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11:31 Earth is headed toward several catastrophic climate 'tipping points,' study warns

These points of no return are specific moments when the planet has warmed so much that certain effects become irreversible.

07:01 Auto industry tells Trump that tariffs on car parts will mean 'layoffs and bankruptcy'

A coalition of auto industry groups, including manufacturers and dealers, say in a letter that car parts tariffs will cripple industry.

03:32 President Trump says tariffs on China will 'come down substantially'

President Trump said 145% tariffs on Chinese imports will "come down substantially" as his administration expressed optimism about a trade deal.

22/04 Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to announce ban on artificial food dyes

Kennedy has railed against Big Food and Big Pharma and blamed the nation’s “chronic disease epidemic” on the two industries.

22/04 When the pope met the president: Francis' meetings with Obama, Biden and Trump

Pope Francis met three American presidents – Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden – even though he didn't always agree with their policies.

22/04 Feds offer up to $5M for highest-ranking MS-13 leader's arrest, conviction

Federal prosecutors said that Yulan Andony Archaga Carías was charged in 2021 with racketeering, drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

19/04 Experts see higher stagflation risks. Here's what it means for your money

Stagflation — a mix of slow economic growth, high inflation and high unemployment — which hit the U.S. in the 1970s, could make a comeback, economists say.

19/04 Trump administration reportedly plans to eliminate IRS Direct File program

After its rollout, 90% of users surveyed ranked their experience as excellent or above average but the program has faced other scrutiny.

18/04 Lawsuits, rallies ratchet up pressure on White House over international student visas

With more than 1,000 student visas revoked nationwide, students, schools and politicians are pushing back.

18/04 Trump's criticism of Fed chief Powell has long history but latest could be most damaging

President Trump's criticism of Fed's Powell was just the latest in a flurry of attacks on the Fed chief going over interest rates back years.

18/04 What is AmeriCorps? What to know about the latest organization impacted by DOGE cuts

The 30-year-old organization assists in disaster relief, conservation and other community service projects.

17/04 Trump has revered MIT. The school isn't loving him back.

President Trump loves to tout his connection to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. But his research cuts haven't been so friendly.

16/04 Two Hegseth aides put on leave from Pentagon amid leak probe

The Pentagon did not disclose specifics for the suspensions of Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick because the matter is under investigation.

15/04 Judge admonishes U.S. for failing to return Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was expelled from the U.S. and sent to a violent El Salvador prison even though a court order protected him from deportation.

15/04 Another Columbia student, Mohsen Mahdawi, arrested by US immigration officials

A judge ordered the Trump administration not to deport a Columbia student who was arrested upon arriving for an interview for his U.S. citizenship petition.

15/04 Feds: Georgia man threatened in texts to kill Tulsi Gabbard, husband

The Justice Department said Aliakbar Mohammad Amin sent texts directly to DNI Tulsi Gabbard's husband, saying he'll kill the couple's family

13/04 Migrants in Arizona receive notices from government: 'It is time for you to leave'

The federal government is using its discretion to revoke parole status for migrants allowed in under the Biden administration. What does that mean?

13/04 Wisconsin teen accused of killing parents plotted to kill Trump, FBI says

Authorities believe Nikita Casap's parents were fatally shot more than two weeks before the gruesome discovery of their bodies.

13/04 Kilmar Abrego Garcia 'alive and secure' in El Salvador prison, Trump administration says

A federal judge mandated that US officials submit daily reports on Kilmar Abrego Garcia and steps to return him after they mistakenly deported him.

12/04 DOJ charges Pennsylvania man for posting YouTube threats to kill Trump, ICE agents

Federal prosecutors said that Shawn Monper used the YouTube account \

12/04 Why are tens of thousands of people boycotting this little-known airline?

Around 30,000 people have signed a petition to boycott the small airline after Avelo made a deal with ICE to carry out deportation flights.

12/04 Donald Trump authorizes U.S. military to take control of land on southern border

President Donald Trump issued a memorandum Friday giving the U.S. military jurisdiction over federal lands at the southern border.

12/04 Tourists detained by ICE say they were treated like 'the worst criminal'

Uncommon detainees are bringing new attention to the U.S. immigration detention system

12/04 Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported, but legal battles remain

An immigration judge ruled that the spokesman for Columbia University student protesters, can be deported by the Trump administration.

11/04 Elon Musk lowers DOGE's projected savings from $1 trillion to $150 billion

Elon Musk seemed to lower DOGE's estimated savings by saying he anticipates $150 billion in cut "waste and fraud" in the next fiscal year.

11/04 19 state AGs ask federal judge to block Trump's international student-visa cancellations

The Trump administration argues some international students have improperly participated in pro-Palestinian protests.

11/04 Federal judge directs US to return deported Maryland man \n'as soon as possible'

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador even though a prior court order protected him from expulsion. His family is fighting to get him back.

11/04 Supreme Court says US must begin process to release Maryland man deported to El Salvador

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was arrested near his Maryland home in March and deported to El Salvador. His family has sued to force the U.S. to return him.

11/04 Judge demands daily updates on return plan for Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador

U.S. attorneys admitted in court records that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador but have contended they cannot get him back.

10/04 Mahmoud Khalil case: Trump administration doubles down on bid to deport Columbia activist

The Trump administration asserted that Mahmoud Khalil’s beliefs and activism could undermine U.S. efforts to combat antisemitism.

10/04 As Trump targets 'terrorist sympathizers,' college protests have fallen silent

Some alumni groups are pushing their alma maters to strengthen protections for students and spend down endowments to buy freedom from Trump threats.

