Germany's parliament has approved a landmark spending package aimed at bolstering defense and infrastructure, reflecting a significant shift from past fiscal conservatism.
The US budget deficit reached a record $1.147 trillion for the first five months of fiscal 2025, fueled by increased spending and factors such as tariffs.
House Republicans blocked Congress from swiftly challenging Trump's tariffs in a controversial vote, stirring debate among lawmakers about executive power limits.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem implements polygraph tests for employees to curb leaks while appointing new leaders in ICE to strengthen immigration enforcement.