U.S. Attorney and President Trump ally Jeanine Pirro warned Monday that anyone who brings a gun into Washington, D.C., would face "going to jail."
The big picture: Many Republican members have shifted their tone on gun control since federal agents fatally shot Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, who was legally carrying a licensed firearm at the time of his death.
President Trump's forthcoming closure of the Kennedy Center — announced with few details — casts real doubt over the future of Washington's most prominent cultural institutions.
Why it matters: Trump's vague promise of a "complete rebuilding" could further roil the arts world, trigger clashes with Congress and federal planners, and disrupt thousands of local jobs.
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother went missing from her Catalina Foothills home over the weekend under what law enforcement called "suspicious" circumstances.
The big picture: Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday night at her home outside Tucson, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said at a press conference Monday morning.
Democrats are launching a $2 million ad campaign targeting Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) over her support for funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Axios has learned, as public backlash against the agency's operations mounts.
Why it matters: The attack ads — from a group associated with the Chuck Schumer-linked Senate Majority PAC — signal the massive resources both parties are planning to funnel into Maine as Democrats work to oust their top 2026 Senate GOP target.
Melania Trump's big-budget documentary "Melania" drew an unexpectedly enthusiastic audience in its opening weekend: older white women.
Why it matters: This powerhouse demographic — which can influence elections — has an uneven relationship with President Trump. But experts said the enthusiasm about "Melania" was less about the president and more about moviegoers' opinions of the first lady.
The glitzy red carpet and star-studded stage of the Grammys became a political pulpit Sunday, with celebrities swiping at President Trump and his allies.
With a 1:01am ET Truth Social threat, the president fired back.
The big picture: The Super Bowl, awards shows and other spectacles of entertainment have been stages for politicalstatements in the past — but as the nation's political discourse has intensified, so, too, has the pushback.
Interactive Advertising Bureau CEO David Cohen announced proposed draft legislation and plans to push for action to protect publishers from AI companies using their content to train models and generate summaries without compensation.
Why it matters: The move reflects growing concern that AI companies could undermine the business model that keeps journalism and online content viable.
From the National Mall to the streets of Minneapolis to TikTok screens across the country, harmonizing has become a tool of resistance.
The big picture: Protest anthems have punctuated tense moments in American history, rallying demonstrators during the early labor movement and again during the Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam upheavals of the 1960s.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to remove fluoride from public water supplies is playing out on dual tracks, as the Environmental Protection Agency advances a fast-track review of health risks and at least 16 states weigh new restrictions.
Why it matters: The efforts show how key parts of Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" agenda are being steered outside of the department he oversees.
Eight seconds on a bull has always been about instinct, not data. That's starting to change, as artificial intelligence moves into rodeo arenas and brings analytics to one of America's most tradition-bound sports.
Why it matters:Rodeo has long defined itself as the last major American sport untouched by analytics. If AI takes hold in training and broadcasts, it won't just change how riders compete but redefine the cowboy's identity.
Stars at the Grammys protested President Trump's immigration policies in speeches and by wearing pins saying "ICE OUT" at Sunday's event in Los Angeles.
The big picture: Bad Bunny received a standing ovation during his "ICE out" acceptance speech, Billie Eilish and Kehlani both said "f**k ICE" as they accepted their Grammys and Olivia Dean noted she's the granddaughter of an immigrant as she clutched her award.
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) vowed to continue his campaign against the immigration detention of children after picking up 5-year-old Liam Ramos from an ICE facility and escorting him back to Minnesota Sunday.
Why it matters: After Ramos' release, Democrats are now focusing on other children that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained and the condition of detention centers.
House Democrats splintered on a private call Sunday over whether to vote for legislation that would keep the Department of Homeland Security funded for two more weeks, a half dozen sources on the call told Axios.
Why it matters: The deal was the result of negotiations between Senate Democrats and the White House, but many House Democrats despise the idea of voting to fund DHS without reforms, even in the short term.
