Executive Branch
LIVE NOW: Trump Makes an Announcement With Transportation Secretary Duffy
Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy makes an announcement on July 29 at the White House.

LIVE NOW: FDA Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee Meets on Biologics License for Deramiocel
The FDA Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee meets to discuss and make recommendations on Biologics License Application 125842 from Capricor, Inc. for Deramiocel (human allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cells) in the treatment of cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Trump Admin Ends Federal Funding for Gain-of-Function Research
The policy ends federal support for dangerous gain-of-function research in the United States and abroad.

Trump Says White House Meetings With Zelenskyy, Netanyahu Went Well
Trump met separately with the Ukrainian and Israeli leaders at the White House while both were in Washington.
Trump–Netanyahu Talks Signal Next Phase of Action Against Iranian Regime: Israeli Special Ops Veteran
Trump, Netanyahu meeting likely to hone in on exploiting Iran’s greatest vulnerabilities.
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
Jay Clayton will replace acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, who was appointed after Tulsi Gabbard resigned.
Trump Invites California Lifeguard Who Rescued Boy to Receive 'High Civilian Honor' at White House
California State Parks has identified the lifeguard as 16-year old Ryder Williams.
ODNI Reduced Staff by 30 Percent, Acting Director Says
Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte is expected to be replaced by Jay Clayton, whom the Senate is considering for the position.
Trump Says US Will ‘Take Out’ Pickaxe Mountain If Iran Doesn’t Make a Deal
The U.S. president said he knows what's going on at Pickaxe Mountain since the United States has advanced cameras monitoring the site.
Trump Pays Tribute to Lindsey Graham as ‘True American Original’
The president emphasized the late senator's impact on Washington at his funeral.
ICE Surge Begins in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has maintained opposition to expanded ICE enforcement.
HHS Found Fauci Diaries Across 11 Different Servers: RFK Jr.
Health officials located the diaries of Dr. Anthony Fauci across nearly a dozen different servers, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on July 27.
Energy Department Issues Emergency Order Across 17 States
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) requested the authority to prevent rolling blackouts across the central United States during extreme heat.
Venezuela, Chad Announce Withdrawal From ICC as Chief Prosecutor Is Removed
Both Venezuela and Chad have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.
Legal Expert Explains What the Constitution and US Laws Say About Election Integrity, Mail-In Ballots
NTD discussed with Paul Kamenar, Lead Counsel, National Legal & Policy Center.
NYC Vigil Honors US Soldier Killed in War With Iran
Staff Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad died on July 17 during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
Netanyahu Arrives in US for Trump Meeting, Says Iran Is Top of the Agenda
The White House says the leaders will also discuss the conflict in Lebanon and efforts to expand the Abraham Accords.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Arrives in US Ahead of White House Meeting With Trump
Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump and attend a memorial service for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
This Week in Congress: Budget, Blanche, and Fauci
Senators are continuing work on the 2027 fiscal year budget, with Senate Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) facing renewed pressure to take up the House-passed budget resolution, which includes elements of the SAVE America Act.
D-Day Normandy Beaches Become UNESCO World Heritage Site
The UNESCO status comes more than 80 years after U.S. and Allied forces landed on the beaches to fight Nazi Germany.
LIVE NOW: Trump Makes an Announcement With Transportation Secretary Duffy
Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy makes an announcement on July 29 at the White House.
LIVE NOW: FDA Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee Meets on Biologics License for Deramiocel
The FDA Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee meets to discuss and make recommendations on Biologics License Application 125842 from Capricor, Inc. for Deramiocel (human allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cells) in the treatment of cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Trump Admin Ends Federal Funding for Gain-of-Function Research
The policy ends federal support for dangerous gain-of-function research in the United States and abroad.
Trump Says White House Meetings With Zelenskyy, Netanyahu Went Well
Trump met separately with the Ukrainian and Israeli leaders at the White House while both were in Washington.
Trump–Netanyahu Talks Signal Next Phase of Action Against Iranian Regime: Israeli Special Ops Veteran
Trump, Netanyahu meeting likely to hone in on exploiting Iran’s greatest vulnerabilities.
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
Jay Clayton will replace acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, who was appointed after Tulsi Gabbard resigned.
Trump Invites California Lifeguard Who Rescued Boy to Receive 'High Civilian Honor' at White House
California State Parks has identified the lifeguard as 16-year old Ryder Williams.
ODNI Reduced Staff by 30 Percent, Acting Director Says
Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte is expected to be replaced by Jay Clayton, whom the Senate is considering for the position.
Trump Says US Will ‘Take Out’ Pickaxe Mountain If Iran Doesn’t Make a Deal
The U.S. president said he knows what's going on at Pickaxe Mountain since the United States has advanced cameras monitoring the site.
Trump Pays Tribute to Lindsey Graham as ‘True American Original’
The president emphasized the late senator's impact on Washington at his funeral.
ICE Surge Begins in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has maintained opposition to expanded ICE enforcement.
HHS Found Fauci Diaries Across 11 Different Servers: RFK Jr.
Health officials located the diaries of Dr. Anthony Fauci across nearly a dozen different servers, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on July 27.
Energy Department Issues Emergency Order Across 17 States
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) requested the authority to prevent rolling blackouts across the central United States during extreme heat.
Venezuela, Chad Announce Withdrawal From ICC as Chief Prosecutor Is Removed
Both Venezuela and Chad have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.
Legal Expert Explains What the Constitution and US Laws Say About Election Integrity, Mail-In Ballots
NTD discussed with Paul Kamenar, Lead Counsel, National Legal & Policy Center.
NYC Vigil Honors US Soldier Killed in War With Iran
Staff Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad died on July 17 during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
Netanyahu Arrives in US for Trump Meeting, Says Iran Is Top of the Agenda
The White House says the leaders will also discuss the conflict in Lebanon and efforts to expand the Abraham Accords.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Arrives in US Ahead of White House Meeting With Trump
Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump and attend a memorial service for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
This Week in Congress: Budget, Blanche, and Fauci
Senators are continuing work on the 2027 fiscal year budget, with Senate Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) facing renewed pressure to take up the House-passed budget resolution, which includes elements of the SAVE America Act.
D-Day Normandy Beaches Become UNESCO World Heritage Site
The UNESCO status comes more than 80 years after U.S. and Allied forces landed on the beaches to fight Nazi Germany.
















