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The Department of Justice instructed prosecutors to dismiss federal corruption charges against New Y
The unit, led by Elon Musk, has run into legal obstacles as it continues its rapid efforts to change
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promoted an "America First" approach. How does that translate to
Alongside newly announced universal tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, President Trump has levie
The government agency formed in the wake of the Great Recession acts to regulate financial products,
The Trump administration's offer for federal employees to resign now and keep their pay and benefits
At a Tuesday press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said h
Congress is supposed to hold the power of the purse. So what do Republicans in Congress think about
Elon Musk is keeping his campaign promise of trying to cut $2 trillion of federal spending through h
This past weekend, President Trump imposed new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. He has since wa
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI, and Tulsi Gabbard, his nominee for intelligence chief, had
On Monday, the White House budget office ordered a freeze on all federal funding. Yesterday, the Whi
During his confirmation hearing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to run Health and Huma
The White House budget office has ordered a pause on all federal grants, loans, and financial assist
This past weekend, President Trump showed the country how he plans to govern in his second term. On
President Trump campaigned on a promise of mass deportation and reducing the size of the federal wor
During his inaugural address, President Trump said, "I will also declare a national energy emergency
The president argues such programs, meant to increase the diversity of the federal workforce, were d
Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people who had been charged
"I return to the presidency, confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new er
