In Trump’s quest to close the Education Department, Congress and his own agenda may get in the way
Democrats in Congress were quick to jump on Trump’s plan. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., a member of the Health, Education, ...
Can President Trump Force The IRS To Audit Your Tax Return?
"Weaponization" of IRS audits by a US President is a concern held by many. How likely is it? I asked legal experts and IRS ...
Trump is giving Elon Musk an unprecedented amount of power
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Democrats confront limits of their power in bid to stop Trump and Musk
WASHINGTON — Outraged Democrats are testing the limits of their diminished power as they try to stop the stunning power grabs ...
Who is Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff?
President Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is the first woman to ever hold the crucial White House post. Wiles was Trump’s ...
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A Former ICE Chief of Staff on How Trump’s Enforcement Push Is Backfiring
Three days after Donald Trump’s second inauguration, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declared an early ...
With Biden-appointed US Attorney gone, what is future of NC GOP spending probe?
One perk of being elected president is choosing U.S. attorneys. Will a federal probe of North Carolina GOP legislative ...
Trump announces new picks including deputy director of the CIA, chief Pentagon spokesman
In a series of Truth Social posts, President Donald Trump named Michael Ellis, Joe Kent and Sean Parnell for roles in the CIA, the ODNI and the Pentagon.
Elon Musk gets quiet White House reminders his power isn't unchecked
Trump's aides have signaled behind the scenes that Musk still reports to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
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Homeland Security's workforce might not be as big as Trump's immigration goals
Changes to hiring and retention practices grew the department by 19,000 people in four years. But former officials warn ...
‘60 Minutes’ chief says he won't apologize as part of any Trump settlement
Minutes’ chief says he won't apologize as part of any Trump settlement - ‘The company knows I will not apologize for anything ...
Sean Parnell picked to serve as chief Pentagon spokesperson in Trump administration
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Former Pennsylvania congressional candidate and combat veteran Sean Parnell has been picked to serve as the chief Pentagon spokesperson for the Trump administration. President ...