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.

Trump's executive order aims to eliminate elements of historic Presidio Trust in San Francisco

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday night targeting the Presido Trust, saying certain elements of the historic national park in San Francisco with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge should be "eliminated" because they are "unnecessary."

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.

JD Vance CPAC Speech 2025: FULL
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Vice President JD Vance talks about the first month of Donald Trump's second term and his vision for the future of the country.

Federal workers protest outside Tesla showroom in San Francisco; Musk defends cuts

Federal workers were among those protesting the cuts by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, on Wednesday night outside a Tesla showroom in San Francisco.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope.

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.

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.

Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.

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.

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.

Will Donald Trump end daylight saving time? Here's what he's said

As daylight saving time approaches, President Donald Trump has voiced support for ending the time change, calling it “costly" and “inconvenient." Will his administration take action?