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Federal lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 from being held on the White House South Lawn

June 7, 2026

Federal lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 from being held on the White House South Lawn

A federal lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn, alleging organizers ignored permitting rules and environmental reviews.

Former Indiana Rep Stephen Buyer receives full pardon from Trump for 2023 insider trading conviction

June 6, 2026

Former Indiana Rep Stephen Buyer receives full pardon from Trump for 2023 insider trading conviction

President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to former Rep. Stephen Buyer, absolving his 2023 insider trading conviction that prompted a 22-month prison sentence.

Bessent flips script on shouting Democrat: 'No wonder people are leaving' his blue state

June 5, 2026

Bessent flips script on shouting Democrat: 'No wonder people are leaving' his blue state

Treasury Secretary Bessent clashed with Rep. Brad Schneider during a heated House Ways and Means hearing over Trump tariffs and Illinois outmigration.

Senate push to reauthorize nation’s spy powers stumbles over controversial Trump decision

June 5, 2026

Senate push to reauthorize nation’s spy powers stumbles over controversial Trump decision

The Senate tried and failed to advance FISA reauthorization as Democrats blocked the spy law over Trump's pick of Bill Pulte as the new head of ODNI.

Why Trump changes his tune after aides convince him to stick to a script as Republicans defect

June 5, 2026

Why Trump changes his tune after aides convince him to stick to a script as Republicans defect

President Trump's tendency to go off script is colliding with signs of growing Republican independence.

Bessent spars with Dem in fiery Trump tax showdown until claim crosses the line: ‘Slanderous’

June 4, 2026

Bessent spars with Dem in fiery Trump tax showdown until claim crosses the line: ‘Slanderous’

Treasury Secretary Bessent accused Rep. Sánchez of seeking social media clips during a heated exchange over Trump family tax audit immunity deal.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress amid scrutiny of past testimonies

June 4, 2026

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress amid scrutiny of past testimonies

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell declines invitation to testify before House Judiciary Committee on Sports Broadcasting Act, citing ongoing litigation.

SEE IT: House floor erupts after GOP lawmaker accuses Tlaib of Hezbollah ties

June 4, 2026

SEE IT: House floor erupts after GOP lawmaker accuses Tlaib of Hezbollah ties

Rep. Max Miller accused Rep. Rashida Tlaib of ties to Hezbollah on the House floor, sparking chaos during a debate over U.S. forces in Lebanon.

REPS ANDY HARRIS, KEITH SELF, SEN RICK SCOTT: Fix FISA. Don’t spy on us

June 4, 2026

REPS ANDY HARRIS, KEITH SELF, SEN RICK SCOTT: Fix FISA. Don’t spy on us

Congress faces a June 12 deadline to renew FISA Section 702 as House Freedom Caucus and Senate members demand meaningful surveillance reforms.

SENS JAMES LANKFORD, MAGGIE HASSAN: Congress should suffer shutdown pain, not the American people

June 4, 2026

SENS JAMES LANKFORD, MAGGIE HASSAN: Congress should suffer shutdown pain, not the American people

Senators propose the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, requiring Congress to stay in D.C. voting seven days a week until budget bills pass.