President Trump fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer following the release of a weak July jobs report, accusing the agency of ‘rigging’ employment numbers. Trump nominated EJ Antoni, a Heritage Foundation fellow and Project 2025 contributor who has publicly …
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The Trump administration filed an expedited emergency petition with the Supreme Court seeking to overturn the Federal Circuit’s August 29 ruling that declared Trump’s sweeping tariffs illegal under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The government asked the Court to …
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Stephen Miran, President Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve Board, announced he intends to maintain his position as White House economic adviser if confirmed, taking unpaid leave rather than resigning. This arrangement is unprecedented in Federal Reserve history, where governors have …
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The Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud, stemming from accusations that she listed two properties as primary residences on mortgage applications. The investigation follows Trump’s failed attempt to fire Cook …
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During a press conference by Jeffrey Epstein survivors at the U.S. Capitol calling for transparency about Epstein’s connections, a formation of military jets (4 F-35s and 4 F-16s) conducts an extremely loud flyover, drowning out survivor testimony about Trump-Epstein connections. The White …
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In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, allowed President Trump to fire Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter before her term ends, overturning nearly 90 years of regulatory independence precedent established in …
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Republican political committees have spent more than $931,000 at Trump-owned properties during the first six months of Trump’s second presidency, according to Federal Election Commission filings analyzed by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). The Republican National …
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On September 1, 2025, President Trump initiated a massive purge of federal Inspectors General, firing approximately 17 independent watchdogs across multiple agencies. These dismissals, explicitly outlined in the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 blueprint, violated federal law requiring …
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled 7-4 that President Trump unlawfully exceeded his emergency powers authority when imposing sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The full court held that Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ …
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President Trump signed an executive order titled ‘Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again’ mandating that all new federal public buildings embrace classical architecture styles to ‘honor tradition, foster civic pride, and inspire the citizenry.’ The order represents an …
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President Trump signed two executive orders on August 25, 2025, aimed at eliminating cashless bail policies nationwide and specifically in Washington D.C. The nationwide order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to identify states and jurisdictions with cashless bail policies and authorizes …
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President Trump signed an executive order titled ‘Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag’ directing the Department of Justice to prosecute individuals for flag burning, despite the Supreme Court’s landmark 1989 decision in Texas v. Johnson establishing flag burning as protected …
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On August 22, 2025, the FBI executed simultaneous, court-authorized searches of John Bolton’s Maryland home and Washington, D.C. office, seizing electronic devices and documents related to potential classified information mishandling. The raid stems from an ongoing investigation into …
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The New York Appellate Division, in a unanimous five-judge decision, threw out the $527 million civil fraud judgment against President Donald Trump and his companies, ruling the penalty was “excessive” and violated the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on excessive fines. The appeals …
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Ethics disclosures revealed Trump purchased at least $103 million in corporate and municipal bonds since January 20, making over 600 transactions including bonds from Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Meta, UnitedHealth, T-Mobile, and Home Depot—all companies subject to federal regulation and …
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revoked security clearances of 37 current and former intelligence officials, including three currently serving officers, accusing them of ‘politicizing intelligence’ without providing evidence. Gabbard acknowledged Trump personally directed …
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro launched a Justice Department investigation into whether DC police manipulated crime statistics to make rates appear lower, despite violent crime being down 26% and at a 30-year low. The investigation provides justification for Trump’s federal takeover of DC police …
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Trump installed loyalists including former personal lawyer Alina Habba as US Attorneys without Senate confirmation, using legal loopholes to circumvent constitutional oversight. A federal judge ruled Habba served ‘without lawful authority’ after the administration fired a court-appointed …
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The PGA Tour announced Trump National Doral will host the Miami Championship signature event April 30-May 3, 2026, with a $20 million purse. This marks the first PGA Tour event at a Trump property in a decade, directly enriching the president’s business while serving in office.
Context: …
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OMB Director Russell Vought blocked billions in congressionally-approved public funding, including over $5 billion in SNAP benefits for hungry families, claiming unilateral power to withhold spending despite the Impoundment Control Act prohibiting such actions. Vought confirmed considering …
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Trump announced plans to sign an executive order ending mail-in voting and targeting voting machines for the 2026 midterms, citing Vladimir Putin’s claim that postal ballots ‘rigged’ the 2020 election. Trump told Fox News that Putin said during their Alaska summit ‘Your …
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Trump appointed Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey as Co-Deputy Director of the FBI alongside Dan Bongino, creating the first dual deputy director structure in FBI history. Bailey, a Trump loyalist who supported debunked 2020 election claims, has no FBI experience but will help run day-to-day …
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Texas House Democrats return to Austin after 2-week quorum break in Illinois, ending resistance to Trump-ordered congressional redistricting. Republicans impose 24-hour security surveillance requiring DPS escorts and “permission slips” to leave chamber. Rep. Nicole Collier refuses, …
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Trump administration orders federal takeover of DC Metropolitan Police, attempting to replace Chief Pamela Smith with DEA Administrator Terry Cole as “emergency police commissioner.” Federal judge forces administration to back down after DC lawsuit, Smith retains position.