10/04 Americans in botched Congo coup returned to US amid Trump mineral talks

The windfall for the trio of Americans who faced execution comes amid high-level talks over mining deals.

10/04 National Weather Service alerts will no longer be translated for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service has halted its automated translation services for weather alerts until further notice \

09/04 Trump's pick to head NASA has been to space twice: Recapping billionaire's missions

Billionaire Jared Isaacman could become the next head of NASA, overseeing an agency on the cusp of crewed missions to the moon and Mars.

09/04 Trump administration freezes funding for Cornell, Northwestern universities

The Trump administration has frozen funding for Cornell and Northwestern universities while it investigates both schools over civil rights violations, a U.S. official said.

08/04 Ford CEO Jim Farley addresses tariff concerns on Fox News to gain Trump's attention

Ford CEO Jim Farley told Fox that Ford can tolerate tariffs, there are even some benefits, but only if details on parts get sorted out.

08/04 National forests face the hatchet as Trump administration boosts logging

A new policy opens 58% of U.S. national forests to logging by rolling back environmental protections.

08/04 Trump voter's wife freed after 49 days in ICE custody

Bradley Bartell and Camila Munoz have been reunited after she spent 49 days in ICE detention.

07/04 Supreme Court puts hold on order that deported Maryland man must be returned to US

The Trump administration admitted it mistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia but said it had no authority to return him from El Salvador.

07/04 Federal judge on deportation of Maryland man: 'Detention appears wholly lawless'

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis pushed back on claims by DOJ lawyers that they have no power to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 29, back from El Salvador.

06/04 Justice Department suspends lawyer who criticized Trump administration in deportation case

The Department of Justice suspended the attorney who represented the government in the case involving the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man.

06/04 How some of Trump's firings could upend legal precedent and expand presidential power

How much power does the president have? Donald Trump says independent agencies should answer to him.

05/04 Obama on Trump: 'Imagine if I had done any of this'

The former president didn't mention Trump by name, but Obama delivered some of his sharpest and clearest criticisms since the 2024 campaign.

05/04 Supreme Court allows Trump to halt teacher training grants for now

Congress created the grants in response to a shortage of qualified teachers. Eight Democratic-led states said the grants were improperly terminated.

05/04 Greenland isn't the first territory America wanted from Denmark. Here's another.

Donald Trump isn’t the first U.S. president to consider taking land from Denmark. What did the U.S. want last time and why?

04/04 'There's a movement bubbling up': Anti-Trump protests planned nationwide Saturday

Over 1,000 anti-Trump protests, both big and small, are scheduled across America Saturday

04/04 Judge orders US to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador prison

The family of a Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador has sued the Trump administration to bring him back to the U.S.

04/04 Senate Republicans breaking norm to advance Donald Trump's tax cuts

After weeks of an impasse, lawmakers have decided to move forward without a real agreement on spending cuts.

04/04 The White House labeled Taiwan a country when Trump announced tariffs. The issue? It isn't one

Taiwan was listed as a country the top of a cardboard sign held up by Trump during his tariff ceremony. But it isn't one, and China is not happy.

03/04 Several Trump White House national security officials fired, sources say

Several White House National Security Council officials were fired on Thursday in the first major purge of Trump's second term, Reuters reported.

03/04 Stocks tumble globally, nations vow to retaliate to Trump's tariffs: Live updates

Opponents of Trump's plan that imposes 10% tariffs on imports from all countries say it could fuel inflation while spinning the economy to recession.

03/04 Senate rebukes Trump on Canada tariffs, with 4 Republicans joining Democrats

The Senate vote came after Trump implemented 10% across-the-board tariffs on imports and additional reciprocal tariffs on goods from 60 countries.

02/04 'Delay and deny care' to 9/11 survivors. Trump HHS cuts World Trade Center Program staff

In February, the administration restored cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program's budget, but new staff cuts threaten the program.

01/04 Judge blocks CIA, DNI from firing DEI staffers under Trump order

Judges in several cases have blocked the firing of staffers in diversity, equity and inclusion offices under President Trump's executive order.

01/04 Live updates: JFK assassination takes center stage at hearing; Oliver Stone to testify

The assassination of former President John F. Kennedy will take center stage at a closely watched House hearing on Tuesday.

01/04 Trump travel ban indefinitely delayed as U.S. continues to revoke visas

The State Department said it is continuing to work on a report for President Donald Trump on which countries should get new visa restrictions.

01/04 Trump teases third term, high approval numbers. What do the polls show?

Trump says he's serious about pursuing a third term because of his polls, though that's not allowed under the Constitution.

31/03 Trump says the ultimate fruits of tariffs will be worth the pain. Experts disagree.

President Trump says the goal of his tariffs - resuscitating U.S. manufacturing's glory days - will be worth the turmoil. Experts are skeptical.

30/03 Trump’s biggest round of tariffs is coming next week. Here is how it could shake up the economy

The president has circled April 2 as the culmination of his "American first" economic policy, which has already shaken markets and started a trade war.

29/03 Columbia University's head steps down after concessions made in feud with Trump over funds

Board of Trustees Co-Chair Claire Shipman was appointed acting president with immediate effect, while the board searches for a new president.

29/03 Their time at the Education Department may be over. The grieving isn't.

Laid-off Education Department workers packed up their offices Friday – and said goodbye to jobs they loved.

29/03 Fear, anxiety spread among Muslim Americans as Trump travel ban looms

The Trump administration is considering prohibiting or limiting travelers from more than 40 countries from entering the U.S.

