Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
Can Trump fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after criticism over interest rates?
President Donald Trump has increased his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, expressing frustration over the central bank's reluctance to execute aggressive interest rate cuts. But can Trump fire him?
Maryland Senator may return from El Salvador Thursday after push for Abrego Garcia’s release
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen may return from El Salvador on Thursday after advocating for the release of Kílmar Abrego García, a Maryland resident mistakenly deported despite a Supreme Court ruling in his favor.
Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
Bill aimed to restrict 'activist judges' awaits Senate vote; Critics call HR 1526 a threat to constitution
H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act, aims to limit district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump's executive orders.
Judge issues stay until Friday to review alleged MS-13 leader case dismissal
A federal judge issued a stay, noting while he thinks the Department of Justice has the right to terminate the case, the alleged MS-13 leader Henrry Villatoro Santos, is not to fall before the Department of Homeland Security custody until at least 9 a.m. Friday.
Maryland senator says he’ll travel to El Salvador if Abrego Garcia isn’t released
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) says he will travel to El Salvador if Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not released by midweek.
Trump blocks $2.2B in federal funding to Harvard amid antisemitism policy standoff
The Trump administration has frozen over $2.2 billion in federal grants and contracts to Harvard University after the school refused to comply with new demands tied to antisemitism enforcement, admissions, and campus speech.
Bukele says he will not release mistakenly deported Maryland man in meeting with Trump
President Donald Trump hosted Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, at the White House on Monday as the small Central American nation becomes a critical lynchpin of the U.S. administration’s mass deportation operation.
Trump says ’60 Minutes,’ CBS should ‘pay a big price’ for going after him
Shortly after "60 Minutes" aired stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, Trump said CBS was "out of control" and should "pay a big price" for going after him.
Doctor releases Trump's physical exam results: 'Fully fit' to serve
At 78 years old, Donald Trump is the oldest man to be elected president. He turns 79 on June 14.
Smartphones, laptops excluded from latest tariffs
The Trump administration will exempt smartphones, laptops and chips used to make semiconductors from widespread tariffs.
Keeping daylight saving time year-round would be 'very popular,' Trump says
President Donald Trump is weighing in again on the time change debate in America. He has flip-flopped on the issue in recent months.
Wisconsin teen plotted Trump assassination, 'revolution:' warrant
An FBI investigation into a Wisconsin teen, already accused of killing his mother and stepfather, revealed a conspiracy to assassinate President Donald Trump.
China to increase tariffs to 125% as trade war with US escalates
China announced Friday it will increase tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%, escalating a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The move has rattled global markets and heightened concerns about a potential economic slowdown.
House moves Trump's budget bill forward: Here's what's next
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a budget framework that advances up to $1.5 trillion in tax breaks and cuts.
Washington Council of Governments warns Trump administration cutbacks could hit DMV hard
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments put out a stark warning on Wednesday, saying the DMV could be facing "gloom and doom" as a result of Trump administration cutbacks.
President Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs except for China
In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs except for China, raising the countries' tariffs to 125%.
SAVE Act: How voter registration would change under proposed bill
The SAVE Act is set to get a vote this week. Here’s what to know about the bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to vote.
Tariffs to impact Boba Guys and US-based bubble tea factory
The cost of everyday food and drinks is expected to jump under President Trump's latest round of tariffs. Boba Guys, a popular Bay Area-based beverage chain says that, despite making its product locally, it can’t escape the rising costs of necessary, imported ingredients.