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DHS fast-tracked $1 billion contract to pro-Trump donors company
A DHS official leading the process previously worked at the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump nonprofit where the contractors CEO was a donor.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says dam is breaking within GOP against Trump
In a CNN interview, the Georgia congresswoman said Trumps reaction to the death of Rob Reiner was classless and she didnt see the GOP winning in the midterms.
White House rallies around Susie Wiles after unguarded interviews
Chief of staff candidly assesses the president and his team to Vanity Fair, saying Trump has an alcoholics personality, Bondi whiffed on the Epstein files and Vances pro-Trump makeover was political.
Where things stand with the White House ballroom
Details of the White Houses ballroom project were made public when Justice Department lawyers filed arguments against a lawsuit seeking to block construction.
Trump expands travel ban to 39 countries after shooting of Guard members
The administration added 20 countries to the 19 whose citizens already faced full or partial restrictions on entering the United States.
Heritage Foundation loses two more trustees in antisemitism controversy
Some staff at the Heritage Foundation revolted over the defense its president, Kevin Roberts, gave of Tucker Carlsons interview with antisemite Nick Fuentes.
Coast Guard enacts policy calling swastikas, nooses potentially divisive
The Coast Guards workplace harassment manual that downgrades the definition of swastikas and nooses quietly went into effect this week.
Internal Forest Service report finds unpassable trails, unsafe bridges
A report obtained by The Post says the U.S. Forest Services trails are deteriorating rapidly due to staff cuts under the Trump administration, posing risks to visitors.
Trump officials restrict top ratings for staff across federal agencies
The move could make it easier to lay off federal employees and is likely illegal, experts say.
DNA TV Show: Centre vs Opposition in Parliament over replacing MNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill
The current government has introduced the VB-G RAM G Bill, claiming to improve the existing scheme.
White House ballroom work must continue for national security, DOJ says
Trump officials maintain the president can unilaterally remake the White House. Historic preservationists are suing to immediately halt the project.
Trump has signed more executive orders in 2025 than in his entire first term
One third of Trumps executive orders have been explicitly challenged in court, a Post analysis of data from nonprofits CourtListener and JustSecurity found.
Hegseths office escalating probe of Sen. Mark Kelly, Pentagon says
A lawyer for the Arizona Democrat warned the Defense Department that any legal action it may take would be unconstitutional and an extraordinary abuse of power.
Some Republican lawmakers call for mass expulsion of American Muslims
Comments from Rep. Randy Fine (R-Florida) and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) reflect a brazen Islamophobic sentiment being voiced by some in the party.
Pentagon plan calls for major power shifts within U.S. military
If adopted, the changes would fulfill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseths pledge to disrupt the status quo and slash the number of four-star generals.
U.S. offers Ukraine security guarantee in bid to strike peace deal
Ukrainian leaders said Monday they appreciated White House efforts to reach a deal even as significant gaps appeared to remain between the sides.
Prosecutor says judge knew she would get heat for aiding immigrant
The Wisconsin judge charged with obstructing an immigration arrest operation goes to trial, testing the administrations escalating actions against perceived foes of its agenda.
Trump bashes late director Rob Reiner, drawing immediate backlash
Right-wing figures are among those who pushed back on President Donald Trumps suggestion that the death of Rob Reiner and his wife were connected to Reiners previous criticism of Trump.
Justice officials say they stopped a terror plot targeting companies in L.A. area
Justice Department officials say they stopped a terrorism plot in the Los Angeles and Orange County area of California.
DNA TV Show: Who is the main culprit behind Delhi's air pollution?
Given the deteriorating situation in Delhi, it seems that Delhi residents will only find relief from pollution when they leave the city.
Supreme Court to review Mississippi case on alleged omission of Black jurors
The Supreme Court agreed to review the conviction of a death-row inmate who says prosecutors discriminated by excluding Black jurors during his 2006 trial.
Instacart director says she was fired for Democratic congressional campaign
Lisa Vedernikova Khanna, a candidate in Virginia, says in a lawsuit that the mobile shopping giant cited concerns her bid could hurt the company with President Donald Trump.
MAGA leaders warn Trump the base is checking out. Will he listen?
President Donald Trump is taking criticism from supporters for not addressing cost-of-living issues while focusing too much on foreign policy and billionaires.
Rank-and-file Republicans feel heat from constituents on health care
As efforts to address expiring Obamacare subsidies stall in Congress, members of Trumps party say its time to find a way to help millions afford health insurance.
How Trumps tech advisers overcame a MAGA rebellion over AI
President Trumps executive order limiting states power to regulate AI split his supporters and highlighted Silicon Valleys growing influence over his agenda.
Trumps library plan: An iconic building in Miami and a fake news wing
Trump might follow the example of Obama, who created a private foundation to build his Chicago center where museum exhibits are not subject to government review.
