In Trump’s Washington, a War of Wordplay Takes Hold
The previous administration’s progressive lexicon has been swept away, replaced by a new official language of a bureaucracy under fire from its own president.
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Hegseth says DOGE welcome at Pentagon as Defense Department reviews military posture globally
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Pentagon did not push same "globalist agendas" as USAID but welcomed DOGE "partnership" to find billions in waste.
White House will not release visitor logs during Trump’s second term
President Donald Trump's second administration has announced that it will not release White House visitor logs, despite the fact that predecessor President Joe Biden did.
JD Vance, Treasury Sec Scott Bessent to meet with Zelenskyy as Trump team sets sights on Russia-Ukraine war
Vice President JD Vance will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday after years of railing against the U.S.’ continued funding of Ukraine in the war against Russia.
Russia Releases Marc Fogel After Talks With Trump Envoy
The Kremlin freed Marc Fogel, a teacher held for more than three years on drug charges, in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Middle East envoy.
Top political handicapper reveals what Dems’ chances are at winning back the Senate in 2026
Democrats face “few opportunities" to win back the Senate majority from the Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections, a top non-partisan political handicapper predicts.
Biden least popular living president, poll says – but who takes the top spot?
A Gallup survey of adults living in the U.S. found that former President Barack Obama is the most favorably viewed living president, while former President Joe Biden is viewed least favorably.
Trump pauses enforcement of law criminalizing foreign bribery: ‘In practicality, it’s a disaster’
President Donald Trump has instructed the Department of Justice to stop enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in a new executive order signed on Monday.
‘This has to stop’: House Dem faces backlash for ‘promoting physical violence’ at DOGE protest
Democratic Rep. Kweisi Mfume faced blowback on social media after saying that a "street fight" is a legitimate form of opposition to Elon Musk's DOGE efforts.
Religious Groups Sue Homeland Security Over Immigration Arrests
After taking office, President Trump rescinded a policy that instructed immigration agents to steer clear of sensitive locations like churches, schools and hospitals.