Live updates: Trump speaks at Justice Department; Senate votes on budget

President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.

DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year

Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.

DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know

IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.

Pete Buttigieg says he won't be running for governor or US Senate in upcoming races

Buttigieg, 43, who lives in the Traverse City area with his family, said he was deciding against competing in either race - despite caring deeply about who the state will elect for those positions.

Trump administration withdraws David Weldon's nomination for CDC director

The White House has rescinded the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former congressman from Florida, for the position of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Del Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by GOP lawmaker during congressional hearing
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Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender person elected to congress, was caught in the middle of a contentious back-and-forth between two of her peers after she was purposefully misgendered during a congressional hearing Tuesday.

Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by GOP lawmaker during congressional hearing

Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender person elected to congress, was caught in the middle of a contentious back-and-forth between two of her peers after she was purposefully misgendered during a congressional hearing.

House passes GOP funding bill; Senate up next

If the bill passes the Senate, it will then head to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature and will fund the federal government through September.

President trump buys a Tesla
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President Trump is joined by Elon Musk as he buys a red Tesla. Watch!

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.