Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.

President Trump cracking down on D.C. violent crime | The D.C. Daily
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President Trump is set to hold a press conference addressing alleged violent crime in the nation's capital, including police enforcing a juvenile curfew zone. Also, a federal judge will hear arguments about whether the president violated the law when he deployed troops to Los Angeles.

Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report

Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.

Texas Republican DA smokes weed on TikTok to battle THC ban: 'Free the plant Dan'

District Attorney Sarah Stogner lit a joint on TikTok in an effort to bring attention to the looming special session item; a near carbon-copy of the ban vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the end of the regular session.

Trump pursues changing how census data is collected and says non-citizens won’t be counted

The president posted on social media Thursday that the census' data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024."

Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked

President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.

'Just taking a little walk': Trump makes rare appearance on White House roof

In a surprise move Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House’s West Wing, telling reporters he was “just taking a little walk."

Gov. Abbott prohibits purchase of sweetened drinks, candy with SNAP benefits

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.

Texas Democrats flee state, Republicans issue arrest warrants in redistricting fight

Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.

Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff

Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.

Speaker Mike Johnson in Middle East | The D.C. Daily
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is in the Middle East to visit Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Plus, the Smithsonian questioned on removing references to President Trump's first two impeachments in his first term, and an investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Founder of EquuSearch reflects on devastating TX floods
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Tim Miller, founder & director of Texas EquuSearch says he was in Kerrville for 14 days and reflects on how Kerrville was devastated. Miller says although there was pain, he and others found joy in the people they met to came together to help. Miller says those impacted by the floods in Kerrville, will have a long journey ahead but its important that people continue to help.

Jack Smith investigation: Case opened into ex-Trump prosecutor

An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith.

Country music legend Jeannie Seely passes away at 85

Jeannie Seely, a Grammy-winning country music icon, passed away at 85 in Nashville after a brief illness.

Trump removes labor statistics head after weak jobs report

President Donald Trump claimed in a post on his social media platform that the figures were manipulated for political reasons.

Trump repositions nuclear submarines after 'inflammatory' Russian comments

President Trump said Friday that he’s repositioned two nuclear submarines following “highly provocative" statements from Russian officials.

Trump calls for Federal Reserve to pull control from Jerome Powell

President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.