Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts

The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.

Trump offers federal workers buyout with 8 months’ pay

The White House has begun offering buyouts worth eight months of salary to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6.

ICE agents arrest 13 in Maryland as Trump's immigration crackdown begins

President Donald Trump's plan to crackdown on illegal immigration is hitting the DMV. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made nearly 1,000 arrests across the U.S. Monday and 13 of those were in Maryland. 

Trump signs order aiming to limit gender transitions for minors

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19.

Ken Paxton considering US Senate run against John Cornyn: reports

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering a run for US Senate, according to new reports. A run against Senator John Cornyn would be a test of the split in the Texas Republican Party.

Texas ICE raid tracker: Cities where arrests have happened

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has carried out raids across the United States, including several cities in Texas.

Texas DPS strike teams to help arrest, locate criminals in US illegally

Strike teams from the Texas Department of Public Safety will help federal agents locate and arrest criminals who are in the United States illegally.

Trump's no-tax-on-overtime proposal: What to know

President Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on overtime pay, as well as other things like tips and Social Security.

Gov. Abbott deploys special unit to Texas-Mexico border

Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed a special National Guard unit to the US-Mexico border on Monday. In Austin, a border Democrat has filed bills to help the governor be reimbursed for security efforts along the border.

Gov. Greg Abbott to deliver State of the State address Sunday

Governor Abbott is expected to lay out his plan for the current session of the Texas Legislature and other goals he hopes to achieve in the next year.

Tuskegee Airmen videos restored after DEI rollback

The Air Force has edited and restored training materials referring to the Tuskegee Airmen after a temporary delay to meet Trump’s rollback of DEI initiatives.

DEA confirms ICE raids conducted in Austin

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted raids in Austin over the weekend. The raids come one week into President Trump's pledge to carry out the largest deportation campaign in American history.

Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.

Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school

Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.

Tuskegee Airmen videos removed from Air Force training under Trump DEI rollback

The Air Force has removed training courses for service members that included historical videos of Black Tuskegee Airmen and female World War II pilots to comply with Trump’s DEI ban.

Trump fires inspectors general: What to know

The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies.