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The White House will engage with Democratic leaders “in the coming days” to discuss their demands for placing curbs on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as they negotiate over funding the Homeland Security Department, according to a spokesperson.
Democrats Set Stage for a Near Wipeout of House GOP in Virginia
Democrats in Virginia and Maryland are trying to defeat nearly every Republican representative in their states and give their party a huge 18-1 advantage in the House delegations.
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Senator Ted Cruz Defends ICE
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas discusses the recent ICE enforcement controversies in Minneapolis and the Senate hearing on the safety of autonomous vehicles, advocating for a national regulatory framework.
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NY-NJ Tunnel Project Wins Court Order to Block Funds Freeze
New York and New Jersey won a temporary court order blocking the Trump administration’s freeze on federal funds for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel under the Hudson River.
Trump Removes Racist Meme of Obamas After Bipartisan Rebuke
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US-Ukraine Talks Expected in Miami Next Week as Attacks Continue
Ukrainian negotiators expect to meet with their American counterparts in Miami next week for talks intended to help bring about a breakthrough to end the war that began with Russia’s invasion four years ago this month, according to a Ukrainian official.
Venezuela Intervention Fuels Company Warnings Over Bottom Lines
Companies are warning political uncertainty in Venezuela could impact revenue or operations following recent US military intervention in the country.
Google Employees Call on Company to End ICE, CBP Contracts
More than 900 employees at
DOJ Seeks to Quash Susie Wiles Subpoena in Foreign Lobbying Case
The Justice Department wants to stop White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles from testifying in a foreign lobbying case that dates to her tenure at Ballard Partners.
BP’s Whiting Refinery USW Workers Authorize Potential Strike
About a quarter of the workers typically stationed at
Appeals Court Weighs Undoing Block on Federal Grant Freezes
A Washington federal appeals court appeared skeptical that a court order blocking the Trump administration from freezing trillions of dollars in grant funds was still needed, after a Justice Department lawyer said the government would have “no conceivable reason” to do it again.
Top House Republican on Homeland Spending Panel Plans to Retire
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Bill Barr’s Torridon Adds Ex-Virginia AGs Among Six Lawyers
Bill Barr’s litigation boutique is continuing its furious growth, as it adds two former Republican Virginia attorneys general, Jason Miyares and Richard Cullen, and four other top lawyers to its ranks.
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NYC Congressman Says Trump White House Trying to ‘Rig’ 2026 Vote
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NYC Congressman Says Trump White House Trying to ‘Rig’ 2026 Vote
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BGOV OnPoint: Shutdown Threat Affects About 80% of Federal Funds
The departments and agencies at risk in a shutdown — and those that would keep operating past this weekend because funding is in place — are explored in a new BGOV OnPoint.
BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 7148, Five-Bill Minibus and DHS Stopgap
Federal departments and programs in five fiscal 2026 appropriations bills would be funded through Sept. 30 under the Senate-amended version of
Federal 8(a) Vendor Count Ticked Up Before Suspensions Announced
The number of socio-economically disadvantaged vendors selling to federal agencies ticked up slightly in fiscal 2025 while the amount of money spent governmentwide with the group declined, according to Bloomberg Government analysis.
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NY-NJ Tunnel Project Wins Court Order to Block Funds Freeze (3)
New York and New Jersey won a temporary court order blocking the Trump administration’s freeze on federal funds for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel under the Hudson River.
NY-NJ Tunnel Imperiled as Trump Seeks to Rename Penn Station (3)
Work on a $16 billion Hudson River rail-tunnel project that could ease congestion between New Jersey and Manhattan has largely come to a halt on Friday following the Trump administration’s decision last year to freeze its funding.
Ritz-Carlton Owner to Sell Hotels in New York and Washington (1)
States Go After Tax Breaks for Data Centers: States of Play
Tax incentives for data centers are under fire across the country as state lawmakers seek to repeal them or raise the bar to qualify for them, Daniel Moore reports.
Arizona Abortion Wait Restrictions, Telehealth Ban Struck Down
Arizona laws requiring people seeking abortions to wait 24 hours after an ultrasound examination, banning the use of telemedicine for pill-induced abortions, and forcing doctors to turn away patients based on their reasons for ending a pregnancy are unconstitutional, a state court said.
Chicago Transit Deal Attracts Investor Cash Flooding Muni Market
The second-largest transit system in the US is benefiting from municipal bond investors looking to put billions of dollars to work.

