Trump administration plans to expand travel ban to over 30 countries. Security strategy prioritizes profit over democracy, focusing on mass migration and countering China.
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The Trump administration has increased restrictions on 19 countries in response to the National Guard shooting. The new National Security Strategy emphasizes reducing migration and doing business without passing judgment on authoritarians. The focus has shifted from Middle East terrorism to Western Hemisphere threats and border security. President Trump's national security plan declares an end to the era of mass migration and identifies China as a central threat.
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Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, DHS chief Kristi Noem saysnypost.com
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Trump’s Security Strategy Focuses on Profit, Not Spreading Democracywww.nytimes.com
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Trump rewrites national security playbook as mass migration overtakes terrorism as top US threatwww.foxnews.com
China is angry at Japan over Taiwan issue, leading to a diplomatic push to isolate Japan. Pop stars are affected.
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Beijing is restricting Japanese movies, music, and art in response to Tokyo's support of Taiwan. The ongoing dispute between Japan and China over Taiwan shows no signs of resolution, with neither side willing to back down.
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China’s Mad at Japan, and Pop Stars Are Paying for Itwww.nytimes.com
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China in diplomatic push to isolate Japan in feud over Taiwan issuewww.npr.org
White House denies Gov. Newsom's claim of Trump admin rejecting LA wildfire aid meeting, FEMA declined meeting during L.A. fire funding push.
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California has received over $7 billion in federal funds since January due to wildfires, but Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing for more aid. He recently met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to renew calls for additional federal assistance for recovery and rebuilding efforts following the fires in Los Angeles.
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White House slams Newsom after gov claims Trump admin turned down LA wildfire aid meeting: ‘No idea what he’s talking about’nypost.com
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FEMA rejected meeting with Newsom during low-profile push for L.A. fire fundingwww.latimes.com
DHS responds to lawmaker's claim of being pepper-sprayed during ICE raid. Protesters trap agents, arrests made. Grijalva alleges pepper spray incident in Arizona.
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DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin responded to Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva's claim of being pepper-sprayed during an immigration raid near a Tucson restaurant. Protesters surrounded the restaurant and locked ICE agents inside during the raid, leading to the deployment of a SWAT team using flash bangs as demonstrators chanted outside Taco Giro. Rep. Grijalva alleged that ICE officers pepper-sprayed her during the raid, which was part of a larger investigation into tax and immigration violations at multiple Mexican restaurants.
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DHS fires back after Dem lawmaker claims she was 'pushed aside and pepper sprayed' during ICE raidwww.foxnews.com
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Wild scene as protesters trap federal agents in taco shop parking lot, multiple arrests madewww.foxnews.com
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Grijalva claims she was pepper-sprayed by immigration officers in Arizonawww.washingtonexaminer.com
High school student charged with arson for setting subway rider on fire.
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A high school senior in New York City has been arrested and charged with arson after setting a sleeping subway passenger on fire at Penn Station in Manhattan. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Monday, resulting in severe burns for the victim.
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Man Accused of Setting Subway Rider on Fire Is Charged With Arsonwww.nytimes.com
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High school student charged with arson in fire that burned subway passengerabcnews.go.com
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticizes Trump for derogatory remarks about Somali community, expressing concern over hateful behavior.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz criticizes President Donald Trump for derogatory remarks about the state's Somali community, calling them unprecedented for a president. Walz also expressed concern over drivers repeating Trump's insults towards him and the immigrant population. The governor highlighted the danger of xenophobic rhetoric amid ongoing fiscal challenges and a fraud scandal in the state. Trump's comments have sparked backlash, with Walz denouncing the behavior exhibited towards him in response to the president's statements.
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Tim Walz slams Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community 'garbage': 'Unprecedented'www.foxnews.com
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Tim Walz ‘deeply concerned’ about people shouting ‘r-word’ driving by his home after Trump swipenypost.com
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Tim Walz Calls Trump’s Tirade Against Somalis in Minnesota ‘Vile’www.nytimes.com
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Tim Walz says people are using ‘the R-word’ while driving by his housewww.washingtonexaminer.com
ICE arrests criminal illegal aliens in Minneapolis, including Somalis with ties to Minnesota officials. DHS also arrests dozens in New Orleans.
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Federal immigration officials are focusing on targeting serious criminals in Minneapolis as part of the Trump administration's increased deportation efforts. Abdul Dahir Ibrahim, a Somali illegal immigrant convicted of fraud and linked to prominent Minnesota politicians, has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is currently held at the McCook ICE facility in Nebraska. ICE's recent operations in Minneapolis and New Orleans have resulted in multiple arrests of criminal illegal immigrants with violent histories.
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ICE operation in Minneapolis arrests seven 'worst of the worst' criminal illegal alienswww.foxnews.com
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Photos emerge of Somali illegal migrant fraudster with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omarnypost.com
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Trump Tightens Work Permits for Migrants, Expanding Crackdown on Legal Immigrationwww.wsj.com
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Her Roof Was About to Be Fixed. Then Immigration Agents Showed Up.www.nytimes.com
Trump approves review of vaccine schedule, CDC withdraws infant Hep B guidance. GOP senator criticizes change, fears negative impact on public health.
