President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more. In his first trip since becoming president, Trump on Friday heads to survey hurricane damage recovery in North Carolina and then to Los Angeles to tour devastation from wildfires.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could lead to significant changes in the Pentagon, including a potential transgender ban in the military.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is making good on his threat to keep the Senate working after hours, vowing to go straight through the weekend if Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) doesn't cut a deal to speed things up.

The Laken Riley Act, also known as H.R. 29, was introduced to the House on January 6, 2025, the first day of the new Congress fully controlled by the GOP. Critics say it will do l

President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Las Vegas and traveled to Miami as the administration pushes his immigration agenda.

The conversations about ousting these government watchdogs began during Trump's transition back to the White House.

President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks in Las Vegas as the administration pushes his immigration agenda.

The department oversees US Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The Senate will next vote Monday evening on Scott Bessent's confirmation as ... Still, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said he would vote against Noem. He pointed to ...

The Senate confirmed on Monday Scott Bessent, a Wall Street veteran and campaign ally of President Donald Trump, as treasury secretary, one of the highest-profile cabinet posts. Bessent won ...

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