All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.

Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts

The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.

Trump federal funding pause: Metro Detroit child care center concerned for future

It has been a busy few days for the new Trump administration as they brought about more sweeping changes early this week, including military orders and a pause in federal funding, as the president moves into his second week in office.

Bounty hunters could target migrants under proposed Mississippi bill

A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.

Trump DEI roll backs: Detroit organization helps amplify minority owned businesses

It is being called a more "merit-based approach" by the new Trump administration as the President signed an executive order to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs implemented to improve progress for minorities in the workforce.

Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.

Kristi Noem sworn in as Homeland Security Secretary

Kristi Noem was sworn in as homeland security secretary by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his home Saturday.

Trump fires inspectors general: What to know

The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies.

CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday

Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a narrow Senate confirmation.

Nonprofit 'Hey Yall Detroit' halts operations amid ICE raid fears in Texas

A Detroit nonprofit has ceased operations as the founder says it was due to fears of ICE raids and arrests of immigrant farmworkers in Texas.

Trump targets FEMA while visiting disaster zones in North Carolina, California

President Donald Trump said he's considering "getting rid of" FEMA as he hit the road for the first time since his second inauguration, visiting victims of Hurricane Helene and the California wildfires.

Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary

Despite the controversy surrounding his past behavior, former veteran and FOX News host Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new defense secretary in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.

Mississippi 'contraception begins at erections' bill. Here’s what we know

The legislation introduced by state Sen. Bradford Blackmon would make it unlawful for “a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo."

Elon Musk's DOGE setting its sights on the penny

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is eyeing ways to slash government spending. One of its first targets could be the penny.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's order on birthright citizenship

Less than three days after it was signed, President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship has run into its first legal roadblock. A judge called it "blatantly unconstitutional."