DC police chief to remain in control of MPD after DC Attorney General files lawsuit

D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police force.

Judge blocks Trump plan to curb DEI initiatives at schools

A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.

DOJ worker fired after allegedly throwing sandwich at federal officer: AG Bondi

A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Trump touts improved service and senior tax relief on Social Security's 90th birthday

President Donald Trump touted his administration's Social Security program achievements amid Democratic criticism, highlighting zero taxes for most seniors and improved customer service.

President Trump places deploys National Guard to D.C.
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President trump is placing the Washington D.C. police department under federal control and sending in the national guard to, in his words, make the nation's capital safer. Take a look at the move that while unprecedented, is within the scope of presidential powers.

Dallas pauses DEI programs, protecting $305m in funding
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The City of Dallas voted to pause its DEI programs to avoid losing $305 million in federal funding, a move that drew criticism from community advocates who urged the city to find an alternative solution.

Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.

Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report

Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.

Trump addressing D.C. crime in Monday morning press conference

President Trump said a press conference will be held Monday from the White House to address crime in Washington, D.C.

Tariffs for U.S. trade partners go into effect
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Dozens of countries facing higher than expected tariffs from the U.S. are rushing to negotiate. Switzerland, now facing a 39 percent tariff on its goods ranging from chocolate to luxury watches, failed to strike a last-minute deal.

Trump pursues changing how census data is collected and says non-citizens won’t be counted

The president posted on social media Thursday that the census' data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024."

President Trump to meet with Vladimir Putin and end war
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President trump could meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin as soon as next week as he seeks to broker an end to the Russia Ukraine war. The talks could potentially include Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a later meeting as well.

Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked

President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.

'Just taking a little walk': Trump makes rare appearance on White House roof

In a surprise move Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House’s West Wing, telling reporters he was “just taking a little walk."

Bondi directs DOJ to launch probe into Trump-Russia investigation

Attorney General Pam Bondi is moving forward with a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation.

Texas democrats leave state to block redistricting vote
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Texas democrats have left the state trying to prevent the house from holding a vote on new congressional maps. FOX 4's Amelia Jones with some background on this quorum break and what this means.