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...
Federal Policing Takes Effect in Washington—What to Know
On Aug. 12, National Guard troops arrived in Washington after President Donald Trump federalized policing, citing a scourge of crime in the capital city....
Texas Senate Passes Map Aimed at Giving GOP 5 Extra Congressional Seats
The Texas state Senate passed a map on Aug. 12 that would give the GOP an extra five congressional seats amid a mid-decade redistricting...
Treasury Secretary Urges Europe to Back US Tariffs on Russian Trade Partners
Europe must be ready to join the United States in imposing higher tariffs on China and other countries that buy Russian energy, U.S. Treasury...
State Department Spotlights Beijing’s Global Repression in New Report
The U.S. State Department has called out the Chinese regime for intimidating and exacting reprisals against targets globally to advance its political goals. In...
Trump Names Kennedy Center Honorees, Says He’ll Host Awards Show
WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump unveiled the 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees during an event at the performing arts hall on Wednesday. “This year, the voters elected...
Texas House Democrats Hold News Conference With Indiana Lawmakers
Texas House Democrats hold a news conference at 2:45 p.m. ET on Aug. 13 with Indiana lawmakers to condemn Vice President JD Vance’s stance...