POLITICS
The National Archives is nonpartisan but has found itself targeted by Trump
Read full article: The National Archives is nonpartisan but has found itself targeted by TrumpAs President Donald Trump moves to overhaul the federal government with astonishing speed, he has wreaked havoc on one agency long known for its nonpartisanship and revered for its mission: the National Archives and Records Administration.
House Democrat introduces bill to reinstate veterans fired from the federal government under Trump
Read full article: House Democrat introduces bill to reinstate veterans fired from the federal government under TrumpA freshman Democratic congressman is introducing a bill to protect the jobs of veterans working for the government amid mass firings by the Trump administration.
Man who was mad about Chinese spy balloon faces sentencing for threatening ex-Speaker McCarthy
Read full article: Man who was mad about Chinese spy balloon faces sentencing for threatening ex-Speaker McCarthyA Montana man faces years in federal prison at his sentencing on Wednesday for threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Latvia FM: Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he couldn't in Ukraine war — weaken the US
Read full article: Latvia FM: Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he couldn't in Ukraine war — weaken the USLatvia’s foreign minister is warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he hasn’t been able to accomplish in his war against Ukraine — weaken the United States and restore control over his smaller neighbor.
Judge OKs prison abuse settlement, rejecting Trump administration's push to rewrite protections
Read full article: Judge OKs prison abuse settlement, rejecting Trump administration's push to rewrite protectionsA judge has given final approval to a legal settlement that subjects the federal Bureau of Prisons to independent monitoring and increased transparency in the wake of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual abuse at a now-shuttered federal women’s prison in California.
Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, says he’s running for Florida governor
Read full article: Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, says he’s running for Florida governorRepublican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday that he’s entering the 2026 race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is ineligible to seek another term after eight years in office.
Trump administration creates registry for immigrants who are in the US illegally
Read full article: Trump administration creates registry for immigrants who are in the US illegallyThe Trump administration is creating a registry for all people who are in the U.S. illegally, and those who don’t self-report could face fines or prosecution.
Trump says he will offer 'gold cards' for $5 million path to citizenship, replacing investor visas
Read full article: Trump says he will offer 'gold cards' for $5 million path to citizenship, replacing investor visasPresident Donald Trump says he plans to offer a “gold card” visa with a path to citizenship for $5 million, replacing a 35-year-old visa for investors.
Teachers union sues over Trump administration's deadline to end school diversity programs
Read full article: Teachers union sues over Trump administration's deadline to end school diversity programsA new federal lawsuit in Maryland is challenging a Trump administration memo giving the nation’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate “race-based” practices of any kind or risk losing their federal money.
Trump moves to suspend security clearances of lawyers at DC law firm helping Jack Smith
Read full article: Trump moves to suspend security clearances of lawyers at DC law firm helping Jack SmithPresident Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of any security clearances held by lawyers at a prominent Washington law firm who provided legal services to special counsel Jack Smith.
Who is Amy Gleason, the person named DOGE's acting administrator by the White House?
Read full article: Who is Amy Gleason, the person named DOGE's acting administrator by the White House?The acting administrator of the organization that is pushing for sweeping budget cuts across federal agencies is a low-profile executive who has expertise in health care technology and worked in the first Trump administration.
Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers
Read full article: Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workersMore than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will see an immediate boost in their benefits.
Scenes at US Capitol on war's anniversary reflect partisan divide on Ukraine
Read full article: Scenes at US Capitol on war's anniversary reflect partisan divide on UkraineThe commemoration of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago was mostly a Democratic affair at the U.S. Capitol.
Prosecutors conclude Army veteran's Capitol riot pardon also covers a separate weapons case
Read full article: Prosecutors conclude Army veteran's Capitol riot pardon also covers a separate weapons caseThe Justice Department has concluded that a military veteran’s presidential pardon for charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol also extends to his separate conviction for illegally possessing stolen grenades and classified information.
Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copper
Read full article: Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copperPresident Donald Trump is directing the government to consider potential tariffs on copper, the latest move by the White House to tax a wide array of imports and reshape global trade.
Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover
Read full article: Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeoverAward-winning singe-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump took office.
Judge extends block on Trump administration's sweeping freeze on federal funding
Read full article: Judge extends block on Trump administration's sweeping freeze on federal fundingA federal judge has agreed to continue blocking President Donald Trump’s administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars.
The White House says it 'will determine' which news outlets cover Trump, rotating traditional ones
Read full article: The White House says it 'will determine' which news outlets cover Trump, rotating traditional onesThe White House says its officials "will determine" which news outlets cover President Donald Trump.
Federal employees may get more demands to justify their work at Elon Musk's direction
Read full article: Federal employees may get more demands to justify their work at Elon Musk's directionThe turmoil that enveloped the federal workforce over the last few days is unlikely to cease anytime soon.
Judge gives Trump administration two days to release billions of dollars in blocked foreign aid
Read full article: Judge gives Trump administration two days to release billions of dollars in blocked foreign aidA federal judge has given the Trump administration less than two days to release billions of dollars in U.S. foreign aid.
Senate confirms Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helm
Read full article: Senate confirms Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helmThe Senate has confirmed Dan Driscoll to be the next Army secretary, voting 66-28 to put the former soldier and Iraq War veteran at the helm of the service.
Supreme Court rules against drivers in a case advocates say could make civil-rights claims harder
Read full article: Supreme Court rules against drivers in a case advocates say could make civil-rights claims harderThe Supreme Court has found that people who score early court wins in civil rights cases won’t necessarily be able to recover their legal fees.
As DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, here's what to know about Casey
Read full article: As DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, here's what to know about CaseyThe aspirations of Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in Tallahassee.
Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip's murder conviction and death sentence
Read full article: Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip's murder conviction and death sentenceThe wife of an Oklahoma man whose murder conviction and death penalty were thrown out by the Supreme Court says the decision is “an answered prayer.”.
‘Trooper’s Law’: Florida bill aims to make abandoning restrained dogs in disasters a felony
Read full article: ‘Trooper’s Law’: Florida bill aims to make abandoning restrained dogs in disasters a felonyTrooper, the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by Florida Highway Patrol troopers, is the inspiration behind a Senate Bill making its way through the Florida Legislature.