28/03 Construction start 'imminent' on migrant deportation site next to Fort Bliss

President Donald Trump's proposed migrant deportation detention site at Fort Bliss is set to begin construction in the coming weeks.

28/03 Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn judge blocking deportations under Alien Enemies Act

A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of alleged members of Venezuela's crime gang Tren de Aragua, which Trump wants to overturn.

28/03 'I'm a little scared': Why more legal US residents are rushing to apply for citizenship

Legal US residents are applying for citizenship out of fear they could be under increased scrutiny and deported.

28/03 Archaic law giving Trump horror new powers

Black helicopters swooping down at night.

28/03 Trump orders feds to scour monuments, memorials for DEI language he says disparages US

President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to review potential anti-American sentiment being expressed on U.S. monuments and memorials.

28/03 President Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador

New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik's career has been in limbo since Trump picked her to join his Cabinet last November.

27/03 Why Usha Vance's Greenland adventure got derailed by a dogsled race across ice and snow

Usha Vance had been set to visit Greenland to see cultural sites, including a major dogsled race - the Avannaata Qimussersua. Not now. What happened?

27/03 Trump administration captured 'very violent' top street gang leader. What is MS-13?

A look at the MS-13, a gang which began in Los Angeles but has emerged as a powerful force throughout Central America.

27/03 Leader of violent MS-13 gang arrested in Virginia, feds say

Alleged Mara Salvatrucha-13 gang leader was arrested in Virginia early Thursday, say federal officials, including AG Pam Bondi

27/03 JD Vance to join wife on Greenland trip as US pressure builds

The visit was previously announced as a trip for Second Lady Usha Vance.

27/03 Top Armed Services Republican and Democrat call for independent probe of Hegseth and Signal leak

The push for an independent investigation comes in part from a high-level Senate Republican, Roger Wicker.

27/03 Cars, Venezuela, goods from the EU: What's the latest with Trump tariffs?

President Donald Trump has threatened and backpedaled on imposing tariffs repeatedly. Where do they stand?

26/03 Trump announces $5.8 billion Hyundai investment in first U.S. steel mill in Louisiana

Trump touted Hyundai's $5.8 billion in its first U.S. steel mill in Louisiana was a result of threatened tariffs on overseas manufacturing.

26/03 Supreme Court sides with Biden and upholds regulations of ghost guns to make them traceable

The 7-2 decision, which overturned an opinion by a conservative appeals court, was a victory for Biden. But Trump could repeal the regulation.

25/03 Live updates: Trump admin scrambles to defend group text leak as investigations begin

President Trump said his national security adviser, Mike Waltz, "learned a lesson" after he opened up a secret chat of Trump officials to a reporter.

25/03 Columbia student protester sues Trump administration to prevent deportation

The Trump administration said Yunseo Chung's presence in the U.S. hinders its foreign policy agenda, according to the lawsuit.

25/03 Trump names new CDC director to work with RFK Jr.; vaccine skepticism sank first pick

Susan Monarez has been acting chief at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since January. Her nomination came after David Weldon withdrew.

24/03 Trump says countries that buy oil, gas from Venezuela must pay 25% tariff to US

President Trump on Monday said the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on imports from countries that purchase oil or gasoline from Venezuela.

24/03 Federal jobs were seen as a gateway to the middle class for Black America, then came DOGE

As the nation’s largest single employer, the federal government has been welcoming to Black workers than the private sector.

23/03 Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney calls snap election, seeks mandate on Trump tariffs

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a snap election to let Canadians decide who should tackle the economy and Trump's tariffs.

23/03 Trump border czar says he won't defy order on Venezuelan migrants amid immigration battle

The Trump administration will not defy a judge's order blocking the use of war powers to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members, the border czar Tom Homan said on Sunday.

22/03 Trump drops order against law firm after it pledges $40 million in legal services

The firm agreed to provide pro bono work for causes chosen by Trump and to change its workplace diversity practices, the White House said.

22/03 Covert ops, Oswald surveillance and the JFK files. Here's more we've learned.

JFK assassination experts are finding potentially explosive new material in the vast trove of top-secret records that President Trump ordered released

21/03 Next-gen 'Beast': GM to build Trump's new presidential limousine

The Secret Service said on X that the director met with GM “to discuss advancements that could benefit the next generation of armored SUVs.”

21/03 Ex-FBI agent who alleged political bias inside bureau charged in federal court

Ex-FBI agent Johnathan Buma, who alleged political bias in the agency, was charged in federal court with illegally disclosing confidential documents.

21/03 Trump to order dismantling of the Education Department. But it's not closing entirely.

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Thursday afternoon that aims to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education.

20/03 President Trump signs order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education

President Trump ordered the dismantling the Department of Education, but the White House acknowledged the agency won't go away entirely.

20/03 Trump officials propose renaming USAID and revamping foreign aid

A Trump admin memo argues the U.S. foreign aid structure is too broad, too costly and failed to reduce some nations' dependency on U.S. assistance.

20/03 How is information classified, declassified? What to know about JFK assassination files

Trump released formerly classified files on the JFK assassination. But what makes information classified and how does it become declassified?

19/03 Trump releases classified files on JFK assassination. Here's what they say.

The release of as many as 80,000 pages of classified files comes after decades of smaller releases of redacted files.

18/03 Canadians are using 'elbows up' to hit back at US tariffs. Here's what it means

U.S. tariffs and President Trump's insults have Canadians fighting back with 'elbows up.'

18/03 Disappearing DEI or history? Information taken off Arlington National Cemetery site

Educational material about Black people, Latinos and women in the military have been changed on Arlington National Cemetery website.

