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Trump’s sons have quietly funneled millions into defense tech ventures, even as their father’s administration dramatically boosts Pentagon spending, raising fresh conflict-of-interest concerns.
President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Sean P. Duffy, United Airlines, and MWAA announce a sweeping modernization plan to expand capacity, boost jobs, and transform Washington Dulles International Airport.
Trump’s move to revoke commercial licenses for thousands of immigrant truckers takes effect, disrupting supply chains and sparking legal challenges, labor protests and industry-wide uncertainty.
Donald Trump said he would be comfortable with Chinese companies building cars in the United States, Reuters reports, marking a shift in tone on foreign auto investment and trade policy.
Anxious over mounting deficits and trade tensions, bond investors sent yields surging, pressuring the Trump administration into fresh action aimed at calming markets and stabilizing economic expectations.
The Trump administration has invoked a seldom-used budget power to reclaim nearly $1 billion in previously approved federal funds, igniting a confrontation with lawmakers over spending authority.
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to temporarily use a revamped federal voter eligibility database, despite ongoing legal challenges over its accuracy and potential impact on voters.
The Trump administration is invoking student privacy laws to challenge school policies on gender identity, raising tensions over federal authority, civil rights, and local control.
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.