Trump administration may charge $100K bonds for green-card applicants: reports

Some green-card applicants would have to pay a $100,000 bond for lawful permanent residence in the U.S. under a new policy proposed by the Trump administration.

Election lawyer challenges Trump’s election interference claims and SAVE America Act push
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Election law attorney Nicole Robinson questions President Donald Trump’s allegations of Chinese interference in the 2020 election on The Final 5, arguing that he failed to show how voter data affected the outcome. She also warns that Trump’s push for the SAVE America Act could undermine confidence in the 2026 midterm elections without evidence of widespread noncitizen voting.

Trump delivers primetime address on election integrity

President Donald Trump announced the White House will release documents he says reveal vulnerabilities in the U.S. election system.

Proposed permanent fence for White House complex sparks security concerns
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A new proposal to put up fencing around the White House complex has sparked a debate over the balance between national security and public access.

Unredacted Epstein files denied by DOJ for New Mexico case

The Department of Justice denied New Mexico’s request for unedited files regarding Jeffrey Epstein, stating that federal disclosure laws prohibit the agency from releasing the unredacted investigative records to state authorities.

Vance: Trump administration ‘guilty’ of mishandling Epstein files release

In an interview with Joe Rogan, Vice President JD Vance conceded that the Trump administration “screwed up” the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s case files.

Senate undecided on future of daylight saving time bill

A bill to make daylight saving time permanent has passed in the House. However, it is not clear how much support the U.S. Senate has to make it become law. 

Trump teases 'really big news' ahead of Thursday night address

President Donald Trump plans to address the nation Thursday night; however, the purpose of his upcoming speech remains ambiguous.

Trump’s ‘suspect’ pre-midterm power grab alarms election watchdog
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League of Women Voters CEO Celina Stewart joins The Final 5 to Jim Lokay, and warns that President Trump's firing of Election Assistance Commission leaders weakens bipartisan safeguards, threatens voter confidence and exposes election administration to political pressure. She calls the timing—just months before the midterms—deeply concerning and urges Congress and the public to push back.

Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill: Here's what they say

Democrats say they will not vote to fund the Pentagon unless Congress imposes restrictions on President Trump’s war against Iran.

DC Council proposes $620M public-private partnership to expand Audi Field

The D.C. Council has introduced a new proposal for a $620 million expansion of Audi Field, marking the latest major investment plan for sports facilities in the District.

DC Council proposes $620M public-private partnership to expand Audi Field
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The D.C. Council has introduced a new proposal for a $620 million expansion of Audi Field, marking the latest major investment plan for sports facilities in the District.

Supreme Court justices seek security funding in first Capitol Hill testimony in 7 years

Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, requesting a major security funding boost in the first Supreme Court testimony in 7 years.

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs after setbacks

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been completely drained as crew members initiate another round of repairs following months of persistent complications at the iconic National Mall landmark.

Supreme Court justices testify on Capitol Hill requesting increased security funding
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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared on Capitol Hill to request an additional $14 million in funding to hire security personnel and beef up cybersecurity. The appearance marked the first time in seven years that Supreme Court justices have testified in front of Congress.

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained as more repairs begin
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Despite the heat, tourists are gathering near the fenced-off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has been drained again for repairs following a string of setbacks. The $15 million restoration project, initiated by the Trump administration in April, has faced issues ranging from peeling sealant and algae blooms to damage from July 4th fireworks.

Judge rips Trump’s IRS lawsuit, refers his lawyer for disciplinary action

A federal judge referred for disciplinary action one of the lawyers representing President Donald Trump in his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and stated the case was filed for an "improper purpose."

Trump notifies Congress the Iran war has resumed

President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress, officially notifying them that hostilities against Iran have begun again.