Montgomery County officials move to strengthen immigrant protections
Montgomery County leaders are taking legal steps to protect immigrants amid the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown.
What Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout package could mean for grocery prices
The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.
Supreme Court ruling could allow Trump to remove leaders of independent federal agencies
The Supreme Court on Monday appeared ready to side with the Trump administration in a case that could dramatically reshape the balance of power between the presidency and federal independent agencies — and potentially affect D.C.’s unique court system.
Marjorie Taylor Greene links rise in threats to Trump’s public criticism
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has received a surge of threats in recent weeks, claiming the volume intensified after she announced she would resign from Congress.
2025 Kennedy Center honorees: Trump hosts 48th annual ceremony
President Donald Trump hosted Sunday night's 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a president has hosted the event.
NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
Trump vows to rebuild Dulles International Airport saying it's 'incorrectly designed'
Travelers at Dulles International Airport are reacting after President Donald Trump said he wants to rebuild Dulles, calling it “incorrectly designed."
President Trump, First Lady Melania light National Christmas Tree
The president and first lady are participating in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
Trump auto industry plan announced scuttling Biden era mileage, emissions standards
President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
National Guard shooting: Suspected shooter pleads not guilty; all Guard members in DC can be armed
A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder and assault charges, appearing remotely from a hospital bed during his first court hearing.
Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP benefits from Michigan, other states next week
The Agriculture Secretary said the department would be withholding benefits to states because of requests for names and immigration status of aid recipients being denied.
Trump on Somalis: 'I don't want them in our country'
President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."
$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
Trump's doctor says president had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen
The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."
Trump's approval rating drops to lowest so far in second-term: Gallup
President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest point since he took office the second time, Gallup’s latest poll found. Here’s what the numbers are saying.
'Ambushed' National Guard members identified; Afghan national in custody
Sarah Beckstrom, one of two National Guard members who were shot in D.C. on Wednesday, has died.
Bowser says she's leaving DC in a 'great place' after announcing she's not seeking re-election
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she knows she's leaving the city in a "great place" after announcing that she's not seeking re-election for a fourth term.
Georgia election interference case against Trump dismissed
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.