Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is urging Speaker Mike Johnson to keep Congress in session until all of President Trump’s nominees are confirmed, fueling debate over recess appointments and the administration’s agenda.

A TikTok video posted by a man alleged to have ties to MS-13 has ignited backlash among Trump administration officials, reopening debate over immigration enforcement, judicial authority, and the expanding role of social media in shaping public perception.

President Donald Trump has committed more than $8 billion to a major new phase of southern border construction, advancing what U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials describe as a “Smart Wall” —an integrated border security system combining physical barriers with advanced surveillance technology. In the latest round of awards, the Trump administration approved five new construction contracts totaling $3.3 billion , funding 97 miles of primary border barrier , 19