Gov. Brian Kemp weighs in on firing of 1,300 CDC employees; Protesters rally in Atlanta

Gov. Brian Kemp has reiterated his stance on limiting government growth, telling Politico during a weekend overseas trip that the government could benefit from “rightsizing."

Trump fires hundreds of FAA workers weeks after deadly DCA plane crash

The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Social Security head Michelle King steps down over DOGE information access: AP sources

The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.

President Day protests erupt at state capitols, including Georgia

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol on Presidents Day, joining demonstrations across the country.

Teamsters Union threatens labor complaint against New Georgia Project

Some ex-employees of New Georgia Project are accusing the progressive voter registration organization of big-time hypocrisy.

Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.

Atlanta's inspector general resigns from position as city approves oversight bill

Atlanta's Inspector General says that she resigned from her position ahead of a possible vote on a contentious proposal that could overhaul her office.

President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR Daytona 500: Here's when the president arrives

It's official: President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday in Florida. It will be the second time Trump, as president, has attended "The Great American Race."

IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.

Trump's mug shot from Fulton County Jail hangs in White House

President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.

Will Donald Trump end daylight saving time? Here's what he's said

As daylight saving time approaches, President Donald Trump has voiced support for ending the time change, calling it “costly" and “inconvenient." Will his administration take action?

CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.

Mexico may sue Google over 'Gulf of America' label on maps

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government may take legal action against Google for using the name "Gulf of America" on maps, following a decree by President Trump.

Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors

The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.

Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs

President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.