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The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that applications to join the Foreign Service have reached their highest level in ten years, reflecting a sharp increase in interest since President Donald Trump returned to office and appointed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.

Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Office of Special Counsel, withdrew from consideration Tuesday after losing Republican support amid reports of racist text messages and prior harassment allegations.

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) on Monday called for an immediate hearing into President Donald Trump’s authorization of lethal U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean, citing unanswered questions about their legality, oversight, and the recent early retirement of U.S. Southern Command Commander Admiral Alvin Holsey.

Far-left President of Colombia Gustavo Petro on Monday urged humanity to “remove” President Donald Trump if he does not “change” in an unhinged interview with Univisión.

The Pentagon’s Tuesday deadline for reporters to sign its new press access agreement has passed, and journalists from nearly every major media organization have turned in their badges and cleared their workspaces after refusing to comply with the Department of War’s revised credentialing policy.

A Chinese-born auto executive whose company has documented connections to the Chinese Communist Party has contributed at least $65,000 to Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s gubernatorial campaign in New Jersey, according to federal records, as the congresswoman faces growing scrutiny from her Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli amid a tightening race.

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has approved legislation establishing a new state agency tasked with administering programs for descendants of slaves, marking the latest step in his years-long effort to advance reparations policies despite ongoing political and fiscal challenges.

Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) discussed the erosion of public trust in government agencies and the need for Americans to question official narratives during a Breitbart News event Wednesday focused on improving Americans’ health and strengthening the economy.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, who is running for governor, released a campaign ad Sunday exposing text messages from 2022 sent by Democrat Jay Jones, a candidate for attorney general, in which he talked about shooting former Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert and wrote that his wife needed to witness their children die.

Florida’s Lake County Commission has unanimously approved the designation of a section of roadway as “Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway,” making it the first county in the nation to honor the late Turning Point USA founder with a road naming following his assassination.

Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) said Wednesday that the ongoing federal government shutdown should continue if it means ensuring healthcare access, as the House remains out of session until October 7.

A Change.org petition demanding the removal of North Carolina Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes has drawn more than 11,000 signatures following the fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken down a deportation promotional video after comedian Theo Von said the agency used footage of him without his permission.

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday on Truth Social that he will not meet with Democrat minority leaders who had requested talks ahead of next week’s government shutdown deadline, writing that “no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive.”

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) called on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to freeze the assets of billionaire Neville Roy Singham, citing allegations that the U.S. citizen living in China has funneled millions into extremist groups with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and foreign terrorist organizations.

President Donald Trump on Monday cautioned against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s endorsement of Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, signaling close federal attention to the race following her public backing of the Democrat socialist.

Erika Kirk delivered her first public remarks Friday following the assassination of her husband, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, speaking from the Phoenix studio where he recorded his radio show and vowing to carry forward his mission.

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released an “Inside the Majority” video Tuesday featuring Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) discussing his roots in northeastern Pennsylvania, his background in business and contracting, and his priorities in Congress, while the committee pointed to three bills he has already passed in the House as examples of his early legislative record.

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk used his final social media posts to address the Charlotte light rail killing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, focusing on the suspect’s criminal history, media response, and race-related debate. Kirk was fatally shot while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

NBC News released polling on Monday showing wide differences between Gen Z adults’ views of success depending on both gender and political affiliation.

Kansas Republican Reps. Ron Estes and Tracey Mann are pressing Gov. Laura Kelly (D) to cooperate with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on data requests tied to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), raising concerns about millions of dollars in incorrect payments and the risk of federal funding cuts.

Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III, nephew of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., demanded on Friday that he resign from his post.

A U.S. Department of State employee was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for conspiring to transmit classified national defense information to individuals he believed were working for the Chinese government.

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) abruptly left a closed-door House Oversight Committee meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s victims on Tuesday, saying their testimony triggered a panic attack as lawmakers continue investigating the federal government’s handling of the case.

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), whose relationship with actress Rosario Dawson drew headlines during his 2020 presidential campaign, announced Tuesday that he is engaged to Alexis Lewis, a Los Angeles real estate agent.

President Donald Trump announced Monday that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The announcement marks the first Medal of Freedom that Trump has awarded during his second term.

The Trump administration has directed American consular posts worldwide to halt approvals of nearly all visitor visas for holders of Palestinian passports, a policy that took effect August 31, 2025, and expands recent restrictions targeting Palestinian travel to the United States.

A text message sent by Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party Chair Richard Carlbom following the July Minneapolis convention that briefly endorsed state Sen. Omar Fateh for mayor has become a point of contention inside the party, with members questioning whether top officials sought to intervene on behalf of incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Pentagon has shut down Microsoft’s decade-old “digital escort” program, first implemented under a Democrat administration, which allowed Chinese engineers supervised by U.S. contractors to work on sensitive defense cloud systems. He said the Defense Department has launched audits and investigations to assess the program’s impact on national security.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) summer meeting in Minneapolis on Monday that his office would continue legal challenges against President Donald Trump, vowing not to “scapegoat” transgender Americans just two days before a transgender-identifying shooter opened fire at a Catholic school in the city.

Democrat Catelin Drey captured Iowa’s 1st Senate District in a special election Tuesday, defeating Republican Christopher Prosch and breaking the Republican supermajority in the state Senate for the first time in three years, according to unofficial results.

Brett Tolman, former U.S. Attorney for Utah and chair for Law and Justice at the America First Policy Institute, discussed President Donald Trump’s new executive order on cashless bail during an exclusive interview on Breitbart News Daily, outlining the legal system’s challenges and how the policy could impact states and local jurisdictions.

First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday unveiled the Presidential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge, a nationwide initiative inviting K-12 students and educators to develop innovative AI-based projects that address community challenges while fostering early interest and competency in emerging technologies.

Harrison Fields, who most recently served as Principal Deputy Press Secretary in President Donald Trump’s White House, has joined the Republican lobbying and public affairs firm CGCN Group, the company announced Monday.

President Donald Trump raised concerns Monday about ongoing political upheaval in South Korea, describing the situation as resembling a “purge or revolution” hours before his scheduled meeting with the country’s new president at the White House.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Saturday formally endorsed Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) in his campaign for Texas attorney general, praising his former chief of staff and longtime ally as a “battle-tested warrior” and “fierce defender of the Constitution.”