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President Donald Trump delivered an expansive, faith-forward address at the National Prayer Breakfast, declaring that prayer remains America’s greatest strength and that the nation’s future depends on a return to God, biblical truth, and moral courage. Speaking candidly, Trump pushed back against what he called distorted media portrayals of his faith, saying his remarks are often stripped of context or humor, while emphasizing that religion in America is “back hotter than ever before.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered an extensive biblical and constitutional defense of border security this week, arguing that enforcing immigration law is not only consistent with America’s founding principles but firmly grounded in Scripture itself. Johnson’s remarks followed House passage of a funding package ending a partial government shutdown and came amid renewed debate over immigration, deportations, and the moral obligations of government.

Authorities are investigating a suspected biological laboratory discovered inside a Las Vegas residence, with potential links to a previously uncovered unauthorized lab in California.

White House border czar Tom Homan announced a partial drawdown of federal immigration personnel in Minnesota, saying the move reflects “unprecedented cooperation” from local communities and state authorities following weeks of unrest tied to immigration enforcement operations.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed legislation ending a four-day partial government shutdown after the House narrowly approved a sweeping funding package earlier in the day.

U.S. lawmakers face a rocky path forward as they begin negotiations over the last remaining appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026.

The first month of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has been marked by a troubling surge in antisemitic hate crimes across New York City, even as overall gun violence fell to historic lows, according to newly released data from the New York City Police Department.

Washington, D.C., has recorded its lowest homicide levels in a decade following President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to the nation’s capital, according to local and federal officials.

The Trump administration announced Monday that all federal immigration and homeland security officers operating in Minneapolis will now be equipped with body-worn cameras, a move officials say will increase transparency and protect law enforcement amid rising tensions and political scrutiny.

President Donald Trump demanded Monday that House lawmakers swiftly approve the bipartisan spending package passed by the Senate, urging both parties to set aside additional policy demands to bring a partial government shutdown to a rapid end.

President Donald Trump announced Feb. 2 the creation of a new strategic private-sector critical minerals stockpile, a move the White House says will shield U.S. industry from supply shocks and reduce reliance on Beijing’s dominance of rare earths and key metals.

A network of left-wing activist groups working to obstruct federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota has received millions of dollars from a nonprofit tied to the Soros family, according to an investigation by the Daily Caller News Foundation.

The U.S. Senate sent a $1.2 trillion government funding package back to the House for approval Friday night, ensuring a partial government shutdown over the weekend.

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, state legislatures have grappled with fierce mid-decade redistricting efforts in an attempt to give an advantage to their political party. Based on current map projections, Republicans could flip three more seats than Democrats. Republicans currently have a slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Don Lemon, a former anchor of the Cable News Network (CNN), has been detained for his involvement in a protest at a church in the U.S. state of Minnesota, the Justice Department confirmed.