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Trump backs idea to send some budget savings claimed by DOGE to citizens

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Trump expressed support twice Wednesday, first at an investment conference in Miami and later aboard Air Force One on the flight home to Washington.

WATCH: McConnell announces he won't seek reelection to Senate, calls serving 'honor of a lifetime'

By Bruce Schreiner, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The Kentucky Republican chose his 83rd birthday on Thursday to share his decision to retire when his current term ends in January 2027.

WATCH: Senate Health committee votes to advance Trump nominee McMahon as education secretary

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

The Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted 12-11 on Thursday to send the former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO's nomination to be considered by the full Senate.

Run for Senate or president? Buttigieg weighs decision with huge implications for Democrats

By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

More than four years after the little-known mayor outperformed far more experienced Democrats in the Iowa presidential caucuses, Pete Buttigieg remains one of the party’s best communicators.

WATCH: Senate narrowly votes to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The vote puts the Trump loyalist atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite Democrats' doubts about his qualifications and concerns he'll do Trump’s bidding and go after the Republican president's adversaries.

Inspectors general fired by Trump issue warning about lack of oversight

By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat

The Trump administration's first weeks saw a wave of firings, including more than 17 inspectors general, independent watchdogs overseeing government waste, fraud and abuse. These actions have already prompted a lawsuit challenging their legality and ongoing protests outside federal buildings.

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German city sees rise in racism after deadly Christmas market attack, migrant groups say

By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

Migrants who have settled in the German city of Magdeburg say they have experienced a sharp increase in racism and anti-immigration sentiments following a deadly Christmas market attack last year. The violence has ensured that migration remains a key issue…

Senate confirms former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration.

Trump administration orders halt to NYC congestion pricing meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan.