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President Donald Trump promoted his administration's school choice agenda at a White House Rose Garden event, introducing the Education Freedom Tax Credit and expanded 529 savings plans. Education Secretary Linda McMahon described the effort as a 'hard reset' in American education, covering more than 50 million eligible children.
House Speaker Mike Johnson responds to President Trump’s jokes about taking over his job, saying he doesn’t take criticism personally and citing his faith. Johnson also insists Republicans will keep control of Congress despite polls and historical trends, dismissing the idea of running for minority leader.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased another 32,447 ETH, worth roughly $81 million, as Ethereum posted its largest weekly gain in over a year. The company now holds nearly 4.8% of Ethereum's supply, closing in on its 5% target and drawing attention to its staking strategy and market influence.
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $103,265 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, seeking to make permanent a policy that was struck down by a federal judge in June. The rule, now open for public comment, has drawn criticism from immigration experts and is expected to disproportionately affect Indian professionals.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to double tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel to 50% starting January 1, 2027, escalating a trade conflict following the collapse of bilateral negotiations. Canada has vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown.
The Trump administration unveiled 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a sweeping expansion of secondary sanctions targeting Iran's financial lifelines, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described an 'economic D-Day.' President Trump declared Iran 'completely collapsing,' while Tehran dismissed the measures as a sign of American desperation.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an expansion of sanctions against Iran, calling it 'an economic D-Day' and warning countries to sever financial ties with Tehran or face retaliation. The announcement came as Iran's currency hit a record low, with food prices soaring and the IMF forecasting a sharp GDP contraction.
Three anonymous National Guard members told NPR they feel embarrassed and exploited by the ongoing D.C. mission that began in August 2025. Officials defend the deployment's accomplishments while cost estimates run into the billions and studies question its effect on crime. The mission was extended after a fatal shooting of a Guard member near the White House.
The US military struck an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people, in what is believed to be the first such strike since June. The operation, announced by US Southern Command, has drawn criticism from lawmakers and human rights groups over the use of lethal force.
Iranian state television has aired a video purporting to track Barron Trump's movements and offering a $10 million reward, prompting security concerns. The broadcast, linked to the Revolutionary Guards, follows similar threats against First Lady Melania Trump and other US officials amidst escalating tensions.
Sarah Matthews, a former deputy White House press secretary, alleged on a podcast that Melania Trump was paid to appear at campaign events. Matthews also discussed the first lady's recent public appearances, including at a White House event and the Freedom 250 race, amid scrutiny over her absence and aide Natalie Harp's role.
Former officials reveal a secret nuclear bunker already exists deep beneath the White House, built during the Obama administration. The disclosure challenges President Trump’s national security justification for a large-scale ballroom project that is currently under review by the Supreme Court.
A detailed account of how White House intervention, including direct meetings with President Trump, led to a settlement in the DOJ's antitrust case against Live Nation, leaving most states to pursue their own litigation. The article examines the timeline, key figures, and the fallout, including the resignation of senior DOJ attorneys and ongoing legal challenges.
A video from the Freedom 250 Grand Prix showing a brief interaction between President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump has generated widespread online speculation, with lip readers offering differing interpretations. The presence of aide Natalie Harp nearby has fueled further discussion, though no confirmed evidence links her to any tension.
Luis Manuel Aviles, a Nicaraguan immigrant and father of a Navy sailor on a record-setting deployment, was arrested by Border Patrol in Florida and remains in ICE custody. Family members describe him as a hardworking resident with a work permit, while DHS says he entered illegally and that military ties do not exempt anyone from immigration law.
Fifteen years after the magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattled the East Coast, we look back at the day the ground moved from Virginia to Canada, the damage left behind, and the long road to restoration for national landmarks.
Kyle Kirkwood won the inaugural Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., leading 128 of 147 laps in a dominant performance. The race, part of the nation's 250th birthday celebrations, saw Kirkwood finish 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard, while Alex Palou's title hopes took a hit with a 20th-place finish.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump led a lap and waved the green flag to start the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar race through Washington, D.C., streets on August 25. The race, celebrating America's 250th anniversary, was made possible by a Trump executive order fast-tracking permits. Roger Penske, a longtime Trump friend, said the event was 'terrific' and premier.
Kacey Musgraves used the opening night of her 'Middle of Nowhere' tour to ask fans to donate to the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights, a Chicago-based nonprofit. The request, made on her 38th birthday, drew criticism from conservative figures and praise from fans.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Ireland on September 12-13 for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course, according to a White House official. The trip highlights the overlap between official travel and his family's business interests, while Irish authorities prepare for a massive security operation.