Politics

Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., denied housing any person in the U.S. illegally at his house, clarifying comments that drew Republican criticism.

NJ Gov. Murphy criticized for suggesting he would house a migrant

President Donald Trump is in dealmaking mode when it comes to his new tariffs. But China appears to be left out of last-minute deals.

No deal for China, yet Canada and Mexico skirt Trump’s tariffs for now

New York Democrats are considering altering the schedule for special elections in the state to keep a Republican congressional seat vacant.

New York Democrats could keep a Republican congressional seat vacant

Hundreds of EPA jobs are reportedly on the chopping block, as the Trump administration warns employees they could be fired.

EPA warns more than 1,000 employees could be fired amid Trump cutbacks

Trump tariffs could end decades old exemption benefiting Chinese online retailers

Trump tariffs could close loophole that let China’s Shein and Temu soar

President Trump announced a month-long pause for tariffs on Mexico after agreements on trade and security with Mexico's president.

Trump and Mexico’s president reach deal to delay tariffs

Panama's president promised to end a key agreement with Beijing and allow U.S Navy ships free passage through the Panama Canal Sunday.

Panama promises to end key agreement with China amid US pressure

At least 55 employees at the Education Department have been put on administrative leave for attending a DEI training course.

Federal employees put on leave for DEI program started during 1st Trump term

President Trump already announced widespread tariffs on major U.S. trading partners. Now, he's putting the European Union on high alert.

President Trump: Tariffs on EU will ‘definitely’ happen

The Texas National Guard will now be participating in the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.

Texas National Guard can now make arrests in federal immigration crackdown

FBI agents have been given a survey on their involvement in Jan.6 investigations.

FBI agents surveyed on role in Jan. 6 investigations

Thousands protest Trump's immigration policies in Los Angeles, blocking 101 freeway and causing gridlock, with minimal arrests reported.

Los Angeles protests over ICE raids shut down 101 freeway

Canada and Mexico are retaliating against Trump's tariffs with some of their own.

Trump administration to shut down USAID, Musk says

Two USAID security chiefs were placed on leave after allegedly forbidding DOGE officials from accessing classified data.

USAID security chiefs on leave after trying to stop DOGE from accessing data

Gun control activist and March for Our Lives co-founder David Hogg was elected as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee.

David Hogg wins DNC vice chair role, pledges to mobilize young voters

Canada will impose 25% retaliatory tariffs on $107 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures.

Canada retaliates with 25% tariffs on more than $100B in US goods

President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela has agreed to receive all Venezuelans illegally living in the United States.

Maduro agrees to accept Trump deportees into Venezuela

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has given Elon Musk's Department of Governmental Efficiency full access to the federal payment system.

Musk’s DOGE gains access to critical Treasury Department payment system

Fire officials said the California wildfires are fully contained three weeks after they first reported.

California wildfires fully contained three weeks after fires began

The Trump administration announced it had fired Rohit Chopra, the chief of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Trump fires Consumer Financial Protection Bureau chief Rohit Chopra

The Defense Department removed media outlets from the Pentagon under a new program they call the Annual Media Rotation Program.

DOD removes media outlets from Pentagon under new rotation program

Ken Martin, longtime leader of the Minnesota Democratic Party, was elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee on Saturday.

Ken Martin elected as DNC Chair, pledges to rebuild Democratic Party

CBS News has agreed to give the transcripts of the “60 Minutes” interview of former Vice President Harris to the FCC amid a lawsuit by President Trump.

CBS to give ’60 Minutes’ Harris interview transcripts to FCC amid Trump lawsuit

Two Republican congressmen introduced the SHUSH Act, which aims to remove regulations surrounding firearm suppressors.

GOP lawmakers introduce SHUSH Act to ease firearm suppressor regulations