White House tells agencies to prepare for layoffs if government shuts down
The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.
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The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
President Trump says he wants to send National Guard troops to new cities he claims are crime-ridden, including New Orleans, Louisiana, and Baltimore, Maryland. The talks come as lawmakers look to extend the presence of troops in Washington D.C. Taurean Small has more from the White House.
The only time the leaders of Ukraine and Russia have met face to face was in Paris in 2019. The White House is hopeful the next meeting might take place in the next two weeks. CBS News has this report.
The eyes of the world will be on Washington, D.C., on Monday as President Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European and NATO leaders to discuss a possible end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Willie James Inman explains.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs already imposed and new ones announced by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
The approximately $200 million project will be funded by President Trump and other private donors, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said.
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is responding to a now-viral photo of her in the Oval Office hiding her face behind a folder.
The White House says it successfully mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, and U.S. and Chinese trade representatives met to discuss a possible deal.
Amazon said it had considered listing import charges on some products, but said the idea wasn't approved and won't happen.
"Give it up, or there will be consequences," said White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, speaking about Iran's nuclear program.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she had a meeting with President Trump on Thursday at the White House, discussing jobs and tariffs.
In an Oval Office meeting, Vance and Trump accused Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful." Afterward, Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials were told to leave.
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
The federal funding memo's reversal comes after the original move caused chaos and confusion across the country, including in Michigan.
Here's a list of people President-elect Donald Trump has chosen for critical Cabinet posts and top White House jobs.
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
President-elect Donald Trump is looking at some familiar names for key roles in his administration.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
People with private health insurance would be able to get OTC birth control methods like condoms, the "morning after" pill and birth control pills for free under a rule the White House is proposing.
A growing press and communications team continues to build out at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.
Economic issues hit Sesame Street, as Cookie Monster takes to social media to complain his favorite food is getting smaller.
