Trump administration says US can't force return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

A federal judge didn’t have the authority to order the Trump administration to broker the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported from the U.S. to a notorious El Salvador prison, government attorneys argued Saturday as they urged an appeals court to suspend the ruling.

Ukrainian refugees mistakenly told they must leave US, reports say

Ukrainian refugees who came to the United States to flee Russia’s invasion were mistakenly told Friday that they had to “immediately" leave the country and self-deport.

China backed out of TikTok deal after Trump tariffs announcement

China reportedly backed out of a deal to sell TikTok to U.S. investors a day after President Donald Trump announced wide-ranging global tariffs.

IRS to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with civil rights office, sources say

The IRS has begun layoffs that could slash up to 25% of its workforce, starting with the closure of its civil rights office. The cuts are part of broader Trump administration efforts to shrink the federal government.

'America First' license plate approved by Georgia legislature

Georgia lawmakers have approved a bill that would create a specialty license plate emblazoned with the phrase “America First.”

Trump extends deadline for TikTok deal

President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for a new TikTok deal to prevent the app from going dark Saturday.

Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.

China retaliates against Trump by imposing 34% tariffs on all US imports

China on Friday said it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. goods following President Donald Trump's “reciprocal" tariff announcement. Here's what to know.

Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds

A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.

Who is Laura Loomer?

Laura Loomer met with President Donald Trump and encouraged him to fire staff members she claims aren’t committed to his agenda.

Stocks tumble as Trump’s tariffs roil global markets

The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply after President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on a host of countries Wednesday, including China, Japan, India and Europe.

Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show

An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.

Trump tariffs target remote, uninhabited islands with no U.S. trade

President Donald Trump’s far-reaching new tariffs are going farther than many expected – far enough to reach remote islands where no one lives.

Elon Musk stepping down? Here's when Tesla CEO could leave DOGE

Elon Musk will depart his role with the Department of Government Efficiency once "his incredible work at DOGE is complete," the White House said Wednesday. 

Trump tax-cut package moving forward in Senate

The costs of the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and how to pay for it are still up for debate.

Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report

A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.