Executive Branch

EPA to Reassess Safety of Herbicide Paraquat

EPA to Reassess Safety of Herbicide Paraquat

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will reassess the safety of herbicide paraquat, its administrator Lee Zeldin said on Friday on X.
Bessent Says Australia, India Invited to G7 Meeting on Critical Minerals

Bessent Says Australia, India Invited to G7 Meeting on Critical Minerals

Bessent said he had been pressing for a separate meeting on the issue since last summer’s summit of G7 leaders, and finance ministers had already held a virtual meeting in December.
Bessent: Whistleblowers Who Provide Information on Minnesota Fraud Will Be Rewarded

Bessent: Whistleblowers Who Provide Information on Minnesota Fraud Will Be Rewarded

Whistleblowers who provide authorities with information about the Minnesota fraud investigation will get cash payments, according to U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessent.
Trump 'Inclined' to Keep ExxonMobil Out of Venezuela After CEO Response at White House Meeting

Trump 'Inclined' to Keep ExxonMobil Out of Venezuela After CEO Response at White House Meeting

'I didn’t like Exxon’s response,' Trump said to reporters on Air Force One as he departed West Palm Beach, Florida. 'They’re playing too cute.'
Treasury Secretary Says US Can Easily Cover Any Tariff Refunds

Treasury Secretary Says US Can Easily Cover Any Tariff Refunds

The Treasury currently has $774 billion, more than enough to cover refunds if the Supreme Court rules against the government, Scott Bessent says.
Trump Says He Will Talk to Musk About Restoring Internet in Iran​

Trump Says He Will Talk to Musk About Restoring Internet in Iran​

"He's very good at that kind of thing, he's got a very good company," Trump told reporters in response to a question about whether he would engage with Musk's SpaceX company, which offers a satellite internet service called Starlink that has been used in Iran.
Trump Says Iran Seeks Negotiation After Warning of Military Intervention

Trump Says Iran Seeks Negotiation After Warning of Military Intervention

‘I think they’re tired of being beat up by the United States,’ President Donald Trump says.
DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell

DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell

Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggests the criminal investigation is about interest rates—not his testimony or renovation.
Noem: DHS Sending ‘Hundreds More’ Federal Agents to Minneapolis

Noem: DHS Sending ‘Hundreds More’ Federal Agents to Minneapolis

The deployments will occur on Sunday and Monday, the secretary said.
ICE Agent Involved in Shooting Is Getting Death Threats, Border Czar Says

ICE Agent Involved in Shooting Is Getting Death Threats, Border Czar Says

'He's been doxxed. People are threatening to kill him,' Homan said in a recent interview.
Trump Says No More Venezuelan Oil or Money to Go to Cuba, Pushes for Deal

Trump Says No More Venezuelan Oil or Money to Go to Cuba, Pushes for Deal

President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the Communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington.
US and Venezuela Explore Restoring Diplomatic Ties After Maduro’s Capture

US and Venezuela Explore Restoring Diplomatic Ties After Maduro’s Capture

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez balances calls for cooperation with condemnations of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture.
Trump to Give America ‘Spectacular’ 250th Birthday Party

Trump to Give America ‘Spectacular’ 250th Birthday Party

President Donald Trump launched a Freedom 250 task force just before the New Year to make plans for the upcoming 250th birthday of America’s founding. A former Navy Seal reflects on the importance and significance of the celebration.
White House Week in Review (Jan. 10): Maduro Capture, Trade Deficit Drop, New Health Guidelines

White House Week in Review (Jan. 10): Maduro Capture, Trade Deficit Drop, New Health Guidelines

From a dramatic capture of a dictator and a massive trade deficit drop, to revamped health guidelines focused on natural foods—this week saw major changes from the Trump administration.
Trump Declares National Emergency to Shield Venezuelan Oil Revenues Held in US Custody

Trump Declares National Emergency to Shield Venezuelan Oil Revenues Held in US Custody

The executive order places U.S.-held revenues from Venezuelan oil sales beyond the reach of courts and creditors to advance U.S. security goals.
Trump Eyes 2nd Level to West Wing

Trump Eyes 2nd Level to West Wing

President Donald Trump hopes to build an 'Upper West Wing.' That’s according to the chief architect of the East Wing ballroom and New York Times reporters.
Trump Calls for One-Year Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates at 10 Percent

Trump Calls for One-Year Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates at 10 Percent

Lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican Parties have raised concerns about high rates and have called for those to be addressed.
Trump Stands Firm on Taking Greenland, Vows to Block Russia, China

Trump Stands Firm on Taking Greenland, Vows to Block Russia, China

The president said the United States will not tolerate having Russia or China as a neighbor.
FBI Names New York Field Office Chief as New Deputy Director

FBI Names New York Field Office Chief as New Deputy Director

Christopher Raia will succeed Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI, the agency said.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Freezing $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Funds for 5 States

Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Freezing $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Funds for 5 States

The lawsuit claims five Democratic states were targeted in the federal funding freeze without evidence of fraud.
EPA to Reassess Safety of Herbicide Paraquat

