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Trump threatens mass layoffs as shutdown begins. Can he do that?A government shutdown is underway amid partisan spending disputes. What鈥檚 different this time: President Donald Trump is pledging to further reduce the federal workforce.
Two attacks highlight role of military veterans in mass shootingsTwo deadly attacks this past weekend are renewing concerns about whether disaffected or radicalized veterans pose a unique threat to the country.
Hegseth tells military leaders US is falling short, must improve to 鈥榩revent war鈥�Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told roughly 800 military leaders that the military is in 鈥渄ecay鈥� and that service members will be held to the 鈥渉ighest male standard.鈥�
A government shutdown looms. This time, the impact could last.If Republicans and Democrats don鈥檛 reach a deal by Tuesday night, the Trump administration says it will use the shutdown to fire significant numbers of federal employees.
Russia鈥檚 repeated flights over NATO countries prompt calls for actionRussia鈥檚 continued flying of drones and jets over Europe is prompting NATO鈥檚 review of how effectively it can defend against military moves by Moscow.
A year after Hurricane Helene, a region still awaits help, but marks recoverySaturday marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread destruction in North Carolina. How getting federal aid has become more quixotic.
With Comey indictment, Trump shatters norms of US justice systemThe indictment of former FBI director James Comey comes amid threats of more prosecutorial action, which could have a chilling effect across government. President Donald Trump says he is seeking justice, not revenge.
The US is paying immigrants to leave. Who is choosing to go?Part of the Trump administration鈥檚 immigration clampdown involves encouraging unauthorized immigrants to 鈥渟elf-deport鈥� by offering cash and other incentives. A growing number are deciding to leave the U.S. on their own.
First LookFormer FBI director James Comey indicted after Trump urges prosecutionJames Comey has been charged with making a false statement to Congress and obstruction of a criminal proceeding. The charges come in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies.聽
Beneath the surface at UN gathering, remarkable moments of progressThe annual U.N. General Assembly, UNGA, draws the usual grousing about the usefulness and focus of such a giant gathering. But a quick look behind the curtain finds cooperation.
At UN, clues Trump is gearing up for new diplomatic drive on ChinaPresident Trump was rude to almost every country that attended the U.N. General Assembly this week. Except one. Could his diplomatic silence about China suggest his next diplomatic initiative?
Charlie Kirk鈥檚 campus tour continues. Will students carry on his legacy?Supporters of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk are promising to expand his conservative youth movement. Our reporter attends a Turning Point USA campus event and hears from students about their vision for Mr. Kirk鈥檚 legacy.
Letter from Greenbelt, Maryland: Amid setbacks, our new home shows resilienceGreenbelt, Maryland, is showing resilience amid federal worker layoffs and the Trump administration鈥檚 plans to close an agricultural research center.
Dallas shooting comes amid mounting violence around ICEOne detainee died, and two others are in critical condition, officials said. The suspected shooter, who authorities say opened fire from an adjacent building, is also dead.聽
Jimmy Kimmel is back on air 鈥� but the free speech battle isn鈥檛 overThe impacts of comedian Jimmy Kimmel鈥檚 six-day suspension may linger 鈥� as an example of the Trump administration鈥檚 efforts to suppress speech, as well as what successful pushback might look like.
What鈥檚 in a name: Will Trump鈥檚 鈥楧epartment of War鈥� actually be more warlike?The U.S. Defense Department鈥檚 proposed name change marks a clear shift in military messaging. Less clear is whether it means a policy change as well.
Trump brings American culture wars to the global stage at the UNPresident Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that immigration and green hoaxes are the key threats to international聽peace and prosperity.
The ExplainerUniversities are paying the US millions of dollars. Where will the money go?Columbia and Brown universities have already made deals with the Trump administration to settle claims brought by the government. Harvard, Cornell, and UCLA are in negotiations. Where will the money end up?
The ExplainerAntifa lacks a structure, so Trump鈥檚 terror group label might not stickPresident Donald Trump says antifa is a domestic terror group. But the movement lacks organizational structure, making it a difficult target for that label.
Tamir Rice was killed by police in 2014. His mother is determined to help other children.Tamir Rice was killed at age 12 by a Cleveland police officer. His mother is determined to create a legacy that will honor her son鈥檚 memory and help other children.
