Jan 25 Watch 5:39 Why are some federal agencies under a reported media lockdown? By PBS News Hour According to various news outlets, the Trump administration is attempting to limit the flow of information out of key government agencies. EPA staff are reportedly banned from sending press releases or posting to social media, and the Interior Department and… Continue watching
Jan 25 George Orwell’s ‘1984’ is a best-seller again. Here’s why it resonates now By Elizabeth Flock Trump’s presidency is sparking fears that bring new relevance to the dystopian novel, particularly because of how Trump uses language, Orwell experts say. Continue reading
Jan 25 Restaurants nationwide seek ‘sanctuary’ status for immigrant employees By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Dozens of restaurants from New York to Ann Arbor, Michigan are hoping the designation will help protect employees in an immigrant-heavy industry . Continue reading
Jan 25 What’s next in the fight against Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines? By Joshua Barajas "It's not enough to march for one day," protest organizers say, promising a unified call to action to groups on the ground across the nation. Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: Trump speaks after orders to build border wall, tighten immigration By Julie Pace, Vivian Salama and Rachel Zoll, Associated Press "We've been talking about this right from the beginning," Trump said from Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: Sean Spicer addresses immigration, voter fraud in daily news briefing By News Desk White House press secretary Sean Spicer is holding his second official briefing with the press Wednesday. You can watch it here. Continue reading
Jan 25 Greenpeace activists hang ‘RESIST’ banner from crane to protest Trump By Jessica Yarvin Greenpeace activists hung a large banner with the word “RESIST” from a construction crane in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday morning to protest President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 25 Haley sworn in as U.S. ambassador to the UN By Associated Press Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has been sworn in to be President Donald Trump's ambassador to the United Nations. Continue reading
Jan 25 Block grants are the heart of GOP’s Medicaid plans. Here’s how they work By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News Republican plans to transform Medicaid could help set debate on the role of government and entitlements. Here's an explanation of how it could work. Continue reading
Jan 25 Trump to reveal Supreme Court pick next Thursday By Associated Press The court has had only eight justices since the death last year of Justice Antonin Scalia. Continue reading