Donald Trump

President Donald Trump is weighing the withdrawal of federal approval for New York City's new $9 congestion toll, which funds critical transit upgrades. The toll, implemented earlier this month, aims to raise $1 billion annually ... more

President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending "radical indoctrination" in K-12 schools, calling for a renewed focus on 'patriotic education'. The order opposes teaching discriminatory equity or gender ideologies and strengthens parental ... more

President Donald Trump issued an executive order to intensify efforts against anti-Semitism, especially on school and university campuses. The order reaffirms a 2019 directive that aimed to protect Jewish students but was weakened under the ... more

Former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin has been confirmed as the new Environmental Protection Agency administrator, with the Senate voting 56-42 in favor on Wednesday. Zeldin, nominated by Donald Trump, previously served eight years in Congress ... more

Democratic governors urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to unify his caucus against President Trump's policies and appointments during a call on Wednesday. Governors JB Pritzker and Maura Healey stressed the need for stronger opposition ... more

President Donald Trump has ordered the expansion of a migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to house up to 30,000 detainees. Announcing the plan Wednesday, Trump framed it as a move to hold "criminal illegal ... more

President Trump's approval rating dropped to 45% after his first week back in office, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The decline follows a series of executive orders on immigration, federal oversight, and military reforms. His ... more

Howard Lutnick, President Trump’s pick for Commerce Secretary, criticized China during his confirmation hearing, accusing it of exploiting U.S. technology to compete unfairly in the AI sector. He cited Chinese startup DeepSeek, which surged in ... more

The Trump administration's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has offered a buyout to all 2 million federal employees who opt not to return to in-person work. Employees who accept the offer ... more

The Trump administration has offered most federal employees a "deferred resignation" option, allowing them to resign by February 6 while retaining full pay and benefits through September 30. Employees accepting the offer may face task ... more

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has emerged as the most vocal Democratic critic of President Trump during his second term. While other Democrats debate a more measured approach, she has openly condemned Trump’s policies and early ... more

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 600,000 Venezuelans. This reverses a Biden-era extension that would have allowed them to remain in the U.S ... more

The Trump administration has reversed its controversial order to freeze federal aid spending. The freeze, announced earlier this week, faced widespread criticism from lawmakers and states over concerns it would disrupt essential services like Medicaid ... more

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized a rapid pace of executive action by President Donald Trump during her first briefing Wednesday, declaring the "golden age of America has most definitely begun." Leavitt reported that five Cabinet ... more

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a next-generation missile defense shield aimed at countering threats from ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles. The plan prioritizes protecting U.S. citizens and critical infrastructure. The ... more

President Donald Trump issued an executive order allowing service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine to be reinstated with full back pay, rank, and benefits. The order applies to both active and reserve personnel ... more

President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning federal funding and support for gender-affirming medical treatments for minors, citing concerns over long-term health effects. The order directs agencies to rescind existing policies and prohibit funding ... more

President Donald Trump signed an executive order eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the Department of Defense and Homeland Security, citing concerns over meritocracy and unit cohesion. The order bans race- and sex-based ... more

President Donald Trump issued an executive order barring gender identity policies in the military, revoking a 2021 directive that allowed transgender individuals to serve. The order mandates strict adherence to biological sex in facilities and ... more