February 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM EST
Republicans Say Debt Is Destroying America, But Their Budget Plan Could Balloon It

As DOGE takes the spotlight, Republicans backstage are planning to widen the federal budget deficit.

February 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM EST
14 States Sue Over Trump's Delegation Of Authority To Elon Musk, DOGE

The lawsuit frames its argument in historical terms, describing Musk as a "21st century tech baron."

February 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST
Trump Appears Set To Reward Russia For Its Brutal Invasion Of Ukraine

The president, who called the invasion "genius," suggests Russia deserves Ukrainian territory because it has lost many soldiers in its assault.

February 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM EST
Trump Trashes McConnell Over RFK Vote, Questions His Childhood Polio

"I have no idea if he had polio," Trump said of the former Senate majority leader.

February 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM EST
Trump Admin Says There's No Plan To Shell Out $400 Million For Armored Teslas

A budget forecast's reference to Elon Musk's company raised alarms -- but the reality is more complex than it appears.

February 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM EST
Trump Education Nominee Won't Say If Schools Will Lose Funding Over Ethnic Clubs

Executive orders from President Donald Trump have threatened to withhold federal funding from schools that are not "patriotic."

February 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM EST
Brooke Rollins Confirmed As Trump's Agriculture Secretary

Rollins, a close Trump ally, will lead the department as mass deportation plans could lead to farm labor shortages and tariffs could hit agricultural exports.

February 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM EST
Kash Patel Clears Senate Committee, Heads To Senate Floor For Confirmation Vote

Every Republican voted to advance Trump's controversial nominee to lead the FBI. Every Democrat voted no.

February 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM EST
RFK Jr., America's Loudest Anti-Vaxxer, Confirmed As Health Secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead America's public health response. Doctors say that's a "slap in the face."

February 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM EST
Minnesota Democratic Sen. Tina Smith Won't Run For Reelection

The 66-year-old senator said she wanted to spend more time with her family.

February 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM EST
Donald Trump Working To Make Corruption Great Again

The president is firing watchdogs, pardoning corrupt officials and making lots of money from $TRUMP.

February 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM EST
Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard As Trump's Director Of National Intelligence

Initial Republican resistance to Gabbard's nomination melted after a public pressure campaign from President Donald Trump's MAGA allies.