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Kash Patel’s podcast persona: staunch Trump defender and fierce critic of the FBI he could soon lead

Kash Patel’s podcast persona: staunch Trump defender and fierce critic of the FBI he could soon lead

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI agents who searched Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate found boxes of classified documents in his office and storage room and retrieved sensitive government secrets about nuclear systems and weapons capabilities.
What to know about Tuesday's US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz

What to know about Tuesday's US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The races to fill the U.S. House seats of former Reps. Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz begin Tuesday with primaries in reliably conservative districts that solidly back President Donald Trump.
Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New Mexico

Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Deb Haaland, who championed conservation and clean energy during her tenure as Interior secretary , has launched her Democratic campaign for governor of New Mexico, the nation's No. 2 oil production state.
Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok

Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok

President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April.

Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok

President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April.
Trump pushes border crackdown at House Republican retreat as he caps first week in office

Trump pushes border crackdown at House Republican retreat as he caps first week in office

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump regaled House Republicans on Monday with a rhetorical highlight reel from his first week in office, and he urged them to support his immigration crackdown and border security proposals.
Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
The Latest: Justice Department fires over a dozen employees who helped prosecute Trump

The Latest: Justice Department fires over a dozen employees who helped prosecute Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first day at the Pentagon is expected to include an array of executive orders, including “removing DEI inside the Pentagon, reinstating troops who were pushed out because of Covid mandates” and an “Iron Dome for Ameri
Federal appeals judges try to untangle litigation over pending North Carolina court election

Federal appeals judges try to untangle litigation over pending North Carolina court election

RALEIGH, N.C.
Tennessee opens session on school vouchers and Trump immigration push, as protests seek gun control

Tennessee opens session on school vouchers and Trump immigration push, as protests seek gun control

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican-dominant Statehouse gaveled into session Monday with blueprints from Gov. Bill Lee to greatly expand school voucher access and find ways to embrace President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration agenda.