States with abortion bans saw increase in infant mortality rates, study finds
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
Americans think the government spends too much; here's what it actually spends
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.
Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration over spending freezes on grants and loans
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is suing agencies under President Donald Trump, saying they are illegally and unconstitutionally withholding billions in federal aid from the state that had already been approved by Congress.
DOGE subcommittee meeting holds 1st hearing focusing on 'war on waste'
During Wednesday’s hearing, subcommittee members are assessing ways Congress can assist President Donald Trump to cut excessive government spending, while eliminating "improper payments and fraud."
Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as top intelligence official
Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, has been confirmed as the next U.S. director of national intelligence.
Ukraine regaining pre-2014 borders is 'unrealistic objective,' Hegseth says in first NATO visit
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during his visit that "start strategic realities" prevent the U.S. from "being primarily focused on the security of Europe."
Judge tells agencies to restore public health websites removed under Trump order
A federal judge has told government agencies to restore public access to health-related webpages and datasets they removed to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Rep. Buddy Carter proposes renaming Greenland to 'Red, White, and Blueland'
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), who represents Georgia's 1st District, has introduced a bill authorizing President Trump to negotiate the purchase of Greenland from Denmark.
Judge orders whistleblower official reinstated after Trump fired him
A federal judge has ordered Hampton Dellinger to be reinstated as head of the Office of Special Counsel while a court fight continues over his removal by President Donald Trump.
Trump signs executive order against paper straws after saying they ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target
Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.
19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data
The suit alleges that the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, which is a violation of federal law.
FCC publishes CBS’ raw Kamala Harris ‘60 Minutes’ interview, transcript
The FCC has published the full transcript of Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes" interview, sparking scrutiny over CBS’ editing choices.
Federal worker buyout deadline: What we know about the deferred resignation program
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign, extending the deadline to Monday.
DOGE staffer resigns after racist social media posts resurface
Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.
Judge blocks DOGE access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system records
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is led by Elon Musk.
Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'
President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.