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Justice Department will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files
To access the files, lawmakers will need to give the Justice Department 24 hours’ notice.
Feds can’t withhold social service funds from 5 Democratic states amid fraud claims, judge rules
The affected states include California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guarantees
Arizona's Democratic attorney general supported the plaintiffs.
Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it
President Trump's Thursday night post was deleted Friday and blamed on a staffer after widespread...
FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
The efforts to reduce the workforce come as the Trump administration has been promising reforms...
The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts?
The program had enough support that it was included in budget legislation signed by Trump.
In unusual move, Republican chairman scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar
It's an extraordinary step of scrutinizing the spouse of a sitting House member.
Oregon, Washington and tribes head back to court after Trump pulls out of deal to recover salmon
It follows the collapse of a landmark agreement with the federal government.
Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics
The switch comes at a time when support for ICE is sliding.
Bondi dismisses concerns over Gabbard’s role in FBI search of Georgia election hub
Democrats are seeking answers about her involvement.
Her jabs go viral. He’s known to quote the Bible. How social media is shaping a Texas Senate race
The two are facing off in the party’s U.S. Senate primary March 3.
FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story
The proof Trump offers is often off-base or wrong altogether.
Trump’s aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington
Local leaders feel pressured by federal priorities, affecting trust and stability.
Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni
Vance and Meloni held talks at the Prefettura di Milano.
Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it
Black and white Republicans joined civil rights advocates in criticizing the post as racist.
Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman. America’s military leader in the Mideast joins the talks
Trump has threatened to use force to compel Iran into a deal.
Newly obtained emails undermine RFK Jr.’s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip before measles outbreak
The uncovered emails counter RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing statements regarding his 2019 Samoa trip.
Kremlin says Russia and US agree that quick nuclear arms are talks needed
The New START treaty terminated Thursday.
Census Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts
The ACS includes a citizenship question while the census form does not.
Republicans reject complaint about Gabbard as Democrats question time it took to see it
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said he will keep looking into it.
Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost a political alliance
It reflects the close alliance between the radical libertarian and President Donald Trump.
A Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE
Short-term funding for DHS lasts through Feb. 13.
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public
The release is the culmination of a yearslong fight over the records.
Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
The actual savings for consumers remain unclear.
The detention of New Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms
The Emanets desperately want to stay in the U.S., where they've built a life.
Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats’ video about ‘illegal orders’
Slotkin says she's considering litigation.
Vance says the Olympics are ‘one of the few things’ that unite Americans
Italy is the first stop for Vance on a trip combining diplomacy and sports.
CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool
The agency announced the decision Wednesday but gave no reason for it.
Nike faces federal probe over allegations of ‘DEI-related’ discrimination against white workers
Nike called the subpoena a surprising escalation.
Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims’ names, despite redaction efforts
That law was intended to preserve important privacy protections for Epstein’s victims.
Plastic surgeons group calls for delaying gender-affirming surgery until age 19
The plastic surgeons group says research on the benefits of the surgeries is lacking.
Melania Trump meets with freed American-Israeli hostage whose story she features in her new film
Keith Siegel was held for 484 days until being released last year.
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The justices had previously allowed Texas’ Republican-friendly map to be used in 2026.
Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge ‘this job sucks’
Le was assigned at least 88 cases in less than a month.
Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite
He plans to unveil it as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling shows
The economy and jobs are also far more likely to be among Americans’ top issues.
Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as US presses China and others to break from Tehran
Trump said the two leaders also discussed Taiwan and his plans to visit Beijing.
Iran and US agree to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as Trump delivers blunt warning to Khamenei
Rubio said he hoped to discuss a number of concerns beyond the nuclear issue.
Georgia’s Fulton County seeks the return of 2020 election documents seized by the FBI
Fulton County filed a motion in federal court to retrieve the documents.
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
He was convicted of trying to assassinate a major presidential candidate.
‘Over our ceiling’: Florida county sees jail flooded with ICE detainees
An attorney said she’s been unable to find some of her clients at the jail,...
US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China
Critical minerals are needed for everything from jet engines to smartphones.
Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants
Any deal Democrats strike is unlikely to satisfy everyone in the party.
Florida says pot ballot referendum is dead, but organizers say not so fast
The organization pushing the legalization of marijuana in Florida says there are still petition signatures...
Trump accused of distorting history of Mexican-American War to justify heavy hand in Latin America
A social media post by the White House commemorated the anniversary of the war.
Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space
Federal immigration officials are beginning to purchase some warehouses for detention and processing facilities.
Judge: Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release
Nearly 100 victims were harmed by sloppy redactions to a massive release of Epstein documents.
Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says
The temporary restraining order will be in effect for 14 days.
House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA’s ultra-fast drug review program
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary's initiative promises ultra-fast reviews for drugs aligning with “national priorities.”
Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon’s punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly
Kelly claims Pentagon officials violated his First Amendment free speech rights.
Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote
It will mark the first time lawmakers compel a former president to testify.
Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged in wife’s murder
The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden was charged in his wife's murder on...
US-based Haitians are buoyed but wary after a judge stops Trump from ending their protections
A judge paused termination of temporary protected status for Haitians on Monday.
Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen
Trump’s latest escalation comes as other parts of his higher education campaign are teetering.
More departures at the US attorney’s office in Minnesota, AP sources say
The resignations reflect the turbulence that has roiled the state over the last month.
Trump’s $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities
Trump's administration is scouting locations for new sites, sparking protests and legal challenges.
Trump calls Colombia’s Petro ‘terrific’ after White House meeting while downplaying past insults
The meeting comes weeks after Trump accused Petro of pumping cocaine into the United States.
Don’t tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from politics
The Super Bowl is viewed by millions of people in real time and the halftime...
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
The president moved quickly to sign the bill after the House approved it with a...
MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it’s working on environmental rules
Despite recent conversations between groups, Republican emphasis on deregulation still puts MAHA and the EPA...
Thanedar outraised by McKinney as crypto holdings take seven-figure hit
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar's Democratic primary challenger raised more than he did last quarter, as...
Attorney says Gabbard is holding up a complaint about her actions, which her office denies
An attorney says Gabbard has delayed giving members of Congress a complaint about her conduct.
FACT FOCUS: Images of NYC mayor with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated. Here’s how we know
The images all contain digital watermarks identifying them as AI.
Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns
Legal experts question the lawsuit's amount and necessity.
Trump says he won’t tear down the Kennedy Center arts venue but it needs to be closed for repairs
The Republican president said the work would cost about $200 million.
Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South
The bureau didn't explain why it reduced the number of sites.
Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says
She said the body-worn camera program is being expanded nationwide as funding becomes available.
Ed Martin removed as head of Justice Department’s ‘Weaponization Working Group’
The group is tasked with scrutinizing the federal prosecutions of President Donald Trump.
Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind and says NY project can resume
It's the fifth such project put back on track after the Trump administration halted them.
HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives
Faith-based organizations also will be eligible for addiction-related grants.
Labor Department delays January jobs report because of partial shutdown
The delay in data comes at a bad time. The economy is in a puzzling...
Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation before contempt of Congress vote
If passed, the charges threaten both Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton with incarceration.
Victims complain of death threats as government says it’s fixing redactions in Epstein-related files
The department blamed the release of sensitive information on mistakes that were 'technical or human...
What recent polls show about the challenges facing Trump this year
Trump is promoting his work on affordability, but Americans don't seem to be buying it.
What to expect as Trump and Petro meet at White House after months of tension and insults
Analysts suggest this meeting could redefine their bilateral relations.
Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil
The move comes after Trump pressed India to cut its reliance on Russian crude.
EU’s foreign policy chief says a Europe-wide army could be ‘extremely dangerous’
Talk of a European army resurfaced amid tensions within NATO over threats to seize Greenland.
Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress
The candidates are criticizing long-standing incumbents for holding back progress.
Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case
The complaint was dismissed in December but the order only came to light now.
Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration’s Medicaid cuts
Funding cuts have already forced 23 clinics to close since Trump's tax bill took effect.
Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earth elements
China controls about 70% of the world’s rare earths mining and 90% of processing.
Trump urges House to vote quickly to end the partial government shutdown
A partial shutdown started over the weekend when funding lapsed for several agencies.
Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers backlash
The announcement follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership.
Music’s biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump’s immigration crackdown
Billie Eilish, Finneas and Carole King wore 'ICE OUT' pins while appearing onstage.
Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands
Johnson signaled he is relying on help from President Donald Trump to ensure passage.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
The seat was open because the four-term GOP incumbent, Kelly Hancock, resigned to take a...
Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful
Millions of files remain under wraps, however, drawing criticism from Democrats.
Judge calls Justice Department’s statements on slavery exhibit display ‘dangerous’ and ‘horrifying’
“You can’t erase history once you’ve learned it. It doesn’t work that way,” Rufe said.
Young people are protesting ICE and reenacting immigration raids in online gaming platform Roblox
The behavior could be how children are processing the news and seeking social support.
Former ICE spokesman: Agency encouraged Trump propaganda more than facts
Richard Beam believed in the mission of ICE and in his job to inform the...
Metro Detroiters stage walkouts at schools, businesses to protest ICE enforcement
Activists advocated for "no work, no school, no shopping" on Friday as a demonstration against...
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
It's the first time tribal IDs have been widely used as proof of citizenship.
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti
Trump suggested in a social media post that Pretti was an “agitator and, perhaps, insurrectionist.”
Justice Department releases massive trove from its Jeffrey Epstein files
It includes some of the several million pages of records withheld from an initial release.
New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
The penalties are the latest by the United States and the European Union targeting high-ranking...
Newsom files a civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz over allegations of hospice fraud
Newsom's office argues Oz spread baseless allegations.
Trump’s choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world’s most influential central bank
Trump's pick is likely to result in sharp changes to the powerful agency that could...