Trump expected to sign executive order terminating all federal taxpayer benefits to illegal immigrants
President Donald Trump on Wednesday is expected to sign an executive order to stop illegal immigrants from receiving federal taxpayer benefits.
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Trump Agenda Slowed by Flood of Lawsuits
Some cases could reach the Supreme Court and result in major precedents that clarify the scope of executive authority. By Sam Dorman | February 19, 2025Updated:February 19, 2025 Within the first month of President Donald Trump’s second term, he has encountered more than 70 sometimes overlapping lawsuits challenging his actions on spending, federal employment decisions,
Surprising new poll numbers released on Trump’s performance so far in the White House
Three new national polls released indicate President Donald Trump's approval ratings are edging down slightly since taking over in the White House one month ago.
Social Security chief refutes claims of dead 100-year-olds getting checks
People who are listed as over 100 years old in the Social Security system are “not necessarily receiving benefits,” the new head of the agency said Wednesday, contradicting claims that tens of millions of dead people over that age are receiving checks. Instead, those individuals “are people in our records with a Social Security number
Trump State Department declares Tren de Aragua, MS-13, Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
The Trump administration designated eight dangerous gangs and cartels, including Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and the Sinaloa Cartel, as foreign terrorist organizations.
Federal judge waits to decide about dismissing corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
A federal judge did not make a determination on Wednesday whether to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
5 Takeaways From Labor Secretary Nominee Chavez-DeRemer’s Confirmation Hearing
The nominee was pressed on her legislative record and loyalty to the Constitution. Right-to-work laws, visa programs, and the federal minimum wage were among the topics on senators’ minds as they vetted former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) for the role of labor secretary on Feb. 19. Chavez-DeRemer, 56, represented Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District for one