Pence Wages Lonely Crusade Against Kennedy as Abortion Opponents Avoid Fight

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has taken different positions on the issue, has pledged to promote President Trump’s anti-abortion agenda in a bid to get confirmed as health secretary.

Trump Suggests Shutting Down FEMA, Saying States Should Manage Disasters

“I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” the president said. Federal emergency managers from both parties have made the same argument.

Trump Leaves Democrats Dazed, With Some Willing to Work With Republicans

Locked out of power in Washington, the party is struggling to agree on a unified message of opposition. Some of its lawmakers are even telling Republicans they want to work together.

Trump Says States Should Manage Disasters. Former FEMA Leaders Agree.

“I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” the president said. Federal emergency managers from both parties have made the same argument.

Justice Department Orders a Halt to Civil Rights Work

It also signaled it could seek to back out of Biden-era agreements with police departments that engaged in discrimination or violence.

Border, Asylum, Citizenship: Trump Kicks Off Vast Immigration Changes

More is coming, but many directives will take time to be implemented or will face political, legal or practical obstacles.

From Day 1, Trump Shows He’ll Test Limits of What He Can Get Away With

It is unclear how much is left in Washington to restrain him.