Politics

President Donald Trump says the government will offer buyouts to federal workers as part of his effort to shrink the government's workforce.

Trump says administration will offer buyouts to most government employees

The ABA criticized President Donald Trump and his administration, emphasizing the need for adherence to the rule of law amid recent changes.

State AGs sue Trump admin over federal funding freeze, judge issues pause

Newly sworn-in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is removing retired Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and clearance according to reports.

Sec. Hegseth to remove security detail, clearance for retired Gen. Milley: Report

Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection next year, putting an open Senate seat into play in a battleground state Trump won in 2024.

Buttigieg vs Dungy? Big names eye Mich. Senate runs after Gary Peters’ exit

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston condemned President Trump’s policy allowing ICE to arrest undocumented immigrants at sensitive locations.

Denver mayor criticizes Trump’s immigration policy on sensitive locations

Republican attorneys general from 19 states are urging Costco to scale back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

19 GOP attorneys general urge Costco to scale back DEI policies

Trump’s official policy: All undocumented immigrants are criminals

The Trump administration froze $50 million in federal funding for condom distribution in Gaza, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

White House says SNAP, welfare, Social Security will continue during aid freeze

California lawmakers announce a new bill to hold oil companies accountable for natural disasters, allowing victims of wildfires to sue.

Calif. lawmakers announce bill to make oil companies pay for natural disasters

As ICE continues deportation raids across the country, the recent appearance of Dr. Phil at one of those raids has sparked debate among the media.

Was Dr. Phil’s ICE ride-along a spectacle or effective? Bias Breakdown

Two senators are asking President Trump to provide his rationale for the removals of more than a dozen inspectors general.

Republican asks Trump for explanation on controversial IG firings

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the drones in New Jersey last month were authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Trump press secretary confirms New Jersey drones were authorized by FAA

Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has introduced legislation to carve President Trump into Mount Rushmore.

Republican lawmaker introduces bill to carve Trump into Mount Rushmore

Trump said the military turned on the water under emergency powers, the state said federal workers restarted pumps that were off for maintenance.

Trump claims the military restored water in California, state says it’s false

U.S. Border Patrol agents exchanged gunfire with suspected Mexican cartel members near the U.S.-Mexico border.

Border Patrol, Mexican cartel exchange gunfire amid ramped up security

The Oklahoma State Board of Education is considering a proposal that would require parents to show proof of their child's citizenship.

Parents of Oklahoma students could be required to prove child’s citizenship

Kristi Noem announced that her agency has identified some leakers who disclosed internal information about ICE raids.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joins NYC immigration raids

An Indiana man who was pardoned by President Donald Trump last week for his role in the 2021 U.S. Capitol riots was killed by an officer.

Indiana man pardoned by Trump over Jan. 6 riots killed at traffic stop

Trump executive order pushes for Iron Dome-style protection in US

The Department of Homeland security is facing lawsuits from five Quaker congregations over last week’s policy reversal allowing immigration agents to conduct searches and arrests in “sensitive areas” like churches and schools.

Quakers sue over Trump order allowing immigrant arrests at religious sites

President Trump has signed an executive order banning transgender people from the U.S. military.

Trump signs orders making major changes to US military

House Republicans are urging the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City to testify about their sanctuary policies.

House Republicans call on Democratic mayors to testify on sanctuary policies

The Education Department is ending "Biden’s book ban hoax," dismissing book ban complaints and eliminating the "book ban coordinator" role.

US DOE’s Office for Civil Rights ends ‘Biden’s book ban hoax’

Under the Trump administration, the Justice Department fired more than a dozen career officials who worked to prosecute the former president.

Justice Dept. fires over a dozen attorneys who worked on Trump prosecutions