NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
With 'Trump Accounts,' your child could qualify for $1,000: What to know
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records’ Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84
Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics “Green Onions," "(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay" and “In the Midnight Hour," has died. He was 84.
Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics “Green Onions," "(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay" and “In the Midnight Hour," has died. He was 84.
Trump auto industry plan announced scuttling Biden era mileage, emissions standards
President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.
President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP benefits from Michigan, other states next week
The Agriculture Secretary said the department would be withholding benefits to states because of requests for names and immigration status of aid recipients being denied.
The Agriculture Secretary said the department would be withholding benefits to states because of requests for names and immigration status of aid recipients being denied.
Trump on Somalis: 'I don't want them in our country'
President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."
President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."
Georgia nonprofit receives $5M from Bezos to fight homelessness
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a record $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to expand its services for families experiencing homelessness.
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a record $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to expand its services for families experiencing homelessness.
$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
Walz 'welcomes' federal probe into fraud allegations: 'You commit fraud, you're going to prison'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
Trump's doctor says president had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen
The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."
The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."
White House Christmas 2025 decorations: First lady reveals 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' theme
First lady Melania Trump revealed this year’s White House holiday theme, "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since resuming the role.
First lady Melania Trump revealed this year’s White House holiday theme, "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since resuming the role.
Cory Booker marries partner Alexis Lewis in two separate ceremonies
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced that he married his partner Alexis Lewis on Saturday in an Instagram post.
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced that he married his partner Alexis Lewis on Saturday in an Instagram post.
Trump's approval rating drops to lowest so far in second-term: Gallup
President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest point since he took office the second time, Gallup’s latest poll found. Here’s what the numbers are saying.
President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest point since he took office the second time, Gallup’s latest poll found. Here’s what the numbers are saying.
Melania Trump announces new business venture ahead of movie release
Her documentary film is slated to come out in January.
Her documentary film is slated to come out in January.
Trump administration to review green card holders from 'countries of concern.' What we know
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director announced in a social media post that the agency will conduct a full review of what he referred to as “high-risk" countries.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director announced in a social media post that the agency will conduct a full review of what he referred to as “high-risk" countries.
'Ambushed' National Guard members identified; Afghan national in custody
Sarah Beckstrom, one of two National Guard members who were shot in D.C. on Wednesday, has died.
Sarah Beckstrom, one of two National Guard members who were shot in D.C. on Wednesday, has died.
Georgia election interference case against Trump dismissed
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.