BBC asks court to dismiss Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit

The BBC is asking a U.S. federal court to dismiss President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the editing of a Jan. 6, 2021 speech.

Clintons refuse to comply with House Epstein subpoena for testimony

Former president Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump admin ending temporary protected status for Somalis in March

The Trump administration announced it will end temporary protected status for Somalis in the United States, forcing any Somali migrant in the country on that status to leave by mid-March.

Supreme Court takes up cases over transgender athletes in school sports

A crowd has been camped outside the Supreme Court for hours ahead of Tuesday’s high‑stakes arguments. The Supreme Court is hearing challenges to state laws that bar transgender girls and women from competing on school sports teams.

Smithsonian removes impeachment references from Trump portrait display

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has removed references to President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from the wall text accompanying his portrait.

Trump wants credit card interest capped

President Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates.

Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center

In the wake of President Donald Trump's renaming of the Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera is moving its performances out of the venue it's called home for decades. 

Trump wears 'Happy Trump' pin on lapel, but says he's never happy

He wore it Friday under the more traditional American flag pin during an event with oil executives in the White House's East Room.

New details on Trump's plan for White House ballroom released

Months after the White House's East Wing was demolished, the Trump administration presented plans for a new ballroom to a key commission.

Jan. 6, five years later: Lawmakers prepare to mark the day on Capitol Hill

It’s been five years since the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, when rioters stormed the building in an attempt to overturn the presidential election.

Virginia judge questions Trump appointee's US Attorney title

A federal judge is demanding answers from Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who continues to identify herself as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a court ruling that declared her appointment unlawful.

Trump demands $6.2M from Fulton County for legal fees after case dismissal

President Donald Trump has filed a motion seeking $6.2 million in legal fee reimbursements from Fulton County after the dismissal of the Georgia election interference case.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Minnesota's lawmakers react to fatality

The fatal shooting of a woman in south Minneapolis by ICE agents on Wednesday has led to an outpouring of statements by Minnesota’s political leaders, both denouncing the presence of immigration officials and supporting them in their efforts.

Trump eyes Greenland: What to know about renewed interest and rising tension

Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.

Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court

The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.