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The decades-old federal law protecting the privacy of individual health information is threatened by multiple lawsuits that seek to throw out a rule restricting disclosure of information in criminal investigations, including for those seeking legal abortion and other reproductive health care. In one of the cases, the Texas federal judge …

The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) has announced that comedian Amber Ruffin will no longer perform at its annual dinner, citing a renewed focus on journalistic excellence. The decision, announced over the weekend, comes just days after Ruffin made controversial remarks about the Trump administration during an appearance on The …

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his upcoming reciprocal tariffs will apply to all nations, rather than being limited to 10 to 15 countries with the largest trade imbalances. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump reaffirmed his commitment to leveling the global trade playing field, stating: “You’d start …

President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of seeking a third term in the White House, despite the 22nd Amendment explicitly prohibiting it. In an exclusive interview with NBC News on Sunday, Trump suggested there were ways around the two-term limit, clarifying that he was “not joking.” “A …

Protesters opposing Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration flooded Tesla dealerships across the U.S. and parts of Europe on Saturday, escalating a movement aimed at denting the billionaire’s fortune. Demonstrators gathered at nearly all 277 Tesla showrooms and service centers in the U.S., as well as at locations in …

President Donald Trump remains unmoved by concerns that his recent trade policies will lead to increased car prices, saying he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raise prices due to new tariffs. In a wide-ranging interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump defended his decision to impose a 25% tariff on …

A federal judge issued a temporary emergency order Friday halting a key part of the Trump administration’s aggressive mass deportation campaign, ruling that individuals facing removal must be given a “meaningful opportunity” to seek humanitarian protection before being deported to a country that is not their own. The order, from …

Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration’s interest in acquiring Greenland during a visit to the U.S. Space Force base in the Arctic territory on Friday. His trip coincided with President Donald Trump’s strong remarks at the White House, where he declared, “We have to have Greenland,” underscoring the …

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit Friday seeking to block billionaire Elon Musk from handing out $1 million checks to voters ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Kaul’s legal move comes after Musk’s political action committee (PAC) announced plans to award money to individuals involved in …

Donald J. Trump made a headline-grabbing announcement on Truth Social, revealing a sweeping agreement with top law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. The deal includes $100 million in pro bono legal services, targeted support for conservative law fellows, and a firm commitment to reject what Trump calls …

In a sweeping new executive order issued Thursday evening, former President Donald Trump announced a controversial plan to reshape the narrative presented in the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, pledging to eliminate what he called “divisive narratives” and restore monuments and memorials removed in recent years. The order, titled “Restoring Truth and …

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to overturn a major consumer protection rule that would have capped most bank overdraft fees at $5, a move that consumer advocates say will cost American families billions each year. The nearly party-line 52–48 vote reversed a rule adopted in December by the Consumer Financial …

The chairman and ranking member on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee sent a letter to the Defense Department inspector general on Thursday asking the independent watchdog to open an investigation into top officials’ use of the Signal chat app to discuss plans for bombing Yemen. Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger …

In a stunning political reversal, President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he is withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, citing rising concerns about the Republican Party’s razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, …

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Thursday plans to eliminate 10,000 full-time jobs across multiple agencies, a move that will downsize or shutter key public health programs as part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to restructure the federal government. The sweeping reductions will impact the Centers …