HHS to lose thousands of workers under Trump administration probationary job cuts
Department of Health and Human Services officials expect most of the agencyβs roughly 5,200 probationary employees to be fired.
House Committee passes 2025 budget after 12 hours
House Budget Committee takes first step to advance Trump agenda after marathon 12-hour markup
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump's health secretary by the Senate
The Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trumpβs health secretary. That vote Thursday puts the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country.
US Attorney for NC's Western District steps down
A US Attorney appointed by President Joe Biden stepped down from her position on Wednesday.
Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI
The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Kash Patel for FBI director. Republicans pushed past Democratic concerns that Patel would operate as a loyalist for President Donald Trump and target perceived adversaries of the White House.
American hostage Marc Fogel back in US after years in Russian prison
American teacher, Marc Fogel released from Russian prison.
North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members have advanced a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene by another $500 million.
Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line
The Senate has confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trumpβs director of national intelligence. The vote Wednesday came after Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination.
Trump says he and Russian leader Putin have agreed to begin βnegotiationsβ on ending Ukraine war
President Donald Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin βnegotiationsβ on ending the Ukraine war.
Hegseth brings back Fort Bragg with different namesake
Defense Secretary Hegseth brings back Fort Bragg name, with a different namesake
White House says Russia has released detained American teacher Marc Fogel
The family of American teacher Marc Fogel says it's "beyond grateful, relieved and overwhelmedβ that he's heading home after his release from Russia.
Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'donβt work'
President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they βdonβt workβ and donβt last very long. Instead he wants the government to exclusively move to plastic.
New NC governor sues over more laws meant to weaken him
New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is suing again over more recent laws from state Republicans that erode gubernatorial powers.
Judge finds Trump administration hasnβt fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending
A federal judge has found the Trump administration hasnβt fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending and has ordered the White House to release all money.
Trump's aluminum and steel tariffs set to go into effect today
It could be another whirlwind week for international trade. New tariffs targeting steel and aluminum imports goes into effect today.
Trump directs US Treasury to stop minting new pennies because of rising cost
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.
Third federal judge blocks Trumpβs order ending birthright citizenship
A third federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trumpβs executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of people who are in the U.S. illegally.
Netanyahu on Trump's Gaza Plan: 'Creative vision'
'A revolutionary, creative vision,β Netanyahu says of Trumpβs plans for Gaza.
DHS Secretary Noem visits Helene survivors in western NC
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits Asheville to assess Hurricane Helene recovery.
A presidential first: Trump at the Super Bowl, latest chapter in a complicated legacy with football
Donald Trump is set to make history as the first president to attend the Super Bowl while in office.
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