Republicans scheme to block Trump’s funding cancellations Politico

The executive action marks a pivotal inflection point in the administration's agenda, drawing sharp focus from agency inspectors general and legal scholars reviewing administrative rulemaking limits.

President Trump on Monday denied reporting from Axios that suggested he is willing to provide Iran with sanctions relief and unfreeze Iranian funds so that the regime can re-examine its nuclear program. "Axios just released a story that 'Trump' offered Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds to Iran," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This is untrue....

The executive action marks a pivotal inflection point in the administration's agenda, drawing sharp focus from agency inspectors general and legal scholars reviewing administrative rulemaking limits.

Trump controversies pile on Senate Republicans as they seek midterm escape Politico

Lawmakers in both chambers have signaled plans to scrutinize the measure during upcoming committee hearings, with floor leaders assessing potential budget amendment riders and statutory challenges.

Trump says he did not discuss the possibility of the US selling weapons to China, contradicting his ambassador CNN

National security officials and defense budget analysts are tracking the executive directive closely as Capitol Hill committees schedule classified oversight inquiries on bilateral arms policy and supply chain authorizations.

PSA? Scott Jennings struggles to explain what public service Trump’s midterm ads serve CNN

Investigative watchdogs and federal oversight desks continue tracking the administration's policy trajectory as legal challenges and policy debates unfold across Washington.

Breaking down Attorney General Todd Blanche’s defense of Trump’s press ban CNN

National security officials and defense budget analysts are tracking the executive directive closely as Capitol Hill committees schedule classified oversight inquiries on bilateral arms policy and supply chain authorizations.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Monday that while he likes President Trump’s new ads pledging to “cast out the communists, Marxists and fascists,” they “shouldn’t be paid for by taxpayer dollars.” Thune warned Trump about using taxpayer money for ads that resemble the political ads he ran online during the 2024 presidential...

National security officials and defense budget analysts are tracking the executive directive closely as Capitol Hill committees schedule classified oversight inquiries on bilateral arms policy and supply chain authorizations.