Government
Trump admin signals federal agencies may not work with Smithsonian, escalating feud over ‘radical ideology’The Trump administration is indicating federal agencies may not work with the Smithsonian under its current leadership, escalating a feud over the museums’ diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that… Read More
World
Trump slow rolls sanctions on Iran allies as gasoline shortages hit Islamic RepublicThe Trump administration announced the start of a new campaign called Operation Economic Outcast that Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent called “an economic onslaught” against Iran. Under the campaign, the U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian entities, and warning Iranian… Read More
Government
‘Lake America’: Trump signs order on Lake Ontario name changePresident Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, following similar rebranding logic he earlier applied to the Gulf of America. Read More
Government
Outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks on last day at White House: ‘Adventure of a lifetime’Outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is finishing her last day on the job, which she is leaving to spend more time at home with her two young… Read More
Government
DOJ: ATF hit by ransomware attack(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed Wednesday the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has been hit with a ransomware attack. Read More
Government
Iran-linked threat actors hack America’s water infrastructure as experts warn of growing risksFederal and state authorities are investigating a series of cyber-attacks affecting critical infrastructure across the U.S. in incidents cybersecurity experts tell Heartlander News could become more common. Threat… Read More
World
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs; Trump proposes ‘Lake America’(The Daily Signal) – Canada is retaliating against the United States with new tariffs and President Donald Trump is floating changing the name of… Read More
Government
‘Golden age of education just beginning’: Trump touts school choice victories as academic year beginsPresident Donald Trump is touting what his administration has done to advance school choice and restore parental rights as school starts and midterms loom. At an event… Read More
World
‘Economic asphyxiation’: US announces global sanctions against Iran, enforcing ‘zero-leakage approach’The U.S. is launching Operation Economic Outcast, a global “economic onslaught” to isolate Iran, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced at a press briefing Monday. The U.S. also expects cooperation… Read More
World
Analysis: Trump’s strategy may aim at normalization in Korea, progress on Iran nukesPresident Donald Trump scaled back joint exercises with South Korea just days before he noted with unusual certainty how many nuclear missiles North Korea possesses. While many have … Read More
Government
Melania Trump announces $2M scholarship for foster youth: ‘Investment in America’s talent pipeline’First Lady Melania Trump announced a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corporation towards her Fostering the Future initiative to help foster care youth pursue an education and… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court to hear arguments over prolonged immigration detention in OctoberThe Supreme Court will soon consider whether prolonged immigration detention eventually triggers a constitutional right to a bond hearing, as courts across the country have grappled with whether migrant… Read More
Government
Watch: Trump unveils new helipad: ‘We’re fixing the White House’President Donald Trump unveiled a new helipad at the White House Wednesday, calling his latest construction project “something very, very special.” “We’re doing a fixup of the White… Read More
Courts
Disney sues Trump admin in First Amendment claim over broadcast licensesDisney and ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday, claiming its demand for an early review of its broadcast licenses is a First Amendment violation – escalating an ongoing… Read More
Government
Watch: Trump honors hero teen lifeguardPresident Trump welcomed 16-year-old California lifeguard Ryder Williams to the Oval Office on Monday, honoring the teen for a dramatic ocean rescue that went viral last month. Williams… Read More
Government
200 days at sea: USS Lincoln’s record run splits critics and veteransA 200-day deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln has ignited a sharp debate this week, after complaints from sailors collided with pushback from veterans who call the criticism overblown. Critics… Read More
Opinion
Analysis: Trump’s Korean maneuver cancellation not a sign of US military strainA look at the history of joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises should reassure critics who claim the Iran War is straining the resources of the American military. President… Read More
Courts
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom construction(The Center Square) – The Trump administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow continued construction on the White House ballroom. Construction of the ballroom, which… Read More
Government
Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force established to prevent visa abusesPresident Donald Trump, in conjunction with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, launched the Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force Aug. 6 to combat visa abuses after the recent Supreme Court decision upheld birthright citizenship. “American citizenship… Read More
Government
Breaking: WH Press Sec Karoline Leavitt to leave role, focus on familyWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will be stepping down from her role to spend more time with her family, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Leavitt will… Read More