Here are the Republicans to watch on Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr.

Two of President Trump’s most contentious nominees are Tulsi Gabbard, his choice to be the director of national intelligence, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., his pick to lead the  Health and Human Services Department.  After confirmation hearings last week, the Senate is expected to move forward with their nominations soon. But a handful of Republicans

Ontario premier to end Starlink contract in response to U.S. tariffs

The leader of Canada’s most populous province of Ontario said Monday that he’s ripping up a contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada. A senior Canadian government official also said that Canada isn’t confident that it can avoid the looming tariffs on Tuesday like

ACLU files lawsuit challenging Trump’s move to close U.S. asylum system

Washington — The American Civil Liberties Union on Monday filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Trump’s move to close down the American asylum system, saying it violates legal obligations the U.S. has to offer refuge to migrants fleeing persecution. The lawsuit marks the first legal challenge against an executive action taken by Mr.

Trump orders creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund

Washington — President Trump on Monday took the first steps toward his administration creating a government-owned investment fund, tasking the heads of the Treasury Department and Commerce Department with beginning the process to create an American sovereign wealth fund.  Mr. Trump signed an executive order that charges Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick, Mr.

USAID to be merged into State Department, 3 U.S. officials say

USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, will be merged into the State Department with significant cuts in the workforce, but it will remain a humanitarian aid entity, three U.S. officials told CBS News.  Officials in President Trump’s administration are expected to announce the moves in the coming days. Discussions about the extent of

Some GOP officials say federal workers buyout program is illegal

Are Trump’s federal buyout offers legal? Examining the legality of Trump’s buyout offer to federal workers 03:48 Republican officials have been quietly pointing out that the Trump administration’s so-called buyout program is illegal, but they doubt that Congress will push back, sources told CBS News.  Many federal workers saw an email first thing Monday morning