Trump says he’s raising $2 billion from Congress to have D.C. “beautified”

Trump joins police, military on D.C. streets Trump joins police, military on D.C. streets amid federal takeover 02:05 Washington — President Trump on Friday said he plans to raise about $2 billion from Congress to work with a contractor to renovate the streets of Washington, D.C., as his administration’s federal anti-crime initiative is underway, filling

Court ruling blocks expansion of “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center

Court ruling blocks expansion of “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal judge in Miami blocked new detainees and construction at the controversial Everglades facility, siding with environmental groups who argue it threatens wildlife and drinking water for millions. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile

Newsom Shakes Up Social Media Strategy to Push Back Against Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times California Gov. Gavin Newsom has recently revamped his social media strategy in a bid to counter President Donald Trump and Republicans. The campaign, which features social media posts mimicking the style of Trump, comes as the Democratic Party debates

FBI searches John Bolton’s house

The FBI searched former national security adviser John Bolton’s house in Bethesda, Maryland, early Friday morning, the bureau confirmed to CBS News. “The FBI is conducting court authorized activity in the area,” the FBI said in a statement. “There is no threat to public safety. We have no further comment.” Sources familiar with the search

FBI Director Announces Settlement Agreement With 10 FBI Whistleblowers

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before a Senate committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, on May 8, 2025. Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday announced that the bureau has reached a settlement agreement with 10 FBI whistleblowers that includes backpay and other benefits. In a post on X, Patel said that

USDA Issues Memorandum Prioritizing American Energy on National Forest Lands

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testifies before the House Agriculture Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 11, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times In a memorandum issued on Aug. 21, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a new policy prioritizing land use efficiency when evaluating proposals for power generation projects on National Forest System lands.