Trump signs order affecting job protections for 8,000 federal employees

As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers. 

Houston City Council tackles budget challenges, new admin fee ahead of June 10 vote

Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed budget faced a wave of mixed reactions from city officials, labor unions, and frustrated residents during a City Council meeting on Wednesday, where a new admin fee for garbage pickup and the diversion of public utility funds took center stage.

Mixed reactions to proposed Houston 2027 budget
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed budget faced a wave of mixed reactions from city officials, labor unions, and frustrated residents during a City Council meeting on Wednesday. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle gives a recap of the meeting.

Trump's new AI executive order: What to know

President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.

Trump administration won’t pursue $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting AG says

The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.

White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24 with enhanced security measures

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, cut short on April 25 after authorities say a man stormed the Washington Hilton armed with guns and knives and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 24.

Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.

Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis

With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".

Pam Bondi refused to say whether Trump influenced release of Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.

Trump in ‘excellent health' after annual physical, White House doctor says

President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.

Differing views on US-Iran peace talks
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US and Iranian officials have different views of their ongoing peace talks.

Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump

A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.

Payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund temporarily blocked

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.

Trump order on mail voting allowed to continue
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A federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots. FOX 26's Lina de Florias breaks down the details.

More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked

The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.

Biden sues DOJ to block release of his audio interviews

Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues directive keeping college tuition frozen for upcoming school year

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday issued a directive reinforcing a freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees at all public institutions of higher education in Texas for the upcoming academic year.

Trump administration pushes NDAs to curb federal media leaks

The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.