Politics

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) said he will not support President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin.

President Donald Trump called for former Mesa County, Colorado, clerk Tina Peters to be released from prison.

Harvard University is no longer eligible for federal grants, Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced Monday evening.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal funds from going to gain-of-function research in China, Iran, and other countries.

President Donald Trump's administration has dramatically expanded its immigration enforcement strategy by partnering with over 560 state and local law enforcement agencies to assist in deportation efforts.

On May 5, 2025, Israel and the United States executed coordinated airstrikes targeting Houthi positions in Yemen.

During a May 5, 2025, appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press," Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) addressed questions from host Kristen Welker concerning due process rights for illegal immigrants.

Kennedy Center President and Interim Executive Director Richard Grenell has publicly refuted an Associated Press (AP) report alleging that the venue canceled a week's worth of Pride-related events. Grenell asserted that no events were canceled by the Kennedy Center, emphasizing that organizers independently chose to relocate their programs.

President Donald Trump faced criticism after an AI-generated image depicting him as the pope was posted on his Truth Social account and the official White House X account.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 5, 2025, that he will not pursue a U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election, foregoing a challenge against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff.