Trump says he's naming Fox News host, former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in D.C.
Thu 6:56pm By Michael KunzelmanPresident Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation's capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.Melania Trump hosts White House event to unveil Barbara Bush postage stamp
Thu 6:50pm By Fatima Hussein and Darlene SupervilleIn the White House's East Room on a rainy Thursday, first lady Melania Trump and members of the Bush family gathered to unveil a U.S postage stamp bearing the portrait of former first lady Barbara Bush.DHS says 600,000 migrants turned around in Mexico after Trump took over
Thu 5:52pm By Stephen DinanAs many as 600,000 migrants who had been heading for the U.S. turned around when they realized President Trump had closed the border, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told senators on Thursday, citing information from Mexican officials.Trump to end spending on Biden-era digital equity law, calling it 'racist and illegal'
Thu 5:45pm By Mallory WilsonPresident Trump said he is ending the Biden-era Digital Equity Act, intended to provide digital service to lower-income communities, to save the country billions of dollars.FEMA chief out after disagreeing with Trump on the future of the agency
Thu 5:39pm By Stephen DinanCameron Hamilton was out Thursday as acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a day after he delivered testimony to Congress where he disagreed with President Trump's plans to wind down the agency.House Republicans search for waste to cut in food stamp program
Thu 5:29pm By Alex MillerHouse Republicans' search for waste and fraud to cut from federal spending put them on a crash course with food stamps, a massive program that racked up $10.5 billion in erroneous payments in 2023.Trump again urges ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war, threatens sanctions
Thu 5:24pm By Jeff MordockPresident Trump on Thursday called for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, threatening to impose sanctions on both countries if the conflict rages on.Joe Biden on 'The View' blames 2024 Harris loss on sexism, racism, not concerns of his age
Thu 4:22pm By Steve PeoplesFormer President Joe Biden says he's responsible for Donald Trump's victory last fall, but he attributes Kamala Harris' loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism.Sean Duffy unveils plan for new air traffic control system
Thu 4:02pm By Seth McLaughlinTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday announced an overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system following a high-profile crash in Washington and near tragedies elsewhere that have shaken confidence in the industry and highlighted the…Democrats ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to toss state's congressional boundaries
Thu 3:41pm By Scott BauerDemocratic voters on Thursday asked the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state's current congressional district boundaries after a similar request was rejected last year.FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Senate Democrat over accusations of weaponizing bureau
Thu 3:03pm By Kerry PicketA Democratic lawmaker clashed with FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday, saying the bureau has been weaponized against President Trump's "perceived enemies" under his leadership.FEMA's acting administrator is replaced a day after congressional testimony
Thu 2:59pm By Chris Megerian and Gabriela AounThe Trump administration's Homeland Security chief has replaced the acting administrator of the beleaguered Federal Emergency Management Agency as its continuing existence remains up in the air, an agency spokesperson said Thursday.Trump says slow ports mean U.S. losing less money
Thu 2:41pm By Mallory WilsonPresident Trump said the slowness at U.S. ports due to tariffs on Chinese goods is a "good thing."Trump asks justices to OK broad presidential powers on immigration
Thu 2:07pm By Stephen DinanThe administration went to the Supreme Court on Thursday to demand the justices reverse a "destabilizing trend" from lower courts that have rushed to meddle in the president's immigration policies.House Republican announces Georgia Senate bid against vulnerable Dem Sen. Jon Ossoff
Thu 1:58pm By Alex MillerRep. Buddy Carter announced his plan to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia, becoming the first Republican to launch a bid for the seat that the GOP views as a prime opportunity to flip in 2026.Released Palestinian student helps launch immigrant legal aid initiative in Vermont
Thu 1:33pm By Holly Ramer and Amanda SwinhartA Palestinian student arrested during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship helped launch a $1 million fundraising campaign to strengthen the legal safety net for immigrants in Vermont on Thursday, a week after a federal judge freed him from…Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries
Thu 1:32pm By Lindsay WhitehurstPresident Donald Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from four countries.21 University of Washington students suspended for pro-Palestinian protest
Thu 1:30pmThe University of Washington has suspended the 21 students arrested earlier this week for occupying an engineering building during a pro-Palestinian protest, the school announced Wednesday.What's in the U.S.-U.K. trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details
Thu 1:20pm By Christopher RugaberThe Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom Thursday in grandiose terms, but with only limited details about what it will achieve.DOGE is now helping DOJ sniff out illegal voters
Thu 1:02pm By Stephen DinanPresident Trump's Department of Government Efficiency has turned its attention to illegal voting, scouring records to discover -- and report to federal prosecutors -- the names of noncitizens who have registered and voted in U.S. elections.
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