DOGE staffer resigns after racist social media posts resurface

Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.

Maryland lawmakers pump the brakes on driverless cars with new proposal

Maryland lawmakers are considering new regulations for autonomous vehicles, with a proposal that would require a human driver to be present when operating on state highways.

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.

President Trump speaks at National Prayer Breakfast

President Donald Trump is participating in the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol on Thursday, joining a more than 70-year-old Washington tradition that brings together a bipartisan group of lawmakers for fellowship. 

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.

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.

Virginia school districts face federal complaint over gender identity policies

A right-wing legal group has filed a federal complaint against five Virginia school districts, arguing that their gender identity policies violate civil rights laws.

RFK Jr. advances to final Senate vote for HHS secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, is set to find out on Tuesday if he has cleared the first hurdle to become the nation’s top health official when the Senate Finance Committee votes on his nomination.

50 states, 50 protests against Project 2025, Trump orders 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.

Judge extends block on Trump’s federal funding freeze

President Donald Trump issued a directive last week to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.

What is a tariff? Why Trump delayed them for Mexico and what it means for the US

President Donald Trump has said that he will delay tariffs on Mexican imports for at least a month as the country south of the U.S. has said they will reinforce the border with 10,000 members of the National Guard immediately.

Tariffs could cause 'some pain' for Americans, Trump says

President Donald Trump insists tariffs on our closest neighbors are needed to “protect Americans," but he conceded Sunday that they might also cause “some pain."

Trump tariffs latest: China to file lawsuit for 'wrongful practices of US'

Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.