Politics

Trump Administration Orders EPA Freeze And Media Blackout

The Trump administration has instituted what it described as a temporary media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency and barred staff from awarding any new contracts or grants.

Former Congressman Mike Pompeo Sworn In As CIA Director

Mike Pompeo was sworn in Monday night as director of the CIA at a crucial time for U.S. national security as intelligence — traditionally a nonpartisan issue — has been thrust into the political arena.

'SNL' Writer Suspended For Tweet About Barron Trump

A "Saturday Night Live" writer has been suspended indefinitely after tweeting a poorly received joke about Donald Trump's 10-year-old youngest son, Barron.

Trump Summons Business Leaders, Lawmakers to White House

Opening his first official week in office, President Donald Trump warned business leaders Monday that he would impose a "substantial border tax" on companies that move their manufacturing out of the United States, while promising tax advantages to companies that produce products domestically.

State Lawmakers Return to Raleigh Wednesday

State lawmakers head back to Raleigh Wednesday for a new session.

Conway: White House Offered Alternative Facts

Speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press," Kellyanne Conway said White House press secretary Sean Spicer's false claims about crowd sizes at the inauguration were "alternative facts."

Women's March Attracts Thousands in Uptown

Mirroring similar marches across the country, crowds swelled in Uptown Charlotte Saturday. Women, men, and children filled the streets holding signs and chanting.

Big Crowds Turn Out For Women's Marches Around The World

Wearing pink, pointy-eared "pussyhats" to mock the new president, hundreds of thousands of women took to the streets in the nation's capital and cities around the world Saturday to send Donald Trump an emphatic message that they won't let his agenda go unchallenged over the next four years.

The Latest: New Estimate Pegs Women's March At Half Million

A city official in Washington says the turnout estimate for the Women's March on the National Mall now stands at 500,000 people. That's more than double the initial predictions.

New White House Look: Trump Gives The Oval Office A Makeover

It took just a few hours for President Donald Trump to give the Oval Office a makeover, including some fresh gold trim.

Melania Trump Wears Sky-Blue Cashmere Ralph Lauren Ensemble

Incoming first lady Melania Trump wore a sky-blue cashmere jacket and mock turtleneck dress by Ralph Lauren, the brand that designed so many Hillary Clinton pantsuits, on Inauguration Day.

Trump Executive Order First Strike At Ending At 'Obamacare'

In an opening salvo against "Obamacare," President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday night that appears aimed squarely at the undoing the health care law's unpopular requirement that individuals carry insurance or face fines.

James 'Mad Dog' Mattis Sworn Is As Defense Secretary

Wasting little time to fill two critical national security posts, the Republican-led Senate overwhelmingly confirmed the two retired Marine generals President Donald Trump tapped to run the Pentagon and secure America's borders.

Trump Takes Charge: Sworn In As Nation's 45th President

Pledging to empower America's "forgotten men and women," Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, taking command of a deeply divided nation and ushering in an unpredictable era in Washington.

Donald Trump Addresses Americans In First Speech As President

President Trump addressed Americans in first speech as president.

Donald J. Trump Takes Oath Of Office

Donald J. Trump was officially sworn-in as the 45th President of the United States.

Mike Pence Takes Oath Of Office

Mike Pence was officially sworn in as the vice president of the United States of America.

Smashed Windows, Chaotic Confrontation Near Inauguration

Police deployed pepper spray in a chaotic confrontation blocks from Donald Trump's inauguration Friday as protesters registered their rage against the new president.