Politics

Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once after GOP changed the chamber's rules

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Frustrated by the stalling tactics, Senate Republicans moved last week to make it easier to confirm large groups of lower-level, non-judicial nominations. Democrats had forced multiple votes on almost every one of Trump’s picks, infuriating the president and tying up…

WATCH: DC Mayor Bowser testifies to House committee as Congress weighs new laws for city

By Gary Fields, Matt Brown, Associated Press

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday defended her policies to Congress as President Donald Trump's law enforcement surge is in its second month and lawmakers act to further limit the city's authority.

Trump's moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent

By Justin Spike, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that he has often praised.

Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from Fed board

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors.

Kimmel suspension highlights Trump's growing power over U.S. media landscape

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Kimmel's suspension has led to a debate about free speech and media influence. Trump celebrated the decision and called for more shows to be canceled. Kimmel hasn't commented publicly on his suspension.

More Americans feel Israel has 'gone too far' in Gaza, AP-NORC poll shows

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

A new poll finds more U.S. adults view Israel’s military action in Gaza as excessive than at the beginning of its war with Hamas.

WATCH: Trump says Jimmy Kimmel 'said a horrible thing' about Charlie Kirk

By Steff Staples

President Donald Trump dismissed reactions to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show as an attack on free speech, saying the move was due to a "lack of talent."…

Reactions pour in about ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump, who is often a target of Kimmel's jokes, applauded the move in a social media post.

House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The 214-213 roll call shelved a resolution from GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina to censure Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and have her removed from two House committees.