NIH funding freeze stalls applications on $1.5 billion in medical research funds

Feb 22 - 8:00am EST

The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies.

Trump administration plans mass firing at office that funds homelessness programs

Feb 22 - 7:00am EST

Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse.

Elon Musk blurs the line between his government and business roles

Feb 22 - 6:00am EST

The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it's difficult for the public to verify that.

Elon Musk blurs the line between his government and business roles

Feb 22 - 6:00am EST

The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it's difficult for the public to verify that.

Trump fires the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Feb 21 - 9:12pm EST

Trump announced the dismissal of Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. and said he would nominate Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, a retired three-star general, to succeed him as the top U.S. military officer.

Judge largely blocks Trump's executive orders ending federal support for DEI programs

Feb 21 - 9:01pm EST

A U.S. district judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from terminating or changing federal contracts they consider equity-related.

Federal judge hears arguments to decide the future of Trump's federal funding freeze

Feb 21 - 7:50pm EST

The case, brought by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia, represents a pivotal test for the administration as it pursues a dramatic review of government spending priorities.

AP sues Trump White House for denying access over 'Gulf of Mexico' row

Feb 21 - 5:53pm EST

The White House has kept the wire service from covering key events because it refuses to call the body of water between Mexico and Florida the Gulf of America, as renamed by Trump.

Trump's legislative agenda faces a crucial test next week in the House

Feb 21 - 5:28pm EST

Senators in D.C. were up into the early morning hours doing a "vote-a-rama." It's part of a budget resolution process being used to unlock a path to implement President Trump's legislative agenda.

High-stakes showdown is brewing between a federal judge and Trump officials at USAID

Feb 21 - 4:56pm EST

Aid groups are asking a federal judge to find USAID and State Department officials in contempt for not restoring funding to global programs. USAID says it has a legal right to cancel contracts.

This year's CPAC is a victory lap for Trump's first month in office

Feb 21 - 4:38pm EST

The annual Conservative Political Action Conference is underway outside of Washington, D.C. A major theme has been the array of actions President Trump has taken during his first month in office.

House Republicans split over Medicaid changes to pay for Trump tax cuts

Feb 21 - 4:35pm EST

The House GOP budget resolution relies on significant cuts to Medicaid. Some Republican lawmakers are warning about the effect this could have on their constituents.

House Republicans split over Medicaid changes to pay for Trump tax cuts

Feb 21 - 4:35pm EST

The House GOP budget resolution relies on significant cuts to Medicaid. Some Republican lawmakers are warning about the effect this could have on their constituents.

Federal judge wants 'adversarial' review of NYC Mayor Eric Adams-DOJ deal

Feb 21 - 2:52pm EST

Corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams are on hold while a judge seeks legal input on whether the DOJ can dismiss them.

After mass layoffs, some federal agencies are trying to bring employees back

Feb 21 - 1:38pm EST

A number of federal agencies, from HHS to the USDA, have laid off employees only to rescind those terminations days later. An expert says it "suggests something about mismanagement of government."