Politics

New Trump orders on drones aim to counter threats while encouraging flying cars and supersonic flights

By Josh Funk, Didi Tang, Associated Press

The three executive orders will encourage the Federal Aviation Administration to expedite rules to allow companies to use drones beyond their operators' line of sight, while also imposing restrictions meant to help protect against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats.

What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

There is significant uncertainty regarding visa policies for foreign visitors planning trips to the U.S. for the two biggest events in sports.

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

The Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for the Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.

WATCH: DOJ brings Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to U.S. to face charges of transporting undocumented immigrants

By Associated Press

Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation to El Salvador became a political flashpoint in the Trump administration's stepped-up immigration enforcement, was being returned to the United States to face criminal charges related to what the Trump administration said was a massive…

How Trump's pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers

By Michelle R. Smith, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

A review by The Associated Press found Means, who has carved out a niche in the wellness industry, set up deals with an array of businesses.

In Trump-Musk feud, a once-steady alliance turns into an online spectacle

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The world’s most powerful man and its wealthiest began attacking each other in a spectacle that left Washington breathless.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Justice Department's emergency appeal to the high court Friday said U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston exceeded his authority last month when he issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs of nearly 1,400 people and putting the broader…

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's ban on foreign students attending Harvard

By Associated Press

Trump's proclamation was the latest attempt by his Republican administration to prevent the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college from enrolling a quarter of its students, who account for much of its research and scholarship.

Musk backs off threat to decommission Dragon space capsule amid feud with Trump

By Associated Press

It was unclear how serious Musk's threat was, but several hours later — in a reply to another X user — he said he wouldn't do it.

Pentagon watchdog investigates if Hegseth's staff were told to delete Signal messages

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

Hegseth already has faced questions over the installation of an unsecured internet line in his office that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols and revelations that he shared details about the military strikes in multiple Signal chats.