Senate panel vote clears the way for Kennedy to become health secretary
A key Senate committee supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to head the Department of Health and Human…
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Can Elon Musk shut down a federal agency? Yes, if presidential rule replaces constitutional governance
Musk's takeover of USAID tests the principle of constitutional rule versus presidential power. ...
‘Shadow government’? Billionaire Elon Musk’s grip on U.S. government spending raises questions
Billionaire Elon Musk was the focus of many in Washington this week, as his Department of Government Efficiency slashed at…
China, gaining ground in Latin America, spies opportunity in Trump’s chaotic foreign policy
China has begun to challenge U.S. hegemony in Latin America. The chaos of the Trump presidency may present it a…
‘Get on it AY-sep!’ Foreign words have invaded Korea. The government is fighting back
How do you say "deepfake," "ASAP" and "digital" in Korean? The fight to keep foreign words from diluting the language…
Column: Trump is creating an imperial presidency — and he’s doing it by decree
Trump has been back in the White House for two weeks and is already remaking the federal government — and…
Mexico and Canada reach deals with Trump, but China tariffs loom
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that their countries have avoided hefty U.S. tariffs…
California breathes sigh of relief with delayed tariffs on Mexico and Canada. China remains in play
Stocks largely recover from an early tumble after Trump confirms one-month delay in imposing tariffs on Mexico. But tariffs on…
Businesses close, children skip school for ‘a day without immigrants’ protest
Organizers said they have tracked nearly 160 businesses nationwide that were closed Monday in solidarity with immigrants. ...