Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings
Read full article: Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdingsPresident Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast financial holdings at a hearing next week by the Senate Banking Committee.
A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months
Read full article: A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in monthsHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days.
New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
Read full article: New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckersNew York will lose more than $73.5 million in federal money because the Transportation Department says that state has refused to revoke nearly 33,000 questionable commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year.
House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump
Read full article: House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with TrumpThe House has rejected a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action.
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
Read full article: Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom projectPresident Donald Trump has railed against a federal judge’s decision that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom.
She won a $7M grant to teach Texans how to farm. Then the Trump administration yanked it over DEI.
Read full article: She won a $7M grant to teach Texans how to farm. Then the Trump administration yanked it over DEI.Diana Padilla has spent a decade teaching Rio Grande Valley residents how to farm and was set to expand across the rest of the state, first in Kaufman County.
US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific
Read full article: US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern PacificU.S. military forces have struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs.
Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
Read full article: Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in WashingtonThe White House says it's “thrilled” after a federal commission gave early approval to the design for a 250-foot arch President Donald Trump wants to build at an entrance to the nation's capital.
House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration
Read full article: House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administrationThe House has passed legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants living in the United States.
Texas oil and gas regulator Wayne Christian peddles oil-backed crypto coin
Read full article: Texas oil and gas regulator Wayne Christian peddles oil-backed crypto coinGovernment watchdogs raised conflict-of-interests concerns, but Christian said his involvement in the venture is “separate” from his elected position on the Railroad Commission.
A Venezuelan family followed the rules to enter the U.S. After being arrested and detained for a month, they’re leaving.
Read full article: A Venezuelan family followed the rules to enter the U.S. After being arrested and detained for a month, they’re leaving.Like thousands of other migrants, the family entered under the Biden administration’s rules in 2024. With Trump in office, they were locked up in Texas before deciding to abandon asylum.
Dallas County GOP chair Allen West resigns after backing countywide voting for runoff
Read full article: Dallas County GOP chair Allen West resigns after backing countywide voting for runoffWest faced opposition after backing countywide polling sites for the runoff, following a chaotic precinct-based primary.
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war
Read full article: FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite warFIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States.
French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICE
Read full article: French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICEThe French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 85-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.
From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran
Read full article: From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on IranThe Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone.
Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency orders
Read full article: Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency ordersSupreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered an attack on her conservative colleagues’ use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration.
Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
Read full article: Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votesThe Republican-led Senate has rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran.
Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending
Read full article: Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spendingPresident Donald Trump’s budget director is telling Congress that it'll take a massive upfront investment to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones.
James Talarico raises record-breaking $27 million in first quarter for Senate bid
Read full article: James Talarico raises record-breaking $27 million in first quarter for Senate bidThe Austin Democrat’s haul is the largest-ever sum for a Senate candidate — in any state — in the first quarter of an election year.
Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell
Read full article: Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire PowellFederal prosecutors made an unannounced visit this week to a construction site at Federal Reserve headquarters that is the focus of an investigation into a $2.5 billion renovation project, according to two people familiar with the visit.
FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures
Read full article: FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figuresFederal health officials will meet this summer to consider easing restrictions on a controversial group of drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement.
House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump
Read full article: House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against TrumpHouse Democrats are launching what they call an anti-corruption task force in an attempt to strengthen ethics rules and protect voting access.
It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline
Read full article: It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadlineThe tax filing deadline for most Americans is Wednesday, and President Donald Trump's administration is highlighting the impacts of Republicans' massive tax and spending law.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional electionA special election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District on Thursday will fill the House seat most recently held by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
Read full article: Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol HillMelania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program.
Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders
Read full article: Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leadersFor much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.
Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections
Read full article: Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protectionsThere's been a holdup on Capitol Hill in advancing the renewal of a program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails.
As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds
Read full article: As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feudsVice President JD Vance used a Turning Point USA event to defend President Donald Trump’s aggression in Iran and play down the resulting tensions between Washington and the Vatican.
Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
Read full article: Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concernsA push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate.
In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'
Read full article: In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project.
Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
Read full article: Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud BoysThe Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol over five years ago.
Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid
Read full article: Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aidPresident Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado’s governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding.
Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigation
Read full article: Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigationGov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.
The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation
Read full article: The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovationThe Kennedy Center's new executive director, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs.
Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activists
Read full article: Justice Department fires 4 prosecutors accused of bias against anti-abortion activistsThe Trump administration has fired four Justice Department prosecutors involved in cases against anti-abortion activists.
Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections
Read full article: Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November electionsThe timeline is tightening as some states attempt to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections.
Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau report
Read full article: Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau reportThe most popular last names in the U.S. might be unchanged from the previous decade, but Asian surnames were the fastest-growing at the start of 2020s.