Trump Administration
Trump surrogates discuss Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government with Israeli officials - report
Sources told The Washington Post that Netanyahu told US officials that he believes Eisenkot would be the best partner if hostilities resume between Israel and Iran.
Appeals court skeptical over Trump administration lawsuit against California mail-in ballots
Democrats aim to flip key Senate seats as Trump's popularity sinks to historic low - CNN
US Supreme Court reverses Trump administration push to restrict treatment for transgender inmates
As Trump pushes for peace, Netanyahu is curbing IDF strikes in Gaza - analysis
The US is seeking to keep Gaza and Lebanon relatively quiet as it focuses on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, while pressing Israel to avoid a broader escalation.
Trump used Iraqi Kurdistan leader as secret line of communication with Iran’s IRGC - report
Sources familiar with the matter told Axios that the White House asked Kurdistan Regional Govt. President Nechirvan Barzani whether the IRGC had any additional demands during peace talks in May.
Trump administration set to spend $900 million on White House construction projects - report
Instead of securing money directly from Congress, the administration has gathered funds from other agencies and private donors and directed them to an account for routine maintenance.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaves position to spend time with family
"Serving as the White House Press Secretary over the past year and a half has been the honor and adventure of a lifetime," Leavitt said in a post on social media site X/Twitter.
South Carolina GOP primary: Lindsey Graham’s sister has Trump's backing in vote for successor
While Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, has sought to turn her lack of political experience into an advantage, some voters say they didn't like how quickly Republicans accepted her as a candidate.
IAEA set to remove nuclear material from Syrian site in US-brokered deal
Syria's government corroborated the initial Axios report on Tuesday morning, confirming that it had cooperated with the IAEA, the US, and "friendly countries" on this matter.
Trump names Jewish Will Scharf as new White House counsel, assistant to the president
"Will is Tough, Strong, and Smart! He also loves our Country, and respects the Law. Will Scharf will do a great job as White House Counsel!," Trump wrote.
The 51st state? Alberta set to vote on whether to pursue separation from Canada - explainer
Notably, this vote will not immediately start the secession process if Albertans vote in favor of separating from Canada, but will lead to a larger referendum on separating.
Russia, China could take advantage of low US weapons stockpiles to start war with America - NYT
Sources told the NYT that the shortage could last beyond the Trump administration’s tenure in office, leaving future presidencies vulnerable to Russian and Chinese attacks.
US lawmakers seek 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect against protests
Those efforts have now been joined by Slotkin, who is Jewish, and Cruz, who has often taken aim at antisemitism within the Republican coalition over the past year.