CISA staffers offered deferred resignations, extending broader cybersecurity fears Staff at the key cybersecurity agency were initially excluded from government efforts to leave their jobs, but then on Wednesday they were given deferred resignation offers with just hours to decide. Jenna McLaughlin
Trump's anti-trans effort is an agenda cornerstone with echoes in history Extremism experts say a now-familiar playbook to scapegoat transgender people in the wake of high-profile tragedies is part of a political strategy to sow division and expand authoritarian control. Odette Yousef
Trump's calls for U.S. to 'take over' Gaza spurs anger, frustration in Dearborn President Trump carried the majority Arab American city in the 2024 election, driven by widespread anger over the Biden administration's handling of the war in Gaza. Don Gonyea
Why CBS stands at the epicenter of Trump's assault on the media CBS News appears likely to settle a lawsuit filed by President Trump in a case that legal observers say it should win. The network is caught up in Trump's assault on the media and an owner intent on finalizing a sale. David Folkenflik
As 'Fork' resignation deadline arrives, a federal judge will consider a stay The Trump administration has given more than 2 million federal employees until Thursday to decide whether to stay or go. A last-minute court hearing may throw a wrench into the administration's plans. Andrea Hsu
Protesters rally against Trump's stop-work order for USAID USAID and nonprofit workers gathered near the Capitol in D.C. to protest Elon Musk's efforts to shut down the aid agency with his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Luke Garrett
New attorney general moves to align Justice Department with Trump's priorities Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have both argued the Justice Department under Biden unfairly targeted conservatives, most notably Trump himself. Ryan Lucas
Olympia protest joins national day of action in state capitols across the USA After a viral online organizing campaign, hundreds rallied in Olympia Wednesday, protesting President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a national day of action. Jeanie Lindsay
Trump signs order to ban trans women from sports in schools that get federal funding President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. It's the latest in a series of actions focused on "gender ideology." Danielle Kurtzleben
Washington’s Congressmembers have been sharing one 'ugly' painting for 50 years Every new Congress, the painting known as “The Chick” goes to the newest member of the Washington delegation. Scott Greenstone
