White House is interviewing candidates for the next chairman of the Federal Reserve

Interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan suggested that the Biden-appointed judge overseeing the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey violated judicial conduct rules by questioning if she was a 'puppet' of President Trump.

President Trump is contemplating an executive order aimed at blocking state-level artificial intelligence (AI) laws. This initiative comes as the White House seeks to establish a federal framework for AI technology. The proposed order would instruct Attorney General Pam Bondi to form a task force to challenge state AI regulations and potentially limit federal funding to states that enact such laws.

House lawmakers have gathered sufficient signatures to compel a vote on a bill aimed at reversing President Trump's executive order that ended collective bargaining rights for a majority of federal workers. This legislative move seeks to restore those rights and enhance labor protections for federal employees.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) appeared on Meet the Press NOW to discuss the implications of a federal court blocking a new congressional map in Texas, which was designed at the request of President Trump. She emphasized the importance of blue states continuing the fight for fair redistricting ahead of the midterm elections and shared her considerations regarding a potential Senate run.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has defended new restrictions that limit reporter access to staff offices, citing concerns about eavesdropping. The decision has sparked discussions regarding transparency and media access within the White House.

President Trump referenced SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during an investment forum, indicating a potential thaw in their previously strained relationship. This remark followed Musk's recent visit to the White House, suggesting improved dynamics between the two influential figures.

Saudi Arabia is releasing U.S. citizen Saad Almadi, who was jailed for five months due to social media posts critical of the royal family. His release follows a bilateral meeting between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C. Almadi, 75, immigrated to the U.S. in 1976 and was arrested during a family visit in 2021.

During her confirmation hearing, President Trump's nominee for U.S. deputy ambassador to the United Nations criticized the organization as 'bloated, unfocused and ineffective,' calling for 'bold reform' to improve its functionality.