May 29 Elon Musk leaving Trump administration after efforts to slash federal budget through DOGE By Chris Megerian, Associated Press The billionaire entrepreneur posted Wednesday about his decision on X, his social media website. "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful… Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: White House says Israel accepted new U.S. proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire By Associated Press “I can confirm that special envoy (Steve) Witkoff and the president submitted a ceasefire proposal to Hamas that Israel backed and supported,” White House press Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Continue reading
May 29 Harvard graduates cheer commencement speakers calling for school to stand strong in battle with Trump By Michael Casey, Leah Willingham, Associated Press The nation's oldest and wealthiest school is at the forefront of legal efforts to defend higher education in America from what increasingly seem like existential threats by President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 5:22 As economists warn tariff policies are hammering the dollar, Trump family invests heavily in crypto By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Diane Lincoln Estes, Ian Couzens, Leila Jackson This week, Trump Media and Technology Group announced it is selling shares and bonds to raise $2.5 billion to create a "Bitcoin treasury.” It marks the Trump family’s latest addition to their cryptocurrency empire. Trump’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric,… Continue watching
May 28 Trump's rules slow the release of migrant children to their families By Cedar Attanasio, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Government data show only 45 of more than 2,000 children in custody were released last month. Continue reading
May 28 Trump cuts to Education Department grants will cost students opportunities, educators and former employees say By Laura Santhanam In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the federal Department of Education. Now, employees who served the nation's students and educators say they fear for the future of public education. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Air traffic control system must be overhauled to prevent problems like Newark airport, Duffy says By Josh Funk, Associated Press Duffy provided an update Wednesday on the repairs and staffing efforts that are underway to help eliminate the problems affecting Newark Liberty International Airport. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Vance urges crypto enthusiasts to remain active in politics, saying they changed the 'trajectory of our country' By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance praised the cryptocurrency industry and urged it to remain active in U.S. politics and policymaking. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for DC in ceremony By Associated Press Trump withdrew Ed Martin’s nomination after Republicans and Democrats signaled they wouldn’t support the conservative activist, who faced questions about his legal background and his support for the Jan. 6 rioters. Continue reading
May 28 Judge refuses to toss states' lawsuit against Elon Musk and DOGE By Associated Press U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled Tuesday that 14 states can proceed with their claims against Musk and DOGE. Continue reading