HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link

The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.

Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister

Canada will have a new prime minister in coming days amid a trade war with the U.S. and an annexation threat by President Donald Trump.

Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign

Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.

DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.

Lawsuit aims to strike down LGBTQ antidiscrimination protections in Pennsylvania

Two public school districts and several parents have sued the state in a bid to undo antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Pennsylvania, saying that the two-year-old regulation is illegal because it goes beyond what lawmakers intended or allowed.

Social Security employees banned from reading news websites at work

The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.

Elon Musk says Postal Service, Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.

Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech

The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.

What does it mean to be censured?

U.S. Rep. Al Green faces a censure vote on Thursday following his ejection from the House chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week. But what does being censured mean?

The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it?

One of President Trump’s first executive orders mentions the potential use of the Insurrection Act of 1807. Here’s what that is, and what it could mean if it’s invoked.

Trump may cut 80,000 VA employees, memo reportedly says

The Trump administration is planning to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to an internal memo.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivers Democratic rebuttal to Trump’s congressional address

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivered the Democratic response to President Trump’s speech, challenging his economic policies and warning against extreme government cuts.

Trump calls for no tax on tips, no tax on overtime: What we know

Trump called to end taxes on overtime, tips, and Social Security benefits during his address to Congress on Tuesday.

LIVE: Elissa Slotkin, Bernie Sanders to respond to Trump's address

Sen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s joint congressional address. Bernie Sanders will also give his own response.

Trump wraps speech to Congress with ‘fight, fight, fight,’ calls for ‘golden age of America’

President Donald Trump has delivered his first major speech to Congress since returning to the White House, outlining his second-term agenda on immigration, the economy, and national security. The speech ended with a rallying cry, as Trump declared the ‘golden age of America’ is just beginning.