The White House on Tuesday published a list of staff salaries, revealing how much each West Wing employee makes.
Why it matters: The annual report to Congress gives a peek into the more than 400 staffers who surround President Trump, from his closest advisers to more junior aides.
Is the trade deal with Vietnam announced Wednesday good news or bad news for U.S. companies? Stock investors may need more time to think.
The big picture: U.S. importers — from apparel to furniture to toys — took a hit in April when Trump threatened major new tariffs on the popular manufacturing hub. Today's deal eased tensions but left steep tariffs in place.
What should have been a five-minute procedural vote on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has stretched for more than 90 minutes with no clear end in sight due to firm opposition from some corners of the GOP.
Why it matters: House Republican leaders are working furiously to pass the sweeping reconciliation bill before their stated July 4 deadline — but persistent delays threaten to put that goal out of reach.
A group backed by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has filed a federal complaint against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the team's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.
Why it matters: The Dodgers are one of the most popular MLB teams among Asian, Black and Mexican American fans and recently committed $1 million to help immigrants affected by President Trump's immigration raids in Southern California last month.
States across the U.S. are missing billions in federal education funding that was expected to be accessible on July 1 but has yet to be released by the Trump administration.
The big picture: The Department of Education's funding delay has exacerbated the uncertainty for after-school, summer and other programs, leaving schools in limbo, advocates and policy experts say.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said during a public meeting on Wednesday that she is trusting advisers to provide counsel on how to fire people who "don't like us."
Why it matters: Noem's comment sends a chilling message to the DHS, which has gone through a mass exodus and public backlash over its immigration policies.
The U.S. Department of Justice has begun to prioritize stripping naturalized Americans of their citizenship when charged with crimes, according to a recent memo.
House Democrats and Republicans on Wednesday powered through flight cancellations and medical challenges in their efforts to return to Capitol Hill to vote on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
Why it matters: With the House divided by just a handful of votes, both parties are straining to ensure that as many of their members as possible are in attendance.
A federal judge has cleared the way for authorities to continue the deportation process for the family of the suspect in the fiery June 1 attack in downtown Boulder, Colorado.
The latest: U.S. District Court Judge Orlando Garcia nixed a prior ruling out of Colorado that halted the deportation proceedings for the Egyptian citizens.
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration's early rollback of protections for Haitian immigrants in the U.S.
The big picture: The move, for now, preserves the Biden administration's extension of Temporary Protect Status (TPS) for an estimated 520,000 Haitians, who would have been eligible for deportations next month.
The U.S. has struck a trade deal with Vietnam, President Trump said Wednesday.
Why it matters: The deal is much less severe than what the country originally faced, but still puts a significant tariff on one of the largest exporters to the United States.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in his federal sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial on Wednesday.
He was found not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and on two counts of sex trafficking.
The big picture: The rapper and music producer, who has been held in a Brooklyn detention center since September, had pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
CBS parent Paramount Global on Tuesday said it would pay $16 million to settle a voter interference lawsuit filed by President Trump last October, even as press freedom advocates warned the company was buckling to political pressure.
Why it matters: A settlement likely clears the way for Paramount Global to merge with Skydance Media.
A top renewables industry official is looking ahead to overhauling permitting and having wind and solar meet fast-rising demand, even as the House is weighing the Senate bill that would ax incentives.
Why it matters: Absent a dramatic plot twist on Capitol Hill, the industry faces a much tougher future, with the GOP yanking unprecedented Biden-era support.
A new NOAA document sheds further light on the Trump administration's proposed cuts and changes for the weather and climate agency.
Why it matters: The proposed budget would gut federal climate research efforts and spending at a critical moment in the fight to understand and address human-driven climate change.
President Trump's immigration crackdown is hitting key pockets of the economy, disrupting workplaces and communities around the country.
Why it matters: The sharp fall in immigration this yearthreatens to slow down economic growth, particularly in the sectors and cities that relied on newcomers to the U.S. in recent years.
It's too soon to tell whether President Trump's April executive order meant to expedite arms sales to foreign militaries will help or hurt the often complicated process, Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Penn.) told Axios.
Why it matters: Widespread adoption of American weapons is a sign of power, both hard and soft.
Dean is among the dozen lawmakers assigned to the House Foreign Arms Sales Task Force, an offshoot of the chamber's Foreign Affairs Committee.
Majority Leader John Thune pressed Senate Republicans over the last 48 hours to go big or go home on the "big, beautiful bill." But over the next 24 hours, he'll learn if he broke the House's spirit in the process.
Why it matters: The Senate's spending cuts are deeper, the tax cuts are longer and the debt ceiling is steeper.
OCHOPEE, Fla. —President Trump began Tuesday by stoking his on-again feud with Elon Musk and joking about alligators chasing immigrant detainees.
He later basked in the Senate's passage of his signature tax and spending bill — and enthusiastically lobbed threats toward an array of perceived enemies, from immigrants to the media to Zohran Mamdani, New York City's Democratic nominee for mayor.
Why it matters: Trump and his team seemed to view it as his best day as president — a day when his brash, norm-crushing style was paying off in a series of "wins" in D.C. and Florida, where he visited a new immigration lockup dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
A growing number of local law enforcement officials are alarmed about their jails and prisons holding immigration detaineeswithout warrants, saying it exposes their departments to legal risks.
Why it matters: It's the latest sign of tension between local authorities and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, whose strong-arm tactics in arresting immigrants have shocked communities across the nation.
The Trump administration released some 150 California National Guard troops from federal duties over the Los Angeles protests on Tuesday, as the region faces threats from multiple wildfires.
Why it matters: It's the first time the administration has released National Guard members since President Trump deployed thousands of troops and 700 U.S. Marines to LA protests over ICE raids despite objections from California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).
The Pentagon is pausing some shipments to Ukraine of precision munitions that include air defense missiles amid concerns about declining U.S. stockpiles, Politico first reported on Tuesday.
The big picture: "This decision was made to put America's interests first" following a Defense Department review of U.S. military "support and assistance to other countries across the globe," per a statement from White House spokesperson Anna Kelly that was shared with outlets including Axios.
