President Donald Trump's abrupt dismissal of at least 12 federal inspectors general has ignited bipartisan criticism and raised concerns over potential violations of federal law, threatening the independence of government oversight.
The U.S. Air Force has removed training courses featuring the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots from its curriculum, following President Trump's executive order on DEI initiatives. This decision has sparked debate over the preservation of military history.
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, highlighting her commitment to border security and immigration enforcement.
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell surprised many by voting against President Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, highlighting a rare break with Trump and signaling McConnell's willingness to challenge the president on national security matters.
In a sweeping late-night purge, President Donald Trump fired 17 inspectors general, raising concerns over the erosion of oversight mechanisms designed to prevent corruption and abuse of power within federal agencies.
President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom set aside their political differences to assess the devastation caused by recent wildfires in California, pledging cooperation in recovery efforts despite underlying tensions.
President Donald Trump's visit to Pacific Palisades, California, highlighted the challenges of wildfire recovery and the political tensions surrounding federal disaster aid, including a tense exchange with Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman.
A 21-year-old woman from Washington state, Teresa Youngblut, has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland during a traffic stop in Vermont. The incident also resulted in the death of Felix Baukholt, a German national traveling with Youngblut.
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell voted against Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense, citing concerns over qualifications and global threats, leading to a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance.
President Donald Trump has proposed significant changes to FEMA, including potentially eliminating it, during his visits to disaster-stricken areas in North Carolina and California, sparking a debate on federal disaster response.