House censures Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump's joint address to Congress
The House has voted to censure Al Green, Democratic congressman from Texas, for disrupting President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier in the week.
Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does
President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to “put herself out of a job” and close the Education Department. McMahon was confirmed by the Senate on Monday, and an executive order to shut down the department could come as soon as this week.
New U.S. Tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China could increase grocery prices
A trip to the grocery store could put more pressure on your pockets because President Trump has ordered a 25% tariff on goods imported from Mexico and Canada and 10% additional tariffs on goods imported from China.
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members.
Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada
President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, amid fears that the trade war could harm U.S. manufacturers.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds news briefing at the White House
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a news briefing at the White House following President Trump's address to Congress. Watch now on demand.
Watch on demand: President Trump's remarks to Congress
President Donald Trump delivered remarks to a joint session of Congress, his first since taking office a second time. Watch on demand now.
Trump administration signals the tariffs against Canada and Mexico may soon have exemptions
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said there might be carveouts coming to the 25% tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico by President Donald Trump.
Univ. of Iowa to discontinue cultural living-learning communities
Some students at an Iowa college are upset their DEI programs will be soon be gone.
Stocks fall as tariffs take effect
Stocks are going down, cost of goods have gone up. It's the price Americans are paying early on as the US begins its trade war with some of the largest foreign suppliers.
US tariffs take effect and Mexico, Canada and China retaliate with their own tariffs on the US
President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico have gone into effect, kicking off a trade war with America's neighbors.
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.
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