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Congress

Institute of Peace asks court to halt Trump administration takeover

Board members argue DOGE and others overran the oversight structure established by Congress

By Michael Macagnone
Posted March 19, 2025 at 1:31pm, Updated at 4:40pm

Elon Musk leaves a lunch with Senate Republicans on March 5.

Congress

Judge rules DOGE push to close USAID likely violated Constitution

By Michael Macagnone
Posted March 18, 2025 at 5:00pm
Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, said he has filed articles of impeachment against Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Congress

Judicial impeachments over decisions would break long tradition

By Ryan Tarinelli
Posted March 18, 2025 at 4:18pm
President Donald Trump, seen Monday during a tour at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, posted on social media Tuesday that the judge in the case should be impeached.

Policy

DOJ says disclosing migrant flight information is ‘inappropriate’

By Chris Johnson
Posted March 18, 2025 at 2:43pm
President Donald Trump speaks Friday at the Department of Justice in Washington.

Trump says he will stop FBI headquarters move to Maryland

By Ryan Tarinelli
Posted March 14, 2025 at 7:21pm
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Trans-Atlantic differences remain as Trump huddles with NATO boss

By John T. Bennett
Posted March 13, 2025 at 4:29pm
The United States on Tuesday escalated its trade war with Canada.

As Trump ups trade war, Canada tariffs could hit consumers in unexpected ways

By John T. Bennett
Posted March 11, 2025 at 4:31pm
The National Labor Relations Board logo.

Judge reinstates fired National Labor Relations Board member

By Michael Macagnone
Posted March 6, 2025 at 5:11pm
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn in January.

Hampton Dellinger to drop legal challenge to firing by Trump

By Michael Macagnone
Posted March 6, 2025 at 2:33pm
Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys, is seen after a Feb. 21 news conference at the Capitol with members of the Oath Keepers and other Jan. 6 defendents who received pardons or commuted sentences from President Donald Trump.

Jan. 6 defendants returning to Capitol sparks concern from lawmakers

By Ryan Tarinelli and Justin Papp
Posted March 6, 2025 at 9:46am