Johnson’s chief of staff arrested for DUI after Trump speech

Major moments from Trump address to Congress Major moments from Trump’s address to Congress 08:16 Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson’s chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence after President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.  NBC News first reported details of the arrest, saying

Vance says Trump hopes to build the entire southern border wall by 2029

Washington—Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that President Trump hopes to build the entire wall along the southern border by the time his term concludes, an ambitious goal that Mr. Trump was unable to realize in his first term.  Vance made the comments as he, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi

Defense Department begins cutting workers this week

Reductions at the U.S.’ largest federal department began this week, as probationary employees were cut from the Defense Logistics Agency, which is part of the Defense Department.  “DLA released probationary employees, consistent with the Department of Defense’s broader efforts to ensure resources are aligned with the department’s strategic objectives,” a DLA spokesperson said in a

Democratic mayors testify about “sanctuary city” policies at House hearing

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York listens during a House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary cities in Washington, D.C., on March 5, 2025. Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez returned for a second round of questioning, digging in on the circumstances surrounding the Justice Department’s move to drop the charges against