Arlington students lead protests against Trump's education policies

The protests, dubbed the "Day of Student Action," are raising concerns over pulling funds from public schools or redirecting needed federal dollars to private schools, including religious-based private schools.

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.

Trump nominates Ed Martin as US attorney for DC

President Trump officially tapped acting U.S. Attorney Ed Martin as the District’s top cop Monday following a deadly weekend. 

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.

Several northern VA school districts under investigation for gender identity policies

In what’s being hailed as a victory for supporters backing President Donald Trump’s executive order dismantling gender identity policies in schools,  the U.S. Department of Education is launching an investigation into several school districts in northern Virginia that are accused of refusing to follow the president’s mandate.

Free DC rally held to protest Trump executive order targeting District

A protest was held Friday by a number of anti-Trump groups, all opposed to an executive order the president said he would sign to “beautify" D.C. and make it safer. 

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.

Elon Musk claims there are 150-year-olds on Social Security

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made claims earlier this week that there are 150-year-olds on Social Security.

CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.

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.

Trump signs order for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners

The president rolled out his plans to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Here's what we know.

Will President Donald Trump attend the Daytona 500?

President Donald Trump attended Super Bowl LIX, becoming the first sitting president to attend the event. Will he attend the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race in Florida?

RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings

The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along partly lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.

President Trump expected to sign executive order on public safety in nation's capital

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order aimed at enhancing public safety in Washington, D.C. The announcement could come as early as Friday. 

Trump elected chairman of Kennedy Center, replaces board with loyalists

Less than a week after announcing his intention to take over the role, President Donald Trump was elected chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday.

How far does Trump's executive order banning paper straws go?

This week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning federal use of paper straws, claiming they “don’t work" or “last very long".

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.