Trump Wants DC Police Takeover Extended Past 30 Days
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump has said federal control over Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department should last more than 30 days. “We’re going to be asking for...
Trump Warns of ‘Very Severe Consequences’ If Putin Refuses to End Ukraine War After Alaska Summit
WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Aug. 13 that there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to end the...
As CCP Cybersabotage Escalates, US Changes Posture
Once considered mainly an economic thief in cyberspace, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is now seen by the U.S. military as its top cyberthreat...
What to Know About the Legal Issues Surrounding the Voting Rights Act
As the Voting Rights Act marks its 60th anniversary this year, the Supreme Court is set to hear at least one landmark case dealing...
Attorneys General From 15 States Sue to Abolish National Firearms Act
Fifteen states have joined a federal lawsuit calling for the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934 to be abolished as an unconstitutional gun registry....
Trump Wants to Change Census to Exclude Illegal Immigrants—What to Know
President Donald Trump is seeking to change how the U.S. Census Bureau collects data and to exclude illegal immigrants from the U.S. Census. Trump...
White House Orders Review of Smithsonian Exhibits Ahead of Nation’s 250th Birthday
The White House on Aug. 12 ordered an internal review of selected Smithsonian museums and exhibitions to ensure that all public-facing content aligns with...
Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration to Withhold Foreign Aid Funds
A federal appeals court ruled on Aug. 13 that the Trump administration may cut billions of dollars in foreign aid funds that Congress previously...
State Legislatures Brace for More Belt-Tightening in 2026 Sessions
State legislatures next year will need to adjust annual spending plans to accommodate revisions in key allocations outlined in the recently adopted fiscal year...