American politician and U.S. representative for Tennessee's 2nd district since 2019
Reports have emerged that Israeli intelligence alerted US officials to a new Iranian assassination plot against President Trump, while the president has used an older Air Force One on a July NATO trip after Secret Service security advice. Separately, Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with its IATA code set to change to DJT on Aug. 18.
The White House has released a July Fourth report criticizing the Smithsonian’s portrayal of American history as biased toward activism. President Trump has issued an executive order directing sidewalk signs outside the Smithsonian and a temporary exhibit to present what he calls accurate information, while Smithsonian leadership defends ongoing scholarship and a fuller account of the nation’s story.
Rep. Chuck Edwards has been censured by the House Ethics Committee for sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. The move follows Axios reporting that he singled out two young female staffers. Edwards, who has dropped his reelection bid, argues the conduct was not sexual harassment and defends gifts and interactions with staffers.
President Donald Trump has publicly defended rapid construction of AI data centres, saying communities that oppose them will fall "backwards and poor," even as polls show roughly seven in 10 Americans oppose local data‑centre projects over concerns about energy, water and noise. Governors and lawmakers of both parties are imposing pauses or stricter rules ahead of the midterms.
The Los Angeles mayor has not appeared at a congressional hearing on homelessness, citing a busy schedule as scrutiny over the city’s handling of funds and the LAHSA board intensifies. Lawmakers have shown frustration as funding discussions pivot and questions remain about accountability.
Policy leaders warn that unchecked AI risks could reshape the economy and elections. Democrats are weighing committees and guardrails, while Republicans push for industry-led standards amid a fragmented political debate.