No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that

Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.

McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights

Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.

Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown

The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.

Texas court pauses InfoWars turnover orders amid bid from The Onion

The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.

Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate. 

Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year

A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.

Trump considering reducing American troops in Germany after Iran war

President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.

Supreme Court backs anti-abortion center in First Amendment case

An anti-abortion center won a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, granting it the right to fight a New Jersey donor-list subpoena in court.

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.

Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana

The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

FCC orders ABC to file early TV license renewals amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy

The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again in Justice Department probe

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.

New passports featuring Trump’s image unveiled by State Department

The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.

Talarico leads Paxton, Cornyn in new US Senate race poll

Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his potential opponents in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.