Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Trump at Daytona 500: Return visit to Great American Race marks second time as president
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
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.
Poll: Increasing number of Democrats say party should become more moderate
A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
Protests erupt after transgender references erased from Stonewall Monument website
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village after the National Park Service removed references to transgender and queer identities from its official website.
Texas judge fines NY doctor $100K for prescribing abortion pills to Collin County woman
A New York doctor has been ordered to pay $100,000 in fines after she prescribed abortion pills to a 20-year-old Texas woman.
States with abortion bans saw increase in infant mortality rates, study finds
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
Americans think the government spends too much; here's what it actually spends
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.
Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary after contentious Senate hearings
The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.
New York rejects Louisiana’s request to extradite doctor over abortion pills
Louisiana officials insist the doctor should stand trial, while Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed New York law enforcement not to cooperate with out-of-state abortion-related warrants.
US Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection.
DOGE subcommittee meeting holds 1st hearing focusing on 'war on waste'
During Wednesday’s hearing, subcommittee members are assessing ways Congress can assist President Donald Trump to cut excessive government spending, while eliminating "improper payments and fraud."
Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as top intelligence official
Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, has been confirmed as the next U.S. director of national intelligence.
Ukraine regaining pre-2014 borders is 'unrealistic objective,' Hegseth says in first NATO visit
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during his visit that "start strategic realities" prevent the U.S. from "being primarily focused on the security of Europe."
Judge tells agencies to restore public health websites removed under Trump order
A federal judge has told government agencies to restore public access to health-related webpages and datasets they removed to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Rep. Buddy Carter proposes renaming Greenland to 'Red, White, and Blueland'
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), who represents Georgia's 1st District, has introduced a bill authorizing President Trump to negotiate the purchase of Greenland from Denmark.
Trump signs executive order against paper straws after saying they ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.