- White House reviewing all Smithsonian museum, exhibit content before America 250 celebration in 2026 August 13, 2025Smithsonian museums will be reviewed by the Trump administration ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure exhibits are historically accurate and showcasing exceptionalism.
- Donald Trump as strongman, riling up his base and investigating his enemies August 13, 2025Trump has shattered norms, reshaped Washington power, pursued aggressive legal battles, and staged high-stakes diplomacy – all while dominating the nation’s political agenda.
- Appeals court allows Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender transition care for minors to be enforced August 13, 2025A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Arkansas' first-in-the-nation law prohibiting doctors from providing gender transition medical treatment to minors.
- California governor demands Trump abandon Texas redistricting push, threatens ballot measure response August 13, 2025California governor Gavin Newsom threatens to redraw congressional maps in retaliation against Texas redistricting efforts, demanding Trump intervene to stop GOP push.
- ICE Ordered to Fix 'Horrifying' Conditions at NYC Facility After Migrant Complaints August 13, 2025Federal judge orders ICE to immediately improve conditions at 26 Federal Plaza immigration facility in NYC, requiring reduced capacity and better hygiene products.
- New Uvalde body camera video captures parents pleading with officers during 70-minute delay August 13, 2025Body cam video from Uvalde school shooting reveals parents pleading with officers to act. Nearly 400 law enforcement waited over 70 minutes to respond.