What to Know About Trump’s Battle With Watchdog Agency Over Federal Spending

The stage is set for a constitutional battle between President Donald Trump and a federal watchdog over the extent of presidential authority on spending, as Trump seeks to make sweeping federal spending and personnel cuts. Trump and administration officials want to reduce existing restrictions on the president’s impoundment power, which allows a president to decline

Trump Tells West Point Graduates to ‘Think Big’ in Commencement Address

The graduating class consisted of 1,002 cadets; approximately 82 percent of the students who enrolled four years ago. WEST POINT, N.Y.—President Donald Trump returned to the Army’s United States Military Academy—known as West Point—on May 24 to deliver the graduation commencement address to the class of 2025. Thousands in attendance roared in approval when the

Rubio Confirms Trump Is ‘Right-Sizing’ National Security Council Amid Reports of Staff Cuts

Rubio says the changes will better align the National Security Council with Trump’s agenda, but White House has yet to confirm any details. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that the Trump administration is “right-sizing” the National Security Council (NSC), offering the first on-the-record statement about what appears to be a significant restructuring of

Trump praises West Point cadets, takes credit for U.S. military might

West Point, N.Y. – President Trump used his first military commencement address since returning to office to congratulate the cadets at West Point for their achievements and take credit for the United States’ military power. “You will become officers in the greatest and most powerful Army the world has ever known,” Mr. President said, “And

Judge Upholds Block on Trump Admin’s Shutdown of US Institute of Peace

The court rejects the administration’s request for a stay, finding that the U.S. Institute of Peace is not under executive control. A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to pause her earlier ruling that restored control of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) to its acting president and board, blocking further attempts by