Trump admin using federal prisons to detain people arrested in immigration crackdown

The Bureau of Prisons confirmed it is detaining some immigrants arrested under Trump’s latest enforcement efforts, reviving a practice that faced legal challenges during his first term.

'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."

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.

House Judiciary Committee seeks testimony, documents from Fulton County DA employees

The House Judiciary Committee, which is led by Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, says it is continuing its investigation into “politically motivated prosecutions," focusing on the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.

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. 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.

Elon Musk's DOGE team visits CDC in Atlanta, reports say

DOGE has rapidly expanded its presence across multiple federal agencies, with reports confirming that representatives visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday.

Warnock calls Trump's pick to lead OMB, Russell Vought, 'radical' and 'extreme'

Senate Democrats, led by Raphael Warnock, filibustered to delay the vote on Russell Vought's nomination for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Protesters rally at Georgia State Capitol against President Trump, Project 2025

Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Wednesday as part of a nationwide protest against President Trump and his administration’s policies.

Second judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order

The president’s citizenship order was already on hold temporarily after multiple states filed lawsuits to stop the executive action.

Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know

Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.

Trump says he's given orders for Iran to be 'obliterated' if it assassinates him

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has left instructions to “obliterate" Iran if the country follows through on alleged threats to assassinate him.

50 states, 50 protests against Project 2025, Trump orders planned for Feb. 5

Protests against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's executive orders are planned for Wednesday at state Capitol buildings in all 50 states.

China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.