Politics

Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate

February 1, 2025 8:53pm CST

Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.

Democrats elect Minnesota party leader Ken Martin as DNC chair

February 1, 2025 1:14pm CST

Democrats on elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as the national chair, turning to a low-profile Midwestern political operative to coordinate their resistance to Trump’s presidency.

Live updates: White House press briefing, executive orders

January 31, 2025 1:28pm CST

Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her second briefing of the new administration, after which the president is schedule to sign more executive orders.

Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard and others conclude confirmation hearings today

January 30, 2025 3:04pm CST

The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees concluded on Thursday, and here’s what you need to know.

RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy

January 29, 2025 5:27pm CST

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.

Live updates: Funding freeze latest; RFK Jr. hearings; Trump's executive orders

January 29, 2025 5:10pm CST

Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.

Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?

January 29, 2025 4:45pm CST

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?

Ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison

January 29, 2025 4:13pm CST

Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.

Federal grant freeze memo rescinded but White House says executive order remains in effect

January 29, 2025 1:07pm CST

President Donald Trump issued the directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.

Who is RFK Jr.'s wife? Cheryl Hines seen at Senate confirmation hearing

January 29, 2025 12:08pm CST

Cheryl Hines, the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was seen sitting behind her husband Wednesday at his first Senate confirmation hearing.

All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation

January 29, 2025 10:15am CST

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.

Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts

January 28, 2025 8:45pm CST

The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.

Caroline Kennedy letter to senators: RFK Jr. is a 'predator'

January 28, 2025 5:21pm CST

Caroline Kennedy in a letter to the U.S. Senate urged them to reject the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation's health secretary.

Who is Karoline Leavitt? Youngest White House press secretary

January 28, 2025 1:28pm CST

The 27-year-old made her debut as the White House press secretary in the briefing room Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.

Bounty hunters could target migrants under proposed Mississippi bill

January 28, 2025 11:42am CST

A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.