FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
Elon Musk says federal employees must email ‘what they got done last week’
Elon Musk said all federal employees will be asked to report “what they got done last week," and that failure to reply would be considered a resignation.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy's top officer, fired by Hegseth
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, is the second top female military officer to be fired by the Trump administration.
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.
Judge extends temporary block to NIH research funding cuts
A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.
Why a ‘DOGE dividend’ stimulus check could be unlikely
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
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.
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.
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.
Philly DA Larry Krasner launches re-election campaign for third term
Larry Krasner will once again seek re-election as District Attorney for the City of Philadelphia, running for his third term in office.
Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Trump at Daytona 500: Return visit to Great American Race marks second time as president
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Poll: Increasing number of Democrats say party should become more moderate
A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.