Noem & Lewandowski ‘pointing fingers’ amid pressure to ramp up immigration enforcement

A group of seven Democratic U.S. senators, including Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer, is opposing President Trump's recent decision to permit Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips in China. This move is seen as a reversal of previous U.S. efforts to contain China's technological advancements and military capabilities.

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 top adviser have reportedly blamed subordinates for failing to meet arrest quotas, which has strained their relationships with the White House. This internal conflict highlights the challenges DHS faces in executing immigration policies amid external demands.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, seeking to halt the demolition of the White House East Wing until a federal review of the project is conducted. This legal action highlights concerns over the preservation of historic sites amid ongoing renovations.

House Democrats have released new photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, featuring prominent figures such as Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. These images are part of a larger collection of thousands turned over to Congress, aimed at shedding light on Epstein's activities and connections.

The Department of Homeland Security has dismissed claims of American citizens being detained by ICE as false. However, several Californians, all citizens, testified before Congress, detailing their experiences of being detained without due process, challenging the DHS's assertions.

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at overriding state laws that are considered restrictive to artificial intelligence (AI), empowering the Justice Department to penalize states that do not comply with federal standards. Trump emphasized the need for unity in advancing AI technology across the nation.

The Indiana Senate has rejected a congressional redistricting plan that was backed by former President Trump, marking a significant political setback for him. The plan aimed to create two additional Republican-leaning House seats but was voted down with a majority of 31 to 19 against it.

Mike Lindell, a prominent supporter of former President Trump and founder of MyPillow, has officially announced his candidacy for the Minnesota governor's race in 2026, challenging incumbent Democratic Governor Tim Walz. Lindell's campaign is marked by his claims of widespread fraud in the state, particularly in relation to COVID-19 aid programs, which he intends to address as a central issue of his platform.