Politics

A new report reveals that nearly $500 million in food is at risk of spoilage due to a spending freeze for USAID by the Trump administration.

$489 million worth of food at risk of spoilage amid US funding freeze: Report

The White House allegedly blocked an Associated Press reporter from an event at the Oval Office on Tuesday, Feb. 11, over the news agency's style policy on the use of "Gulf of America."

AP says White House blocked reporter over Gulf of America policy

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore websites with critical health information, citing harm to patients and research.

Judge orders federal health websites be restored

President Trump has signed an executive order giving Elon Musk's DOGE more power to reshape the federal government.

Trump signs order giving Musk’s DOGE more power over federal workforce

Five bipartisan Senators are urging President Trump to use economic sanctions and other diplomatic tools to cut off Hamas' funding.

Trump urged to sanction Iran, Hamas to cut off terrorists’ funding

New York’s top court will decide if noncitizens can vote in NYC elections after a challenged law was ruled unconstitutional.

New York’s Supreme Court to rule on noncitizens voting in NYC elections

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., is accusing her ex-fiancé and three others of rape, abuse, voyeurism, sex trafficking and other crimes.

Congresswoman Mace accuses ex-fiancé, three others of rape in speech

The FBI has found thousands of previously unaccounted for documents related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.

FBI discovers new JFK files weeks after Trump order

President Trump is instructing all agencies to “promptly” prepare for large-scale reductions in force, the government term for layoffs.

Trump instructs all agencies to prepare for large-scale layoffs

Meta teaching teens how to avoid sextortion on its apps

Meta teaching teens how to avoid sextortion when using social media

Right-leaning media are advocating for USAID's elimination and left-leaning outlets are fact-checking claims to justify its existence.

The debate to cut or to keep USAID: Bias Breakdown

Steve Bannon pleaded guilty to defrauding donors in a fundraiser to build a wall along the U.S. southern border, avoiding time in jail.

Bannon pleads guilty to fraud in border wall case, avoids time in jail

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed the impacts of tariffs on the economy during his semiannual appearance before Congress.

What Powell said to the Senate about interest rates, tariffs and debanking

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it had secured the release of Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel from Russia after over three years.

Trump administration secures release of US teacher Marc Fogel from Russia

FBI records from the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation will soon be released despite the dismissal of the case against President Donald Trump.

Judge rules FBI must disclose more info about Trump classified docs case

The U.S. is using high-tech spy planes in missions near the southern border to combat Mexican drug cartels, according to a new report.

How US spy planes are being used to combat Mexican drug cartels: Report

New York Mayor Eric Adams is responding to a major turn of events in his federal corruption case, as President Donald Trump's Justice Department called for the charges against him to be dropped.

NYC Mayor Adams responds to DOJ call for his federal charges to be dropped

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed an order to rename Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg after a name change in 2023.

‘Bragg is back’: Hegseth orders Fort Liberty honor new Bragg with renaming

A satirical petition that hundreds of thousands of people are supporting in a comedic effort to “buy” California from the United States.

200,000 people sign satirical petition for Denmark to ‘buy California’ from the US

Republican lawmakers are considering doing away with student loan repayment plans to help fund Trump's tax cuts.

GOP could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump’s tax cuts

Around 190 undocumented Venezuelan migrants who were in the U.S. have been sent back to Venezuela as part of deal between the nations.

Venezuelan flights send 190 migrants to Caracas in deal with US

President Donald Trump signed an executive order reversing federal policies promoting paper straws and restricting plastic straws, citing concerns over paper straw effectiveness and environmental impact. The order bans federal agencies from purchasing paper straws and promotes plastic straw use.

‘We’re going back to plastic’: Trump reverses paper straw policy

The United States is raising tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent, with no exemptions. Former President Donald Trump, who introduced similar tariffs during his administration, says the move will protect struggling domestic industries. The measures take effect on March 4, according to the White House.

EU vows retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs on steel, aluminum

President Trump warns "all hell will break loose" if Hamas does not return Israeli hostages Saturday.

Trump gives Hamas ultimatum amid threats to delay hostage release

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