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WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Friday, eliminating COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools and establishing the Energy Dominance Council. The first order removes any federal requirements …

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump has announced a series of appointments to the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, including his own …

Nancy Pelosi’s net worth and investments: A detailed look at her 2023 financial disclosures WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s 2023 financial disclosure reveals an extensive portfolio of stock …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. District Judge John Bates, who previously ruled against the Trump administration on issues related to gender identity policies, is facing scrutiny over his wife’s nonprofit ties. …

Washington, D.C. — In what critics are calling a “legal insurrection,” several unelected, politically appointed judges have recently issued rulings that challenge the Trump administration’s efforts to curb what it …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic lawmakers are calling for significant reductions to the U.S. Department of Defense budget, citing repeated audit failures and excessive military spending. The push follows a wave …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On his first day back in office, January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense has directed the Army to rename Fort Liberty in North Carolina back to Fort Bragg, honoring World War II hero Private First …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense has announced an immediate pause on all gender transition-related medical procedures for service members and has barred new enlistments of individuals with a …

PENSACOLA, Fla. — President Donald J. Trump on Sunday proclaimed February 9 as the first official Gulf of America Day, following his executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico. …

NEW YORK CITY — Elon Musk alleged that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) improperly spent $59 million on luxury hotel accommodations for migrants in New York City, in violation …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Conservation Foundation has received $16 million in grants as it continues to support the state’s clean energy initiatives, including efforts to advance offshore wind …

BELLEVILLE, N.J. — A group of teachers at Belleville High School has drawn criticism for wearing “Gulf of America” T-shirts, a reference to a past executive order from former President …

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has revoked former President Joe Biden’s security clearance and halted his access to intelligence briefings, citing national security concerns and a …

NEWARK, NJ — If you’re traveling into New Jersey or New York’s airports this weekend, you might notice something different. There will not be any transgendered employees physically patting down …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former President Donald J. Trump announced plans to remove multiple members of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees, including its chairman, as part of what he described …

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 18 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a policy granting Elon …

NEWARK, N.J. – A Chilean national suspected of being part of an organized theft group operating across multiple states is now facing federal charges after his arrest by U.S. Immigration …

LANESBORO, Minn. — A Minnesota woman pleaded guilty this week to charges related to a fatal crash that killed two Amish children in 2023, though authorities say she was not …

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that U.S. service members stationed at the southern border have high morale, citing their belief in the mission of protecting their own country. Hegseth’s …

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — The first group of high-threat illegal immigrants removed from the United States under President Donald Trump’s new deportation policy arrived Tuesday at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, …

WASHINGTON — A Massachusetts man who told police he went to the U.S. Capitol intending to kill members of former President Donald Trump’s cabinet cited influence from Luigi Mangione, the …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced $2.4 million in funding for initiatives aimed at supporting Venezuelan migrants and addressing …

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised concerns over a significant gap in reported U.S. aid figures, stating that Ukraine has received about $76 billion, far less than …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Monday that President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexican imports could raise prices on popular Super Bowl snacks, including beer and …