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Trump meets with candidates for four-star general in break with tradition, White House acknowledges
Read full article: Trump meets with candidates for four-star general in break with tradition, White House acknowledgesTrump meets with candidates for four-star general in break with tradition, White House acknowledges
Senate Democrats say Trump's policies are hurting America’s ability to compete with China
Read full article: Senate Democrats say Trump's policies are hurting America’s ability to compete with ChinaSenate Democrats say President Donald Trump's policies are weakening America’s ability to compete with China.
US won't send some weapons pledged to Ukraine following a Pentagon review of military aid
Read full article: US won't send some weapons pledged to Ukraine following a Pentagon review of military aidThe U.S. is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much.
Trump fires Democratic commissioner of independent agency that oversees nuclear safety
Read full article: Trump fires Democratic commissioner of independent agency that oversees nuclear safetyPresident Donald Trump has fired a Democratic commissioner for the federal agency that oversees nuclear safety as he continues to assert more control over independent regulatory agencies.
Wisconsin dairy farmer sues Trump administration claiming discrimination against white farmers
Read full article: Wisconsin dairy farmer sues Trump administration claiming discrimination against white farmersA Wisconsin dairy farmer has alleged in a federal lawsuit that the Trump administration is illegally denying financial assistance to white farmers by continuing programs that favor minorities.
Army celebrates 250 years with parade that coincides with Trump’s birthday
Read full article: Army celebrates 250 years with parade that coincides with Trump’s birthdayThe grand military parade that President Donald Trump wanted for eight years has barreled down Constitution Avenue in Washington with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute.
Here’s what to expect at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday
Read full article: Here’s what to expect at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthdayThe Army will celebrate its 250th anniversary with a parade on Saturday, which happens to be President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
Marines take over some security in LA while cities across US prep for 'No Kings' rallies
Read full article: Marines take over some security in LA while cities across US prep for 'No Kings' ralliesAfter a week of protests over federal immigration raids, about 200 Marines have moved into Los Angeles to guard a federal building and personnel in the city.
Trump is finally getting his chance to try to top France with a grand military parade in DC
Read full article: Trump is finally getting his chance to try to top France with a grand military parade in DCEight years after Donald Trump was dazzled while watching a grand military parade in Paris, the president is finally getting a chance to try to top the spectacle.
Trump hosts top crypto investors as some industry leaders fear he's putting personal profits first
Read full article: Trump hosts top crypto investors as some industry leaders fear he's putting personal profits firstPresident Donald Trump has hosted top investors for one of his cryptocurrency projects at his luxury golf course in Northern Virginia.
Institute of Peace reclaims its headquarters after court win over Musk's cost-cutting team
Read full article: Institute of Peace reclaims its headquarters after court win over Musk's cost-cutting teamThe U.S. Institute of Peace has retaken control of its headquarters, two days after a federal judge said the firing of its board and employees by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency was illegal.
Trump's Mideast trip splashes out on deals and diplomacy but is quiet on human rights
Read full article: Trump's Mideast trip splashes out on deals and diplomacy but is quiet on human rightsHuman rights received far less mention on President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East this week than is usual for presidential visits to autocratic countries.
AmeriCorps cuts leave people who serve and community organizations scrambling for alternatives
Read full article: AmeriCorps cuts leave people who serve and community organizations scrambling for alternativesA nonprofit organization based in rural Brazoria County outside of Houston, Mosaic in Action, came around years after Hurricane Harvey to help a homeowner with roof repairs and mold remediation.
Takeaways from Canada's election: America's northern ally rejects Trump after he dominates race
Read full article: Takeaways from Canada's election: America's northern ally rejects Trump after he dominates raceThe first major test of Donald Trump’s influence on the affairs of a longtime U.S. ally went badly.
Most US Institute of Peace workers get late-night word of their mass firing
Read full article: Most US Institute of Peace workers get late-night word of their mass firingMost employees at the U.S. Institute of Peace, a congressionally created and funded think tank now taken over by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, have received email notices of their mass firing — the latest step in the Trump administration’s government downsizing.
US Institute of Peace board sues after firings and DOGE staff accesses headquarters
Read full article: US Institute of Peace board sues after firings and DOGE staff accesses headquartersThe U.S. Institute of Peace and many of its board members are suing the Trump administration, seeking to prevent their removal and stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from taking over and accessing the independent nonprofit's building and systems.
Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk
Read full article: Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at riskExperts are warning that Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply water to farmers and protect communities from floods.
Judge stops immediate shutdown of small US agency for African development
Read full article: Judge stops immediate shutdown of small US agency for African developmentA judge has barred the Trump administration from immediately moving to shut down a small federal agency that supports investment in African countries.
Claims about USAID funding are spreading online. Many are not based on facts
Read full article: Claims about USAID funding are spreading online. Many are not based on factsFalse and misleading social media posts are circulating online as the Trump administration moves to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Ramaswamy won't serve on Trump's government efficiency commission as he mulls run for Ohio governor
Read full article: Ramaswamy won't serve on Trump's government efficiency commission as he mulls run for Ohio governorVivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the government efficiency commission that President Donald Trump selected him to lead alongside billionaire Elon Musk.