Trump orders DHS to stay out of protests in Democratic cities while shielding federal buildings

President Trump directs Homeland Security to avoid intervening in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request help, while promising strong protection for federal buildings. The digest also covers Chicago investigating alleged illegal ICE activity, Trump’s comments on Iran, DOJ Epstein-file scrutiny, plans for a 250-foot DC arch, and a partial government funding shutdown over homeland-security issues, among other headlines.