Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing

The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.

Biden warns that Trump administration has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security

Biden's speech on Tuesday was his first public address since leaving office, highlighting concerns about the health of Social Security under President Donald Trump.

Trump blocks $2.2B in federal funding to Harvard amid antisemitism policy standoff

The Trump administration has frozen over $2.2 billion in federal grants and contracts to Harvard University after the school refused to comply with new demands tied to antisemitism enforcement, admissions, and campus speech.

Smartphones, laptops excluded from latest tariffs

The Trump administration will exempt smartphones, laptops and chips used to make semiconductors from widespread tariffs.

Wisconsin teen plotted Trump assassination, 'revolution:' warrant

An FBI investigation into a Wisconsin teen, already accused of killing his mother and stepfather, revealed a conspiracy to assassinate President Donald Trump.

Jackson County sheriff, ICE sign partnership to enforce warrants

The partnership deputizes local law enforcement to carry out warrants on immigrants staying in the U.S. illegally who are kept at the county's jails.

Whitmer talks Oval Office Trump meeting, calls Selfridge discussions 'groundbreaking'

"I disagree with a lot of the stuff that was said and the actions that were taken, but I stayed in the room because I needed to make the case for Michigan and that's my job," she said.

House moves Trump's budget bill forward: Here's what's next

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a budget framework that advances up to $1.5 trillion in tax breaks and cuts.

Michelle Obama slams divorce rumors during podcast interview

Michelle Obama appeared to shrug off any divorce speculation during a recent podcast interview where she alluded to skipping high-profile events. Here's what she said.

SAVE Act: How voter registration would change under proposed bill

The SAVE Act is set to get a vote this week. Here’s what to know about the bill that aims to require proof of citizenship to vote.

DOGE federal cuts impacting library funding
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Typically, the second week in April honors local libraries, the services they offer, and the work they do, like at Royal Oak Public Library. However, Royal Oak Public Library Director Sandy Irwin tells FOX 2 that they have been feeling some of the federal punches as the year goes on.

Trump birthday military parade reportedly in early stages

A military parade to celebrate President Donald Trump’s birthday is reportedly in the works. It's a long-held dream that the president tried to make happen in his first term. 

Supreme Court pauses order to rehire probationary federal workers

The Supreme Court has blocked a judge's order for the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary federal workers. 

Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order

Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.