White House explains bruise on Trump’s hand seen during Macron meeting
The White House says the bruise seen on the back of President Donald Trump's hand as he met French President Emmanuel Macron is from shaking people's hands.
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Gretchen Whitmer sounds off on push to condemn US Supreme Court’s gay marriage ruling: ‘Hell no’
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks out against proposed resolution that condemns the Supreme Court's 2015 gay marriage ruling.
Massachusetts select board removes town administrator following controversy over Trump flag
The town of West Boylston, Massachusetts has voted to fire its town administrator following a dispute over a Trump flag hanging in the gymnasium of the police station.
New poll finds about half of rural young people feel job market pressures in their hometowns
A new poll from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation found nearly half of rural Americans do not believe they can find work at home.
C.D.C. Suggests Terms Like ‘Health Equity’ Are Off-Limits, Then Backtracks
President Trump’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are making life difficult for some public health officials, who view eliminating racial disparities as part of their mission.
Trump’s New Crackdown on China Is Just Beginning
The administration is positioning itself to clamp down on Chinese investment and access to technology. But the wild card may be the president himself.
On X, Conservative Activists Find a Direct Pipeline to Musk’s Team
Prominent conservative activists with a presence online have appeared to wield extraordinary access to Elon Musk’s team, and the power to sway policy through it.
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Republicans’ long game to confirm Trump FBI Director Kash Patel
Trump FBI Director Kash Patel's confirmation was the result of a significant and long-term effort to get senators' support.
SCOTUS to hear straight woman’s discrimination case that could reshape employment law
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday for a case involving a woman who claims she was unfairly discriminated against on the job because she is straight.
USAID instructions for fired employees gives them 15 minutes to gather belongings from shuttered DC building
Thousands of employees fired from USAID will have 15 minutes to retrieve personal belongings from their offices during designated time slots on Thursday and Friday.