Executive Policy

Joe Biden 5 hours ago

Biden issues sweeping offshore oil, gas drilling ban in 625M acres of federal waters ahead of Trump transition

President Biden banned offshore oil and gas drilling on over 625 million acres of federal waters, making it a reversal for President-elect Donald Trump difficult.

Illegal Immigrants 3 days ago

Significant majority believe Trump will 'control illegal immigration': poll

More than 65% of Americans believe that President-elect Donald Trump will be successful in controlling the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States.

White House 3 days ago

Carter's judicial picks reshaped the federal bench across the country

Carter appointed 262 federal judges during his years in office, more than any single-term president before him. He also appointed a record number of minority and female judges.

Donald Trump 3 days ago

U.S. threat landscape, domestic extremism pose a daunting—but familiar— test for Trump's second term

The Syrian government collapse and deadly attack in New Orleans could fan the flames for more Islamic State extremism.

Elon Musk 4 days ago

Tracking government spending: Contractual services and supplies

DOGE co-leader Vivek Ramaswamy says we can "expect massive cuts of all federal contractors and others who are overbilling the federal government."

Immigration 4 days ago

Trump says he's not changed his mind on H-1B visas as debate rages within MAGA coalition

President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has not changed his mind on the H-1B visa program, as it continues to spark debate within the Republican/MAGA coalition.

US 6 days ago

Biden closes government as 'mark of respect' for late former President Jimmy Carter

President Biden on Monday signed an executive order closing executive offices of the government for late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral on Jan. 9.

Donald Trump December 27

Russian government says it is willing to improve ties — but onus is on Trump to make first move

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg told Fox News that both Russia and Ukraine are ready for the war to end.

Donald Trump December 19

'America first' vs. 'America last': What does Trump's return mean for US foreign policy?

As President-elect Donald Trump stands poised return to the presidency, what will his foreign policy entail? Sen. Mitch McConnell says Trump should base his foreign policy on "hard power."

Politics December 19

Here's what happens during a partial government shutdown

During a partial government shutdown, nonessential services pause and federal workers face furloughs or delayed pay, but essential operations will continue.