Karoline Leavitt's relative after detained by ICE: 'When does it stop?'

President Trump expressed admiration for Rep. Elise Stefanik during an Oval Office event, prompting speculation about a potential endorsement in the New York governor's primary, which features two of his allies, Stefanik and Bruce Blakeman. The White House clarified that Trump's comments do not indicate a shift towards endorsing either candidate.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump wears bandages on the back of his hand due to his habit of constantly shaking hands, a claim that has been met with skepticism by CNN's Jake Tapper, who suggested that there may be more to the story.

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, a Native American tribe in Kansas, is facing backlash after its economic development subsidiary secured a $29.9 million federal contract from the Department of Homeland Security to design potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities. The contract was signed in October, prompting criticism that the tribe is benefiting from policies reminiscent of its own historical forced removals.

Bruna Ferreira, the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, expressed heartbreak over her recent detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a traffic stop in Massachusetts. Despite being a legal resident under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Ferreira was taken into custody, raising concerns about the enforcement of immigration policies.

Senior Democrats have called for an investigation into a share-buying spree by fossil fuel billionaires Robert Pender and Michael Sabel, who purchased over a million shares in Venture Global shortly after a meeting with White House officials. This meeting coincided with the issuance of a key regulatory permit that benefited the company’s expansion in Europe.

A preservation group has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, seeking to halt the construction of a proposed $300 million ballroom at the White House. The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues that the project should undergo multiple independent reviews and receive Congressional approval before proceeding.

The U.S. Department of Justice has argued in court that requiring the White House to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters infringes on former President Donald Trump's right to control his public image. This argument arises in response to a lawsuit aimed at ensuring accessibility for the deaf community during White House communications.

Rising tensions within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have emerged as Secretary Kristi Noem faces pressure from the White House to increase deportations. Noem and her adviser are reportedly blaming subordinates for not meeting arrest quotas, which has strained their relationships with the West Wing. This internal conflict highlights the challenges DHS faces in balancing enforcement demands with operational realities.