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White House Faces Scrutiny as Coordinated ‘Ballroom’ Messaging Floods Social Media Minutes After Shooting
The White House is facing mounting scrutiny after a surge of nearly identical pro-Trump social media posts appeared within minutes of a shooting incident tied to a Washington political event, raising questions about whether influencer messaging is being coordinated behind the scenes. 
The White House is facing mounting scrutiny after a surge of nearly identical pro-Trump social media posts appeared within minutes of a shooting incident tied to a Washington political event, raising questions about whether influencer messaging is being coordinated behind the scenes. -
Only 1 Approval After $1.35 Billion in ‘Sales’: Trump Gold Visa Program Faces Scrutiny
The Trump administration's high-profile "Gold Card" visa initiative, designed to fast-track U.S. residency for wealthy applicants, has produced just one approved applicant despite claims of more than $1.35 billion in sales, according to testimony from Howard Lutnick. 
The Trump administration's high-profile "Gold Card" visa initiative, designed to fast-track U.S. residency for wealthy applicants, has produced just one approved applicant despite claims of more than $1.35 billion in sales, according to testimony from Howard Lutnick. -
U.S. Orders 7.5 Million Student Loan Borrowers to Resume Payments as Forgiveness Ends, Garnishment Risk Looms
The U.S. Department of Education has begun notifying more than 7.5 million federal student loan borrowers that they must resume repayment or be automatically enrolled in new plans, marking a decisive shift away from pandemic-era relief and the now-defunct SAVE program. 
The U.S. Department of Education has begun notifying more than 7.5 million federal student loan borrowers that they must resume repayment or be automatically enrolled in new plans, marking a decisive shift away from pandemic-era relief and the now-defunct SAVE program. -
Melania Trump ‘Visibly Shaken’ as Gunfire Erupts at WHCD, Secret Service Rushes to Shield President
Melania Trump appeared "visibly shaken" after gunfire broke out during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton, as United States Secret Service agents rushed to secure Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and senior administration officials in what authorities are treating as a major security breach. 
Melania Trump appeared "visibly shaken" after gunfire broke out during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton, as United States Secret Service agents rushed to secure Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and senior administration officials in what authorities are treating as a major security breach. -
White House Fires Entire National Science Board, Raising Questions Over $9 Billion Federal Research Pipeline
Donald Trump has dismissed all members of the National Science Board, a move that removes the independent oversight panel guiding the National Science Foundation and its roughly $9 billion annual budget, according to notifications sent to board members on April 24. 
Donald Trump has dismissed all members of the National Science Board, a move that removes the independent oversight panel guiding the National Science Foundation and its roughly $9 billion annual budget, according to notifications sent to board members on April 24. -
Trump Cancels Pakistan Trip for Iran Talks
President Donald Trump has abruptly called off planned U.S. travel to Pakistan for new peace talks with Iran - escalating uncertainty around ongoing negotiations. 
President Donald Trump has abruptly called off planned U.S. travel to Pakistan for new peace talks with Iran - escalating uncertainty around ongoing negotiations. -
Federal Judge Questions Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit, Orders Explanation Over “Self-Suing” Conflict
A federal judge has raised constitutional concerns over a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, ordering both sides to explain how a sitting president can legally pursue claims against agencies he oversees, according to court filings in the Southern District of Florida. A federal judge has raised constitutional concerns over a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, ordering both sides to explain how a sitting president can legally pursue claims against agencies he oversees, according to court filings in the Southern District of Florida. -
Did Donald Trump Fire Karoline Leavitt? White House Confirms Her Leave, No Replacement Named
Karoline Leavitt will step away from her role at the White House next week as she prepares to give birth to her first child, according to administration officials, leaving a visible gap in the daily briefing structure under Donald Trump at a moment of heightened political scrutiny. 
Karoline Leavitt will step away from her role at the White House next week as she prepares to give birth to her first child, according to administration officials, leaving a visible gap in the daily briefing structure under Donald Trump at a moment of heightened political scrutiny. -
Trump Drug Policy Overhaul Targets Cannabis, Psychedelics as FDA Fast-Track Plan Advances
Donald Trump has ordered a sweeping recalibration of U.S. drug policy in Washington, directing federal agencies to accelerate research into psychedelic therapies and to reclassify medical marijuana, marking a significant departure from decades of Republican "war on drugs" orthodoxy rooted in the War on Drugs. Donald Trump has ordered a sweeping recalibration of U.S. drug policy in Washington, directing federal agencies to accelerate research into psychedelic therapies and to reclassify medical marijuana, marking a significant departure from decades of Republican "war on drugs" orthodoxy rooted in the War on Drugs. -
Trump Adviser Paula White Faces Backlash After Viral Sermon Clip Shows Stage Crawling
Paula White, a longtime spiritual adviser to Donald Trump, is facing renewed scrutiny after a resurfaced sermon video showing her crawling across a stage while preaching circulated widely on social media, reigniting debate over her religious style and political visibility. Paula White, a longtime spiritual adviser to Donald Trump, is facing renewed scrutiny after a resurfaced sermon video showing her crawling across a stage while preaching circulated widely on social media, reigniting debate over her religious style and political visibility.