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President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum to review the 72-vaccine schedule for American children. Senator Bill Cassidy is urging the CDC to reject new hepatitis B vaccine guidance for newborns, calling it a mistake. The CDC's vaccine advisory committee voted to remove the universal recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, suggesting individual-based decisions for babies born to mothers without the virus. This move reverses previous recommendations for universal immunization of newborns against the virus that attacks the liver.
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Trump signs off on nationwide vaccine schedule review as CDC withdraws infant Hep B guidance: 'Fast track'www.foxnews.com
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CDC vaccine panel votes to remove universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendationabcnews.go.com
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US vaccine panel votes to end recommendation for hepatitis B jabs for newbornswww.bbc.com
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CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infantswww.npr.org
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An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newbornswww.nytimes.com
Halle Berry criticizes Gavin Newsom, but 'The View' host defends him, citing his support for women. Newsom responds to Berry's comments.
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Actress Halle Berry criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom for vetoing California's menopause care bill twice, leading to a public exchange between the two. Newsom stated that he is working on fixing the legislation and reconciling with Berry. Washington Examiner senior writer Joe Concha praised Berry for her comments, suggesting that Newsom should not be the next president. Berry accused Newsom of overlooking women and devaluing them in midlife.
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'View' host rejects Halle Berry’s attacks on Newsom, says he's 'done a lot for women'www.foxnews.com
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Gavin Newsom pushes back on Halle Berry’s claim that ‘he should not be president’www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Gavin Newsom cowers to Halle Berry’s jab over ‘devaluing’ women at NYT summit: ‘Just connected with her manager’nypost.com
Trump suggests renaming football to soccer, discusses World Cup draw with sports legends and world leaders in DC. US Men's National Team gets favorable group matchups.
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President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino met privately for about 50 minutes after the World Cup draw. FIFA awarded Trump its inaugural Peace Prize, and Trump suggested renaming soccer to football and the NFL during the World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup groupings were revealed with the help of sports and political figures like Trump and Tom Brady. The U.S. Men's National Team was grouped with Australia, Paraguay, and a playoff qualifier, making them favorites to advance in the tournament.
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This is what Trump told Carney and Sheinbaum after ‘YMCA’ dance at FIFA World Cup draw, lip reader revealsnypost.com
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Trump says America should change football's name so soccer can have it: 'It really doesn't make sense'www.foxnews.com
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England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazilwww.bbc.com
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Trump finally gets his peace prize as FIFA hands him inaugural award at World Cup drawwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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WATCH: 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, explainedabcnews.go.com
DeSantis concerned Trump supporters may not support GOP in midterms due to lack of engagement.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cautioned Republicans not to rely on winning in areas where former President Donald Trump was successful in the 2026 elections. He emphasized the need for the party to be more assertive and distinguish themselves from Democrats to maintain the support of Trump-aligned voters in upcoming elections.
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DeSantis worried voters ‘unique’ to Trump won’t back GOP in midtermswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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DeSantis warns GOP faces 'issue' keeping Trump voters engaged in future electionswww.foxnews.com
Republicans in Congress lack a health plan as subsidies expire. Scalise promises GOP healthcare overhaul soon. Bipartisan group proposes 'CommonGround 2025' framework.
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Top Republicans are working on a proposal to counter Democrats' push for extending health care subsidies, but have not made much progress. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has announced plans to bring healthcare legislation to the floor in the coming weeks, focusing on reducing costs and improving access. A bipartisan coalition led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Jen Kiggans is advocating for a healthcare framework to prevent insurance premium spikes. Democrats have secured a floor showdown agreement, but the Senate has yet to reach a consensus. House Republicans are divided on how to address high healthcare costs with the expiration of enhanced Obamacare subsidies looming.
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Running Out of Time, Republicans in Congress Still Lack a Health Planwww.nytimes.com
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Scalise announces GOP healthcare overhaul coming in 'next few weeks' amid battle over expiring subsidieswww.foxnews.com
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Senate Democrats settle on three-year Obamacare subsidy bill, drawing GOP jeerswww.washingtonexaminer.com
Jake Tapper corrected himself after misidentifying the DC pipe bomb suspect. The suspect was disappointed in the 2020 election results. Family showed support at the suspect's court appearance.
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CNN anchor Jake Tapper apologized for incorrectly identifying D.C. pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr. as a "30-year-old White man." Cole Jr. expressed disappointment in the 2020 election results and believed it was rigged. Family members supported him during his court appearance where he faced federal charges.
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CNN's Jake Tapper issues correction after calling DC pipe bomb suspect a 'White man'www.foxnews.com
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Pipe bomb suspect was 'disappointed' in 2020 election results, U.S. attorney saysabcnews.go.com
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What we know about suspected pipe bomber on eve of 2021 US Capitol riotwww.bbc.com
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DC pipe bomb suspect admits to planting devices outside DNC, RNC: sourcesnypost.com
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Who is the Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect? And, lawmakers see video of deadly boat strikewww.npr.org