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.

19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data

The suit alleges that the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, which is a violation of federal law.

Texas Elon Musk mural defaced: 'Deny, Defend, Depose'

The words, "deny, defend, depose" were painted across a mural of billionaire Elon Musk in Brownsville, Texas.

'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."

DOGE staffer resigns after racist social media posts resurface

Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.

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.

Hobbs thanks AZ firefighters who battled LA wildfires
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Gov. Katie Hobbs held a news conference on Feb. 6 in Phoenix, where she thanked Arizona firefighters who helped battle the Los Angeles County wildfires.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Federal workers begin to take proposed buyouts
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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.