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President Donald Trump has reportedly promised top advisors sweeping pardons for individuals near the Oval Office, planning an announcement near his term's end. This follows former President Joe Biden's final pardons, including for his son Hunter Biden and January 6 Committee members, drawing sharp criticism from Trump.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced he will wait until after the season concludes to decide whether to retire or return for another year. He made the announcement in a pre-taped interview with Capitals radio broadcaster John Walton that aired Wednesday.

The U.S. Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship, with Trump attending oral arguments amid protests. The Court's conservative majority also appears ready to uphold asylum restrictions, while the administration seeks to terminate temporary protected status for migrants from multiple countries.

Paula White-Cain, Donald Trump's personal spiritual adviser, compared the former president's life to that of Jesus Christ during an Easter lunch event at the White House, sparking immediate backlash from religious and political figures.

President Donald Trump claimed the US has attacked over 7,000 targets in Iran, while expressing frustration with allies' reluctance to join the conflict. Tensions flared at a G7 meeting where EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas challenged US strategy on Russia and Iran.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has stated the U.S. military campaign in Iran will conclude within four to six weeks, repeating this timeline 30 days after bombing began. She outlined expansive military objectives while warning of potential ground troops and disputing media reports on ceasefire plans and domestic threats.

Jane Fonda led a rally outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Friday, criticizing the Trump administration's actions against the arts and free speech. The event kicked off a nationwide 'No Kings' protest weekend.

The Trump administration will relocate the U.S. Forest Service headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City as part of an organizational overhaul. The move is expected to be completed by summer 2027.

A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump is not immune from civil claims alleging he incited the January 6 Capitol riot, while a separate class-action lawsuit filed by rioters, including Proud Boys members pardoned by Trump, seeks millions in damages over alleged excessive police force.

A series of unidentified drones have been spotted hovering over Fort Lesley J. McNair military base in Washington D.C., prompting the U.S. government to consider relocating top officials and an immediate security review. The incidents have raised concerns about vulnerabilities at key military installations amid heightened tensions.

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has entered its sixth week, causing federal workers to miss two paychecks and leading to widespread delays at airport security checkpoints across the country. Political deadlock in Congress over funding for immigration enforcement agencies has deepened the crisis.

Democrats on Capitol Hill have had no discussions about impeaching President Donald Trump if they win the House in November midterms, according to lawmakers, even as polls show them leading. Some have questioned whether liberal lawmakers might initiate inquiries over Trump's actions in the Middle East.

The partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has entered its second month, worsening airport delays and triggering a political standoff over immigration enforcement.

The White House is removing beige Tennessee Flagstone pavers that have lined the West Colonnade for decades and replacing them with black granite, part of a renovation project that began this week. The new granite will appear below the 'Presidential Walk of Fame,' a Trump addition featuring portraits and biographies of past presidents.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a Pentagon media policy that limited reporters' access, ruling it illegally restricted press credentials and violated First and Fifth Amendment rights. The policy required journalists to sign agreements banning unauthorized disclosures and restricted access to large areas of the Pentagon without an escort.

The White House has installed a statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds, according to CNN, as part of President Donald Trump's broader anti-woke agenda. The statue was erected over the weekend and is a replica with unclear specific pieces used.

The Executive Office of the President registered the domain 'alien.gov' yesterday, sparking speculation about potential UFO disclosure. The website is not yet active, and its specific purpose remains unknown.

Plans for a new White House ballroom have drawn public criticism and legal scrutiny, with a federal judge questioning the Trump administration's justifications as construction prepares to move forward.

President Donald Trump has been personally gifting Florsheim dress shoes to male allies, a practice that began after he criticized the footwear of Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The gifts have become a status symbol, with recipients reportedly feeling obliged to wear them.

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson visited the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., hosted by a senior adviser, drawing criticism from politicians. Robinson, who has multiple criminal convictions, recently left the UK citing safety concerns.