Judge blocks Trump’s executive order banning federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge found the executive order likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking it as a lawsuit plays out.
AP sues Trump officials over ‘Gulf of America’ name dispute
The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three members of the Trump administration on Friday, arguing that the White House’s denial of access for AP reporters is a violation of free speech.
Watch: Trump clashes with Maine's governor: "See you in court"
Maine Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump she’ll “see you in court” after he singled her out in a room full of governors at the White House.
Trump administration reassigns ICE Acting Director Caleb Vitello
The Trump administration reportedly made the move due to frustrations over the pace of migrant deportations.
'We will gut you': Indiana man charged with making online threats to Elon Musk
An Indiana man charged with making threats to Elon Musk on social media told authorities he was just being "edgy."
Commerce secretary shares Trump's 'goal' to abolish the IRS
Newly-confirmed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick believes reciprocal tariffs can bring in $700 billion per year and ultimately dissolve the need for the IRS.
Canadian anthem singer changes lyric to protest Trump at 4 Nations Face-Off
Trump’s repeated comments about Canada becoming the 51st state have brought politics onto the ice.
400 IRS workers in Philadelphia terminated, as part of Trump's massive federal layoffs, officials say
The United States Internal Revenue Service will lay off about 7,000 workers, with some 400 here in Philadelphia already given termination notices.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Trump's executive order aims to eliminate elements of historic Presidio Trust in San Francisco
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday night targeting the Presido Trust, saying certain elements of the historic national park in San Francisco with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge should be "eliminated" because they are "unnecessary."
Judge who was suspended from bench appointed to senior DOJ role: reports
Vance Day was accused of refusing to marry same-sex couples, hanging a picture of Hitler on a courthouse wall and intimidating a soccer referee, among other allegations.
Federal workers protest outside Tesla showroom in San Francisco; Musk defends cuts
Federal workers were among those protesting the cuts by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, on Wednesday night outside a Tesla showroom in San Francisco.
$5M will help provide grants to first-time home buyers in Philly; Mayor Parker launches H.O.M.E. initiative
Mayor Cherelle Parker moved on her pledge to build tens of thousands of affordable housing units for city residents as Wells Fargo Bank gave a $5 million check returning its NeighborhoodLIFT program to Philadelphia and help first-time home buyers.
NJ cellphone ban in schools: How one school is making it work
About a month after Governor Phil Murphy proposed a statewide ban on cellphones in school classrooms, he visited Gloucester County, where a school already put that ban in action.
What would it take for Canada to become the 51st state?
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Trump executive order aims to make IVF more affordable, White House says
The executive order aims to protect IVF access and lower treatment costs, according to the White House.