Trump administration rescinds federal aid freeze
On Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget released a two-line memo repealing the order which halted funds for some federal grants and loans.
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Trump administration offers federal workers resignation buyout
Federal workers began receiving emails Tuesday afternoon, offering them pay and benefits through September of this year to end their government service and not be subject to new Trump administration guidelines.
Continue Reading President Trump signs new executive orders, including a freeze on federal aid
The pause is slated to take effect Tuesday evening, but several non-profits filed a lawsuit asking for a temporary restraining order against the freeze. They claim the pause in funding will keep some organizations from paying their employees and other obligations.
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Colombia agrees to take deported migrants
According to White House officials, Colombia has agreed to take deported migrants after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on imports and other sanctions.
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Kristi Noem sworn in to serve as DHS Secretary
The former South Dakota governor was read the oath by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The ceremony came after earlier Saturday the Senate voted to confirm Noem in a 59-34 vote.
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Colorado representative on January 6 pardons and the need for pardon reform
Representative Jason Crow (D-Colo.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the January 6 pardons, Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes inside Capitol Hill last week after being pardoned, the need for pardon reform and more.
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Ohio representative on the firing of inspector generals, COVID origin, TikTok and more
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the CIA report on the origins of COVID, President Trump’s firing of inspectors generals, TikTok and House Speaker Mike Johnson ousting him from the House Intelligence Committee.
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“Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan sits down with Vice President J.D. Vance for an exclusive interview
Vice President JD Vance spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about Pete Hegseth’s confirmation, Tulsi Gabbard’s upcoming confirmation, executive orders, FEMA, and more.
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“Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan on President Trump’s plans regarding FEMA
Margaret Brennan, “Face the Nation” moderator and CBS News’ Chief Foreign Affairs correspondent, appeared on CBS Evening News Friday to talk about President Donald Trump’s plans regarding FEMA and John Bolton’s and Dr. Anthony Fauci’s security detail being rescinded.
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Marines sent to U.S.-Mexico border to assist Border Patrol
Footage released by the White House on Friday shows personnel at the border of San Diego and Tijuana. According to reports, service members began arriving in San Diego on Thursday evening.
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Senate confirms Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary on Saturday by a 59-34 vote.
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Pete Hegseth sworn in as Secretary of Defense
Following a initial Senate vote of 50-50 Friday, Vice President J.D. Vance broke the tie, putting Hegseth, a former Fox News anchor, over the top and ending weeks of uncertainty over the fate of President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon.
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Pete Hegseth officially voted as Secretary of Defense for Trump Administration
Pete Hegseth has officially been voted in to be Defense Secretary under the Trump Administration.
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Federal judge challenges Trump’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Washington has challenged President Trump’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship.
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U.S. military orders thousands of troops to be deployed to the border
Thousands of additional active duty U.S. troops are being ordered to the southern U.S. border with Mexico. Around 1,500 troops are expected to be part of the first round.
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White House puts federal DEI employees on paid administrative leave
There are no more federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) jobs as President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning DEI programs in the federal government.
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Senators urge Republican colleagues to pursue bipartisan solutions on the border and immigration
Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and 12 of his colleagues in the Senate wrote a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) Wednesday. In a press release, the letter stresses “the importance of working together on pressing border security and immigration needs.”
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President Trump announces a $500 million investment in AI infrastructure
While speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, President Trump announced the formation of Stargate and said it is expected to create over 100,000 American jobs.
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Former National Security Adviser says President Trump terminated his Secret Service detail
John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former National Security Adviser, says the president has terminated his Secret Service detail. In a post on X, Bolton says he’s not surprised by the move which also includes the removal of his security clearance.
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Acting DHS secretary issues two directives
In a press release, the directives were said to be “essential to ending the invasion of the US southern border and empower law enforcement to protect Americans.”
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