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Social Security stops reporting call wait times and other metrics

The changes are the latest sign of the agency’s struggle with website crashes, overloaded servers and long lines at field offices amid Trump cutbacks.
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Social Security stops reporting call wait times and other metrics

The changes are the latest sign of the agency’s struggle with website crashes, overloaded servers and long lines at field offices amid Trump cutbacks.

Live updates: Trump, Vance attending fundraisers on opposite sides of the country

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Live updates: Trump, Vance attending fundraisers on opposite sides of the country

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

For Democrats, handcuffs are the latest symbol of resistance to Trump

Democratic officials are increasingly being detained, arrested or indicted, shining a spotlight on the president’s use of federal law enforcement and raising their own profiles.
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For Democrats, handcuffs are the latest symbol of resistance to Trump

Democratic officials are increasingly being detained, arrested or indicted, shining a spotlight on the president’s use of federal law enforcement and raising their own profiles.

Trump can keep National Guard in Los Angeles, appeals court rules

The federal appeals court’s ruling was a win for President Donald Trump as he aims to use the military to police protests of his deportation efforts.
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Trump can keep National Guard in Los Angeles, appeals court rules

The federal appeals court’s ruling was a win for President Donald Trump as he aims to use the military to police protests of his deportation efforts.

SAMHSA has fought drug and mental health crises. Now it’s in crisis.

Staff and budget cuts will result in fewer services for people fighting mental illness and addiction, including Narcan distribution.
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SAMHSA has fought drug and mental health crises. Now it’s in crisis.

Staff and budget cuts will result in fewer services for people fighting mental illness and addiction, including Narcan distribution.

Democrats raise war powers concerns as Trump mulls Iran strike

The pushback follows Trump’s encroachment on almost every congressional prerogative — from taking control of the power of the purse to threatening tariffs.
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Democrats raise war powers concerns as Trump mulls Iran strike

The pushback follows Trump’s encroachment on almost every congressional prerogative — from taking control of the power of the purse to threatening tariffs.

Members of Congress worry about lack of plan as political violence rises

Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Washington) in September explained his fear of how a narrowly divided Congress could inspire a perverse madman to target federal lawmakers.
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Members of Congress worry about lack of plan as political violence rises

Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Washington) in September explained his fear of how a narrowly divided Congress could inspire a perverse madman to target federal lawmakers.

We asked 1,000 Americans if they support U.S. strikes on Iran. This is how they responded.

A one-day Washington Post poll shows only 25 percent of Americans support launching airstrikes against Iran over its nuclear program.
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We asked 1,000 Americans if they support U.S. strikes on Iran. This is how they responded.

A one-day Washington Post poll shows only 25 percent of Americans support launching airstrikes against Iran over its nuclear program.

Trump gave Iran an ultimatum but has made no final decision on war

The president told reporters at the White House Wednesday that Iranian officials are eager to negotiate but it may be too late.
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Trump gave Iran an ultimatum but has made no final decision on war

The president told reporters at the White House Wednesday that Iranian officials are eager to negotiate but it may be too late.

Live updates: Hegseth clashes with Democrats on Capitol Hill as Trump weighs striking Iran

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Live updates: Hegseth clashes with Democrats on Capitol Hill as Trump weighs striking Iran

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

Tracking key Supreme Court cases of the 2024-2025 term

Follow major cases facing the Supreme Court in 2025, including ghost guns, medical care for transgender minors, public funding for religious schools and more.
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Tracking key Supreme Court cases of the 2024-2025 term

Follow major cases facing the Supreme Court in 2025, including ghost guns, medical care for transgender minors, public funding for religious schools and more.

Live updates: Trump holding swearing-in ceremony for Jared Kushner’s father as ambassador to France

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Live updates: Trump holding swearing-in ceremony for Jared Kushner’s father as ambassador to France

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Live updates: Hegseth to testify on Capitol Hill as Trump considers joining conflict against Iran

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Live updates: Hegseth to testify on Capitol Hill as Trump considers joining conflict against Iran

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

Florida attorney general held in civil contempt over immigration law

A federal judge ruled that James Uthmeier violated an order halting the enforcement of a law, which makes it a crime for adults living in the U.S. illegally to enter Florida.
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Florida attorney general held in civil contempt over immigration law

A federal judge ruled that James Uthmeier violated an order halting the enforcement of a law, which makes it a crime for adults living in the U.S. illegally to enter Florida.

Trump’s tax and immigration bill could add $3.3 trillion to national debt, CBO finds

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Trump’s tax and immigration bill could add $3.3 trillion to national debt, CBO finds

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.