Trump administration to leave USAID with fewer than 300 workers
Remaining workers would oversee the limited life-saving programs the Trump administration intends to continue for the time being.
Letitia James readies next legal move against Trump administration
James is one of 12 attorneys general planning to sue over the Treasury Department giving DOGE access to sensitive information.
Steve Bannon's 'flood the zone' strategy explained amid Trump policy blitz
Bannon brought the strategy to public attention in 2018, but Trump has really embraced it in his second administration.
After Trump's order, NCAA changes transgender athlete participation policy
The revised NCAA policy restricts competition in women's sports to student-athletes who were assigned female at birth.
DOGE emails went out to federal judges by mistake
U.S. District Judge Randolph Daniel Moss said judges across the country received emails from Elon Musk's DOGE.
Trump tariffs could nearly triple lumber costs raising housing concerns
Proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico could triple costs of lumber imports, some experts say, and hurt U.S. housing.
AI's Controversial Impact on the Trump Mass Deportation Plan | Opinion
There is no shortage of information for Trump officials to immediately plug into AI tools to support deportation efforts.
Trump Throws Sticks at Iran While Offering a Small Carrot | Opinion
The fact that President Donald Trump is reinstating his maximum pressure policy implies he believes it just needed more time to play out.
Trump admin targets Iran's nuclear weapons program with new oil sanctions
The Treasury sanctions are directed at more than a dozen people and companies based in China, India and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump's DOJ sues Illinois and Chicago over sanctuary city policies
The lawsuit comes as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee next month.
Musk's DOGE gains access to Medicare, Medicaid data systems
Elon Musk's DOGE is reviewing Medicare and Medicaid for waste and fraud, gaining access to key HHS data systems. This live blog is now closed.
Transgender surgery subreddit disappearing sparks panic
People part of a subreddit titled "r/Transgender_Surgeries" had a scare Wednesday after their community briefly disappeared.
New AG Pam Bondi orders probe of Donald Trump's federal cases: What to know
Hours after being sworn in, Bondi called for the formation of a "weaponization working group" to review the work of Jack Smith.
What is American Accountability Foundation? 'DEI watchlist released
A "DEI Watch List" website has published the photos, names and public information of some government workers.
White House says Trump 'not committed' to sending US troops to Gaza
On Tuesday, Trump suggested a plan for the US to take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian residents to nearby countries
New CIA director initiates buyouts to align agency with Trump admin goals
John Ratcliffe has promised big changes, saying the agency has strayed from its original focus.
Trump administration reverses course, will restart legal aid for migrants
Speaking to Newsweek, Adina Appelbaum, program director at the Amica Center, said they believe the order was rescinded in response to a lawsuit.
DOJ says FBI agents who "followed orders" on Jan. 6 probes won't be fired
FBI employees involved in investigations related to the riot have been asked to complete questionnaires about their participation.
Another federal judge rebukes Trump's birthright citizenship order
District Judge Boardman said that no court has supported the Trump administration's interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment.
50501 movement fuels anti-Trump rallies across the US
Protests against Trump's actions are planned across all 50 states Wednesday, with organizers rallying under #buildtheresistance. This live blog is now closed.
Alina Habba fact checked by Russian state media
RT News wrote that Habba had leaned "on debunked claim USAID was sending $50m to embattled enclave for 'bomb-making condoms.'"
California Calamities Show Why MAGA Should Seriously Consider Solar
Putting America first means getting off the grid.
Donald Trump ally Pam Bondi confirmed as US Attorney General
Bondi's appointment comes amidst a DOJ already troubled by the dismissals of career employees perceived as disloyal to Trump.
How Department of Education dismantling impacts scholarships, Pell grants
More than 5 million college students receive Pell Grants yearly, with these grants helping them save up to nearly $6,000 annually on college costs.
What exactly is Elon Musk's role in the US government?
Now that Elon Musk has been classified as a "special government employee," he will get greater access to U.S. government agencies.
Trump Needs a New "Maximum Pressure" Policy … Against Russia | Opinion
So far, Western pressure has proved to be less than meets the eye.
Federal employees' return to office may pose a problem for private workers
For commuters, traffic is anticipated to skyrocket in Washington, D.C., and beyond.
US sends first deportation flights to Guantanamo Bay
The United States started flying undocumented migrants out to Guantanamo Bay on Tuesday under President Donald Trump's mass deportation plan.
Trump administration offers federal workers new details on buyout offers
Federal workers who accept the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer would work through Feb. 28 and be placed on administrative leave March 1.
FBI agents sue DOJ over "unlawful and retaliatory" January 6 list
The lawsuit accused the DOJ of carrying out an "unlawful and retaliatory" purge of FBI agents who worked on the January 6 probe.