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Trump signed an executive order directing the Transportation Department to slash FAA regulations on rocket launches, eliminating or expediting environmental reviews for commercial spaceflight. The order directly benefits SpaceX, whose owner Elon Musk repeatedly complained about FAA environmental …
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President Trump signs executive order revoking previous competition and antitrust enforcement policies, clearing path for increased corporate consolidation and monopolistic practices without federal oversight.
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Alnur Mussayev, ex-chief of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee, alleged that Vladimir Putin possesses comprehensive kompromat files on Donald Trump, including potential evidence of sexual crimes, financial misconduct, and connections to Jeffrey Epstein’s network. Mussayev claims …
Alnur Mussayev, former chief of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee, alleged that Vladimir Putin possesses comprehensive kompromat files on Donald Trump, linking Trump to the Epstein network. Mussayev claims the FSB holds materials documenting financial transactions, sexual crimes, and …
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Trump signed an executive order directing the Labor Department to allow cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement plans, exposing the $12.5 trillion in retirement savings to high-risk, illiquid investments with elevated fees.
Context: The Department of Labor …
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Trump nominated E.J. Antoni, Heritage Foundation chief economist and Project 2025 contributor, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics after firing the previous commissioner over a disappointing jobs report. Antoni has publicly claimed BLS data is ‘rigged’ and lacks relevant expertise for …
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Trump announced federal takeover of Washington DC’s police department and deployment of 800 National Guard troops, invoking emergency powers under the Home Rule Act of 1973. DEA Administrator Terry Cole was designated interim federal commissioner. Attorney General Pam Bondi assumed command …
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Trump demanded Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan resign immediately over alleged China ties, claiming he is ‘highly conflicted’ due to $200 million in investments in Chinese semiconductor firms. Days later, Trump reversed course after meeting Tan, calling his ‘success and rise an amazing …
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Trump deployed 800 DC National Guard Aug 11, 2025, placing DC police under federal control. West Virginia sent 300-400 troops, South Carolina 200, Ohio 150. Total 1,450+ federal officers/Guard patrolled DC. Troops in Title 32 status (federally funded, local authority, exempt from Posse Comitatus). …
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Trump deployed 120+ FBI agents Aug 10, 2025, from counterintelligence/public corruption divisions to patrol DC streets overnight alongside police. Agents from Washington Field Office and Philadelphia worked traffic stops despite lacking street patrol training. Part of 450 federal officers mobilized …
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President Trump signed an executive order titled ‘Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans’ directing federal financial regulators to combat alleged ‘debanking’—the denial or termination of financial services based on political considerations. The order requires agencies …
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By August 7, President Trump had signed 186 executive orders, with independent analysis finding approximately two-thirds mirror or partially mirror Project 2025 proposals. This systematic implementation demonstrates a coordinated effort to reshape federal governance through executive action, …
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By August 7, 2025, President Trump had signed 202 executive orders, with independent analyses confirming that approximately two-thirds mirror the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 proposals - an agenda Trump previously disavowed during his campaign. Key domains include civil rights …
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President Trump signed Executive Order 14332 titled ‘Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,’ transforming the federal grantmaking process by giving presidential political appointees unprecedented power over billions of dollars in research and discretionary grants. The order requires …
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Trump reversed his decision to bar Medicare from covering bandages after the biotech company Extremity Care—maker of high-end bandages crafted from dried placenta—donated $5 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC
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Trump announced federal takeover of Washington DC police department and deployment of
National Guard, using the assault on Edward Coristine as justification. Trump stated he
was considering “having his administration take over the DC Police Department” and
bringing in National Guard. …
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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill earmarked $300 billion for US military modernization, with billions of dollars already set to go to Peter Thiel’s Anduril and Palantir–in which Stephen Miller owns $100,000 worth of stock
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Fox News reported on August 5, 2025, that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland launched a federal criminal investigation into Democratic California Senator Adam Schiff for alleged mortgage fraud. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) referred Schiff’s case to DOJ, accusing him of …
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Edward “Big Balls” Coristine, 19, was assaulted during attempted carjacking by 10 teenagers
in Logan Circle at 3 AM. Trump immediately used the incident to threaten federal takeover
of DC, stating “If D.C. doesn’t get its act together, we will have no choice but to take …
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Whistleblower Aid revealed that the DOJ Office of the Inspector General ’lost’ a whistleblower disclosure for almost three months, only ‘finding’ it on the eve of Emil Bove’s confirmation vote for a federal judgeship. The disclosure, submitted on May 5, 2025, alleged …
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MAGA Inc., a pro-Trump super PAC, raised $177 million in the first half of this year from donors who have exchanged their patronage for access to the president–and, at times, policy outcomes, pardons, and ambassadorships
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The U.S. Army awarded Palantir Technologies a decade-long Enterprise Service Agreement worth up to $10 billion for AI-driven battlefield analysis and targeting systems. The contract consolidates 75 existing contracts (15 prime contracts and 60 related contracts) into a single agreement, accelerating …
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The Trump administration implemented its March 2025 executive order ‘Stopping Waste, Fraud and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos,’ demanding that states hand over comprehensive data on Medicaid recipients, SNAP (food assistance) beneficiaries, and voter registration rolls to federal …
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