18/03 'I never liked 'Hamilton' very much,' President Trump says in visit to Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump visited DC's Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and attended a board meeting after naming himself board chair.

15/03 Judge temporarily blocks Trump's anticipated use of 1798 Alien Enemies Act for deportations

A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from using a 1798 law to toughen immigration enforcement because 5 Venezuelans fear deportation.

14/03 Trump administration demands widespread changes to Columbia University discipline policies

The Ivy League university has faced intense scrutiny from the Trump administration over its handling of pro-Palestinian student protests in 2024.

14/03 Judge expresses 'grave' concerns while reinstating labor board member fired by Trump

The order reinstates a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, a key panel for federal workers' unions.

14/03 Trump effect on NATO spending is 'staggering,' Secretary General says

Trump has repeatedly expressed his contention that European countries have been taking advantage of the U.S. by not spending more on defense.

14/03 Donald Trump says he won't bend on tariffs; stocks end lower: Live updates

Trump tariffs. DOGE cuts. Government shutdown talks. Recession fears. Keep up with the USA TODAY Network's live coverage.

13/03 Federal agencies owe Trump their layoffs plans today. How quickly will cuts come?

Thursday is the deadline for federal agencies to provide their plans for mass federal employee layoffs to President Donald Trump.

13/03 Trump yanks CDC nominee minutes before Senate hearing

Dave Weldon, President Trump's choice to lead the CDC, had in the past pushed a debunked link between the measles vaccine and autism.

13/03 Federal judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired workers

The ruling applies to workers who were fired from six agencies during recent purge of government workers.

13/03 Education Dept. cuts are here. What happens now to student loans, FAFSA and IEPs?

How mass buyouts and layoffs at Trump's U.S. Department of Education might impact millions of students, teachers and administrators.

13/03 Trump wanted fast deportations. Some migrants are already coming back.

'People think deportation is the end of the story...It isn’t the end of anything,' said Austin Kocher, of Syracuse University.

12/03 NOAA lays off 1,000 employees as President Trump escalates federal cuts

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is laying off more than 1,000 workers as part of President Trump’s federal government overhaul.

12/03 'We want to be Greenlanders': Slow independence party wins vote, but pro-US party gains

President Donald Trump says he will 'get' Greenland. Election results show the island's residents are in no hurry to give it up.

12/03 NOAA laying off another 1,000 employees as part of Trump federal cuts: Live updates

NOAA includes the National Weather Service and oversees monitoring of the world's atmosphere and the weather and climate.

12/03 After governor's clash with Trump, USDA freezes millions for University of Maine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture froze millions in funding for the University of Maine this week as the feds review its athletic policies.

12/03 Trump's deadline for a new wave of federal layoffs is Thursday. What we know.

Federal agencies have until Thursday, March 13 to submit plans to the Trump administration for large-scale layoffs, called a reduction in force.

12/03 Ivy League school faces 'critical' cuts as Trump halts $400 million in funding

University officials say they're committed to addressing the president's concerns that Jewish students felt unsafe on campus during protests.

12/03 Mass layoffs imminent at Trump Education Dept. as workers told to stay home

Roughly 2,100 Education Department staffers will start receiving layoff notices Tuesday, a Trump administration official said.

11/03 If Trump closes the Education Department, what happens to student loans?

Borrowers are wondering what will happen to their loans and repayment plans if President Trump closes the Department of Education.

11/03 Who is Mahmoud Khalil? Student detained by ICE after leading Columbia University protests

Trump criticized universities across the country over pro-Palestinian protests, which he said created an unsafe environment for Jewish students.

11/03 Trump says he'll raise tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum to 50%: Live updates

Trump said he would increase from 25% to 50% tariffs taking effect Wednesday for Canada after Ontario said it would raise electricity prices on U.S.

11/03 National wildlife refuges in Florida hit by Trump, DOGE firings

Workers at national wildlife refuges across Florida were fired as part of Trump's mass axing of the federal workforce.

11/03 Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on International Criminal Court warrant

The ICC said it would pursue an investigation of suspected crimes against humanity related to Duterte's role in overseeing a bloody "war on drugs."

11/03 'This is not the end': Removal of Black Lives Matter mural begins in DC

“There was a movement, and there’s still going to be a movement,\

10/03 Weather forecasting agency NOAA to cut another 1,000 workers, reports say

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is preparing to lose another 1,000 workers due to layoffs, according to multiple reports.

10/03 Fighter jets intercept another pilot near Trump's Mar-a-Lago amid 'excessive' violations

For the second time in as many days, NORAD F-16 jets escorted a civilian plane out of restricted airspace in Palm Beach County on Sunday afternoon.

10/03 Mark Carney, a former banker, to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's next prime minister

Carney, 59, a political novice, will take over at a tumultuous time in Canada, which is in the midst of a trade war with the United States.

09/03 Largest California Hindu temple vandalized with anti-Indian PM Modi graffiti

Messages against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were spray painted on the entrance to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California.

09/03 In this National Park gateway, Trump's cuts, tariff threats inject uncertainty

In a tourist town still struggling to climb out from pandemic restrictions, Canadian tourists are canceling trips

08/03 Trump's plan to cut down more trees faces a host of problems

The Trump administration's plan to boost timber production on federal lands faces pushback about wildfires, environmental concerns and economics.

07/03 Trump halts security clearances of Perkins Coie, cites links to Hillary Clinton

Trump has suspended security clearances at Perkins Coie, which represented Democrat Hillary Clinton, and Covington & Burling, which helped Jack Smith.

