Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday
President Donald Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war.
"Liam's Law" aims for tougher punishments for illegal street racers
Six-year-old son Liam Lagunas was heading home from ice cream with his dad when two street racers crashed into each other, and then the car Liam was in. Liam's parents hope a bill drafted in his name will make his death matter.
Joint news conference canceled after Trump shouts at Zelenskyy in Oval Office
Joint news conference canceled after President Donald Trump shouted at Ukraine's leader during an extraordinary meeting in the Oval Office, berating President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for “gambling with millions of lives” and suggesting his actions could trigger World War III.
Federal workers will get a new email demanding their accomplishments, with a key change
Federal employees should expect another email on Saturday requiring them to explain their recent accomplishments. It is a renewed attempt by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to tighten the leash on a workforce that has chafed at his cost-cutting crusade.
Trump meets with Zelenskyy as Ukraine seeks an end to Russian aggression
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House to meet with President Donald Trump on Friday at a pivotal moment for his country, one that hinges on whether he can persuade Trump to provide some form of U.S. backing for Ukraine’s security against any future Russian aggression.
Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the US
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House.
South Carolina teachers react to a House bill that aims to record all classroom instruction
South Carolina teachers are reacting to a bill that would mandate that they are recorded every day, all day, while teaching in the classroom.
Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful
A federal judge in San Francisco finds the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful.
No big new revelations expected in Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The documents being released by the Justice Department Thursday are unlikely to satisfy online sleuths eager for fresh details about Epstein’s crimes and connections to famous people that long been the subject of intense media scrutiny.
Trump says he's confident Putin will 'keep his word' if there's a deal to end the war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump says he’s confident that Russian leader Vladimir Putin will “keep his word” if there's an agreement to end Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing tariffs on China
President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.
Trump administration says it's cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts
The Trump administration says it is eliminating more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world.
President Donald Trump Is Joined By Elon Musk At The First Cabinet Meeting Of New Term
President Donald Trump is joined by Elon Musk as he holds the first cabinet meeting of his new term.
Egg prices could jump another 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump's bird flu plan unveiled
USDA predicted this week that egg prices will soar more than 41 percent this year on top of the record average price of $4.95 per dozen.
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she's straight
The Supreme Court seems likely to side with an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination in her employment because she is straight.
President Trump says Medicare cuts are "off the table" as congress proposes budget framework
Republicans are working to craft a budget framework that could set up a battle over Medicare.
21 civil service employees resign from DOGE over Musk mandates
The employees say they refuse to use their technical expertise to dismantle critical public services.
21 federal staffers resign from DOGE, refusing to “dismantle critical public services”
More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.”
State workers in NC will pay more for health insurance coverage
North Carolina is facing a $500 million dollar problem. State officials say the state is running out of money to pay for the state health insurance plan for workers which means 750,000 state workers will soon pay more for insurance.
State lawmakers file bill for Mecklenburg transportation referendum
A bill that would allow Mecklenburg County to hold a referendum to raise the tax rate to fund transit projects has been filed in the General Assembly.
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