A lawsuit is challenging Truth Social's $100,000-a-month data feed, which allegedly gives paying firms a split-second edge on posts from the president and the White House. Plaintiffs argue the service turns official government communications into a premium product, raising serious questions about access, power and profit.

President Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America on U.S. documents, triggering swift resistance from Canada as trade tensions deepen. The move takes effect immediately for federal agencies, but Canadian leaders say the historic name will stand. With retaliatory tariffs looming, the symbolic change is fueling even more cross-border friction.

The US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion, with interest costs nearing $1 trillion annually. This rapid increase, driven by both domestic and foreign creditors, raises concerns about future economic stability and the government's ability to fund essential services. As the White House undertakes high-profile renovations, the staggering debt figures signal growing fiscal challenges for families and policymakers alike.

President Trump stunned international observers by declaring U.S. ownership over the Strait of Hormuz, a move that dramatically shifts American foreign policy and could impact global oil markets. As gas prices nationwide hit $4.08 per gallon, Trump told Americans higher costs are a necessary sacrifice to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons. With midterm elections looming, the impact on voters remains uncertain.

Felony charges against Olympian David Hearn were dropped after prosecutors discovered that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool stemmed from a contractor’s faulty installation, not vandalism. The Department of Justice admits it wouldn’t have indicted Hearn if all facts were known, as new evidence points to rushed work before Independence Day. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has not said if Hearn will get the apology his lawyers demand.

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is nearing its lowest level in decades, with new EIA data revealing domestic and global oil inventories are set to plunge to lows not seen since 2003. The ongoing war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are driving the crisis, forcing the U.S. to release emergency reserves. Experts warn high prices and utility bills will persist as the energy squeeze intensifies this summer.

NASA is overhauling its Artemis program, abandoning plans for the Lunar Gateway to focus on a permanent outpost at the lunar South Pole. The agency will now partner with private companies for launches and landings, aiming for rapid, sustained deployments and near-monthly moon missions starting in 2027. The changes include workforce rotations and a push for nuclear power, marking a bold new direction for U.S. lunar exploration.

The Justice Department has unveiled a sweeping settlement shielding President Trump, his family, and business entities from any IRS audits or enforcement on past tax returns. In exchange, Trump dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. The unprecedented agreement arrives as the administration launches a controversial $1.8 billion fund for those it deems victims of politically motivated prosecutions, drawing intense scrutiny and debate.

New federal data shows wholesale prices jumped 6% in April from a year earlier, the biggest rise since late 2022. Economists were surprised as final demand surged 1.4% in just one month, raising fears the slowdown in inflation is stalling. With consumer inflation already up 3.8%, the latest numbers could foreshadow higher prices at the register this summer.

A new DOT-backed reality series featuring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is drawing sharp ethics questions in Washington. The show’s corporate sponsors include companies regulated by the department, and critics say the timing is tone-deaf as gas prices rise. Duffy says ethics officials approved it and no one was paid. The series is set to debut on YouTube in June.

President Trump is signaling support for suspending the federal gas tax to ease pain at the pump, but he cannot do it by executive order. Any “gas tax holiday” would require Congress and could drain the Highway Trust Fund that pays for highways and transit. Sen. Josh Hawley says he plans to introduce a bill, but key details remain unclear.

Spirit Airlines’ final commercial flight landed in Dallas-Fort Worth before the carrier abruptly shut down operations, leaving an estimated 600,000 ticketed passengers stranded. A last-ditch deal fell apart as creditors rejected a loan-for-equity offer, with fuel costs surging in the background. Now, liquidation begins as workers and travelers scramble for options.

A long-dormant part of the 25th Amendment is back in focus. Rep. Jamie Raskin and 50 Democratic co-sponsors have introduced a bill to create a bipartisan Commission on Presidential Capacity, a potential alternative “other body” to evaluate whether a president can discharge the powers and duties of office. The bill would bar sitting officials and rely on former leaders and medical experts.

A new federal law will shift Selective Service registration to an automatic system for eligible men, using existing government records to enroll them within 30 days of turning 18. Officials say it modernizes the process and could save millions, while stressing it does not reinstate a combat draft.

The U.S. national debt has surpassed $39 trillion, with annual interest costs now approaching $1 trillion, according to Treasury data. Lawmakers remain divided over spending cuts and tax policy, while shifting foreign holdings and renewed talk of “de-dollarization” raise questions about long-term demand for U.S. debt.

A new theory about how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built is surging online with more than 10 million views. Architectural researcher Dami Lee highlights Huni Choi’s idea that the pyramid was “unbuilt” from a larger temporary stone mass with integrated ramps, later carved down and recycled across the Giza complex. The hypothesis remains unconfirmed.

President Trump categorized the ongoing military conflict with Iran as a nearly finished "excursion" during an interview with CBS on Monday, a statement that triggered a late-afternoon rally on Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average had spent the majority of the day in negative territory, but prices shifted sharply upward just before the closing bell as investors reacted to the prospect of a swift resolution.

Iranian missile and drone strikes hit sites across Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, targeting energy infrastructure and U.S. military facilities as Gulf air defenses respond. The turmoil is paralyzing the Strait of Hormuz and driving a sharp oil-price spike, with shipping firms rerouting and officials weighing emergency measures as damage assessments continue.

Trump has removed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary amid escalating pressure over DHS spending, including a $220 million immigration ad campaign and questions about how the contract was awarded. Trump named Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as his pick to lead the agency, pending Senate confirmation. Oversight inquiries are expected to continue.

Federal health officials are warning families not to reach for suction-based anti-choking devices first in an emergency. The FDA says standard Red Cross and American Heart Association protocols remain the most effective, and device setup can cost crucial seconds. The agency has authorized only one such device for U.S. marketing and cites reports of failures and injuries.