Trump directs US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
"For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!"
"For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!"
No more new pennies, President Trump says
President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies. He calls the coin wasteful. Elon Musk with the Department of Government Efficiency says producing pennies costs more than a cent to make.
President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies. He calls the coin wasteful. Elon Musk with the Department of Government Efficiency says producing pennies costs more than a cent to make.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target
Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.
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
A controversial Time Magazine cover implies that Elon Musk is acting as president, not Donald Trump.
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
President Donald Trump announced his plans to remove multiple members of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees Friday, including Chairman David M. Rubenstein.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Paper straws: The arguments for and against
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
Federal worker buyout deadline: What we know about the deferred resignation program
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign, extending the deadline to Monday.
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign, extending the deadline to Monday.
Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'
President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.
President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.
Protesters gather in Phoenix as part of nationwide opposition to Trump policies
Hundreds of people in Phoenix voiced their opposition to the Trump administration's policies and it follows similar protests that are part of a nationwide effort known as the 50501 Movement.
Hundreds of people in Phoenix voiced their opposition to the Trump administration's policies and it follows similar protests that are part of a nationwide effort known as the 50501 Movement.
US shoppers hit with new fees on their packages, up to $50
U.S. consumers have already been feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on products made in China.
U.S. consumers have already been feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on products made in China.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
California parole agent allegedly tricks transgender woman into leaving home, leading to arrest by ICE agents
A California parole agent seemingly deceived Natalie Marinero, a transgender woman from El Salvador, into leaving her home, leading to her arrest by ICE agents.
A California parole agent seemingly deceived Natalie Marinero, a transgender woman from El Salvador, into leaving her home, leading to her arrest by ICE agents.
Trump signs executive order aiming to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
At a signing ceremony Wednesday, Trump said the "war on women's sports is over."
At a signing ceremony Wednesday, Trump said the "war on women's sports is over."
Second judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order
The president’s citizenship order was already on hold temporarily after multiple states filed lawsuits to stop the executive action.
The president’s citizenship order was already on hold temporarily after multiple states filed lawsuits to stop the executive action.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
USPS accepting packages from China, reversing decision
The U.S. Postal Service reversed course Wednesday, saying it would continue to accept all inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong.
The U.S. Postal Service reversed course Wednesday, saying it would continue to accept all inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong.
Federal workers begin to take proposed buyouts
We have an update on DOGE's buyout for federal workers. Around one percent of employees have taken the Trump administration up on the offer. That is about 20,000 people. The White House's initial goal was five to ten percent of the workforce. Employees who agree to resign would receive pay through September.
We have an update on DOGE's buyout for federal workers. Around one percent of employees have taken the Trump administration up on the offer. That is about 20,000 people. The White House's initial goal was five to ten percent of the workforce. Employees who agree to resign would receive pay through September.