'We all are going to die': Sen. Ernst offers bleak response to grilling over Medicaid

The Republican senator offered a glib response to constituent questions at a town hall regarding cuts to Medicaid under the Trump-endorsed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

An immigration raid at a San Diego restaurant leads to a chaotic scene

Videos show armed agents in tactical gear, a crowd of locals and what appear to be smoke devices deployed.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom blames state's homeless rates on local officials

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is laying blame for the state's homeless rates on local officials and recently proposed to cut some state money for their programs.

The legality of Trump's sweeping tariff policy remains in limbo

NPR's Scott Simon asks attorney Jason Kenner about the U.S. Court of International Trade and litigation on tariffs. Kenner served in the Justice department's International Trade Field Office.

Steel country breaths a sigh of relief after partnership announcement but not everyone is happy

President Trump addressed U.S. Steel workers and local officials in Pittsburgh, Pa., Friday, trumpeting a deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel.

Week in politics: Supreme Court allows humanitarian program pause, Musk leaves DOGE

President Trump is again threatening trade with China. The Supreme Court says the administration can pause a humanitarian program. Elon Musk says goodbye to DOGE but Trump says he's not leaving.

Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China

At an international forum in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies on deterring China, and coaxed China's neighbors and U.S. allies to help.

Trump's deals with law firms are like deals 'made with a gun to the head,' lawyers say

The White House said it's reached deals with nine law firms to provide about $1 billion in pro bono services. But the details of those agreements remain murky.

TACO isn't just a food. It's also shorthand for tariffs' effect on financial markets

When you think "taco," you probably think tasty treat. But TACO is now acronym for financial market fluctuations due to tariffs: Trump Always Chickens Out.

To vote for the GOP megabill, Wisconsin's Ron Johnson says he wants big spending cuts

The massive bill Republicans are working to pass to enact the core of President Trump's agenda is on its way to the Senate. A group of GOP lawmakers have expressed concerns over the size of spending.