Dodgers will again visit White House to celebrate World Series championship, official says

The Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the White House to celebrate their recent World Series championship, an official confirmed, continuing a long-standing tradition for championship sports teams.

Trump to ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case

President Donald Trump said he will ask the Supreme Court to rehear its recent birthright citizenship decision, calling the ruling "absolutely insane" in a Truth Social post.

Trump administration puts pressure on states to revise election practices

The Trump administration is pushing states to alter their election practices using a mix of legal and financial penalties, including state officials facing potential criminal prosecution and local governments losing antiterrorism grants for not following election rules.

DOJ warns states of possible prosecution over noncitizen voting

The Justice Department has issued a warning to election administrators nationwide, stating they could face federal criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to register or cast ballots.

New poll reveals how Americans view immigration

A broad majority of Americans believe immigration is a good thing for the U.S., though support has dropped from a record high last year, according to a new Gallup poll. 

Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list

The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. 

Democrat Graham Platner exits Maine Senate race amid scandal

The Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, who had withstood multiple controversies in recent months, announced that he would be dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.

Florida federal judge orders DHS to restore voter database access to 4 states: Reports

A federal judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security to continue giving four Republican-led states access to a voter citizenship verification database, defying a previous order originally blocking access.

Mitch McConnell's wife releases statement as senator remains hospitalized

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s weeks-long hospitalization is fueling widespread speculation about his health – and growing public pressure for his office to provide an update on his condition.

Federal judge blocks Trump's mail-in ballot order
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Votebeat Editorial Director Jessica Huseman breaks down what it means for the federal judge to block the Trump administration's executive order on mail-in ballots.

Elon Musk's DOGE shuts down after funding cuts
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In late 2025, DOGE was already quietly disbanded and folded into the wider federal agency architecture, according to administration officials at the time.

New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'

The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.

Trump heads to Turkey for NATO Summit
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President Donald Trump is hoping to make progress in ending the war with Russia and Ukraine. 

Trump wants ‘loyalty’ from NATO allies heading into summit

Trump is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during summit as well.

DOGE's official July 4 expiration date leaves a lasting legacy

Although the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reached its official July 4 expiration date after shutting down late last year, its impact continues to shape the federal government.

America 250: Bobblehead collection celebrating milestone anniversary
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A set of 16 bobbleheads honor key players in U.S. history. The bobbleheads will be numbered to 1,776 and will sell for $30 or $35 apiece.

Guns could be shipped directly to homes under major rule change

A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.