06/03 President Trump agrees to delay Mexico tariffs on imports covered in trade deal

President Trump said Mexico won't be required to pay tariffs on any goods that fall under the USMCA trade agreement for the next month.

06/03 House censures Al Green for heckling Trump during speech to joint session of Congress

The House voted on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green, D-Texas., after his outburst during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress.

06/03 Who is Al Green? Texas congressman kicked out of Trump’s address has history of protest

Rep. Al Green disrupted Donald Trump's joint congressional address Tuesday. It's not his first time countering the president, or leading a protest.

05/03 Trump grants US automakers' request for a brief reprieve on Canada, Mexico tariffs

President Donald Trump has agreed to exempt automobiles from newly imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for the next month.

04/03 Trade tensions escalate as Trump tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada take effect

President Donald Trump's tariff actions, which could upend nearly $2.2 trillion in two-way annual U.S. trade, went live at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday.

04/03 Trump pauses aid to Ukraine after dramatic Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy

Withholding aid is another sign that the relationship between the Trump administration and Ukrainian leadership has deteriorated.

04/03 Inmate John Hanson sent to Oklahoma to face federal execution in wake of Trump order

Hanson arrived in Oklahoma to face a likely execution by the state for his murder conviction. The Biden administration previously blocked the move.

03/03 Science agency reinstates some fired employees, includes people with disabilities, veterans, military spouses

The National Science Foundation said in a memo it's reinstating some of its fired probationary employees. A federal workers union says it's 84-86 workers.

02/03 UK, France and Ukraine will present peace deal to Donald Trump, British prime minister says

Britain and France will work on a peace deal with Ukraine and present it to Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday.

02/03 Young scientists were elated to work at NOAA. Now, they're devastated by DOGE cuts.

NOAA staff members, like thousands of others, were caught up in the mass terminations underway in the federal government.

01/03 President Trump to sign executive order unleashing forest management after LA wildfires

President Trump signed an executive order that looks to federal forest management following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

01/03 No suit, no lunch, no respect: Zelenskyy-Trump feud started with a fashion dig

Zelenskyy, whose country was invaded by Russia three years ago in an ongoing conflict, has been known for his casual style.

01/03 President Trump to sign executive order making English the official language of US

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order that for the first time will make English the official language of the United States.

28/02 Task force on government secrets to interview 'witnesses' of JFK assassination

A congressional task force will interview \

28/02 What is NOAA? Federal weather, climate agency hit with job cuts has a big mission.

NOAA's staff oversees monitoring the world's atmosphere and the nation's weather and climate, including its most violent storms.

28/02 Mass job cuts hit NOAA, agency that oversees hurricane center and weather service

Federal employees who monitor and forecast the nation’s weather and climate have been hit with a wave of mass firings.

28/02 Judge blocks Trump administration from firing probationary employees

Judge William Alsup said Thursday that the firings of the probationary employees were likely unlawful.

28/02 Judge in California blocks mass firing of probationary federal employees | The Excerpt

President Trump met with U.K. Prime Minister Starmer at the White House. Also, why many Americans are tired of cost-cutting tips. It's on The Excerpt.

26/02 Tons of gold safe at Fort Knox? Trump, Musk aren't the first to doubt it.

President Donald Trump said he's going to check on the country's supply of gold stored at the infamously secure Fort Knox depository.

26/02 House Republicans advance plan for Trump's legislative agenda in dramatic turnaround

Four Republicans threatened to tank the vote before three switched to support in a last-minute change.

26/02 Pushing the envelope: As Trump plans postal shakeup, a look at USPS' humble history

President Trump proposed bringing the independent service under the Commerce Department purview. That would upend decades of historical independence.

25/02 Video: Demonstrators hang upside-down American flag at Yosemite National Park

An upside-down American flag was hung on a Yosemite summit to protest job cuts by the Trump administration.

25/02 A fortune in rare earths, Zelenskky visit, Putin reaction: What to Know

China, with whom Trump has threatened a trade war, is the world's largest producer of rare earths.

25/02 Clint Hill, Secret Service agent who tried to protect JFK, dies at 93

Clint Hill, who was seen in film footage of the assassination scrambling across the back of the presidential limousine, died at his home. He was 93.

23/02 Kamala Harris speaks on 'shadows gathering over our democracy' at NAACP Image Awards

Former Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at Saturday's NAACP Image Awards as she received the chairman's award in recognition of her public service.

23/02 Trump removes 150-year-old Resolute Desk from the Oval Office to be 'lightly refinished'

President Donald Trump temporarily removes the 150-year-old Resolute Desk from the Oval Office to be refinished.

22/02 Donald Trump says he's considering taking control of US Postal Service

President Trump said he's considering having his administration take control of the U.S. Postal Service and merge it into the Commerce Department.

22/02 Trump removes Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. CQ Brown in purge of military leaders

Brown is among the senior military officials the Trump administration has linked to Biden-era diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

21/02 Haitian refugees lose protected status as Trump makes good on deportation promise

Half a million Haitian refugees who sought shelter and stability in the United States will lose protection against deportation this summer.

20/02 Appeals court rejects Trump's emergency bid to curtail birthright citizenship

An appeals court let stand an order blocking President Donald Trump from curtailing automatic birthright citizenship nationwide.

19/02 Trump administration moves to nix New York City's congestion pricing program

The Trump administration on Wednesday moved to end the polarizing New York City congestion pricing program.

