Federal law enforcement agency safeguarding the presidency and investigating crimes.
The White House ballroom project has drawn scrutiny as internal cost estimates reveal private donors will largely fund the ballroom while taxpayers may cover security upgrades; officials say the plan is tied to national security, while public sentiment remains skeptical about affordability and priorities.
The White House has requested $87.6 billion in supplemental spending, primarily to replenish Pentagon munitions and operational costs tied to the Iran war, and to fund farm aid, Ebola response and domestic projects. OMB Director Russell Vought has urged Congress to act quickly; lawmakers in both parties are questioning whether to approve tens of billions more for the conflict.
The DHS inspector general finds multiple failures by the Secret Service ahead of a Trump rally, including miscommunications and unmonitored rooftop access. The report cites missed warnings, lack of joint operations, and a drone overflight, contributing to a deadly incident.
The White House reveals updated perimeter security plans, including fencing Lafayette Park and a new underground screening facility, as part of a broader modernization drive. Projects are advancing amid ongoing security concerns and dramatic architectural changes across Washington.
The Secret Service has reported about 10,000 threatening cases against government officials so far in 2026, a roughly 40% rise from last year, and directors say the threat environment is at its highest level. Agencies are tightening security, investigating more mental-health cases and deploying new technology ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
The Vice Presidential protective detail is under internal review amid allegations of information security breaches tied to travel details for Vice President Vance and his family. Officials confirm a potential criminal inquiry is underway, with the investigation spurred by reporting from a media outlet about last-minute travel requests. The White House has not commented on the specifics.
The Department of Justice has withdrawn grand jury subpoenas that sought New York Times reporters' testimony and phone records after a federal judge sharply questioned the government's handling of the leak probe into reporting about President Trump's new Air Force One. The DOJ has said the investigation remains ongoing.
A Secret Service agent in Miami’s field office has been charged with hazing with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery and attempted manslaughter, connected to a four-night paddling ritual at off-campus residences tied to the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. The three men face arraignment for charges that include severe injuries requiring skin grafts and kidney damage. The agent has been put on administrative leave and released on bond pending further court action.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has voted 8–5 to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during a hearing on pandemic decisions and the origins of COVID‑19. Chairman Rand Paul has authorised sending the committees report to the DC US attorney for possible prosecution and has threatened to certify the citation to the Senate president if the chamber is not in session.
Law enforcement has arrested 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes after agents said they found a loaded 9mm pistol, a 16‑round magazine with hollow‑point rounds and photographs of security‑planning activity. Investigators have searched Taele’s Downey home and recovered an illegally modified AR‑style rifle, body armour, radio devices and notebooks with "concerning statements."
The Washington Post reports that during a July 8 Ankara stop, Trump was secretly moved from Air Force One to a smaller plane to avoid an Iranian threat. Journalists and some aides remained on the decoy aircraft, while security officials say the move was to protect the president. Details of passenger lists and the full sequence remain undisclosed.
NORAD has escorted two aircraft out of restricted airspace following violations near Trump’s Bedminster weekend trip, with one other craft becoming compliant after alert. The disruption delays travel and heightens security concerns as authorities review NOTAMs and flight procedures.
The Guardian, Independent and BBC report Trump has overseen a security maneuver after reports of a heightened Iranian threat. The White House has not confirmed details, but officials describe increased protective measures and a temporary relocation using decoy assets to prevent targeted attacks.
South African police have confirmed that six Nigerians linked to the Black Axe network have been extradited to the United States. The Hawks coordinated the handover to FBI and Secret Service officials at Cape Town International Airport, with Interpol South Africa assisting. The group faces wire fraud and money laundering charges for defrauding more than 100 women in the United States of over $6 million through online romance scams.
CNN, MSNOW and Politico have filed a federal lawsuit after the White House revoked their press credentials and blocked their journalists from entering the presidential complex. The outlets argue the administration removed access without notice or process and that the ban retaliates against critical reporting, violating the First and Fifth Amendments.
President Donald Trump has announced bans on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of publishing "fake news." The outlets and press groups have condemned the move as unconstitutional; the three have notified the government they will file a joint lawsuit seeking immediate restoration of press credentials. Legal challenges are expected.
The White House has barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from access to the White House grounds after President Trump announced the ban, accusing the outlets of reporting “fake news.” Reporters were denied entry and badges were confiscated, prompting strong responses from press freedom advocates and the outlets themselves.