ELECTION RESULTS
Trump's orders take aim at critical race theory and antisemitism on college campuses
Read full article: Trump's orders take aim at critical race theory and antisemitism on college campusesPresident Donald Trump is ordering U.S. schools to stop teaching what he views as “critical race theory” and other material dealing with race and sexuality or risk losing their federal money.
What is the Office of Personnel Management? Trump is relying on this agency to reshape government
Read full article: What is the Office of Personnel Management? Trump is relying on this agency to reshape governmentPresident Donald Trump is relying on a relatively obscure federal agency to reshape government.
Prosecutors seek dismissal of campaign finance case against ex-Nebraska congressman Fortenberry
Read full article: Prosecutors seek dismissal of campaign finance case against ex-Nebraska congressman FortenberryFederal prosecutors are asking a judge to dismiss their case against a former Nebraska congressman charged with lying to authorities about a foreign billionaire’s illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign.
Tulsi Gabbard's views on Russia, Syria, Trump and government surveillance — in her own words
Read full article: Tulsi Gabbard's views on Russia, Syria, Trump and government surveillance — in her own wordsTulsi Gabbard is expected to face tough questions about her past comments about Russia, Syria and a key government surveillance program as lawmakers vet her to lead the nation’s intelligence service.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
Read full article: Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusionPresident Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative priorities
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative prioritiesRestrict THC, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the Patrick priorities.
Trump makes plans to mark the nation's 250th anniversary celebration and recognize 'American heroes'
Read full article: Trump makes plans to mark the nation's 250th anniversary celebration and recognize 'American heroes'President Donald Trump is making plans to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence with an “extraordinary celebration” and a new national monument.
Things to know about the Trump administration order on car and pickup fuel economy
Read full article: Things to know about the Trump administration order on car and pickup fuel economyHours after being sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks — also a principal way that it controls air pollution and addresses climate change.
Trump administration revokes deportation protections for 600,000 Venezuelans
Read full article: Trump administration revokes deportation protections for 600,000 VenezuelansHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration has revoked a decision from the waning days of the Biden administration that would have protected roughly 600,000 people from Venezuela from deportation.
Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs
Read full article: Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programsPrivate school vouchers and other school choice initiatives would expand under an order coming from President Donald Trump telling government agencies to repurpose federal dollars.
President Donald Trump appeals his New York hush money conviction
Read full article: President Donald Trump appeals his New York hush money convictionPresident Donald Trump has appealed his New York hush money conviction, seeking to erase the verdict that made him the first person with a criminal record to win the office.
White House rescinds federal funding freeze, defusing brewing legal battle
Read full article: White House rescinds federal funding freeze, defusing brewing legal battleThe Trump administration has rescinded a plan for a sweeping pause on federal grants and loans totaling potentially trillions of dollars after it was temporarily blocked by a federal judge.
Trump's Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick, vows to sell his business interests in 90 days
Read full article: Trump's Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick, vows to sell his business interests in 90 daysBillionaire financier Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Commerce Department, said Wednesday that he would sell all of his business holdings within 90 days.
Refugee resettlement agencies scramble after Trump orders them to halt their federally funded work
Read full article: Refugee resettlement agencies scramble after Trump orders them to halt their federally funded workTens of thousands of recently arrived refugees might lose support for basic necessities like food and rent after a new Trump administration order suspended federal funding for resettlement agencies.
Justice Department drops criminal proceedings against Trump co-defendants in classified records case
Read full article: Justice Department drops criminal proceedings against Trump co-defendants in classified records caseThe Justice Department has abandoned all criminal proceedings against President Donald Trump’s two co-defendants in the classified documents case against him in Florida, foreclosing the chance the case against them could ever be revived.