White House says federal workers’ backpay during shutdown isn’t guaranteed
The White House is stepping up pressure on federal employees as it tries to persuade Democrats to get on board...
Illinois sues to block Trump’s National Guard deployment
Illinois officials sued Monday to stop President Trump from deploying National Guard forces to Chicago, as the administration’s confrontation with Democratic-led states...
Trump will federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement on Saturday that the Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National...
Supreme Court lets Trump strip deportation protections from Venezuelans
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency request to lift temporary legal protections for Venezuelans living in...
US strikes alleged drug-trafficking boat off Venezuela
President Trump ordered another lethal military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean early Friday, signaling the administration is undeterred...
Trump’s drone deal with Ukraine to give US access to battlefield tech
A Ukrainian team is in Washington this week to craft a landmark agreement with the Trump administration that would involve...
Stocks edge higher and dollar weakens amid government shutdown
Stocks rose modestly Wednesday after the government shut down. Gold futures set another high, hitting $3,900, while Treasury yields and the...
Democrats stare down political risks of a government shutdown
Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Democrats are no better than hostage takers holding a metaphorical gun to the American public...
Trump and Democrats meet as government shutdown approaches
Democratic congressional leaders head to the White House on Monday with little incentive—or time—for either side to reach a deal...
Xi wants Trump to oppose Taiwan independence
Having set the stage for a year of high-level engagement with the Trump administration, Xi Jinping is now chasing his ultimate prize, according to...
President Trump says he is ordering troops to Portland
President Trump said he was directing the Pentagon to send troops to Portland, Oregon, to protect federal facilities, escalating his push to deploy...
President Trump expects that others will be indicted after Comey
President Trump said Friday that he expects more people whom he views as enemies to face criminal indictments, making comments for the...