Trump stands by decision to name Pulte to intel role despite revolt in Congress

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Bill Pulte will begin serving as acting director of national intelligence in a week and a half, President Trump announced Tuesday, effectively standing by his decision to name the housing regulator and Trump loyalist to the job — as the appointment endangers a bipartisan compromise on renewing a key spy authority. Mr. Trump chose Pulte,

House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE for rest of Trump’s term

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Washington — The House on Tuesday passed Republicans’ $70 billion bill funding immigration enforcement agencies through the rest of President Trump’s term, bringing an end to the monthslong stalemate over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.  The legislation cleared the House in a 214 to 212 vote. The Senate approved it early Friday

Florida to Put Citizenship Status on Licenses, ID Cards Starting in 2027

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Gov. Ron DeSantis during a news conference in Tampa, Fla., on Aug. 12, 2025. Chris O’Meara/AP Photo Florida will start issuing driver’s licenses and state identification cards that indicate the holder’s citizenship status starting Jan. 1, 2027, as part of a state law passed this year. All newly issued, renewed, or replaced Florida licenses and state

FEMA overhaul would make disaster aid harder to access, analysts warn

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A new analysis warns that a proposed overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency by a Trump-appointed panel would limit access to federal disaster aid for survivors, shifting the burden to state and local governments amid hurricane season. Last month, the FEMA Review Council floated sweeping changes to the disaster agency, turning it into a