Politics

Construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center temporarily halted by judge’s order

By David Fischer, Associated Press

The facility can continue to operate and hold detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but workers will be barred from adding any new filling, paving or infrastructure for the next 14 days.

WATCH: Trump honors Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after Butler shooting

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

President Donald Trump recognized nearly 100 recipients of the Purple Heart at the White House on Thursday, including three service members who gave him their own medals after an attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania campaign rally.

WATCH: Trump presents data with economist Stephen Moore, days after BLS chief fired

By Associated Press

The White House invited journalists into the Oval Office Thursday afternoon for a surprise appearance by conservative economist Stephen Moore. President Donald Trump also said he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin even if the Russian leader won’t meet…

Trump’s planned 100% tariff on computer chips sparks confusion

By Matt O'Brien, Mae Anderson, Associated Press

The U.S. imports a relatively small number of chips because most of the foreign-made chips in a device — from an iPhone to a car — were already assembled into a product, or part of a product, before it landed…

EPA kills Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy for lower-income households

By Alexa St. John, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

It's the latest Trump administration move hindering the nation’s shift to cleaner energy.

Trump energizes conservative Christians with religious policies and assaults on cultural targets

By Peter Smith, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has repeatedly delivered for the conservative Christians who form the bedrock of his Republican support.

Trump wants to change how the Census Bureau collects data

By Josh Boak, Mike Schneider, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to change how the Census Bureau collects data, seeking to exclude immigrants in the United States illegally.

Vance visiting Indiana as Trump urges GOP-led states to redistrict

By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press

As President Donald Trump pressures Republican states to reopen the process of redistricting mid cycle, Vice President JD Vance is set to meet with GOP leaders in Indiana.

Funding freeze could set research back years, Harvard scientists say

By Leah Willingham, Michael Casey, Associated Press

“It's like we have been creating a state-of-the-art telescope to explore the universe, and now we don’t have money to launch it.”…

Sen. Cornyn: FBI has agreed to help find Texas lawmakers

By Associated Press

The Texas Republican isn't saying just how the FBI might help state law enforcement find the legislators who left Texas to block a vote on new redistricting maps. He had requested federal help on Tuesday.