Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary
The key post will promote President Trump's efforts to achieve U.S. "energy dominance" in the global market.
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Judge maintains block on Trump administration's funding freeze
A group of nonprofits challenged the Trump administration's freeze on federal assistance.
Trump considering action to dismantle Education Department, sources say
President Trump is considering executive action that would dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, but sources familiar with the plans said such a move was not imminent.
Where Trump policies and Project 2025 proposals match up
Trump may have distanced himself from Project 2025 on the campaign trail, but many of his policies align with those included in the initiative's policy guide.
Climate change to obliterate $1.5 trillion in U.S. home values
More than 5 million Americans will leave areas being impacted by climate change this year, according to study.
Trump and Musk are upending USAID. Here's what to know about its work.
The State Department said President Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting director of USAID amid an overhaul of the humanitarian aid agency.
Here are the Republicans to watch on Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr.
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance RFK Jr.'s nomination to be HHS secretary, and Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance Gabbard to be DNI.
Ontario premier to end Starlink contract in response to U.S. tariffs
Leader of Canada's most populous province says he's "ripping up" contract with Elon Musk's Starlink over tariff war.
Hiker found dead on the trail at Zion National Park in Utah
The 37-year-old hiker, who authorities have not identified, likely fell to his death while trekking the mile-long Canyon Overlook Trail.
ACLU files lawsuit challenging Trump's move to close U.S. asylum system
The American Civil Liberties Union on Monday filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Trump's move to close down the American asylum system.
Mom urges ban on water beads after daughter's injury: "It breaks my heart"
Water beads may look harmless and fun, but the authors of a new report — including a mom whose daughter was seriously injured by them — are calling for a ban on their sale.
Trump orders creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund
President Trump is directing his commerce and treasury secretaries to create what's called an American sovereign wealth fund.
Why the water Trump ordered released won't help Los Angeles
The water released from two California reservoirs will likely go to waste, not help Los Angeles with firefighting, experts say.
USAID to be merged into State Department, 3 U.S. officials say
USAID will remain a humanitarian aid entity, but its funding and workforce will be significantly reduced, officials said.
Some GOP officials say federal workers buyout program is illegal
Some Republicans have pointed out at least two reasons the offer for "deferred resignations" to government employees is unlawful.
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