More money, more corruption require more attention, nonprofit says
OpenSecrets, which started four decades ago, is renewing its drive to help voters follow the money between special interests and government officials.
Trump leans into isolation as challenges mount at home
As the administration enters choppy political waters, it has redoubled its pushback against foreign people, products and cultures.
Trump moves on D.C. golf courses with notice to nonprofit
The administration puts the National Links Trust on the clock in a bid to take control of the citys three public golf courses.
Donald Trump is known for firing people. But not this year.
Some Republicans watching Trumps second term say theres a different dynamic this term: The president is surrounded by people who dont challenge him.
VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs
Strains on the Veterans Affairs system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors and nurses.
Judge orders return of evidence against Comey, citing constitutional concerns
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ordered the FBI to return emails and other electronic communications it seized from Comey confidant Daniel Richman.
House Republicans unveil health care plan, set up vote for next week
House Republicans unveiled a plan to address rising health insurance costs and extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Admirals top military lawyer to be summoned in House boat strike inquiry
Adm. Frank Bradleys legal adviser has emerged as a key figure as members of Congress assess whether the killing of two men violated the law of armed conflict.
Republican lawmakers tell Trump something hes not used to hearing: No
In a pair of nearly simultaneous votes this week in the Indiana legislature and in Congress, GOP lawmakers issued unusual displays of defiance against Trump.
DOJ sues Georgia county as Trump pushes debunked 2020 election fraud claims
President Donald Trump has increasingly pressured his administration to find widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, despite those claims having been debunked and dismissed in dozens of cases by the courts.
House Democrats release photos from Epstein estate of Trump, other public figures
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released 19 images, many of them previously published, including some of Bill Clinton, Woody Allen, Steve Bannon and others.
DNA TV Show: What is C5? Donald Trump's plan to replace the G7
Trump's team has selected Russia, China, and Japan, along with India, for this group.
Army charges gynecologist with secretly recording dozens of patients
The Army is investigating Maj. Blaine McGraws gynecological work at two major military hospitals in Texas and Hawaii.
Delawares acting U.S. attorney resigns amid fight over Trumps appointees
Julianne Murray, an ex-chair of the Delaware Republican Party who the Justice Department appointed as interim U.S. attorney in the state, announced her departure.
Nearly 58 lakh names may be deleted from West Bengal's voters' list under the SIR, triggering TMC concerns of a Bihar-like setback ahead of the 2025 assembly polls.
Secret meetings between FBI and Ukraine negotiator spark concern
FBI Director Kash Patel and his deputy, Dan Bongino, have met with Ukraines top delegate amid a U.S. pressure campaign on Kyiv to trade land for peace.
The minority voters who powered Trump to a second term are drifting away
Extended conversations with Black, Latino and Asian American voters who cast ballots for Trump in 2024 showed mixed feelings about the president and their votes.
Why Mormonism may have an answer for our toxic politics
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox draws on teachings from his Mormon faith to disagree better. Studies show his approach could change public attitudes.
White House signals campaign to seize more oil tankers near Venezuela
The effort appears to be a new phase in the Trump administrations push to oust President Nicols Maduro.
Trump asserts he has pardoned county clerk convicted in Colorado case
Trump says he has pardoned Tina Peters, a major cause for MAGA supporters. She was convicted in state court, and its unclear if his act has any impact.
MyPillow founder and conspiracist Mike Lindell announces Minnesota gubernatorial bid
Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a 2020 election denier, joins a crowded race in his unlikely Republican bid against two-term incumbent Gov. Tim Walz (D).
Administration fails again to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James
A grand jury has refused to indict New York attorney general Letitia James, the second panel to refuse to do so, dealing a major setback to President Trump.
Highlights: Kristi Noem defends Trumps immigration policies before departing early from hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem testified before a House panel in a hearing focusing largely on the Trump administrations immigration policies.
Will Trumps base ever get tired of him? Your politics questions, answered.
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Federal judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcas immediate release
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said the government could not indefinitely detain Abrego, a 30-year-old immigrant from El Salvador who is fighting his deportation.
Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles
Follow President Trumps progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
Why these red state Republicans are resisting Trumps efforts to expand GOP power
Republicans hold a 40-10 advantage in the state senate but may still reject Trumps pressure. Hoosiers are very independent.
Republicans struggle to unite on health care as Obamacare subsidies expire
Recent weeks have showcased a free-for-all of competing GOP ideas and reinforced deep partisan divisions over the issue.
Meet the Trump administrations 12 billionaires
At a net worth of $390 billion, its the wealthiest White House in modern history.
How a U.S. admiral decided to kill two boat strike survivors
The controversial order given by Adm. Frank Bradley is under scrutiny from Congress. Inside the most consequential deliberation of his career.
