President Trump threatened to investigate subsidies for Elon Musk’s companies and hinted at deporting the billionaire after Musk criticized Trump’s spending bill, escalating their public feud.
Three federal prosecutors who worked on Capitol riot cases were dismissed by the Justice Department on June 28, 2025, with termination letters signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi citing constitutional authority but no specific reasons.
Only 58% of Americans are “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, per a June 2025 Gallup poll, marking a record low. Democrats’ pride dropped to 36% from 62% last year, independents fell to 53%, and Republicans rose to 92%.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to limit district courts’ authority to issue universal injunctions, favoring Trump’s executive order. Justice Barrett sharply criticized Justice Jackson’s dissent for its lack of legal foundation.
The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security sued all 15 federal district court judges in Maryland, alleging their standing order for automatic 48-hour deportation pauses in habeas corpus cases is unlawful and exceeds judicial authority.
The FBI has opened an investigation into Cynthia Gonzalez, Cudahy’s vice mayor, after she allegedly encouraged Latino gangs to confront ICE agents and defend their territory in a social media video.
The House of Representatives voted 344-79 to table a resolution by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) to impeach President Trump over unauthorized military strikes on Iran, with 128 Democrats, including party leaders, joining Republicans to block the measure.
President Trump revealed Monday evening that Israel and Iran have reached a ceasefire agreement to halt their 12-day conflict. Iran will initiate the ceasefire at 12:00 a.m. ET Tuesday, followed by Israel at 12:00 p.m. ET, with the war officially ending by midnight Wednesday.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry denounced the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities as a breach of the U.N. Charter. Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, warns that foreign countries are willing to supply nuclear warheads to Tehran.
The White House confirmed Thursday that President Trump is weighing military action against Iran, with a final decision expected within two weeks as diplomatic talks with Tehran remain uncertain.
Chicago has suspended the online application portal for its CityKey ID program, which provides IDs to all residents, including illegal immigrants, after receiving a subpoena from ICE seeking applicant data.
Amid the Israel-Iran conflict, President Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” on Truth Social, rejected a ceasefire, and considered a U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, sparking Republican divisions.
NYC Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents Tuesday outside a federal immigration court after obstructing the detention of an individual and was charged with assaulting an officer and impeding a federal investigation.
After Iran’s Communications Ministry imposed internet restrictions amid Israeli attacks, Elon Musk enabled Starlink, allowing Iranians to access the internet via SpaceX’s satellite network.
President Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate immediately, citing Iran’s refusal to sign a nuclear deal as Israel and Iran exchange deadly airstrikes. Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites Friday, prompting Iran’s missile attacks on Tel Aviv, killing five.
The Supreme Court has instructed New York’s Court of Appeals to revisit a case where religious organizations, including the Sisterhood of Saint Mary, challenge a state rule mandating abortion coverage in employee health plans.
