Politics
Lawmakers push to fulfill Trump’s request for War Department name
Sens. Rick Scott and Mike Lee and Rep. Greg Steube introduced legislation Friday to restore the Department of Defense's original name, the Department of War, as President Trump prepares to sign an executive order calling for the change.
Trump issuing 200th executive order, setting unprecedented pace in modern history
President Trump is signing the 200th executive order of his second term, setting a pace that's unprecedented in modern history.
Trump says Russia, India are ‘lost’ to China amid summit, trade wars
President Trump said India and Russia appear to be "lost" to China after their leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, underscoring his frustration with Moscow and New Delhi as Beijing seeks to bolster its alliances.
Traditional marriage advocates sharpen message as Supreme Court eyes challenge to same-sex marriage
Suppose you think same-sex couples are the victims in the legal battle over marriage. In that case, Kate Faust says you are wrong: It is the children.
Republican Gabriel Sterling, defender of 2020 Georgia election, runs for secretary of state
A former top elections official who made a name for himself defending Georgia's 2020 presidential election tally against threats from supporters of President Donald Trump is now running to be the state's elections chief.
Chaotic showdown over Guatemalan children exposes fault lines in Trump’s deportation push
Laura Pena knew she had two hours to stop the children she represents from being deported home to Guatemala. She and other lawyers and advocates around the country were just starting to get word that Saturday night of Labor Day weekend that migrant children had just been woken up and were heading to the airport.
Kennedy strikes back: HHS secretary battles outraged Democrats at hearing centered on vaccines
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. beat back Senate Democrats' blistering barrage of attacks Thursday accusing him of eviscerating U.S. vaccine policies.
DeSantis to headline State Freedom Caucus summit as anticipation builds over GOP’s 2028 players
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will headline the State Freedom Caucus Network dinner here on Friday, following a flurry of moves that have kept him in the national headlines and in conversations about the GOP's 2028 race for White House.
DOJ weighs banning transgender people from owning firearms
The Justice Department is weighing options for limiting the right to own a gun for transgender people.
Freedom Caucus hatches plan to stave off Democrats’ spending increases through 2026 elections
The House Freedom Caucus is putting the "finishing touches" on a proposal to freeze government funding levels for another year -- and potentially through the 2026 midterm elections, the group's chairman said Thursday.
Rubio announces $13.5 million for Ecuador to combat drug violence
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a substantial payment aimed at assisting Ecuadorian authorities in fighting violence coming from drug cartels in South America.
Minn. Gov. Tim Walz criticized for mocking Trump’s health during Labor Day comments
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is catching heat for commenting on speculation about President Trump's death and said he understood why people believed they would "see news."
Sliwa says Trump team isn’t pressuring him to exit NYC mayor’s race
Republican Curtis Sliwa on Thursday dismissed speculation that the Trump administration is pressing him to bow out of the New York mayoral race.
DOJ investigating Fed’s Cook over mortgage fraud
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over whether she submitted fraudulent information on mortgage applications.
RFK Jr. denies claim he ordered ousted CDC head to greenlight vaccine recommendations
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his fired CDC director lied in an op-ed claiming she was told to "preapprove" recommendations from a newly formed vaccine advisory panel.
Trump confronts European leaders over Russian oil, argues purchases fund Putin’s war efforts
President Trump took European leaders to task Thursday for their nations' purchases of Russian oil, opening a new battlefront in the so-called economic war he's waging on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.
Rubio visits Ecuador as U.S. military strike on Venezuelan boat overshadows talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wrapping up a brief trip to Latin America with a stop in Ecuador as countries in the region nervously watch the Trump administration step up military activity to combat drug trafficking and illegal migration.
Federal workers bowing to Trump’s order to show up for work
President Trump's effort to get federal employees back into their offices for work is proving to be stunningly effective, with the number of full-time in-office employees nearly tripling over the last six months.
Kennedy appears before Senate committee amid CDC turmoil
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before a congressional committee Thursday, where he was expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies.