Trump launches $1 million gold card program for fast-tracked visas
Critics have pointed out that such programs create a two-tier immigration system, disproportionately benefiting wealthy individuals.
Lawmakers launch bipartisan, last-minute bids to force vote on ACA subsidies
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has launched a last-minute bid to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
Calibri font banished as U.S. diplomacy returns to Times New Roman
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Biden administrations shift to a sans serif font, to assist people with vision issues, a wasteful diversity move.
House passes Pentagon bill pressuring Hegseth to release boat strike evidence
The Senate could approve the measure in coming days, and lawmakers expressed confidence that President Donald Trump will sign it into law.
DNA TV Show: Will the US withdraw from NATO?
Major European countries are now preparing to form a new strategic alliance centered on Europe.
For years, the internet was celebrated as the world's most democratic invention - a global town square where every citizen could speak, organise and influence. . That optimism has collapsed. Today, the battle for free speech is no longer about who may speak; it is about who gets to be heard.
DNA TV Show: How India gave Putin solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict
One should understand the message conveyed from Delhi to Moscow through the Gita, a message rooted in friendship.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of Russian President Putin's Indian policy
India's strategic needs have always been a priority for Putin, and these priorities led to the development of the BrahMos missile in India.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of Putin's BIG warning to Europe
Putin warned European powers that if they started a war with Russia, then Moscow was ready to fight.
The ELAC Glitch: The Sun's Radiation That Grounded Half the World's Airbus A320 Fleet
Recently, a JetBlue flight was cruising from Cancun to Newark when suddenly, without any warning or pilot input, the plane's nose dipped sharply downward.
DNA TV Show: Why Indonesia wants BrahMos missile from India
Indonesia wants to purchase all three versions of the BrahMos: land, naval, and air force.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of 'Yogi Model' in Bihar
From bulldozer action to encounters, from confiscating mafia property to the Anti-Romeo Squad, Samrat Chaudhary's decisions in Bihar bear the imprint of UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
DNA TV Show: Pakistan attempting to establish anti-Taliban front in Afghanistan?
Shahbaz and Munir's aim is to increase pressure on the Taliban so that they can cut off Taliban support for Pashtun rebels and claim victory in Pakistan.
DNA TV Show: Trump plans to remove Zohran Mamdani as New York Mayor? Know here
Part of Trump's strategy is Elise Stefanik, a close confidante of Trump, a Republican congresswoman, and a vocal critic of Mamdani.
DNA TV Show: Why Iran agreed to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Iran influences both the Sunni Taliban and the Shia Hazara community in Afghanistan. This means that the Afghan Taliban may listen to Iran.
DNA TV Show: How Trump tarnished the reputation of US passport
The policies of Trump since becoming president have led to a five-place drop in the US passport rankings.
Gen Z protests in Asia: Why are youth leading protests against their governments?
The impatience of Gen-Z with the embedded political elite - especially in the developing world - is cited as an important factor which leads to these protests.
DNA TV Show: Why Trump wants Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan
All countries condemned Trump's plan as a move that would destabilise Central and South Asia and assured Afghanistan of support.
How Germany is emerging as a preferred destination for Indian students
Germany has also signed an agreement with India to raise the issuance of skilled visa programs from 20,000 to 90,000.
DNA TV Show: After tariff, now visa 'war' begins between Trump and Xi
China has announced the launch of the K-Visa to attract talent from around the world amid the H-1B visa fee controversy in the US.
DNA TV Show: India, US hold trade talks in New Delhi amid tariff row
Both countries have described the 7-hour-long talks as positive. It was decided that efforts will be further intensified to finalise a beneficial trade agreement for both countries.
HAL or GE: Who's really sabotaging India's Tejas programme?
The numbers tell a devastating story. India has ordered 83 Tejas Mk1A fighters under a ?46,898 crore contract signed in 2021, with approval for an additional 97 aircraft. HAL aims to produce 16-24 aircraft annually to meet the Indian Air Force's urgent squadron requirements.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of PM Modi's Japan visit
The two sides firmed up 13 key agreements and declarations, and announced the launch of several transformative initiatives.
DNA TV Show: White House trade adviser Peter Navarro blames PM Modi for Ukraine war
After imposing a 50 per cent tariff on India, what does the US want to achieve with such statements now? What problem does Peter Navarro have with India?
DNA TV Show: Why is it raining more this year?
In the recent past, the pace of climate change has increased, due to which the changes seen in the weather also becoming intense.
DNA TV Show: Why is Rajasthan drowning in floods?
Rain in Rajasthan has broken the record of 69 years. In 2024, Rajasthan received 156 percent more rainfall than the average. By July 2025, there was 177 percent more rainfall.