19/02 JFK Presidential Library to reopen after abrupt closure due to federal layoffs

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library closed its doors Tuesday afternoon and cited the \

19/02 USDA rushing to rescind mistaken firings of key bird flu response personnel

Firings of USDA employees who coordinated bird flu response were accidental, NBC quotes an agency spokesperson as saying

19/02 Louis DeJoy, head of the US Postal Service, says he plans to step down after 5 years

Louis DeJoy, the head of the United States Postal Service, said he intends to step down after five years in the role.

19/02 ‘Needs to stop’: Musk, Trump speak out

Elon Musk has sat down for a joint television interview with Donald Trump, in which he defended his role as head of the US President’s sweeping cost-cutting initiative within the nation’s government.

19/02 Trump says he has instructed DOJ to terminate all remaining Biden-era US attorneys

President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that he has ordered the removal of all remaining U.S. attorneys from the Biden administration.

18/02 Why Alabama's thriving car industry will feel a big impact from Trump's auto tariffs

Alabama has found success in the automotive industry by becoming the No. 1 auto-exporting state, as of 2023, after producing more than 1.1M vehicles.

18/02 Native American activist leaves prison after nearly 50 years thanks to Biden commutation

Leonard Peltier was released after former President Joe Biden commuted his sentence for the murder of two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout.

18/02 Starliner astronauts respond to Trump saying they were 'abandoned': 'We don’t feel stuck'

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams recently told CNN they want to \

18/02 Presidents Day protests: See photos from demonstrations across the nation

Protestors across the country took to the streets Monday to repudiate the actions of Elon Musk and the Trump administration. See the photos.

17/02 'Critical moment in history': Protests across US today target Trump, Musk

Discontent has intensified in and around Washington as the administration moves to lay off thousands of federal workers.

17/02 Trump spending freeze sticks farmers with millions in conservation bills | The Excerpt

A judge blocks mass layoffs at the consumer protection agency. Plus, why a futuristic-looking solar energy plant is doomed. It's all on The Excerpt.

17/02 President Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalate their government purge | The Excerpt

Federal prosecutors drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, the debate over government alcohol guidance. It's all on The Excerpt.

17/02 Judge blocks mass layoffs at consumer protection agency targeted by Trump

The Trump administration has agreed to pause its campaign of layoffs and funding cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

16/02 Trump's plan to free Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might change housing market for the better

Housing observers see an opportunity to fundamentally remake a system to close the gap on serving historically marginalized communities.

15/02 US nuclear weapons agency hit by layoffs after DOGE exemption denied

The National Nuclear Security Administration dismissed dozens of employees as part of Trump's effort to shrink the federal workforce.

15/02 Elon Musk has to fill out a public financial disclosure, legal experts say. Where is it?

Elon Musk has to publicly disclose his wealth and debts, legal experts told USA TODAY.

14/02 What is President's Day? Upcoming holiday started with Washington, now for all presidents

President's Day is Monday. Here's what to know about it's history, including how it got started and what it has become.

13/02 Trump moves to slap reciprocal tariffs on nearly every nation, boosting trade war

In an escalation of his trade war, President Donald Trump moved to put tariffs on nations that levy taxes and fees that hurt U.S. businesses.

13/02 ICE efforts ‘gone too far’: Schools, churches sue Trump administration over immigration

Trump officials say policy change will allow them to target criminals taking sanctuary within churches, repealing a Biden-era sanctuary rule.

13/02 75,000 federal workers take President Trump's buyouts as offer expires

About 75,000 federal employees accepted President Donald Trump's buyout offer, which the administration closed to applicants Wednesday night.

13/02 Trump wants to scrap pennies. What does that mean for the copper industry?

President Trump has ordered the government to stop making pennies, calling the coins "wasteful."

13/02 Trump, joined by Musk in Oval Office, orders up big cuts in federal workforce

President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that seeks to "significantly reduce the size of government" through Elon Musk's DOGE.

12/02 FBI finds 2,400 new documents linked to JFK assassination

The bureau found 2,400 newly inventoried, digitized records previously unassociated with the investigation.

12/02 Tulsi Gabbard confirmed by Senate as Trump’s national intelligence director

As director of national intelligence, Gabbard will oversee the U.S. intelligence community and serve as the president's top adviser on intelligence.

12/02 Denmark makes satirical offer to buy California from Trump: '100% real ... in our dreams'

The tongue-in-cheek campaign comes as President Donald Trump has made it clear that his interest in purchasing Greenland is definitely not a joke.

12/02 Happy 216th Abe: Today is Lincoln's birthday, a president Trump is fixated on

President Lincoln, regarded by historians as one of the best presidents in history, was born on this day in 1809. He is frequently invoked by Trump.

12/02 Senators: Trump hiring freeze means wildland firefighting jobs are going unfilled

Wildland firefighters around the country say they've had job offers rescinded or frozen in the wake of President Donald Trump's federal hiring freeze.

11/02 American school teacher Marc Fogel released from prison in Russia

American school teacher Marc Fogel has been released by Russia, the Trump administration said, amid talks with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

11/02 Refugee resettlement groups challenge Trump's program freeze

U.S. refugee resettlement organizations asked a federal judge on Monday to lift President Trump’s suspension of the U.S. refugee program

10/02 Buyout blocked: Judge extends pause on Trump federal worker plan

The Trump administration offered to pay federal workers through September if they leave now, but unions opposed the offer and a judge blocked it.

10/02 US officially changes name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America per Trump's order

The body of water formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico has now been formally renamed in the Geographic Names Information System.

10/02 Trump announces plan to stop making new pennies, citing production costs

President Donald Trump announced he is directing the treasury secretary to stop the production of pennies as a cost-cutting measure.

