As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute
A Customs and Border Protection official is set to testify about the government’s plans for refunding billions of dollars in Trump tariffs.
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Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. Army helicopter has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump says the two crew members were not injured.
ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months
ICE says Mamuka Artmeladze was found unresponsive June 4 at Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, Louisiana.
Trump administration will offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750
The pilot program will run from July 1 to Dec. 31, according to internal documents.
Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
The move prevents them from securing U.S. defense contracts.
Federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
The judge sided with 20 states and struck down the visa on Monday, saying the executive branch exceeded its authority.
NYC imposes stringent security as Trump becomes 1st sitting US president to attend NBA Finals game
By STEPHEN WHYNO NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is set to be the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, bringing strict security measures that will require New York Knicks fans to navigate an extensive safety perimeter around Madison Square Garden and an expected lengthy wait to get inside the building. […]
Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president’s residence, along with a dozen baby chicks
Vice President JD Vance added a custom-built chicken coop to the Naval Observatory residence, housing a new flock of a dozen baby chicks.
A watchdog report flags security risks in the IRS-ICE taxpayer data-sharing deal
A new Treasury inspector general report raises concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ability to safeguard taxpayer information.
Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash
Senators are warning that a key U.S. surveillance authority could expire this week after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community derailed an extension effort.