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February 12, 2025

No longer taken advantage of: Trump signs order prioritizing 'unified' US foreign policy front

A new executive order emphasizes the State Department's responsibility to uphold President Donald Trump's foreign policy priorities.

February 12, 2025

First lady Melania Trump announces reopening of public White House tours

The Office of First Lady Melania Trump announced the White House tours will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 25, as she and President Donald Trump returned to the official residence.

February 12, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard sworn in at White House hours after Senate confirmation

Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as director of national intelligence (DNI) on Wednesday after being confirmed by the Senate several hours earlier.

February 12, 2025

8 inspectors general fired by Trump sue to get jobs back

Eight former inspectors general fired by President Donald Trump are suing to get their jobs back, claiming their terminations were not carried out lawfully.

February 12, 2025

White House says ‘the real constitutional crisis is taking place within our judicial branch’

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says judges are "abusing their power to unilaterally block President Trump's basic executive authority."

February 12, 2025

US releasing Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik in Marc Fogel exchange, official says

The United States is releasing Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik as part of the deal to secure Marc Fogel's freedom, a Trump administration official said.

February 12, 2025

New poll reveals which Trump policies Americans love and hate

Americans are giving big thumbs up and down to some of the early actions taken by President Donald Trump during the opening weeks of his second administration.

February 11, 2025

Freed American hostage Marc Fogel lands in US after years in Russian captivity

Marc Fogel, an American who had been detained in Russia since 2021, landed in the U.S. on Tuesday after his release from Russia following talks with the Trump administration.

February 11, 2025

USAID inspector general fired days after publishing report critical of aid pause

The inspector general of USAID was fired by the White House on Tuesday, days after releasing a report criticizing the Trump administration's efforts to pause the agency's funding.

February 11, 2025

Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce

President Donald Trump expected to sign an executive order Tuesday instructing the Department of Government Efficiency to plan for cuts to federal workforce staffing numbers.