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Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence Friday that a deal to sell TikTok to a U.S.-based buyer will be largely in place by the April 5 deadline, ensuring the popular social media app continues operating in the United States. “There will almost certainly be a high-level agreement that satisfies our …

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Saturday, blocking President Donald Trump’s attempt to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. In a sweeping ruling, Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the D.C. District Court extended the …

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday night aiming to dismantle seven additional federal agencies, part of his broader push to shrink the government and reduce federal oversight. Among the targeted agencies is the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, …

President Donald Trump acknowledged Friday that his repeated campaign promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours was “a little bit sarcastic,” though he remains confident in his ability to broker peace. During an interview for the “Full Measure” television program, Trump clarified his remarks after being pressed on …

Arlington National Cemetery has removed information about notable Black, Hispanic, and female service members from its website as part of a broader Defense Department initiative to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) references across military platforms. A cemetery spokesperson confirmed Friday that internal links to pages highlighting the contributions of …

President Donald Trump on Friday delivered a defiant speech at the Department of Justice (DOJ), defending his allies, condemning political opponents, and reinforcing his calls for accountability and retribution against those he believes have wronged him. Speaking from the DOJ’s Great Hall—the very agency that prosecuted him in two separate …

The Senate on Friday night passed a Republican-led stopgap funding bill to keep the government open, following intense debate among Democrats over whether to allow the measure to pass or risk a government shutdown. The measure cleared the Senate in a 54-46 vote, with one Republican opposing it and two …

A second federal judge ordered late Thursday that President Donald Trump’s administration reinstate probationary federal workers who were fired as part of the president’s and billionaire adviser Elon Musk’s government downsizing agenda. District Judge James Bredar for the District of Maryland issued a temporary restraining order mandating nearly 20 federal departments …

President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to scale back nationwide injunctions issued by lower courts that have blocked enforcement of his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris filed three emergency requests on Thursday, urging the high court to restrict the scope of …

In a dramatic shift, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he would support the Republican-led six-month funding bill, significantly boosting its chances of passing and preventing a government shutdown set to begin Friday night. Schumer’s decision marks a major concession after he previously vowed that Democrats would …

In a major legal rebuke to the Trump administration, a federal judge in California has ordered several government departments to reinstate thousands of probationary employees who were abruptly fired last month. U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled Thursday that the departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, Energy, Interior, Agriculture, and Treasury …

U.S. Congressman Raúl Grijalva has died at the age of 77, his office announced Thursday. The Democrat, who represented Arizona’s 7th District, died March 13 from complications of cancer treatment. Grijalva announced his lung cancer diagnosis last April, and said he planned to pursue a vigorous course of treatment. Grijalva, …

Despite distancing himself from the Project 2025 policy blueprint during his campaign, President Donald Trump has welcomed some of its most prominent contributors into his administration. The conservative roadmap, designed to reshape the federal government, has closely mirrored Trump’s early efforts to slash agencies, cut funding, and consolidate executive power. …

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he feels “very badly” for thousands of federal employees who have recently lost their jobs but defended the sweeping cuts, arguing that “many of them don’t work at all.” The president made the remarks when asked by NBC News whether he felt responsible for …

With just days left before a government shutdown, Senate Democrats are rejecting a House-passed six-month funding bill, demanding a shorter-term solution to keep the government open. The standoff has intensified partisan divisions, leaving the fate of federal agencies uncertain as the Friday midnight deadline approaches. On Tuesday, House Republicans passed …