Politics

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 12 to create a unified voice for U.S. Foreign service activities and strengthen his policy agenda.

Trump administration rescinds memo freezing federal grants amid confusion

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday, Jan. 29 to prioritize and free up federal funding for school choice programs.

Trump to issue order directing federal funding for school choice programs

President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piece of legislation.

How the Laken Riley Act changes US immigration law under Trump

Government-wide emails mistaken as phishing scam

The Trump administration has reversed an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the United States.

Trump revokes Biden’s extension of protected status for Venezuelans

A Republican congressman is making headlines after remarks he made about the school lunch program during a CNN interview on Tuesday.

GOP lawmaker suggests high school students work rather than get free lunch

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, has announced an initiative called LA Rises, designed to use private funds to rebuild the city after devastating fires.

Newsom announces LA Rises initiative to help rebuild in wake of deadly wildfires

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady after cutting three times to close out 2024. Trump has called for lower rates.

Fed pauses rate cuts in first interest rate decision since Trump took office

The Trump administration offered 2 million government workers a "deferred resignation" with pay. But what impact will that have on the labor market?

How many federal employees will flood the job market with Trump’s ‘resign’ offer?

Federal employees urged not to accept Trump’s resignation offer

Immigration and Customs Enforcement will use a U.S. military base in Aurora, Colorado, to process and house immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

Colorado military base to be used for housing migrants facing deportation

A judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's federal funding freeze.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump federal funding freeze

President Donald Trump says the government will offer buyouts to federal workers as part of his effort to shrink the government's workforce.

Trump says administration will offer buyouts to most government employees

The ABA criticized President Donald Trump and his administration, emphasizing the need for adherence to the rule of law amid recent changes.

State AGs sue Trump admin over federal funding freeze, judge issues pause

Newly sworn-in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is removing retired Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and clearance according to reports.

Sec. Hegseth to remove security detail, clearance for retired Gen. Milley: Report

Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection next year, putting an open Senate seat into play in a battleground state Trump won in 2024.

Buttigieg vs Dungy? Big names eye Mich. Senate runs after Gary Peters’ exit

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston condemned President Trump’s policy allowing ICE to arrest undocumented immigrants at sensitive locations.

Denver mayor criticizes Trump’s immigration policy on sensitive locations

Republican attorneys general from 19 states are urging Costco to scale back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

19 GOP attorneys general urge Costco to scale back DEI policies

Trump’s official policy: All undocumented immigrants are criminals

The Trump administration froze $50 million in federal funding for condom distribution in Gaza, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

White House says SNAP, welfare, Social Security will continue during aid freeze

California lawmakers announce a new bill to hold oil companies accountable for natural disasters, allowing victims of wildfires to sue.

Calif. lawmakers announce bill to make oil companies pay for natural disasters

As ICE continues deportation raids across the country, the recent appearance of Dr. Phil at one of those raids has sparked debate among the media.

Was Dr. Phil’s ICE ride-along a spectacle or effective? Bias Breakdown

Two senators are asking President Trump to provide his rationale for the removals of more than a dozen inspectors general.

Republican asks Trump for explanation on controversial IG firings

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the drones in New Jersey last month were authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Trump press secretary confirms New Jersey drones were authorized by FAA