New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado will not run for re-election with Gov. Hochul
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado confirmed on Monday that he will not run for re-election on the ticket with Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. Delgado, who was appointed to the role in 2022, said he will serve out his current term, which runs until January 2027.
Trump administration cuts at least 1,600 USAID jobs, places global staff on leave
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
Dan Bongino named Deputy Director of FBI
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Dan Bongino had been named the next Deputy Director of the FBI. Here's what to know about him.
Dem leader Hakeem Jeffries on border bill, reimbursing Texas
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries shared his thoughts on the Trump presidency, the possibility of reimbursing Texas for border security and Democratic efforts to retake the House.
Elon Musk email to federal employees met with resistance
From the Pentagon and the FBI to Republican lawmakers, here’s how agencies and officials are responding to Elon Musk’s email to federal employees requesting to know “what they got done last week."
FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
Elon Musk says federal employees must email ‘what they got done last week’
Elon Musk said all federal employees will be asked to report “what they got done last week," and that failure to reply would be considered a resignation.
Judge blocks Trump’s executive order banning federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge found the executive order likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking it as a lawsuit plays out.
AP sues Trump officials over ‘Gulf of America’ name dispute
The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three members of the Trump administration on Friday, arguing that the White House’s denial of access for AP reporters is a violation of free speech.
Judge extends temporary block to NIH research funding cuts
A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.
Why a ‘DOGE dividend’ stimulus check could be unlikely
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
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.
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.
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.
Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
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.