DC Home Rule under threat after BOWSER Act introduced in Congress

Utah Senator Mike Lee and Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles introduced a bill last week that could strip Washington, D.C. of its ability to govern itself. 

Trump orders Treasury to halt production of pennies

President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.

Virginia State of Emergency declared by Governor Youngkin ahead of winter storm

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter weather that could bring as much as eight inches of snow to parts of the state.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target

Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.

Time magazine cover puts Elon Musk behind Trump's desk

A controversial Time Magazine cover implies that Elon Musk is acting as president, not Donald Trump.

Trump moves to reshape Kennedy Center, vows to end drag shows

President Donald Trump announced his plans to remove multiple members of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees Friday, including Chairman David M. Rubenstein.

Live updates: President Trump meets with prime minister of Japan; other developments

President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday for a visit that included a joint news conference Friday afternoon. 

'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws

In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."

Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'

President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.

US shoppers hit with new fees on their packages, up to $50

U.S. consumers have already been feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on products made in China. 

Maryland judge becomes second to block Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A Maryland federal judge became the second court official in the nation to challenge President Donald Trump's executive order attempting to end automatic birthright citizenship.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivers 'State of the State' address as anti-Trump protests rage nearby

In his ‘State of the State’ address Wednesday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talked about the state's multi-billion dollar budget gap while also taking aim at policies coming from the Trump White House.  

Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know

Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.

50501 Protests: 50 states, 50 protests against Project 2025 planned for Feb. 5

Protests against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's executive orders are planned for Wednesday at state Capitol buildings in all 50 states.

China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.