Elvis Presley while also spotlighting his administration’s public safety efforts in the city. Speaking with reporters during the visit, Trump reflected
As Republicans work to hold and expand their narrow House majority ahead of this year’s midterm elections, the party’s campaign arm is rolling out a new initiative aimed at elevating a slate of Trump-aligned candidates. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) on
The Trump administration will not allow a refugee influx into the United States as the Iran conflict escalates, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller said Wednesday. “There’s not going to be a refugee problem for the United States
President Trump on Thursday denied plans to deploy additional U.S. troops to support operations in Iran, telling reporters he is not sending forces “anywhere.” “No, I’m not putting troops anywhere,” Trump said at the White House when asked whether he intends to
President Donald Trump has warned he will not endorse any Republican senator who votes against the SAVE America Act, escalating pressure on GOP holdouts ahead of a key Senate vote. What Trump said Trump made the warning in a post on Truth
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (OK) appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday morning for a high-stakes confirmation hearing, as the chamber considers the Oklahoma Republican’s nomination to replace embattled Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Mullin’s nomination
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that it was a “good thing” that National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent resigned, sharply criticizing Kent’s stance on Iran and national security. Speaking during a White House meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on St.
President Donald Trump is hosting Ireland’s Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, in Washington on Tuesday as part of the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The visit comes at a moment of heightened geopolitical tension. Several European leaders have been reluctant to support Trump’s request
President Trump’s allies are preparing to turn the Senate floor into a political pressure cooker this week. Their target: the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act — a bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Their strategy: keep the
