Trump is weighing big cuts to the U.S. Education Department
While only Congress can shutter the department, the president is reportedly considering executive action to severely scale back its responsibilities and staffing.
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White House defends its 'Fork in the Road' offer to federal employees
The White House says the federal employees union is doing its members a disservice by urging them not to resign with the promise of administrative leave until September.
Elon Musk is barreling into government with DOGE, raising unusual legal questions
The billionaire's campaign to radically upend federal agencies is stunning former White House officials, even in a political moment when many things are described as unprecedented.
Federal judge issues restraining order blocking federal spending freeze
The order came in response to a memo released by the Office of Management and Budget last week directing agencies to freeze funding for federal grants and other programs.
Trump plans to withdraw the U.S. from the United Nations Human Rights Council
The president's executive order will also cut future funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which provides aid to Palestinians.
ACLU sues Trump administration over asylum ban
The lawsuit alleges Trump's actions go against protections provided by Congress and backed by the courts.
Trump puts Canada and Mexico tariffs on hold
U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada will be put on hold for 30 days.
Trump fires chief of the federal consumer watchdog agency
Rohit Chopra had led the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau since 2021. Consumer groups praised his leadership, while Republicans have frequently attacked the agency.
Can Trump's 2nd act work for the working class while giving back to his super donors?
Trump has shown an affinity with many of the little guys — what he called in 2017 "the forgotten men and women." But he also has shown an affinity with some of the fattest cats of all.
A 2nd U.S. judge says Trump administration must pause its federal spending freeze
The decision came in response to a petition by attorneys general in 22 states and Washington, D.C., seeking to block the administration's efforts to freeze payments for grants and other programs.