Trump directs Treasury to stop minting new pennies
It is unclear whether Trump has the power to unilaterally eliminate the lowly one-cent coin.
Trump’s federal buyout plan stalled as judge extends hold
A federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s buyout plan aimed at downsizing the federal workforce.
Trump still thinks Canada should become the 51st state: 'A real thing'
President Donald Trump has reiterated his belief that Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st U.S. state.
President Trump to announce new tariffs
President Donald Trump is announcing new acts on tariffs.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target
Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.
Time magazine cover puts Elon Musk behind Trump's desk
A controversial Time Magazine cover implies that Elon Musk is acting as president, not Donald Trump.
Newsom approves $50M to 'defend' immigrants, state against Trump White House
The state of California spent about $42 million during Donald Trump's first term, suing the administration more than 120 times, according to the Attorney General's office.
Live updates: President Trump meets with prime minister of Japan; other developments
President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday for a visit that included a joint news conference Friday afternoon.
19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data
The suit alleges that the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, which is a violation of federal law.
FCC publishes CBS’ raw Kamala Harris ‘60 Minutes’ interview, transcript
The FCC has published the full transcript of Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes" interview, sparking scrutiny over CBS’ editing choices.
Texas Elon Musk mural defaced: 'Deny, Defend, Depose'
The words, "deny, defend, depose" were painted across a mural of billionaire Elon Musk in Brownsville, Texas.
'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
LA Mayor provides update on wildfire recovery efforts
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass provided an update on wildfire recovery efforts a month after the Eaton, Palisades and Hurst fires first erupted.
LA lawmaker introduces legislation to remove Elon Musk from Treasury Department
The Taxpayer Data Protection Act introduced by Sydney Kamlager-Dove would prevent people who have "conflicts of interest or a lack of security clearance" from accessing the Treasury Department’s highly sensitive payment system.
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.
DOGE blocked from accessing Treasury payment records
A federal judge has blocked the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury payment records. The two sides will meet again in court later this month.
Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'
President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.
US shoppers hit with new fees on their packages, up to $50
U.S. consumers have already been feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on products made in China.
California parole agent allegedly tricks transgender woman into leaving home, leading to arrest by ICE agents
A California parole agent seemingly deceived Natalie Marinero, a transgender woman from El Salvador, into leaving her home, leading to her arrest by ICE agents.