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June 2026
Trump Freezes N.Y. Medicaid Fraud Unit Funding
The move is the second suspension of a state Medicaid fraud unit this year by the Trump administration, and part of a barrage of anti-fraud actions it has aggressively promoted in the healthcare sector
During my time as Attorney General, my office has recovered over $627 million for Medicaid and was recognized by this very administration for leading the nation in anti-fraud efforts,
Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State has taken concrete steps to root out waste, fraud and abuse in Medicaid,
If you want to fight fraud, don't take away money from states' fraud control units,
Report: Iranian Clerics Urge Trump, Netanyahu Assassinations
Iranian clerics have called for the assassinations of President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement signed by dozens of members of the country's Assembly of Experts, The Telegraph reported Tuesday
Judge Blocks DOJ Push for N.H. Voter Data
New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan, a Republican, welcomed the ruling
I am committed to protecting the private information of New Hampshire voters to the fullest extent required by law,
Treasury Sanctions Jalisco Cartel Fuel Ring
Additionally, Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network arm issued an alert to financial institutions that point out red flags of fuel smuggling from the U.S. into Mexico in schemes involving Mexican tax evasion
Today's action highlights the extent to which Mexico's cartels are expanding beyond traditional drug trafficking to generate revenue for their criminal organizations, which continue to traffic deadly drugs that kill Americans,
FAA Targets Midair Risks With New Tech Rules
The FAA has always looked at, and will continue to look at, all opportunities to enhance the safety" of the nation's airspace
Trump, RNC Eye Cash Advantage in Midterms
President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee are preparing to significantly increase spending for the 2026 midterm elections
We have the resources to actually tell the story and create the clear contrast that we want,
What's going on is President Trump succeeding,
He's not tasked with ceremonial things; it's real work, he's a real confidant of the president's,
Our resources will be utilized,
The RNC has been preparing for this ruling, and we are ready to expand the ways we directly help and provide resources to Republican candidates across the country,
Trump Admin Readies $500 Million for Beef Plants
The Trump administration is moving to shore up smaller U.S. beef processors with a planned $500 million aid package as tight cattle supplies continue to push beef prices to record highs
GOP Pushes Birthright Citizenship Amendment
The Supreme Court ignored the 14th Amendment and handed a win to the CCP,
The Supreme Court has made its decision, now Congress needs to respond,
Starmer Announces Massive UK Defense Buildup
When the world is arming, and aggression is rising, the best way to avoid war is to prepare for it; the best way to defend is to deter — to have the strength to make your adversaries think again before they act,
The government's commitment to increased defense spending is vital to sustaining the specialist skills across our industrial base critical to national security,
This game-changing investment will strengthen our Armed Forces on land, at sea and in the air, ensuring our servicemen and women have the cutting-edge capabilities they need to deter evolving threats and keep the British people safe,
Dems Decry, GOP Cheers High Court Campaign Finance Ruling
The Supreme Court just took restrictions off political spending!”
Today’s ruling is a win for billionaire donors and special interests who want more influence over the GOP agenda and an invitation for corruption,
This is a decisive First Amendment victory and a major win for the integrity of our political system,
More speech is generally better than less speech,
Supreme Court Strikes Campaign Spending Limits
Every time we interfere with the congressional design, we make matters worse,
GOP Eyes Fast-Track Route for Trump's SAVE America Act
That process would enable Republicans to bypass the Senate filibuster and pass the legislation with a simple majority
It would fail miserably with the Byrd Rule. House leadership has direct decision-making authority over whether or not this will be added to the NDAA. The idea that this can't be done is false, and if there is going to be a request for my vote on the rule, they need to allow this to come to the floor,
UK Eyes Intervention in Paramount-Warner Deal
I am mindful of the need to reach a final decision in a timely manner, and I will endeavor to do so as appropriate.”
Trump Plans Record July 4 Fireworks Show
In most years, the National Mall fireworks begin shortly before 9:30 p.m. and run between 17 and 25 minutes
Size always helps, but it's about the beauty and the memories that people will have for generations,
This isn't just another Independence Day. It's America's 250th,
The thing to remember, especially with this heat, is that it's a long, long day,
We're closely monitoring conditions and will keep adjusting as needed to make sure everyone stays safe and has a great time,
Qatar Talks Cloud US-Iran Deal Prospects
The 14-point pact allowed 60 days for the two sides to negotiate a permanent truce in the conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 and to resolve thorny issues including the future of Iran's nuclear program
We will not have any negotiation meetings at any level with the American side in the coming days,
The meeting in Doha is going to be perhaps important, perhaps not. We're going to find out."
Judge Voids Hudson Tunnel Funding Freeze
The decision by Judge Jeannette Vargas in the Southern District of New York removes the legal basis for the current funding freeze
We’re cutting a $20 billion project that Schumer fought for 15 years to get, and I’m cutting the project,
Defendants make no attempt to justify their actions as consistent with the governing federal regulations,
We are grateful that a federal court has once again agreed that the Trump administration’s decision to freeze billions of dollars in grants for the Gateway Tunnel Project is flagrantly unlawful,
Lawmakers Press Rubio, Witkoff on Iran MOU
The deal requires that Iran make its best efforts to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in return for lifting the U.S. naval blockade of its ports
If this is the administration’s defense behind closed doors, Secretary Rubio should make it under oath, in public, before the Foreign Relations Committee,
If this is the administration's defense behind closed doors, Secretary Rubio should make it under oath, in public, before the Foreign Relations Committee,
WashPost: Jason Miller Eyed for WH Midterms Role
Miller, who has most recently served as a lobbyist after advising Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, would focus on communications strategy prior to the midterms
House Passes Online Child Safety Bill
The House of Representatives passed legislation Monday that would require online platforms to provide safeguards for children, setting up a potential clash with the Senate, where lawmakers favor stricter standards
Trump Says He Picks Sonderling to Be Labor Secretary
France Plans Statue of Liberty Light Show
The show, described as a "monumental artistic creation," will be recorded in advance and broadcast by ABC at the start of its 25 hours of Independence Day programming on July Fourth
The Statue of Liberty will be revealed to the public as it has never been seen before, in a staging designed to magnify its symbolic and emotional power,
Our friendship goes back 250 years, it is still very strong, it runs deep, and that is why we wanted to do something significant,
Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Dem Redistricting Plan
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday struck down two proposed ballot measures that would have allowed new congressional district maps for the state's 2028 and 2030 election cycles
We conclude that these are distinct and separate subjects,
Accordingly, we conclude that Initiative #241, Initiative #242, and Initiative #328 all contain multiple subjects and, thus, the Title Board lacked jurisdiction to set titles for any of them,
Kirk Family to Attend First Court Hearing Since Killing
AARP Poll: Dems Slight Edge in Ohio Senate, Gov. Races
The survey, commissioned by AARP, was conducted by the bipartisan polling firms Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research
DOJ Investigates Gallego Campaign Finances
I look forward to an apology from Rep. Luna for weaponizing the ethics process while refusing to investigate historic corruption that’s making life harder for families,
It’s the least surprising news of the week that this comes immediately after the Senate Ethics Committee cleared Senator Gallego of rightwing smears pushed by the administration weeks ago,
Need I mention you leaving your pregnant wife during your campaign for Senate? There are plenty of people who know about your antics,
The good news about D.C. is everyone talks, and eventually the reporters come forward with your texts,