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.
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.
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
'We're going to get it fixed', Trump vows to help LA after touring wildfire zone
"We want to get it fixed, we want to get the problem fixed and there will be some ways. It's like you got hit by a bomb," President Trump said once he arrived in LA.
'We're going to get it fixed', Trump vows to help LA after touring wildfire zone
"We want to get it fixed, we want to get the problem fixed and there will be some ways. It's like you got hit by a bomb," President Trump said once he arrived in LA.
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."
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s security detail revoked by President Trump
President Donald Trump has ended the government security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, his chief medical adviser during much of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Elon Musk's DOGE setting its sights on the penny
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is eyeing ways to slash government spending. One of its first targets could be the penny.
San Mateo County schools launch education campaign on potential campus immigration enforcement
President Trump announced this week that his administration will allow federal immigration authorities to conduct raids in what are called "sensitive" areas – including places of worship and schools.
What is life like for presidents after office? Here’s how they’ve spent their years
Discover how former U.S. presidents have spent their years after leaving the White House, from founding universities to leading humanitarian efforts and finding new personal passions.
Trump's order on birthright citizenship temporarily blocked, judge says 'blatantly unconstitutional'
Less than three days after it was signed, President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship has run into its first legal roadblock.
Trump's proposed tariffs against Mexico and Canada: What's on the list?
If President Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imported goods, the question is not, 'What’s on the list?' It's ‘What’s not on the list?’