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House Republicans Demand Criminal Investigation of Former Special Counsel Jack Smith

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
House Republicans have referred former Special Counsel Jack Smith for prosecution, accusing him of concealing how his team obtained private text messages from 44 members of Congress.

Trump Threatens Europe with New Tariffs Over Google Fine

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
Reacting to a €890 million European penalty against Google, President Trump threatened the EU with retaliatory tariffs and a trade investigation, an intervention the tech giant openly welcomed.

Elon Musk Admits He Got Carried Away with Government Efficiency Role

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
In a candid interview, tech billionaire Elon Musk admitted he got “carried away” with politics during his tenure leading the Department of Government Efficiency, signaling a retreat from Washington.

Excluded Cannabis Developer Claims Vindication After Federal Scientist Highlights Research Gaps

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
After the DEA barred cannabis developer MMJ from rescheduling hearings for lacking evidence, the agency’s own scientific witness testified to the exact research gaps MMJ sought to address.

President Trump Orders Warning Signs Installed Outside the National Museum of American History

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
On July 24, 2026, President Trump ordered warning signs installed outside the Smithsonian history museum, directing visitors to alternative, government-approved sources to correct alleged historical inaccuracies.

President Trump Speaks at Rescheduled White House Press Dinner

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
President Trump attended a heavily downsized press dinner Friday, rescheduled after an April assassination attempt at the original venue forced a chaotic evacuation.

New Lawsuit Challenges President Trump's Latest Global Tariffs

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
Hours after taking effect, President Trump’s new global tariffs faced a federal lawsuit by the legal team that successfully overturned his previous tariff regime in February.

White House Admits Withholding Billions in Grants Based on How States Voted

Washington, Friday, 24 July 2026.
Federal officials admitted in court that the administration withheld billions in grants solely because recipient states did not vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

Can the Government Prosecute You for Wiping Your Phone at the Border?

Washington, Friday, 24 July 2026.
A landmark federal case charges a U.S. citizen for allegedly using a “duress password” to wipe his phone during a border search, testing the limits of digital privacy.

Why the Plan for Permanent Daylight Saving Time Faces a Tough Fight in the Senate

Washington, Friday, 24 July 2026.
The House approved permanent daylight saving time, but the bill faces Senate resistance over concerns that northern states will experience dark winter mornings with sunrises near 9:00 a.m.