Politics Feb 26 Trump and Musk preview more cuts to federal workforce in first Cabinet meeting At the White House Wednesday morning, President Trump convened the very first Cabinet meeting of his second administration. In an hour-plus question and answer with reporters, Trump did most of the talking. But there was one figure there who didn’t…
World Feb 19 Trump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ as he tries to pressure Kyiv to accept deal to end war President Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a dictator as he tried to pressure Kyiv to accept a deal to end the war. The U.S. is negotiating those terms directly with Russia. It comes a day after Trump…
Nation Feb 14 Justice Department in upheaval over order to dismiss NYC Mayor Adams’ corruption case A wave of resignations is shaking up the Justice Department after the Trump administration gave orders to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. William Brangham reports on the exodus that began Thursday with one of…
Politics Jan 30 Senators ask FBI director nominee Kash Patel about ‘enemies list’ and politicization Kash Patel, President Trump's choice to lead the FBI, faced sharp and at times bipartisan questioning during a hearing on Thursday. Laura Barrón-López reports.
Politics Jan 24 Trump questions need for FEMA and says states should ‘take care of disasters’ President Donald Trump jetted off for the first trip of his second administration to tour one sprawling disaster zone after the other. The president is in California where he'll survey damage from the wildfires that are ravaging the Los Angeles…
Politics Jan 22 Trump issues more executive orders targeting immigration and DEI President Donald Trump's second term in the White House began with a flurry of unilateral actions and he's showing no signs of slowing down. Day by day, the president's hardline immigration policy is taking shape. A new executive order targeting…
Nation Jan 14 ‘Everything we know is gone’: Fire victims face devastated communities, uncertain future Unprecedented warnings about wind conditions have residents around the Los Angeles area on high alert again as firefighters work to control major blazes that have destroyed communities and taken at least 24 lives. Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order…
Nation Jan 13 Dangerous winds pick up as crews continue to battle devastating LA-area fires Dangerous wind conditions are picking up speed and threatening to spread devastating fires in Southern California. Four of the major fires have burned through more than 62 square miles. At least 25 people have died, nearly 30 more are missing…
Politics Dec 02 The precedent Biden’s pardon of his son could set for future presidents President Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon of his son, Hunter, who was just days away from a possible prison sentence in two federal felony cases against him. It raises new questions about Biden's legacy as he closes out…
Politics Nov 13 Trump returns to Washington as Senate Republicans choose new leader President-elect Trump took a victory lap in the nation’s capital, bouncing from meetings with House Republicans to President Biden in the Oval Office. It comes as critical roles are being filled, from more members of Trump’s cabinet to new leaders…