Ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.
Fed declines to lower interest rate, ending 3-cut run
The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.
Federal grant freeze memo rescinded but White House says executive order remains in effect
President Donald Trump issued the directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
Who is RFK Jr.'s wife? Cheryl Hines seen at Senate confirmation hearing
Cheryl Hines, the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was seen sitting behind her husband Wednesday at his first Senate confirmation hearing.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's funding freeze: explained
The funding freeze could affect trillions of dollars and cause widespread disruption in health care research, education programs and other initiatives. Here's what you need to know:
Caroline Kennedy letter to senators: RFK Jr. is a 'predator'
Caroline Kennedy in a letter to the U.S. Senate urged them to reject the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation's health secretary.
Who is Karoline Leavitt? Youngest White House press secretary
The 27-year-old made her debut as the White House press secretary in the briefing room Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.
Bounty hunters could target migrants under proposed Mississippi bill
A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.
Live updates: Trump expected to sign flurry of new military orders
Trump is expected to sign a flurry of new executive orders focused on the military.
Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments
President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.
ICE begins 'targeted operations' in Chicago amid fears of immigration raids
ICE, along with several other federal agencies, began what they called "enhanced targeted operations" on Sunday in Chicago.
Kristi Noem sworn in as Homeland Security Secretary
Kristi Noem was sworn in as homeland security secretary by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his home Saturday.
Trump fires inspectors general: What to know
The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies.
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
Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a narrow Senate confirmation.
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.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary
Despite the controversy surrounding his past behavior, former veteran and FOX News host Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new defense secretary in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
Tennessee lawmaker proposes amendment that would allow Trump to run for 3rd term
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is pushing a new amendment to the Constitution that would allow a president three terms in office.
Mississippi 'contraception begins at erections' bill. Here’s what we know
The legislation introduced by state Sen. Bradford Blackmon would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo."