John Brennan subpoenaed in Justice Department investigation
Former CIA Director John Brennan is scheduled to appear Oct. 15 before a Florida grand jury as prosecutors examine an unproven theory involving Trump.
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Trump plans to remove 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, but action is pending
President Donald Trump said Sept. 13 he plans to remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, but no formal customs action had changed the rate by Sept. 14.
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Trump Says He Will Consider Releasing Records Sought by 9/11 Families
President Donald Trump said he will review a request from 9/11 families for records tied to alleged Saudi connections, but no documents have been released.
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Trump backs AI guardrails but warns against slowing U.S. lead
Trump said Sept. 13 that AI needs some guardrails but should not slow the U.S. race with China. His remarks created no new federal rule.
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Trump asks Smithsonian for new Washington displays, but approval is unclear
President Donald Trump requested new George Washington displays at the Smithsonian, but the institution’s governing board has not approved the statues or exhibition.
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Trump announces Venezuela oil arrangement, but gas relief is unlikely soon
Trump announced a sweeping U.S. role in Venezuela’s oil sector, but Treasury has published licensing changes—not a complete investment agreement—and gas relief is unlikely soon.
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Trump’s Grid Emergency Order Gives Energy Department Broad New Power
Trump’s grid emergency gives the Energy Department broad authority over foreign-produced bulk-power equipment, but key rules and vendor lists remain pending.
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Federal judge again rejects Trump bid to erase hush-money conviction
A federal judge again rejected Donald Trump’s effort to move his New York hush-money case to federal court, leaving his conviction intact as appeals continue.
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Trump’s FDA nominee faces Senate scrutiny as agency remains under acting leadership
Trump’s FDA nominee Heidi Overton still needs Senate confirmation while Kyle Diamantas remains acting commissioner and the FDA lists key vacancies and acting posts.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaves as Trump weighs replacement
Karoline Leavitt completed her final day as White House press secretary on August 27. Trump has discussed applicants but has not announced a successor.
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Trump Orders U.S. Agencies to Use ‘Lake America’ for Lake Ontario
A Trump executive order directs federal agencies to adopt “Lake America” within 30 days, but Canada, New York and international users can keep Lake Ontario.
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DOJ Links Kennedy Center Renovation Plan to Trump Naming Fight
A DOJ filing ties the Kennedy Center’s proposed two-year, $250 million renovation to a disputed Trump naming plan as a judge weighs an emergency challenge.
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Todd Blanche sworn in after narrow Senate confirmation
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after a 50-49 Senate vote, putting Trump’s former lawyer atop DOJ as scrutiny of its independence intensifies.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Will Leave at Month’s End
Karoline Leavitt will leave the White House press secretary post at the end of August, citing family demands. Trump says she will remain an outside adviser.
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Paid early access to Trump’s policy posts draws federal court challenge
A federal lawsuit challenges the administration’s use of Truth Social for policy posts while Trump Media sells institutions faster API access.
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D.C. Circuit Leaves Trump Mail-Ballot Order in Effect for Now
The D.C. Circuit declined to block President Donald Trump’s mail-ballot order, while a Massachusetts ruling keeps its 2026 election status unresolved.
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general in 50-49 vote
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general early Aug. 8, ending his service as acting attorney general after a narrow and contentious confirmation fight.
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Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel, Replacing David Warrington
President Donald Trump announced that White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf will become White House counsel, replacing David Warrington, who is leaving the administration for the private sector.
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Appeals Court Keeps Trump Mail-Voting Order Blocked in 23 States and D.C.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals left an injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s mail-voting executive order in place. The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to allow implementation while litigation continues.
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Senate Judiciary panel advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12–10 to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination, as senators questioned assurances tied to a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund.
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White House Sets Aug. 19 Effective Date for Additional Tariffs on Canadian Vehicles
A presidential proclamation says additional duties on Canadian motor-vehicle imports will apply to qualifying entries into the United States beginning Aug. 19, 2026.
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Appeals court orders Trump administration to stop White House ballroom construction
A divided federal appeals panel ruled that President Trump cannot continue construction of a planned $400 million White House ballroom without congressional approval.