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Judge orders whistleblower official reinstated after Trump fired him

February 10, 2025 8:00pm CST

A federal judge has ordered Hampton Dellinger to be reinstated as head of the Office of Special Counsel while a court fight continues over his removal by President Donald Trump.

Trump imposes sweeping steel, aluminum tariffs

February 10, 2025 5:47pm CST

President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%.

Ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all Israeli hostages by Saturday, Trump says

February 10, 2025 5:40pm CST

Hamas said it would delay the release of any more hostages, citing Israel's violation of the ceasefire terms.

Google Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' after Trump order

February 10, 2025 5:11pm CST

Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an order from President Donald Trump.

Trump’s federal buyout plan stalled as judge extends hold

February 10, 2025 3:52pm CST

A federal judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s buyout plan aimed at downsizing the federal workforce.

Texas lawmakers reattempt to bring prayer, Ten Commandments into classrooms

February 10, 2025 3:34pm CST

Bills filed in the Texas Senate are once again trying to bring prayer and the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms.

US-China trade war reignites as both sides slap new tariffs

February 10, 2025 3:23pm CST

The U.S.-China trade war has reignited as President Donald Trump, shortly after returning to office, imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, prompting swift retaliation from Beijing.

Trump mocks Taylor Swift, Chiefs after Eagles dominating Super Bowl LIX win

February 10, 2025 12:12pm CST

President Trump and Taylor Swift received different reactions from the Super Bowl LIX crowd on Sunday. After the game, Trump took to social media and appeared to mock Swift and the Chiefs for their 'tough' nights.

Trump still thinks Canada should become the 51st state: 'A real thing'

February 10, 2025 11:34am CST

President Donald Trump has reiterated his belief that Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st U.S. state.

Trump orders Treasury to halt production of pennies

February 10, 2025 9:49am CST

President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.

Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas

February 9, 2025 9:45pm CST

Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.

Pres. Donald Trump praises Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas Senate on passing SB2

February 8, 2025 3:50pm CST

President Donald Trump praised the efforts of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in the Texas Senate's passing of SB2, which would create education savings accounts.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target

February 8, 2025 11:47am CST

Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.

Time magazine cover puts Elon Musk behind Trump's desk

February 8, 2025 8:20am CST

A controversial Time Magazine cover implies that Elon Musk is acting as president, not Donald Trump.

Trump moves to reshape Kennedy Center, vows to end drag shows

February 7, 2025 10:09pm CST

President Donald Trump announced his plans to remove multiple members of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees Friday, including Chairman David M. Rubenstein.

Live updates: President Trump meets with prime minister of Japan; other developments

February 7, 2025 9:20pm CST

President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday for a visit that included a joint news conference Friday afternoon.

Trump admin using federal prisons to detain people arrested in immigration crackdown

February 7, 2025 9:09pm CST

The Bureau of Prisons confirmed it is detaining some immigrants arrested under Trump’s latest enforcement efforts, reviving a practice that faced legal challenges during his first term.