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Howard Lutnick, now overseeing the Census Bureau as commerce secretary, stands behind President Trump in the Oval…

President Donald Trump has declared a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C., and taken the unprecedented step of federalizing the city’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The move, announced Monday from the White House, came as a surprise to local officials—D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith both learned about it in real time while watching Trump’s televised remarks. Unprecedented Use of Home Rule Act Authority The legal basis for Trump’s decision rests on Section 740 of the 1973 Home Rule Act, which grants the president authority to assume control of MPD for up to 48 hours if “special conditions of an emergency nature” exist that require the police for federal purposes. Control can be extended beyond 48 hours if the president notifies congressional leaders, and any period longer than 30 days requires formal legislation. Dr. Heidi Bonner, chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Carolina

A lawsuit claims ICE violated its directives by deporting non-citizen parents, endangering a child with cancer.

President Trump considers taking over D.C.’s police after a carjacking incident, citing rising crime concerns.

The Trump administration has announced a sweeping rollback of federal investment in mRNA vaccine development, signaling a major shift in public health priorities with potentially dangerous consequences for the nation’s most vulnerable populations. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that 22 federally funded contracts—totaling nearly $500 million—focused on developing mRNA-based vaccines are being terminated. These efforts, overseen by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), were key components of the federal government’s pandemic preparedness and vaccine innovation strategy. A Blow to Pandemic Preparedness mRNA technology proved to be a pivotal tool during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling the rapid development of life-saving vaccines. Its adaptability allows scientists to quickly respond to emerging viral threats—an advantage critical for protecting Americans during future outbreaks. Shutting down these programs risks dismantling that progress and severely hampering the country’s readiness for the next public health emergency. BARDA’s collaborations with institutions

Pro-life groups celebrate Trump’s reversal of a Biden-era rule on taxpayer-funded abortions at VA hospitals, citing legal issues.

Trump Updates Tariff Rates President Trump revises tariff rates, affecting over 65 countries, with new rates taking effect in the coming week.

President Trump faces scrutiny over ties to Epstein, deflecting blame to Democrats and media amid ongoing controversy.

Puerto Rico bans gender transition procedures for minors, aligning with over 20 states. New law imposes strict penalties.