10/02 Who is sitting with Trump at Super Bowl? There's politicians, family, staff and more

Members of government and member's of Donald Trump's family are sitting with the president as he becomes first president to attend a Super Bowl.

09/02 Trump predicts Super Bowl winner, pledges Musk probe of military and Education

Trump used the Super Bowl hooplah to announce he plans to direct Elon Musk to review the military and the Department of Education 'very soon'

09/02 Trump administration halts work at fraud-fighting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The CFPB is an independent government agency tasked with protecting consumers and enforcing rules for banks, credit unions and other lenders.

08/02 Federal employees on Trump's buyout offer: 'The bridge is burned.'

Frustration, lengthy commutes, lack of trust: Federal employees explain why they accepted Trump's buyout offer.

08/02 'No need': Donald Trump revokes Joe Biden's security clearances

'There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information,' Trump wrote on Truth Social.

07/02 USAID signs removed from HQ as judge puts 'limited' block on Trump bid to dismantle agency

A federal judge issued a "very limited" temporary order blocking the Trump administration from taking certain steps to dismantle USAID.

07/02 Trump sends moon rock back to NASA that had been displayed in White House since 2021

The moon rock signifying NASA's lunar ambitions had adorned Joe Biden's Oval Office throughout his entire presidential administration.

07/02 Trump tries to fire chair of Federal Election Commission. Why she's refusing to leave.

President Trump has moved to fire Ellen Weintraub, the Democratic chair of the FEC, but she says her termination is invalid and won't step down.

07/02 'Suspected child predator' that was pardoned by Trump arrested in Texas

Andrew Taake, one of the Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by President Trump, had been wanted on a warrant for the 2016 felony solicitation of a minor charge.

07/02 President Donald Trump reinstates order to build 'National Park of American Heroes'

President Donald Trump called for a national park of 'historically significant Americans in 2020.' Biden revoked it and now Trump is bringing it back.

07/02 61 years ago today, the Beatles landed in NYC: How the Fab Four captivated the US

The Beatles' legendary appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show was watched on television by 73 million of the nation’s 191 million people, nearly 40%.

07/02 Trump holds back billions in funding despite court ruling, states tell judge

U.S. District Judge John McConnell said the Office of Management and Budget's about-face on pausing federal payments and contracts was in "name only."

06/02 Trump administration sues Illinois, Chicago for obstructing ICE efforts

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the state will meet the federal government in court to dispute the claims.

06/02 Trump's buyout offer for federal workers paused by judge hours before deadline

Unions representing many of the nation’s 2.3 million federal workers charge that the administration’s “unprecedented offer” violates the law.

06/02 Trump's military deportation flights cost more, carry fewer migrants than charters

The Trump administration has carried out 10 deportations on military planes so far. They cost more and move fewer migrants than charters.

06/02 It's Ronald Reagan's 114th birthday. Here's how his legacy still reverberates today.

Ronald Reagan was born on this day in 1911. We look back on how his presidency shaped Republicans.

05/02 Mexican troops arrive at US border to disarm Trump tariff threats

Mexico's president shifted military troops to her country's northern border in a deal with Trump to target drugs, migrants.

05/02 'We the people reject Project 2025!' Anti-Trump protests planned today across US

The protests by the 50501 Movement come days after rallies in opposition of Trump's immigration policies were held across the country.

05/02 CBS News submits records of Kamala Harris' '60 Minutes' spot to FCC amid distortion probe

Donald Trump's FCC chair Brendan Carr reopened a complaint against CBS over Kamala Harris' '60 Minutes' interview. The network turned in the records.

04/02 A 'misstep': Controversial MAGA Bloody Sunday billboards removed in Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced the removal of two billboards with the words \

04/02 China hits back with levies on US products after Trump's tariffs take effect

China's Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15% for U.S. coal and 10% for crude oil, farm equipment, and some autos.

04/02 A 'Day Without Immigrants'? What to know about closures, demonstrations across the country

Foreign-born workers, both documented and undocumented, made up more than 19% of the U.S. labor force at the end of last year.

04/02 Trump says he paused US tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after call with Trudeau

The Canadian prime minister said the country has a $1.3 billion border plan and 10,000 "frontline personnel" protecting the border.

03/02 Trump makes DOGE head Elon Musk a 'special government employee' amid accusations of a takeover

President Trump made Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, a 'special government employee' at the White House. Here's what that means.

03/02 Mexico, US reach deal that puts Trump tariffs on hold

President Donald Trump had promised a 25% tariff on Mexico. The tariffs are on hold for one month.

03/02 Education Department places dozens of officials on leave over Trump's DEI order, union says

The federal Education Department placed at least 55 employees on administrative leave late Friday night after Donald Trump's DEI executive order.

03/02 Wall Street braces for market impact after Trump tariffs

Global markets buckled up for a turbulent session Monday after Trump launched a trade war with sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

03/02 Dozens more USAID staff ousted as Trump administration dismantles aid agency

The Trump administration over the weekend put on administrative leave dozens more staff at U.S. Agency for International Development.

01/02 Nvidia CEO meets with Trump as administration weighs new limits on chip exports to China

Startup DeekSeek is highlighting advances in China's AI industry. The Trump administration is weighing new restrictions on sending AI chips to China.

01/02 As crash victims' families start calling lawyers, Trump's words may be evidence in suits

Families of the victims in Wednesday’s catastrophic airline collision could receive a boost in lawsuits from high-profile comments accepting blame.

01/02 Mexico’s president explains 'in detail' why Google shouldn't rename Gulf of Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum sent a letter to Google asking the company not to comply with Trump's order to rename the Gulf of Mexico and explained why.

