CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday

Trump targets FEMA while visiting disaster zones in North Carolina, California

President Donald Trump said he's considering "getting rid of" FEMA as he hit the road for the first time since his second inauguration, visiting victims of Hurricane Helene and the California wildfires.

Secret Service mistaken for ICE during visit to Chicago elementary school

After Chicago Public Schools initially claimed ICE agents visited a Southwest Side elementary school Friday morning, it was later confirmed that this was not the case.

Declassified JFK files: When will they be released, what we know about them

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump is ordering the release of classified documents surrounding the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Elon Musk's DOGE setting its sights on the penny

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is eyeing ways to slash government spending. One of its first targets could be the penny.

Laken Riley Act will be first bill Trump signs

The bill is named after Laken Riley, a nursing student who was killed last year. The legislation would require federal officials to detain any unauthorized immigrant arrested or charged with a violent crime.

King family responds to Trump's order to declassify assassination files

The family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is reacting to an executive order issued on Thursday to declassify documents associated with his assassination.

Trump signs order declassifying files on JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr. assassinations

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to declassify remaining federal records relating to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.

Trump says Canada can become a US state to avoid tariffs

On Thursday, President Donald Trump promised tax cuts for U.S.-based manufacturing and threatened tariffs on those who didn’t comply.

What is DEI and what do the employees do? Here's why Trump placed federal staff on leave

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered that all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off—part of his administration's goal to eliminate affirmative action efforts within the federal government. 

ICE Raids in Philly: How will city respond to Trump's executive orders

Members of Philadelphia City Council are assuring the immigrant and LGBTQ communities the city has laws to protect them in advance of potential action by the Trump Administration while suggesting those protections have limits.

Philly officials assure vulnerable after Trump's possible policy changes
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Members of Philadelphia City Council are assuring the immigrant and LGBTQ communities the city has laws to protect them in advance of potential action by the Trump Administration while suggesting those protections have limits.

Trump administration orders all federal DEI staff be put on leave

President Donald Trump's administration directed that all federal DEI staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. Here's what to know.

Mayor Parker playfully addresses botched Eagles chant: 'We don't promise perfection'

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is catching heat for fumbling the spelling of “Eagles" after she started the popular chant at a press conference over the weekend.

What is a Roman salute? Term trends after Elon Musk's gesture at Trump Inauguration Parade

A gesture made by Elon Musk while he was speaking at President Donald Trump's Inauguration Parade Monday evening caused a stir online, with some people noting that the tech billionaire's straight-arm movement looked like a Nazi salute.