Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.

First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree

First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.

Judge rules National Guard deployment in DC illegal

A U.S. federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Pentagon's deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. was illegal. 

Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next

President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Epstein files bill clears Senate, sent to Trump for signature

The House and Senate have both approved a bill requiring the release of Epstein files, sending the measure to Trump despite his earlier opposition.

Dr. Oz jumps in after man collapses during Oval Office press conference

A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.

Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.

White House resuming public tours in December

Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.

Donald Trump sued over East Wing demolition: What to know

Trump is facing a lawsuit over the White House East Wing demolition, as critics say his ballroom plan breaks preservation laws and is being conducted without approvals.

PHOTOS: Trump's Ballroom renderings show structure nearly twice the size of the White House

The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.

White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos

Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.