Politics Feb 03 What to know about USAID, and why it’s a target for the Trump administration Democrats say presidents lack the constitutional authority to eliminate USAID. But it’s not clear what would stop President Donald Trump from trying.
Politics Jan 20 Can Trump change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’? His intention to rename the body of water was made in his inaugural address, but he had initially brought it up earlier this month during a news conference.
Politics Jan 17 What to know about Trump’s indoor inauguration if you’re planning to travel to Washington Bad weather forecasts mean President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda and people visiting Washington from around the country won’t be able to see it in person.
Politics Jan 17 What is the Equal Rights Amendment and what’s next after Biden’s push to add it to the Constitution? President Joe Biden's symbolic declaration on Friday that the Equal Rights Amendment is “the law of the land” likely only sets up more debates for Congress and the courts over the constitutional prohibition on gender-based discrimination.
Politics Jan 06 Here’s why U.S. flags will be flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day On Sunday, Biden ordered that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the late former president. It's an honor that indicates that the country or a state is in mourning.
Politics Dec 19 WATCH: Senate debates spending bill as House grapples with stopgap deal A debate over the debt ceiling is at the center of a dispute over funding that is pushing Washington to the brink of a federal government shutdown.
Politics Dec 13 Only 3 in 10 Americans highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military, AP-NORC poll says Only about 3 in 10 are "extremely" or "very" confident that Trump will pick qualified people to serve in his administration.
Politics Dec 12 Poll shows what Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and RFK Jr. Cabinet nominations As several of Trump’s choices for high-level positions in his administration face scrutiny on Capitol Hill, a poll from shows that Americans have their own doubts.
Politics Dec 06 Elon Musk gave $20 million to a super PAC comparing Trump to Ginsburg on abortion Elon Musk was the sole funder of a super PAC formed less than a month before the election that focused on advertising intended to convince voters that Donald Trump ‘s stance on abortion was akin to that of late Supreme…
Politics Nov 18 7 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick Hegseth has lobbied Donald Trump to release service members accused of war crimes.