Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
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Trump appointee Pete Marocco hands control of USAID to DOGE official
Acting USAID Deputy Administrator Pete Marocco handed off control of the foreign aid agency to a DOGE official.
Judge denies bid to stop DOGE's efforts to take over U.S. Institute of Peace
A group of five former Institute of Peace board members are challenging DOGE's efforts targeting the U.S. Institute of Peace.
Pentagon removes, then restores webpage on Jackie Robinson's military career
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
Trump administration plans to cut $175 million to Penn
A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.
Guilty verdict in Feeding Our Future founder's fraud trial
A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.
Republican Minn. Sen. Justin Eichorn charged after prostitution sting
A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal charges.
Pelosi warns "don't give away anything for nothing" after shutdown vote
"I myself don't give away anything for nothing," Rep. Nancy Pelosi said about Schumer's handling of last week's government shutdown vote.
DOJ may invoke state secrets privilege in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
The Justice Department accused the judge in the case of continuing to "beat a dead horse" to pry "legally immaterial facts" from the government.
Trump says he had "very good" call with Zelenskyy
During the call, Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of and run Ukrainian's nuclear power plants, which he said would help protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Judge temporarily blocks EPA's effort to cancel $20 billion in climate grants
Many grant recipients were scrambling to cover basic operating costs without the grant money — and were on the verge of furloughing staff and potentially closing their businesses — due to the freezing and termination of funds.
Mahmoud Khalil makes first public statement since his detention by ICE
In his first public statement since being detained by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement and sent to Louisiana, Mahmoud Khalil described himself as a "political prisoner."
Trump administration releases new trove of JFK assassination files
One professor said this JFK assassination files release is "certainly the most useful" of any so far "because of the redactions being removed."
Judge blocks Trump order barring transgender people from military
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled in favor of transgender active-duty service members and transgender people in the process of enlisting.
Mexico hands over one of FBI's 10 Most Wanted suspects to U.S.
Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales is allegedly a key senior leader of MS-13 directing gang activity in the United States, Mexico, and El Salvador, the FBI said.
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