31/01 Trump to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs beginning Saturday, White House says

Trump will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on goods from China, following a pledge he made after winning the White House.

31/01 Plane collides with helicopter, crashes into DC river | The Excerpt

Plus: President Donald Trump orders preparations on a facility at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay to house up to 30,000 migrants.

31/01 President Trump expects to end birthright citizenship with support from Supreme Court

President Trump said birthright citizenship was created for children of former slaves but is no longer appropriate with international migration.

30/01 Proposal to change 22nd Amendment wouldn't grant Obama third term | Fact check

The proposed constitutional amendment excludes presidents who served two consecutive terms, such as former President Barack Obama, from a third term.

30/01 Woman pardoned for role in Jan. 6 riot sentenced over deadly drunk driving crash

A Missouri woman was sentenced for a deadly drunk driving crash just days after being pardoned for her role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

30/01 Department of Education launches investigation into Denver school's all gender bathroom

The Department of Education announced it is investigating Denver Public Schools for changing a girl's bathroom into an all gender bathroom.

29/01 'An initial show of force': What to know about immigration raids, arrests across the country

Trump’s talk of “mass deportations’’ has sparked questions across the country.

29/01 Elon Musk says Trump told SpaceX to bring Starliner astronauts home 'as soon as possible'

On Tuesday, Elon Musk took to X to state President Trump has asked for the quick return of two NASA astronauts who flew to space in June.

29/01 Donald Trump offers eight-month buyouts to all federal employees

President Donald Trump is offering buyouts with eight months of pay to all federal workers who don't wish to return to the office.

28/01 Federal student loans, Pell Grants not tied up in funding pause, but will be reviewed

The Education Department said Tuesday that federal student loans and Pell Grants won't stop flowing to students amid a broader federal funding pause.

28/01 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deploys 400 additional National Guard troops to US-Mexico border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the additional troops will work alongside federal border agents amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants.

28/01 Trump says military 'turned on the water' in California. State officials say that's false.

Donald Trump said the U.S. military entered California and opened a large flow of water to fight fires, but state officials denied those claims.

28/01 Trump issues new California water order as wildfires continue to burn: What to know

Donald Trump signed a wide-ranging executive order demanding federal and state officials deliver more water and other resources to southern California.

27/01 As countries push back on deportations, Trump trades words, threats

Mexico, Colombia and Brazil push back on Trump's deportation of migrants. He promises 25% tariffs, travel ban on Colombia.

27/01 President Trump hits Colombia with tariffs for refusing deportation flights

President Trump announced stiff tariffs on Colombian imports for denying the entry of U.S. military deportation flights carrying migrants.

26/01 Tom Cotton, Lindsey Graham urge Donald Trump to rethink stripping security from ex-officials

Two senior Republican senators urged President Donald Trump to rethink his decision to strip personal security from some former Trump administration officials, one of whom was the target of an alleged Iranian plot.

26/01 'Bullets, please': Police arrest West Palm Beach man who allegedly threatened to kill Trump

A man in West Palm Beach, Florida has been arrested after being accused of making threats against President Trump, police say.

25/01 Kristi Noem to be next secretary of homeland security, confirmed Senate vote

The two term South Dakota Gov. was tapped by Trump in Nov. and will be key in enacting the new president's mass deportation plan.

25/01 Donald Trump fires independent inspectors general at 17 federal agencies

The law requires the White House to give Congress at least 30 days notice.

25/01 RFK Jr. applauds Trump’s move to declassify info on JFK, RFK and MLK’s deaths

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised President Donald Trump’s move to declassify files on his dad, uncle and Martin Luther King Jr.'s killings.

24/01 Want to drive the Donald J. Trump highway? Lawmakers want to rename these roads after him

Kentucky is among one of the states where lawmakers want to rename a road after Trump. He already has roads named for him in at least 3 other states.

24/01 'He shouldn't have done that': Donald Trump criticizes Ukraine president over war

Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "shouldn't have allowed" war in his country to happen.

24/01 The Country of California? Could the state with the largest economy leave the union?

Trump and Newsom have been trading barbs over water. How far could this dispute go?

24/01 New Jersey mayor says ICE detained veteran, US citizens in immigration raid

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka confirmed in a statement that the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided a business establishment in the city.

24/01 Pete Hegseth moves a step closer to being Trump's Defense secretary, despite allegations

Pete Hegseth is closer to Senate confirmation as Trump's Defense secretary despite controversy and allegations of serious impropriety.

23/01 Trump's release of assassination docs opens window into nation's most debated mysteries

America has waited decades for the full release of documents relating to the killings of JFK, RFK and MLK. The day has finally come when the case files are open to the public.

23/01 Trump's executive orders take aim at environmental justice measures: What it means

Presidents Clinton, Biden issued orders aiming to correct environmental injustice. On Monday, President Trump issued orders revoking those efforts.

22/01 Huge clue Donald Trump could run for unconstitutional third term

Donald Trump’s back. He won the election. He won the popular vote. His presidential mandate is clear. And he’s revelling in his return to power.

22/01 Trump rolls back DEI across the federal government. Is your workplace next?

In one of his first moves to crack down on "woke," President Trump used his executive power on Inauguration Day to end DEI in the federal government.

22/01 Why President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning government 'censorship'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning “federal censorship” of online speech. Some fear it will make social media more toxic.

22/01 Tariffs are coming: Trump says he's looking at 10% tax on Chinese imports

President Donald Trump said from the White House that he's looking at a 10% tariff on imports from China. He pushed Xi Jinping crack down on fentanyl.