What is life like for presidents after office? Here’s how they’ve spent their years

Discover how former U.S. presidents have spent their years after leaving the White House, from founding universities to leading humanitarian efforts and finding new personal passions.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's order on birthright citizenship

Less than three days after it was signed, President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship has run into its first legal roadblock. A judge called it "blatantly unconstitutional."

DC businesses, organizations question potential ripple effect of Trump's anti-DEI order

As agencies are ordered to place federal employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles on paid leave, some question how this could have a ripple effect on local businesses and organizations.

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio after being released from prison: 'America's back'

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio talked to reporters at Dallas Love Field after being released from prison in Louisiana. He thanked the president for granting him a full pardon.

Biden’s letter to Trump revealed: ‘May God bless you and guide you’

Biden was the first president to find himself in the unique position of writing a letter to someone who is both his successor and the predecessor who left him a note four years earlier.

Virginia considers new limits on police use of license plate readers

The state of Virginia is trying once again to restrict and regulate how law enforcement use automated license plate readers across the Commonwealth.

Trump executive orders end remote work, issue temporary hiring freeze

On Monday, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders aligned with his campaign promises. These orders include a temporary hiring freeze for federal agencies and a mandate for federal employees to return to their offices.

Vivek Ramaswamy leaves DOGE; expected to run for Ohio governor

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

What is an executive order?

Here's what an executive order is, how it works, and its limitations in the U.S. government, as President Trump prepares to use them on his first day back in office.

Trump Inauguration 2025: Here's who will and won't attend

The second inauguration of Donald Trump is expected to draw former presidents, tech billionaires, world leaders, and performers. Here are some notable attendees for the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies:

Trump considers 90-day TikTok extension as app announces temporary US shutdown

President-elect Donald Trump announced he will "most likely" grant TikTok a 90-day extension to finalize a deal that could prevent a U.S. ban on the app.

Biden says 28th Amendment, the ERA, should be considered law

President Joe Biden has weighed in on the decades-long Equal Rights Amendment debate, but does his statement hold any weight? Experts say no.

Will Biden leave Trump a note? The presidential tradition explained

A look at the history of presidential letters and whether President Biden will continue the tradition by writing a note for his predecessor-turned-successor, Donald Trump.

Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing

So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.

Which bible will Trump use at his inauguration?

When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office again on Jan. 20, he’ll do so with one hand on a bible.

Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.

Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling

A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.

What is an oligarchy? Biden issues warning in farewell speech

President Joe Biden in his Wednesday farewell speech to the nation warned that American democracy was sliding into an "oligarchy" of tech billionaires. But what exactly is an oligarchy?