Politics

President Trump is set to sign an executive order banning transgender women and girls from competing in female sports at schools and colleges.

Trump to sign executive order barring trans women and girls from female sports

Senate Democrats are considering placing holds on more of President Trump’s nominees to protest what they consider to be extreme policies.

Senate Democrats consider more holds on Trump’s nominees

At least 20,000 federal employees will agree with Trump's buyout offer, much less than the estimated 200,000 the White House expected.

20,000+ federal employees agree to Trump’s buyout offer: Report

University of California is being sued by a student group over accusations of racial discrimination in admissions.

Lawsuit accuses University of Calif. of racial discrimination in admissions

Trump said Elon Musk can’t do anything without White House approval. The comment came after DOGE gained access to Treasury systems.

Trump says Musk and DOGE need ‘approval’ amid uproar in Washington

The proposal aligns with a pledge President Trump made during the campaign which they hope will help garner support.

Senators Sanders, Hawley introduce bill to cap credit card interest at 10%

Elon Musk asked his X followers if the Department of Government Efficiency should audit the IRS, they overwhelmingly said yes.

Elon Musk teases a DOGE audit of the IRS

California lawmakers approved a $50 million bill package this week that includes funding to defend the state’s policies against the Trump administration.

Calif. approves $50 million to protect policies against Trump, defend migrants

President Donald Trump is planning to issue an executive order Tuesday, Feb. 4 to withdraw the United States from the U.N. Human Rights Council and extend a funding ban for the U.N. Palestinian Relief Agency, UNRWA.

Trump to withdraw US from UN Rights Council, extend UNRWA funds ban

Ecuador is now entering the tariff fray. Its president announced on Monday that it is levying a 27% fee on Mexican goods entering the country.

In echo of Trump, Ecuador announces tariff on Mexican imports

Trump administration briefly paused, then resumed U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine, sparking concerns over future military aid.

Trump admin halts then restores crucial weapons shipments to Ukraine

Target is being sued by shareholders over its alleged failure to predict backlash linked to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.

Target sued over failure to predict backlash from DEI initiatives

President Trump signs executive order to create US sovereign wealth fund, potentially buying TikTok, funding infrastructure projects like airports and highways.

Trump creates US sovereign wealth fund, could buy into TikTok

Trump considers dismantling the Department of Education through executive actions, potentially defunding and abolishing the agency

Trump reportedly weighing plan to dismantle Education Department

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on the United States.

China hits back at US with tariffs of up to 15% on American goods

El Salvador to take deported migrants from US, regardless of nationality

Migrants arrested under the Trump administration have been released into the U.S. on monitoring programs, NBC News reports.

Some migrants stay in US on monitoring program after ICE arrests: Report

Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., denied housing any person in the U.S. illegally at his house, clarifying comments that drew Republican criticism.

NJ Gov. Murphy criticized for suggesting he would house a migrant

President Donald Trump is in dealmaking mode when it comes to his new tariffs. But China appears to be left out of last-minute deals.

No deal for China, yet Canada and Mexico skirt Trump’s tariffs for now

New York Democrats are considering altering the schedule for special elections in the state to keep a Republican congressional seat vacant.

New York Democrats could keep a Republican congressional seat vacant

Hundreds of EPA jobs are reportedly on the chopping block, as the Trump administration warns employees they could be fired.

EPA warns more than 1,000 employees could be fired amid Trump cutbacks

Trump tariffs could end decades old exemption benefiting Chinese online retailers

Trump tariffs could close loophole that let China’s Shein and Temu soar

President Trump announced a month-long pause for tariffs on Mexico after agreements on trade and security with Mexico's president.

Trump and Mexico’s president reach deal to delay tariffs

Panama's president promised to end a key agreement with Beijing and allow U.S Navy ships free passage through the Panama Canal Sunday.

Panama promises to end key agreement with China amid US pressure

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