Trump Seizes D.C. Police in Federal Takeover, Sparking Statehood Push

President Trump's seizure of Washington, D.C.'s police department under the Home Rule Act has reignited long-standing demands for D.C. statehood. By placing the Metropolitan Police under federal command and flooding the streets with Guard and federal agents, he's prompted lawmakers from Maryland, Virginia and the district itself to argue that full autonomy—and voting representation in Congress—are overdue.

As Republicans rebuff the proposal, Democrats vow to force a vote, setting up a high-stakes clash over self-governance.

Donald Trump has vowed to end mail-in voting by executive order and urged GOP-led states to redraw congressional maps mid-decade—arguing the two moves could deliver 100 extra Republican seats in the U.S. House. His push has sparked legal questions over presidential authority and prompted resistance even among fellow Republicans.

President Donald Trump has floated a trilateral peace summit in Budapest bringing together Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but Moscow insists no meeting is on the calendar. With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissing plans and experts warning Hungary's capital is politically loaded ground, the high-stakes proposal hinges on overcoming Kremlin hesitation and managing the former president's expectations.

The Trump administration will inject $8.9 billion into Intel to secure a 9.9% equity stake, purchasing 433.3 million shares at $20.47 each. Funded by unused CHIPS Act and Secure Enclave grants, the deal makes Washington Intel's biggest shareholder without board seats, and includes a five-year warrant for an additional 5% of stock. What does this mean for Intel's foundry revival?

President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' will slash federal taxes by an average of $3,752 per filer in 2026—but not all Americans will benefit equally.

Wyoming and Washington lead the pack with cuts above $5,300, while states like Oklahoma hover near $3,100. Dive into how these savings break down from New Hampshire's Seacoast to New Jersey's suburbs—and why high earners stand to gain most.