DOGE staffer resigns after racist social media posts resurface
Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.
Judge blocks DOGE access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system records
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is led by Elon Musk.
50 states, 50 protests against Project 2025, Trump orders planned for Feb. 5
Protests against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's executive orders are planned for Wednesday at state Capitol buildings in all 50 states.
China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list
China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow expected to run for Gary Peters' US Senate seat, AP sources say
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is preparing to enter the Democratic primary for Gary Peters' U.S. Senate seat.
USAID fallout: Trump gives Musk authority to shut down agency
Elon Musk says he has been given the okay by President Donald Trump to have the authority to shut down USAID, which is meant to send humanitarian aid across the world.
Judge extends block on Trump’s federal funding freeze
President Donald Trump issued a directive last week to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
Tariffs could cause 'some pain' for Americans, Trump says
President Donald Trump insists tariffs on our closest neighbors are needed to “protect Americans," but he conceded Sunday that they might also cause “some pain."
Trump tariffs latest: China to file lawsuit for 'wrongful practices of US'
Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.
Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Minnesota's Ken Martin elected DNC chair
Ken Martin, the Democratic Party's leader in Minnesota, was elected as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Entire web pages wiped from federal sites as Trump admin targets ‘gender ideology’
Public health data disappeared from websites, entire webpages went blank and employees erased pronouns from email signatures Friday as federal agencies scrambled to comply with a directive tied to President Donald Trump’s order rolling back protections for transgender people.
Live updates: White House press briefing, executive orders
Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her second briefing of the new administration, after which the president is schedule to sign more executive orders.
Detroit Mayoral Race: City Councilman Fred Durhal III throws hat into the ring
The Detroit mayoral race is heating up as more names are entering the pool with the election months away.
Detroit councilwoman urges immigrants to know their rights amid ICE raids
A Detroit city councilwoman is urging immigrants in Michigan to know their rights as the new Trump administration orders each Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office to arrest at least 75 undocumented people a day.
RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Live updates: Funding freeze latest; RFK Jr. hearings; Trump's executive orders
Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
Ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.
Federal grant freeze memo rescinded but White House says executive order remains in effect
President Donald Trump issued the directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.