Federal workers protest outside Tesla showroom in San Francisco; Musk defends cuts

Federal workers were among those protesting the cuts by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, on Wednesday night outside a Tesla showroom in San Francisco.

$5,000 DOGE check? Trump backs idea to send some savings to Americans

President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.

Are millions of dead people really receiving Social Security benefits?

The Trump administration claims that millions of people over 100 years old receive Social Security, but official data tells a different story.

Trump taps Kemp for Council of Governors

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has been appointed by President Donald Trump to the bipartisan Council of Governors, which includes five Republicans and five Democrats.

Savannah Chrisley to make formal plea for clemency for parents

Savannah Chrisley, daughter of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, is actively seeking clemency for her parents.

Trump admin ends legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children facing deportation

The Trump administration has stopped funding a legal aid program for unaccompanied migrant children, leaving thousands without representation in immigration court.

What would it take for Canada to become the 51st state?

President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.

USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them

The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.

Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know

As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.

DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?

Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.

Laken Riley Act used in Indiana to deport man who caused fatal crash

The Laken Riley Act was used for the first time to deport Domingo Juan Juan, a Guatemalan citizen in the U.S. illegally, after a fatal car crash in Indiana.

Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk

The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.

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.