Demolition Begins on White House East Wing to Make Way for Trump-Ordered Ballroom
Demolition work has begun on a portion of the White House East Wing as crews clear space for a massive new ballroom planned by President Donald Trump.
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U.S. Cuts Aid to Colombia as Trump Blasts Petro Over Drug Policy
On October 19, 2025, Donald Trump declared that the United States would halt all financial aid and subsidies to Colombia, accusing President Gustavo Petro of being an “illegal drug leader” who has allowed narcotics production and trafficking to expand despite years of U.S. support.
John Bolton Indicted on 18 Counts Over Handling of Classified Information
Trump national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland on 18 counts of unlawfully retaining and transmitting classified national defense information.
Federal Judge Halts Trump Admin Layoffs During Shutdown, Calling Them Likely Illegal
A federal judge in San Francisco has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from moving forward with mass firings of federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Capitol Police Officers Miss Pay as Shutdown Standoff Deepens
For the first time since the government shutdown began, hundreds of U.S. Capitol Police officers have gone without full pay — even as they continue working to protect Congress and the Capitol grounds.
Trump and Zelenskyy Prepare for Pivotal White House Meeting on Ukraine War
President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in a high-stakes visit centered on U.S. military support and diplomacy in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump Weighs Invoking Insurrection Act Amid Push to Deploy Troops to U.S. Cities
Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed over the weekend that President Donald Trump is considering the Insurrection Act as one of several options to expand federal authority over cities struggling with violent crime and unrest.
New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Federal Charges Amid Political Firestorm
New York Attorney General Letitia James, one of the nation’s most outspoken critics of President Donald Trump, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of bank fraud and making false statements.
Trump Administration Challenges Automatic Back Pay for Federal Workers Amid Shutdown
The Trump administration is taking aim at a decades-old practice that has long provided financial relief to federal employees impacted by government shutdowns.
FAA Warns of Worsening Staffing Shortages at Airports as Government Shutdown Persists
As the U.S. government shutdown stretches into another week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is warning that staffing shortages are putting increasing strain on the nation’s air travel system.