Trump Takes Victory Lap in Las Vegas With Speech on Ending Taxes on Tips

The president reiterated a pledge to end taxes on tips, but the message was an afterthought as the president celebrated his blitz of orders in his first week in office.

Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at Defense Department

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that mirrors America.

Trump Reinstates Longstanding Republican Anti-Abortion Policy

The move came after he addressed thousands of abortion opponents in Washington to mark the 52nd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade.

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.