Americans think the government spends too much; here's what it actually spends
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.
Mexico may sue Google over 'Gulf of America' label on maps
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government may take legal action against Google for using the name "Gulf of America" on maps, following a decree by President Trump.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government may take legal action against Google for using the name "Gulf of America" on maps, following a decree by President Trump.
Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
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.
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
Texas Senate sends $140k Homestead Exemption bill to the House for approval
The bill would increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and $150,000 for seniors, which is the largest exemption increase in state history.
The bill would increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and $150,000 for seniors, which is the largest exemption increase in state history.
US Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection.
Linda McMahon's opening statement at Senate hearing
Pres. Donald Trump picked Linda McMahon to be his Secretary of Education. At a Senate hearing on Feb. 13, McMahon says she will reorient the Department of Education, which she says micromanages teachers from Washington D.C.
Pres. Donald Trump picked Linda McMahon to be his Secretary of Education. At a Senate hearing on Feb. 13, McMahon says she will reorient the Department of Education, which she says micromanages teachers from Washington D.C.
Sen. Bernie Sanders on cuts to education
Senator Bernie Sanders shared comments at the top of a hearing to confirm President Trump's Education Secretary Linda McMahon. Sanders expressed concern over the possible cuts to education by the federal government.
Senator Bernie Sanders shared comments at the top of a hearing to confirm President Trump's Education Secretary Linda McMahon. Sanders expressed concern over the possible cuts to education by the federal government.
School expansion delayed after USAID funding cuts
A North Texas-tied Christian university is dealing with funding issues after the Trump Administration froze foreign aid. The university's plan to expand the campus with a grant is now held up.
A North Texas-tied Christian university is dealing with funding issues after the Trump Administration froze foreign aid. The university's plan to expand the campus with a grant is now held up.
University's expansion plans halted by budget cuts
The university?s plans to expand its facilities in Uganda are now on hold as USAID has been the target of recent cuts.
The university?s plans to expand its facilities in Uganda are now on hold as USAID has been the target of recent cuts.
Christian university with North Texas ties faces expansion delays amid USAID funding cuts
The university’s plans to expand its facilities in Uganda are now on hold as USAID has been the target of recent cuts.
The university’s plans to expand its facilities in Uganda are now on hold as USAID has been the target of recent cuts.
Trump says he and Putin will begin talks to end Ukraine war after prisoner swap
President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, signaling a shift in U.S. policy.
President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, signaling a shift in U.S. policy.
DOGE subcommittee meeting holds 1st hearing focusing on 'war on waste'
During Wednesday’s hearing, subcommittee members are assessing ways Congress can assist President Donald Trump to cut excessive government spending, while eliminating "improper payments and fraud."
During Wednesday’s hearing, subcommittee members are assessing ways Congress can assist President Donald Trump to cut excessive government spending, while eliminating "improper payments and fraud."
Trump says talks to end Ukraine war will start soon
President Donald Trump spoke with Ukraine and Russia's leaders on Wednesday to find a way to end the war between the two nations. He is pushing for negotiations to start immediately and says he and Vladimir Putin plan on visiting each other's countries.
President Donald Trump spoke with Ukraine and Russia's leaders on Wednesday to find a way to end the war between the two nations. He is pushing for negotiations to start immediately and says he and Vladimir Putin plan on visiting each other's countries.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Elon Musk at hearing
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) speaks about billionaire Elon Musk and misinformation during a hearing on censorship during a House Judiciary hearing.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) speaks about billionaire Elon Musk and misinformation during a hearing on censorship during a House Judiciary hearing.
Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as top intelligence official
Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, has been confirmed as the next U.S. director of national intelligence.
Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, has been confirmed as the next U.S. director of national intelligence.
Ukraine regaining pre-2014 borders is 'unrealistic objective,' Hegseth says in first NATO visit
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during his visit that "start strategic realities" prevent the U.S. from "being primarily focused on the security of Europe."
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during his visit that "start strategic realities" prevent the U.S. from "being primarily focused on the security of Europe."
Here are the best and least liked living US presidents, according to poll
A new Gallup poll ranks the five living U.S. presidents by favorability, revealing who Americans view most positively—and who ranks at the bottom.
A new Gallup poll ranks the five living U.S. presidents by favorability, revealing who Americans view most positively—and who ranks at the bottom.
Trump admin asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletes
The Trump administration is urging the NCAA and high school sports associations to reallocate past awards and records, citing its new transgender sports policy.
The Trump administration is urging the NCAA and high school sports associations to reallocate past awards and records, citing its new transgender sports policy.