Senate fails to block Trump’s global tariffs

Senate Republicans have narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month.

‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny

New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.

'Executive Branch' new private club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. heads to DC

An ultra-exclusive, members-only club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. is heading to D.C. with an annual membership fee of half a million dollars.

Texas congressman files resolution to compel Trump admin to release El Salvador deportation records

A Texas congressman has filed a resolution of inquiry to compel the Trump administration to release records related to the deportation of individuals to El Salvador, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ sign a congressional stock trading ban

President Trump said he would “absolutely” sign legislation banning members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks, a move gaining bipartisan momentum.

Trump at pope’s funeral: Talks with Zelenskyy before Mass

This was the first face-to-face meeting for the two world leaders after their heated exchange in the Oval Office in February.

'50501' protests happening across US today: What to know

More than 700 events are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s agenda.

10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination released

New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was killed after giving a speech celebrating his victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary in 1968.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans trip to El Salvador to demand return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.

Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook

President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?

State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran

The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.

Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing

The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds not seeking re-election in 2026

After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.