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.
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.
A presidential proclamation says additional duties on Canadian motor-vehicle imports will apply to qualifying entries into the United States beginning Aug. 19, 2026.
A divided federal appeals panel ruled that President Trump cannot continue construction of a planned $400 million White House ballroom without congressional approval.
The Senate approved a stopgap funding measure on Aug. 8, but the bill still needs House approval and President Donald Trump’s signature before it can take effect.
NATO members pledged €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026 and increased defense spending, while a Pentagon review of about 80,000 U.S. troops in Europe adds uncertainty for European security planning.
NATO members pledged €70 billion, roughly $80 billion, in military assistance for Ukraine in 2026 and called for at least the same level in 2027 after a tense summit in Ankara.
President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will replace the current White House counsel after serving as staff secretary and chairing the National Capital Planning Commission.
Executive Order 14415 directs the Pentagon and defense contractors to favor domestic or allied sources, map critical supply chains and limit certain waivers beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
President Donald Trump welcomed U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians to the White House and urged Congress to pass legislation changing college-sports governance.
The Senate approved a short-term federal funding measure on Aug. 8, sending it to the House as lawmakers seek to avoid a shutdown during the 2026 campaign season.
A presidential proclamation issued July 24 imposes an additional 50% duty on specified Canadian motor-vehicle products entering the United States beginning Aug. 19.
The First Circuit partially stayed a lower-court injunction blocking parts of President Donald Trump’s election-related executive order as the states’ legal challenge continues.
A federal appeals court upheld an injunction blocking key parts of President Donald Trump’s election order in 23 states and the District of Columbia as the legal fight continues.
NATO leaders reaffirmed the alliance’s collective-defense posture in Ankara and reported a €70 billion military aid pledge for Ukraine in 2026.
The White House says President Donald Trump released newly declassified documents concerning alleged foreign interference in U.S. elections and alleged intelligence suppression, while Vice President JD Vance backed the SAVE America Act.
A July 23 presidential memorandum directs the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate 60 economies over policies involving bans on goods produced with forced labor. No tariffs or import restrictions take effect under the order itself.
Iran and Oman have moved closer to an arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but major disagreements remain over Iranian control, fees and the terms of any temporary framework.
A Senate panel advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general after he rescinded a proposed $1.8 billion fund for President Donald Trump’s political allies. The development also included reporting that a federal contract with nearly 100 legal groups expired after more than six months of nonpayment.
President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in Washington until lawmakers pass the SAVE America Act, while Sen. Mike Lee requested a roll-call vote on the recess question.
A presidential proclamation will add a 50% duty to specified Canadian products, including covered motor vehicles, beginning Aug. 19, 2026.
A federal appeals court ruled that construction of a proposed $400 million White House ballroom cannot continue without approval from Congress. The Trump administration plans to seek Supreme Court review.
