Trump endorsed a viral suggestion to rename ICE 'NICE,' reigniting debate over whether the White House can rebrand a federal agency without Congress.

At a Los Mochis plant ceremony, the U.S. ambassador warned Washington could escalate anti‑corruption measures against Mexican officials, a move that could reshape trade and investment.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 14 and wounded 37 as evacuation orders and drone interceptions tested a fragile U.S.-mediated truce. Civilians fled amid renewed raids.

Detainees at the North Lake ICE processing center in Baldwin say they’ve restarted a hunger strike over medical care, food and long detentions; DHS disputes the reports. Advocates want an independent audit.

Manatee County leaders brought their 'ecosystem of care' to a White House summit on addiction and homelessness and returned with federal contacts to expand local services.

Washington’s envoy urged Taiwan’s legislature to approve a sweeping defence budget to secure U.S. weapons and fund an island‑wide air‑defence network.

A D.C. appeals court found President Trump’s border "invasion" proclamation unlawful, removing a legal barrier to asylum claims while appeals loom. The ruling forces agencies to decide how and when to restore processing.

Dirk Kempthorne, the former Boise mayor, governor and U.S. interior secretary, has died at 74. Family and state officials remembered his long career and service to Idaho.

A new monument for women is coming to the National Mall, and organizers have launched a nationwide call for ideas.

Letitia James joined a 37‑state coalition backing Massachusetts’ suit that calls Kalshi’s sports markets illegal wagers disguised as event contracts.

A D.C. Superior Court default judgment orders Women in H.E.E.L.S. and its founder to repay roughly $60,500 after the Attorney General accused the group of misusing Cure the Streets grant funds.

Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez joined Mayor Michelle Wu and Rep. Ayanna Pressley in Roxbury to demand stronger federal support for child care as the White House advances a defense‑heavy FY2027 budget.

Gov. Tate Reeves will call a special session to redraw Mississippi’s Supreme Court map — but only after the U.S. Supreme Court rules in Louisiana v. Callais.