What Trump’s Pledge to Plant the U.S. Flag on Mars Really Means
The president’s Inaugural Address linked landing on the Red Planet with Manifest Destiny, but left many of the specifics unclear.
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Bishop Tells Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ on Immigrants and Gay Children
The direct appeal to President Trump at the start of the first full day of his presidency was a remarkable moment at a National Cathedral event that has not historically been political.
A Trump Executive Order Sets Out What Could Be a Road Map for Retribution
The order is titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government,” but it asserts that the Biden administration might have acted illegally and directs agencies to seek evidence.
Trump Wants to Unleash Energy, as Long as It’s Not Wind or Solar
Legal experts said the president was testing the boundaries of executive power with aggressive orders designed to stop the country from transitioning to renewable energy.
Trump Revokes John Bolton’s Secret Service Protection
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. had granted Bolton and another Trump national security adviser protection in 2021 after threats from Iran.
Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife
A woman once married to the brother of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, submitted a sworn statement to the Senate in a late-hour complication to his confirmation. His attorney denied her account.
Automakers Brace for Impact of Trump Tariff Plan for Canada and Mexico
North American car companies have operated across borders for three decades. Tariffs would raise prices and cost jobs in the short run, analysts say.
Judges Begin Freeing Jan. 6 Defendants After Trump’s Clemency Order
Two prominent far-right extremists with central roles in the Capitol attack, Enrique Tarrio of the Proud Boys and Stewart Rhodes of the Oath Keepers militia, have been set free.
How Trump’s Plan to Label Some Drug Cartels ‘Terrorists’ Would Work
His administration would have more power to impose economic penalties and travel restrictions, and potentially even take military action inside foreign countries.
Trump Moves Quickly to Install New Leaders at Key U.S. Attorneys’ Offices
The interim appointments, two in New York and one in Washington, signaled a break from past practice that reflects the importance of frontline prosecutors to the administration’s plans.