RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vote was 52 to 48. Selena Simmons-Duffin
As Trump touts Putin talks, NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe be included Several NATO allies stressed that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace talks, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the U.S. is betraying Ukraine. The Associated Press
Sen. Ted Cruz's list of 'woke' science includes self-driving cars and solar eclipses Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of "woke DEI" studies. Researchers say that's misrepresenting science and disparaging important research. Jonathan Lambert
Trump hired Musk as a 'special government employee.' Here's what that means Special government employees, or SGEs, are typically hired on a temporary basis as experts or consultants or serve as members of federal advisory committees. Joe Hernandez
Trump administration was set to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas That's according to a public State Department procurement document. It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White House official. Bobby Allyn
Judge declines to block Trump administration's resignation offer to federal employees A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's offer to federal employees to resign now in exchange for pay and benefits through September can go forward. Andrea Hsu
Dozens of CFPB workers are fired as the agency remains shuttered Dozens of employees at the bureau were fired by email on Tuesday night amid a stop-work order and closure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's headquarters. Laurel Wamsley
Federal jury convicts Chicago Democrat Michael Madigan of 10 counts of corruption Illinois politician Mike Madigan made history as the longest serving state House leader in the country. Now, his legacy may also includes corruption. Dave McKinney
New board elects President Trump chair of Kennedy Center "It is a great honor to be chairman of the Kennedy Center, especially with this amazing Board of Trustees. We will make the Kennedy Center a very special and exciting place!" Trump said. Neda Ulaby
As judges block broad actions, White House says courts causing constitutional crisis Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that judges blocking Trump administration actions were causing a constitutional crisis. Elena Moore
