President Biden has signed an executive order detailing how the U.S will deal with about $7 billion in assets that Afghanistan's central bank stored in New York before the Taliban takeover.
The leaders of the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" are calling for large-scale layoffs of federal workers and the elimination of some federal agencies during Trump's second term.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida joined the DOGEcaucus, which supports President-elect Trump's push for government efficiency. Steve Inskeep asked him why.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida joined the DOGEcaucus, which supports President-elect Trump's push for government efficiency. Steve Inskeep asked him why.
Earlier this year, Isaacman became the first private citizen to conduct a spacewalk. But his longstanding ties with Elon Musk's company SpaceX raise possible conflicts of interest.
At issue is a state law in Tennessee that blocks minors from accessing gender-affirming care in the state.
Some Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting the measure, which would have restricted bathroom access. Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first openly transgender legislator, won a second term last month.
Pete Hegseth is fighting to keep his nomination on track after a series of negative reports about his past behavior — including a damning email his mom sent him during his second divorce.
Pete Hegseth is fighting to keep his nomination on track after a series of negative reports about his past behavior — including a damning email his mom sent him during his second divorce.
Motherhood in the U.S. is revered. Actual mothers? Not so much. But momfluencers and tradwives are stepping in to fill that void.
