HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled

Apr 1 - 7:47pm EDT

Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration's layoffs.

Trump is betting the economy on his tariff theory

Apr 1 - 7:01pm EDT

In President Donald Trump's telling, tariffs are the political equivalent of duct tape: you can use them to fix anything.

2 mothers bring the House to a halt over push to allow proxy voting for new parents

Apr 1 - 4:06pm EDT

GOP leaders tried to block a bipartisan measure to allow proxy voting, but nine Republicans joined with Democrats to overcome it.

Cory Booker uses many, many hours on senate floor to criticize Trump agenda

Apr 1 - 4:06pm EDT

In D.C., New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has been giving a speech on the Senate floor since 7pm on Monday night, only yielding for questions from other Democrats.

Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a 'climate of fear' in research

Apr 1 - 3:59pm EDT

Some 2,000 scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have signed an open letter warning that the U.S. lead in science is being "decimated" by the Trump administration's cuts to research.

Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake

Apr 1 - 1:55pm EDT

This latest case, in which lawyers argue their client had no proven links to MS-13, adds to the growing judicial and public scrutiny about the deportations to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison.

Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership

Apr 1 - 1:25pm EDT

Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too.

Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership

Apr 1 - 1:25pm EDT

Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too.

Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 14 hours and counting

Apr 1 - 8:34am EDT

The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.

Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 13 hours and counting

Apr 1 - 8:34am EDT

The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.

Local elections to watch today. And, concerns over Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Apr 1 - 6:49am EDT

Florida Democrats believe they have a chance to pick up one of two congressional seats in the special election races. And, Trump is expected to announce new tariffs tomorrow, worrying investors.

Local elections to watch today. And, concerns over Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Apr 1 - 6:49am EDT

Florida Democrats believe they have a chance to pick up one of two congressional seats in the special election races. And, Trump is expected to announce new tariffs tomorrow, worrying investors.

Rural leaders push Congress to unfreeze climate and environmental funds

Apr 1 - 4:19am EDT

Leaders from rural communities in eight states travelled to Washington, D.C., last week to urge lawmakers to preserve federal funding that's threatened by the Trump administration.

Rural leaders push Congress to unfreeze climate and environmental funds

Apr 1 - 4:19am EDT

Leaders from rural communities in eight states travelled to Washington, D.C., last week to urge lawmakers to preserve federal funding that's threatened by the Trump administration.

Florida holds special elections for two congressional seats

Apr 1 - 4:15am EDT

In special elections in Florida Tuesday, voters in two congressional districts are choosing who to represent them in the U.S. House. Political watchers are paying close attention to the outcomes.