Politics

Jose Antonio Vargas updates ‘Dear America’ to describe the process to become documented

By Ali Rogin, Karina Cuevas

WATCH: Hegseth meets with Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the Pentagon

By Associated Press

Hegseth's meeting comes a day after President Donald Trump hosted Bahrain's crown prince and Qatar's prime minister at the White House. The meetings focused on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with the Persian Gulf region.

WATCH: House Republicans hold press briefing after passage of cryptocurrency bills

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Joey Cappelletti, Alan Suderman, Associated Press

The House has passed three bills intended to boost the legitimacy of the cryptocurrency industry with new regulations as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.”…

‘Good Trouble’ protests against Trump’s deportations and health care cuts held nationwide

By Corey Williams, Christine Fernando, Associated Press

Protests and events against President Donald Trump's controversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other safety nets for poor people have started Thursday at more than 1,600 locations around the country.

What’s in the GOP bill clawing back $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting?

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The Senate approved the vast majority of President Donald Trump's request in the early morning hours Thursday, 51-48.

WATCH: Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, remains ‘in excellent health,’ Leavitt says

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday read a doctor’s letter about President Donald Trump that she said was intended to dispel health concerns about the swelling in his ankles and a makeup-covered hand.

Florida Supreme Court upholds congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

The court, dominated by DeSantis appointees, upheld the state's congressional redistricting map, rejecting a challenge over the elimination of a majority-Black district.

Study says Trump’s proposed time limit for low-income housing most likely to affect working families and children

By Sally Ho, Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press

The study suggests a proposed two-year time limit on federal housing subsidies could affect as many as 1.4 million households in public housing and Section 8 programs.

Only one in four U.S. adults say Trump policies have helped them, AP-NORC poll finds

By Steve Peoples, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

Overall, Trump fails to earn majority approval on any of the issues included in the poll.

What to know about the dismissal of the Epstein files by Trump’s Justice Department

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

The Trump administration said there’s no Epstein “client list” and releasing more information isn’t warranted. The announcement divided Trump supporters and members of his administration. Here’s what to know.