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White House: Canada 'Caved' to Trump on Digital Services Tax

Appeals Court Weighs Trump's Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans

A federal appeals court heard oral arguments on Monday in what is likely to be a decisive lawsuit over whether President Donald Trump's administration can use an 18th-century law to speed up deportations.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is weighing whether Venezuelan...

US Stocks Push Further Into Record Heights

The U.S. stock market added to its record as Wall Street closed out a second straight winning month.

Rasmussen Poll: Voters Split on 2020 Election Probe

American voters remain divided on the validity of the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to a new poll from Rasmussen Reports that found voters are split on whether a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate.

GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson Running for South Dakota Governor

Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., kicked off his campaign for governor of South Dakota on Monday.

Americans Paying Less for July 4 Cookouts Under Trump

Americans hosting Independence Day cookouts in 2025 will spend a good amount less this year than last year. A Fourth of July barbecue, including cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken, potato salad, fruit, ice cream, and other picnic staples for 10 guests, will cost $70.92 this year.

Hundreds Charged in $14.6B DOJ Healthcare Fraud Case

The Department of Justice on Monday reported initial results from its coordinated takedown of healthcare fraud amounting to over $14.6 billion and the arrests of 324 defendants, including nearly 100 doctors...

Trump Is Expected to Sign Executive Order Ending Sanctions on Syria

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday ending U.S. sanctions on Syria, following through on his earlier promise to do so.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move was designed to "promote and support the country's path to...

US Customs Revenue Exceeds $100B, Thanks to Tariffs

America's customs revenue has exceeded $100 billion since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, according to Axios. Of that figure, the vast majority is from tariffs, the outlet reported, as the president's trade strategy begins to pay off in a big way.

Poll: N.J. Voters Oppose Male-Born Athletes In Girls' Sports

A new poll shows New Jersey residents overwhelmingly oppose male-born athletes playing in girls' sports. The American Principals Project poll shows 68% of New Jersey voters oppose such competition, while only 22% support letting transgender girls play in female sports.

Senators Consider Proposed Amendments to Megabill

Senators hunkered down Monday to consider proposed amendments to President Donald Trump's big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid challenges, including the weekend announcement from one GOP senator that he won't run for reelection after opposing the package over its Medicaid healthcare cuts.

IPhone App Lets Users Post ICE Sightings

A new iPhone app lets users post sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in their area, CNN reported. The app, ICEBlock, was launched in early April by musician and developer Joshua Aaron.

Trump Adds Pressure on Fed's Powell to Lower Rates

President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Jerome Powell, issuing a call for lower interest rates against the Federal Reserve chair's continued opposition and calling out the failure of the Fed's monetary policy.

Rep. Mark Green: Retirements of 9/11 Hires 'Could Cripple Border Security'

U.S. Customs and Border Protection could face a staffing shortage in the near future due to the expected retirements of workers who joined the agency just after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Senate: Budget Chair Lindsey Graham Sets Megabill Baseline

The Senate on Monday voted to give Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., sole authority in determining whether provisions of the tax cut and spending megabill violate the 1974 Congressional Budget Act or other budget laws.

Bessent: Admin Eyes Fed Vacancy in Early 2026 to Appoint Powell Successor

The Trump administration is considering using the next expected Federal Reserve Board of Governors vacancy in early 2026 for appointing a successor to central bank Chair Jerome Powell, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday.

Dem Rep. Dwight Evans Won't Seek Reelection in Pa.

Philadelphia-area Rep. Dwight Evans said he won't run again next year. Evans posted on Monday that he plans to fill out his term through January 2027, then that's it.

Trump DOJ Sues LA Over Migrant Sanctuary Policies

The Trump Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles Monday over its sanctuary policies for illegal migrants, arguing that the city has violated the Supremacy Clause by deliberately discriminating against the federal government.

When Reporters Phone Trump, It's Often He Who Answers

For reporters, it's hardly unusual to call sources on the phone to learn details or get quotes that will enliven their stories.

GOP Rep. Mike Collins Considering Ga. Senate Run

Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., is strongly weighing a run for the Senate, Punchbowl News reported. Last week, Collins met with James Blair, the White House deputy chief of staff for legislative, political and public affairs, to discuss a potential Senate run.