$5,000 DOGE check? Trump backs idea to send some savings to Americans

President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.

What would it take for Canada to become the 51st state?

President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.

National Guard may be sent to NY prisons as officers' strike enters third day

The National Guard may be deployed to New York state prisons. This comes in the wake of an unauthorized corrections officers' strike which is now in its third day.

USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them

The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.

Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know

As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.

DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?

Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.

Dale Ho, Emil Bove and more: Who's who in NYC Mayor Adams' corruption case, fallout

From Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, to Dale Ho, district judge for the SDNY, here's a look at who's who in NYC Mayor Adams' corruption case and fallout.

What happens if Gov. Hochul removes NYC Mayor Adams from office?

NY Gov. Hochul said she's weighing removing NYC Mayor Adams from office, saying the departures of First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and other top officials raise "serious questions about the long-term future" of his administration.

Trump fires hundreds of FAA workers weeks after deadly DCA plane crash

The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Social Security head Michelle King steps down over DOGE information access: AP sources

The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.

Gov. Hochul to hold meeting after top NYC Mayor Adams aides resign

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to hold a meeting in Manhattan tomorrow after four senior deputies of New York City Mayor Adams resigned.

IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.

NYC moves to sue Trump administration over FEMA funding

New York City plans to sue the Trump administration over $80M in FEMA funds. Comptroller Brad Lander urged the Adams administration to file a lawsuit or let him hire his own attorneys.

Cuomo responds to calls to run for mayor of NYC

In a letter to New Yorkers, former New York State Comptroller H. Carl McCall, urged Cuomo to consider stepping back into leadership, saying, "In these divisive and troubling times, his voice is needed more than ever."