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The New Republic reports the Trump administration is allegedly concealing the true number of U.S. troops killed in the Iran conflict, raising concern over transparency and public trust.
The Trump administration signals support for the IMF and World Bank, easing its skepticism of global institutions in a shift that could reshape U.S. influence in international finance.
A Washington Post analysis finds that under President Trump, about 90% of ambassador nominations have gone to political allies and donors, raising fresh concerns over cronyism in key diplomatic posts.
Federal officials have opened a civil-rights probe into two school districts after reports of testosterone vials on campus and a classroom “kissing exercise” triggered parental outrage.
The National Guard deployment in Washington, DC, is projected to cost $1.4 billion through the end of Donald Trump’s term, ABC News reports, raising concerns over spending and security policy.
The Pentagon ousted top editors at a key military news outlet, sparking concerns over press freedom and political pressure. Critics say the Trump administration is reshaping defense media.
A year after Trump’s federal push in Washington, new data offers a mixed verdict on crime. Some violent offenses dipped, while property crimes and public safety fears persist.
The Trump administration has dropped charges over vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, acknowledging its repair efforts were “botched,” raising new questions over oversight and accountability.
Washington state has filed suit against the Trump administration’s Education Department, alleging it illegally restricted student loan relief and violated protections for defrauded borrowers.
Human Rights Watch says the Trump administration “gutted” U.S. civil rights enforcement, accusing federal agencies of scaling back protections for minorities and weakening key anti-discrimination safeguards.
Trump deployed thousands of soldiers onto Washington’s streets, sparking debate over militarized policing. Yet crime trends show limited impact, raising questions about strategy and cost.
The Trump administration is seeking to end an American Bar Association role in accrediting law schools, arguing it limits competition and raises costs, according to a Reuters report.
Trump officials liken efforts to clear algae from Washington’s Reflecting Pool to the fight against Iran, drawing criticism for equating routine maintenance with foreign conflict.
Before dawn, a veteran prosecutor was sworn in as U.S. attorney. Within an hour, President Trump fired him, triggering fresh scrutiny over political interference in federal justice.
House Democrats are sharpening an anti-corruption message, hoping ethics concerns and legal troubles surrounding Donald Trump will energize voters and reshape the 2024 race, PBS reports.
A new analysis finds the Trump administration’s $1.7 billion National Guard deployments failed to reduce urban crime, raising questions about costly militarized policing strategies.
Critics condemn the Trump administration’s decision to replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home, warning it erases Black history and marks “a first step to fascism.”
Legal immigration to the U.S. has declined under the Trump administration, with new policies and stricter vetting reducing entries from a wide range of countries worldwide.
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed birthright citizenship, rejecting former President Trump’s efforts to restrict it, in a ruling that preserves a core principle of the 14th Amendment.
The Trump administration has pledged to “disable” the International Criminal Court, escalating tensions over war crimes investigations and raising concerns about global accountability.