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The Trump administration announced sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court, accusing it of unfairly targeting Americans. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the US will end the ICC unless it ends its threats.
Kristi Noem, former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary under Trump, filed for divorce from husband Bryon Noem after 34 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. The filing was made in Hamlin County, South Dakota.
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the White House's ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico as a privilege, not a right, while Republican Senator John Kennedy criticized taxpayer-funded ads promoting Trump's agenda before the midterms. The barred outlets are seeking a court.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must immediately return press passes to CNN and Politico, deeming the ban likely unconstitutional. Hours later, the White House again blocked the outlets, prompting lawyers to seek an emergency court hearing.
A federal court ruled the energy department exceeded its authority by forcing the JH Campbell Generating Plant in Michigan to operate past its 2025 retirement date. The decision overturns emergency orders from Energy Secretary Chris Wright, siding with environmental groups and.
Lonnie Bunch III, the first African American secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, will retire at the end of 2026, citing personal reasons and the stress of ongoing attacks from the Trump administration on the museum's independence and historical depictions.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally blacklisted AI startup Anthropic, which had been in conflict with the Pentagon over military AI use. The ruling found the administration retaliated against the company for its policy disagreements.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump on August 31, 2026, following months of reported friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. His departure adds to a string of senior exits and investigations at the Pentagon.
A federal court blocked a Trump-era FCC order that could have increased political ad volume on broadcast TV. Trump officials then threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center if a court blocks planned renovations.
The Trump administration plans to revoke B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 for asylum seekers, affecting up to 200,000 individuals. The State Department is coordinating with Homeland Security to identify and cancel these non-immigrant visas.
Bulldozers have begun clearing ground at Big Bend National Park's Santa Elena Canyon for the Trump administration's 'smart wall' expansion. Activists captured footage of heavy machinery operating in the Texas park, sparking outcry over environmental damage.
Karoline Leavitt's surprise resignation as White House press secretary has sparked a competitive race within Trump's inner circle. Several potential replacements are being considered, as Trump's approval rating falls to a record low ahead of the midterms.
The Trump administration has spent nearly $4 billion to convince developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases, including a $1.22 billion deal with German firm RWE to halt projects and redirect funds to fossil fuels.
