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Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz for 'short period'

President Donald Trump says that he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to finalize an Iran deal.

Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom

Senate Republicans late Monday proposed $1 billion to pay for new White House security measures, with lawmakers and White House officials disagreeing over whether the legislation would cover President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom.

Hegseth says ‘the ceasefire is not over’ after U.S., Iran exchange fire

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the fragile ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, one day after Tehran attacked U.S. forces and the commercial vessels they were escorting through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump restores Presidential Fitness Test in US schools

President Donald Trump will sign a presidential memorandum Tuesday restoring the Presidential Fitness Test Award, according to the White House, reviving a competitive school-based fitness program phased out during the Obama administration.