Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Judge who was suspended from bench appointed to senior DOJ role: reports
Vance Day was accused of refusing to marry same-sex couples, hanging a picture of Hitler on a courthouse wall and intimidating a soccer referee, among other allegations.
Vance Day was accused of refusing to marry same-sex couples, hanging a picture of Hitler on a courthouse wall and intimidating a soccer referee, among other allegations.
What would it take for Canada to become the 51st state?
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
Sheriffs Grady Judd, Bob Gualtieri tapped to advise Florida cabinet on immigration enforcement
Two Bay Area sheriffs have been appointed to the newly created State Immigration Enforcement Council.
Two Bay Area sheriffs have been appointed to the newly created State Immigration Enforcement Council.
Trump fires hundreds of FAA workers weeks after deadly DCA plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Social Security head Michelle King steps down over DOGE information access: AP sources
The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.
The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.
'Not My President' protests in downtown Tampa take aim at Trump Administration and Elon Musk
On President’s Day, protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were held around the country.
On President’s Day, protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were held around the country.
James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida’s new attorney general
With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing him as a “bulldog," James Uthmeier was elevated Monday to become Florida attorney general after serving as the governor’s chief of staff.
With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing him as a “bulldog," James Uthmeier was elevated Monday to become Florida attorney general after serving as the governor’s chief of staff.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Trump's mug shot from Fulton County Jail hangs in White House
President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
Flags fly at half staff to honor victims of Parkland shooting on 7th anniversary
Friday marks the seventh anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD) shooting in Parkland, Florida, which claimed the lives of 17 people.
Friday marks the seventh anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD) shooting in Parkland, Florida, which claimed the lives of 17 people.
Governor DeSantis pushes for pay raises for state law enforcement, firefighters
Gov. Ron DeSantis is again calling on Florida lawmakers to increase pay for state law enforcement and firefighters, something he included in his proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is again calling on Florida lawmakers to increase pay for state law enforcement and firefighters, something he included in his proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
Ron DeSantis signs ‘toughest anti illegal immigration bill in the country’ after special session
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law what he calls the toughest anti-illegal immigration bill in the country. He spent weeks negotiating with state legislators, who at times debated passionately on the floors of the house and senate.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law what he calls the toughest anti-illegal immigration bill in the country. He spent weeks negotiating with state legislators, who at times debated passionately on the floors of the house and senate.
Trump signs order for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners
The president rolled out his plans to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Here's what we know.
The president rolled out his plans to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Here's what we know.