Kathrine Frich
President Trump announced a major White House shake-up this week, confirming the departure of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
President Trump announced a major White House shake-up this week, confirming the departure of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump revealed he would nominate Waltz to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
“Mike has worked hard to put our Nation’s Interests first,” Trump wrote.
In the meantime, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will step in as acting NSA, a dual role that places him at the center of both U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy.
Executive Order Targets Sanctuary Cities
On Monday, Trump signed a new executive order demanding the Department of Justice and Homeland Security create a list of sanctuary cities, jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Cities on the list will be notified and offered a chance to change their policies.
If they refuse, they could lose federal funding.
“It’s quite simple: obey the law,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. “The American public doesn’t want illegal alien criminals in their communities.”
Selfridge to Receive Fleet of Advanced F-15EX Jets
Marking his 100th day in office, Trump visited Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan to unveil plans to replace its aging A-10 Warthogs with 21 new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets.
“These are fresh off the line,” Trump said. “They’ve never been anywhere. That plane has serious power.”
The upgrade positions Selfridge as one of four U.S. bases equipped with the cutting-edge aircraft, boosting North American air power.
America’s Next-Gen Workhorse
The F-15EX Eagle II is an advanced evolution of the Air Force’s F-15C model.
Introduced in 2024, it features upgraded radar, avionics, and extended range, designed to operate alongside stealth aircraft like the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.
Trump’s Michigan announcement emphasized defense modernization as a core theme of his second term.
Trump Launches Commission on Religious Liberty
During the National Day of Prayer event at the White House, Trump signed an executive order creating a Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will chair the panel.
“The last administration attacked people of faith,” Patrick claimed. “No one should get between God and those seeking Him.”
The commission will examine threats to religious freedom, advocate for school choice and parental rights, and advise on federal policy.
Commission to Deliver National Religious Liberty Report
According to a White House fact sheet, the new commission will produce a report exploring attacks on religious institutions, free speech for religious groups, and broader societal challenges to faith-based communities.
It also aims to influence upcoming legislation, offering guidance to the administration on how to enshrine religious liberty in law and public life.