The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Trump seizes control of Washington DC police and deploys national guard

President claims US capital ‘overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals … and homeless people’

The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2025

Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Could Get Sequel—But Senate Isn't Sold: Report

After the recent signing of President Donald Trump‘s “big, beautiful bill,” House Republicans are reportedly pushing for another large domestic policy package. However, Senate GOP members are expressing doubts about the feasibility of such a move.

Benzinga · Aug 11, 2025

Trump stirs far-right rage despite FBI deprioritizing extremist threat

Experts say white supremacists have benefited from president’s policies but anger remains among neo-Nazis

The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2025

Republican Party of Texas sets stage to censure members who stepped out of line in likely bid to block them from primary ballot

Republicans who are censured by their county party leaders may be blocked from the primary ballot under a new party rule passed last year, that is expected to be tested by the courts.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 11, 2025

JD Vance Wants Red States To Redistrict Because California Has 'Way More' House Seats Than It Should Because Of Illegal Aliens

Vice President JD Vance is calling on Republicans to match Democrats' aggressive redistricting strategies, arguing that California unfairly benefits from the presence of undocumented immigrants.

Benzinga · Aug 11, 2025

Trial to start on whether deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles violated federal law

A federal judge in San Francisco will hear arguments on whether military troops deployed this summer by the Trump administration to Los Angeles violated a federal law that bars troops from conducting law enforcement duties within the country

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Trump Says Washington's Homeless Should 'Be Prepared' To Move Out Immediately: 'There Will Be No Mr. Nice Guy'

President Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to remove homeless people from Washington, D.C., and put criminals "in jail," escalating a public safety push that city leaders say overstates current crime levels.

Benzinga · Aug 11, 2025

D.C. Circuit Orders Trump Administration to Restore Public Database of Federal Expenditures

Judge Henderson writes a forceful opinion rejecting the Trump Administration's attempt to extend executive authority over federal spending.

Reason · Aug 11, 2025

Trump Says To Move Homeless People 'Far' From Washington

President Donald Trump said Sunday that homeless people must be moved "far" from Washington, after days of musing about taking federal control of the US capital where he has falsely suggested crime is rising.

International Business Times · Aug 11, 2025

JD Vance’s attempt to link Democrats to Epstein renews calls to ‘release the files’

Vice-president tries to deflect criticism and blames Biden for doing ‘absolutely nothing’ about convicted sex offender

The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2025