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.

Watch: Trump clashes with Maine's governor: "See you in court"

Maine Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump she’ll “see you in court” after he singled her out in a room full of governors at the White House.

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.

Commerce secretary shares Trump's 'goal' to abolish the IRS

Newly-confirmed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick believes reciprocal tariffs can bring in $700 billion per year and ultimately dissolve the need for the IRS.

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.

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.

Trump's executive order aims to eliminate elements of historic Presidio Trust in San Francisco

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday night targeting the Presido Trust, saying certain elements of the historic national park in San Francisco with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge should be "eliminated" because they are "unnecessary."

'We should take over': Trump backs GOP push to have federal government control DC

Speaking from Air Force One Wednesday night, President Donald Trump said the federal government should "take over" D.C. He complained about crime and homelessness in the District and said that the federal government would "make it safe."

Judge who was suspended from bench appointed to senior DOJ role: reports

Vance Day was accused of refusing to marry same-sex couples, hanging a picture of Hitler on a courthouse wall and intimidating a soccer referee, among other allegations.

Federal workers protest outside Tesla showroom in San Francisco; Musk defends cuts

Federal workers were among those protesting the cuts by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, on Wednesday night outside a Tesla showroom in San Francisco.

$5,000 DOGE check? Trump backs idea to send some savings to Americans

President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.

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.

Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know

As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.

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.