Trump Orders Smithsonian to Promote ‘American Greatness’ in Executive Order

The president complained in an executive order that the Smithsonian had advanced “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”

Trump Deportation Fight Reaches Supreme Court

The Trump administration asked the justices to allow it to use a wartime law to continue deportations of Venezuelans with little or no due process.

What to Know About Iran’s Response to Trump’s Letter Urging Talks

Tehran neither rejected negotiations nor accepted face-to-face talks in its response to President Trump’s letter calling for talks to curb Iran’s advancing nuclear program. Here’s what to know.

Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices

Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts.

Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending

Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

Forgoing Oversight, Republicans Resort to Personal Appeals to Head Off DOGE Cuts

As President Trump and Elon Musk slash deeper into federal programs and the work force, G.O.P. lawmakers are leveraging their connections to try to insulate themselves and their voters.

Trump Moves to End Federal Union Protections Across Government

An executive order signed by the president would cancel collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of workers, the largest federal employees union said. The union was preparing legal action.

Elon Musk and DOGE Aides Try a Charm Offensive in Fox News Interview

Most of Elon Musk’s associates at the Department of Government Efficiency have kept a low profile. Democrats have repeatedly criticized his effort to shrink the federal government, warning that critical services will be cut.