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President Donald Trump confirms he will speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, concentrating on efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Reuters

Trump says he’ll speak with Putin on Tuesday about ending Ukraine war

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to talk sometime this week amid the ongoing ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Getty Images

Trump to speak with Putin as Ukraine ceasefire deal continues

A judge is facing threats of impeachment after placing a 14-day restraining order on a Trump administration bid to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. Reuters

Judge threatened with impeachment after blocking Trump deportation plan

The Trump administration has drafted a new travel ban that would affect at least 43 countries from entering the United States. Getty Images

New Trump travel ban would restrict or deny more than 40 nations

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to end DEI. The Department of Education is investigating colleges for racial discrimination. Getty Images

Dept. of Education investigates ‘racial discrimination’ at more than 50 colleges

Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into Elon Musk, after he and Trump held an event showcasing Teslas at the White House. Getty Images

Democrats demand probe into Musk over White House Tesla event

The Senate Banking Committee gave an initial thumbs up to the Genius Act, which would create a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Getty Images

Senate takes big step toward regulating cryptocurrency

Pam Bondi warned Tesla vandals the DOJ will launch investigations into the recent attacks on Elon Musk's electric vehicle company.  Reuters

Attorney General Pam Bondi warns Tesla vandals: ‘We’re coming after you’

Nine Democrats and one independent joined Republicans to advance a government funding package through the Senate. Getty Images

Schumer-led Democrats join Republicans to move spending bill, avoid shutdown

By year end, hundreds of federal agency leases will be terminated, and the GSA and DOGE are leading the charge to clear offices. Getty Images

DOGE canceling hundreds of federal agency leases

Tesla sent the letter on tariffs the same day CEO Elon Musk and President Trump showed off Tesla's fleet at the White House. Getty Images

In an unsigned letter, Tesla warns Trump admin about tariffs hurting the company

The European Union’s foreign policy chief is suggesting that China could benefit from the trade tensions between the United States and its allies. Getty Images

EU’s top diplomat says China is ‘laughing’ at US trade wars

U.S. and Israeli officials are floating the idea of resettling displaced Palestinians in East African regions, according to the AP. Getty Images

Will Palestinians displaced from war in Gaza be resettled in Africa?

OpenAI is urging the Trump administration to loosen regulations on its industry, citing threats from Chinese AI and to spur innovation. Getty Images

OpenAI urging Trump admin to ease regulations on copyrighted material

With a shutdown imminent, Chuck Schumer said it’s best to keep the government open, two days after he said Democrats would oppose the bill. Getty Images

Schumer flipped on government funding. Here’s why progressives aren’t happy

Conservative cable channel Newsmax agreed to pay $40 million to settle a 2020 election defamation lawsuit brought by voting systems software company Smartmatic, according to a new regulatory filing. Getty Images

Newsmax to pay $40 million to settle Smartmatic election defamation lawsuit

President Donald Trump is renewing his push for a U.S. takeover of Greenland, and suggested NATO may have to get involved. Reuters

‘Enough is enough’: Greenland PM on Trump annex campaign

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested President Donald Trump wants to cut income tax for those earning less than $150,000 annually. Getty Images

Lutnick floats Trump idea of no income tax for people earning less than $150K

Thousands of protesters showed up to a town hall hosted by Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards in Asheville, North Carolina Thursday, March 13. Getty Images

Asheville town hall gets heated as Rep. Chuck Edwards faces constituents

While many cuts by the Trump administration's DOGE and OPM have been met with resistance and lawsuits, USPS is seeking help from the entity. Getty Images

USPS to cut thousands of jobs as service head works with DOGE

The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a nationwide pause on its executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and foreign residents. The legal battle could determine the future of a long-standing constitutional principle established by the 14th Amendment. Getty Images

Trump urges SCOTUS to review birthright citizenship case

Chuck Schumer reversed his position on a Republican spending bill that would maintain government funding through September. AP Images

Schumer signals GOP funding bill support as shutdown deadline nears

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will not continue to hold up the Republican spending bill, avoiding a government shutdown. Getty Images

Schumer says he will support spending bill to avoid government shutdown

Trump will meet Gov. Hochul at the White House to discuss several topics including the delayed Constitution natural gas pipeline project. Getty Images

Trump, Gov. Hochul to talk pipeline and congestion pricing during WH meeting