EPA to Reassess Safety of Herbicide Paraquat

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will reassess the safety of herbicide paraquat, its administrator Lee Zeldin said on Friday on X.
Bessent Says Australia, India Invited to G7 Meeting on Critical Minerals

Bessent Says Australia, India Invited to G7 Meeting on Critical Minerals

Bessent said he had been pressing for a separate meeting on the issue since last summer’s summit of G7 leaders, and finance ministers had already held a virtual meeting in December.
Bessent: Whistleblowers Who Provide Information on Minnesota Fraud Will Be Rewarded

Bessent: Whistleblowers Who Provide Information on Minnesota Fraud Will Be Rewarded

Whistleblowers who provide authorities with information about the Minnesota fraud investigation will get cash payments, according to U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessent.
Trump 'Inclined' to Keep ExxonMobil Out of Venezuela After CEO Response at White House Meeting

Trump 'Inclined' to Keep ExxonMobil Out of Venezuela After CEO Response at White House Meeting

'I didn’t like Exxon’s response,' Trump said to reporters on Air Force One as he departed West Palm Beach, Florida. 'They’re playing too cute.'
Treasury Secretary Says US Can Easily Cover Any Tariff Refunds

Treasury Secretary Says US Can Easily Cover Any Tariff Refunds

The Treasury currently has $774 billion, more than enough to cover refunds if the Supreme Court rules against the government, Scott Bessent says.
Trump Says He Will Talk to Musk About Restoring Internet in Iran​

Trump Says He Will Talk to Musk About Restoring Internet in Iran​

"He's very good at that kind of thing, he's got a very good company," Trump told reporters in response to a question about whether he would engage with Musk's SpaceX company, which offers a satellite internet service called Starlink that has been used in Iran.
Trump Says Iran Seeks Negotiation After Warning of Military Intervention

Trump Says Iran Seeks Negotiation After Warning of Military Intervention

‘I think they’re tired of being beat up by the United States,’ President Donald Trump says.
DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell

DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell

Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggests the criminal investigation is about interest rates—not his testimony or renovation.
Noem: DHS Sending ‘Hundreds More’ Federal Agents to Minneapolis

Noem: DHS Sending ‘Hundreds More’ Federal Agents to Minneapolis

The deployments will occur on Sunday and Monday, the secretary said.
ICE Agent Involved in Shooting Is Getting Death Threats, Border Czar Says

ICE Agent Involved in Shooting Is Getting Death Threats, Border Czar Says

'He's been doxxed. People are threatening to kill him,' Homan said in a recent interview.
Trump Says No More Venezuelan Oil or Money to Go to Cuba, Pushes for Deal

Trump Says No More Venezuelan Oil or Money to Go to Cuba, Pushes for Deal

President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the Communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington.
US and Venezuela Explore Restoring Diplomatic Ties After Maduro’s Capture

US and Venezuela Explore Restoring Diplomatic Ties After Maduro’s Capture

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez balances calls for cooperation with condemnations of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture.
Trump to Give America ‘Spectacular’ 250th Birthday Party

Trump to Give America ‘Spectacular’ 250th Birthday Party

President Donald Trump launched a Freedom 250 task force just before the New Year to make plans for the upcoming 250th birthday of America’s founding. A former Navy Seal reflects on the importance and significance of the celebration.
White House Week in Review (Jan. 10): Maduro Capture, Trade Deficit Drop, New Health Guidelines

White House Week in Review (Jan. 10): Maduro Capture, Trade Deficit Drop, New Health Guidelines

From a dramatic capture of a dictator and a massive trade deficit drop, to revamped health guidelines focused on natural foods—this week saw major changes from the Trump administration.
Trump Declares National Emergency to Shield Venezuelan Oil Revenues Held in US Custody

Trump Declares National Emergency to Shield Venezuelan Oil Revenues Held in US Custody

The executive order places U.S.-held revenues from Venezuelan oil sales beyond the reach of courts and creditors to advance U.S. security goals.
Trump Eyes 2nd Level to West Wing

Trump Eyes 2nd Level to West Wing

President Donald Trump hopes to build an 'Upper West Wing.' That’s according to the chief architect of the East Wing ballroom and New York Times reporters.
Trump Calls for One-Year Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates at 10 Percent

Trump Calls for One-Year Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates at 10 Percent

Lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican Parties have raised concerns about high rates and have called for those to be addressed.
Trump Stands Firm on Taking Greenland, Vows to Block Russia, China

Trump Stands Firm on Taking Greenland, Vows to Block Russia, China

The president said the United States will not tolerate having Russia or China as a neighbor.
FBI Names New York Field Office Chief as New Deputy Director

FBI Names New York Field Office Chief as New Deputy Director

Christopher Raia will succeed Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI, the agency said.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Freezing $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Funds for 5 States

Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Freezing $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Funds for 5 States

The lawsuit claims five Democratic states were targeted in the federal funding freeze without evidence of fraud.