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House to Vote on 6-Month Government Funding Bill
Even if the continuing resolution passes, it must get 60 votes in the Senate to clear the filibuster.
The Associated Press Is Suing the White House Over Press Access—What to Know
The AP filed the lawsuit in response to the White House’s restricting its press access after it declined to adopt the name ‘Gulf of America.’
Zelenskyy, Rubio Arrive in Saudi Arabia Ahead of Crucial Talks on Russia-Ukraine War
State Secretary Marco Rubio says the U.S. seeks to understand Ukraine’s stance on resolving the war, including potential concessions it may be willing to make.
Judge Expands Block on Trump’s Orders Curbing DEI Programs to All Federal Agencies
Trump’s mandate that agencies cut off funding for ‘equity-related’ grants and contracts probably violates the First and Fifth Amendments, a federal judge said.
House Rules Committee Advances Government Funding Bill to Floor
Trump has called for Republicans to pass the legislation.
Greenland’s Elections Could Set Stage for Independence and Renewed Pitch From America
Trump has stressed Greenlanders’ right to self-determination as he makes the case for Greenland to join the United States.
Elon Musk Sheds Light on DOGE Work in Media Interview
Cabinet officials and federal agency heads are in regular consultation to help streamline the government, he said.
Vance Says Protesters Followed Him and His Daughter Over Ukraine
One protestor told a local outlet that they were not following the vice president and that they randomly passed him while heading to a nearby protest.
Government Shutdown Possible but ‘Probably Won’t Happen,’ Trump Says
Trump expressed cautious optimism ahead of Tuesday’s vote on a continuing resolution that would fund the government at current levels through Sept. 30.
Trump to Sign Order Prioritizing Local Leadership for Disaster Preparedness, Response
The new rules streamlining the federal government will help states and local communities in the event of emergencies, according to the White House.
Senate Confirms Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary
The former congresswoman received bipartisan support despite facing scrutiny from both parties.
Gabbard Revokes Security Clearances of Dozens of Former Officials, Others
Gabbard also revokes clearance for 51 former intelligence officials who signed a letter alleging the Hunter Biden laptop story to be Russian disinformation.
Steve Witkoff Going to Qatar to Negotiate Israel–Hamas Hostage Deal
Both Israel and Hamas expressed optimism over the upcoming talks.
Vance Links High Housing Prices to High Rates of Immigration Across the World
The vice president met with applause and some boos from the National League of Cities as he talked about housing and voiced opposition to sanctuary cities.
White House Pushes Back Against Recession Speculation as Stock Market Drops
The Dow Jones and Nasdaq dropped on Monday amid uncertainty on tariffs.
Washington Begins Demolition of Black Lives Matter Plaza
Mayor Muriel Bowser gave the order to destroy the street and rebuild it as Liberty Plaza.
Trump Says Arrest of Pro-Palestinian Leader at Columbia Was First of ‘Many to Come’
‘We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country—never to return again,’ the president says in a statement.
