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Republicans block Musk from congressional subpoena as DOGE continues to access government data

Wednesday, February 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As Elon Musk continues to dismantle government agencies, threaten workers with layoffs and gain access to government data, congressional Republicans on Wednesday blocked Democratic efforts to compel him to answer for his actions under oath.Musk, who has not made any public appearances... Read More.

Judge to consider future of Trumps order blocking birthright citizenship

Wednesday, February 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Maryland is set to consider whether President Donald Trump will be able to redefine the meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment to exclude the children of undocumented immigrants from birthright citizenship.U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman has scheduled a 10... Read More.

Democrats threaten to obstruct Trumps agenda over Musks DOGE efforts

Wednesday, February 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic lawmakers continue to protest tech billionaire Elon Musk’s sweeping influence over government decisions and material, with protests, proposed legislation and other attempts to obstruct President Donald Trump's agenda and the efforts of his close ally to cut what the Trump administration... Read More.

Lawsuit filed by transgender young adults, teens against Trump executive order

Tuesday, February 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Transgender young adults and families with transgender youth filed a legal challenge Tuesday against an executive order from the Trump administration that restricts gender-affirming care for transgender people under 19.“When the Tennessee Legislature passed a law that banned gender-affirming medical care for... Read More.

Senate Republicans defend Musks moves but downplay his influence

Tuesday, February 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans defended the Trump administration’s sweeping revamp of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) led by Elon Musk. But some lawmakers downplayed the billionaire’s power over the president.“In terms of any decisions made, those are made by the president or... Read More.

Gabbard gains support from 3 key GOP senators ahead of confirmation vote

Tuesday, February 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to vote on former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence in a closed-door session Tuesday afternoon. The vote follows Gabbard's at-times contentious confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill on Thursday, where she was grilled... Read More.

New York attorney general calls on state health care providers to continue gender-affirming care

Tuesday, February 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to health care providers, calling on medical institutions to continue providing gender-affirming care amid reports, according the attorney general's office, that several providers in the state had stopped providing treatments following a... Read More.

RFK Jr. passes key Senate panel vote to advance health secretary nomination

Tuesday, February 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services under President Donald Trump.The panel voted along party lines, 14-13.It was a high-stakes vote for Kennedy, as with... Read More.

Marco Rubio says El Salvadors president agrees to house US criminals in his countrys jails

Tuesday, February 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and said the Central American nation has agreed to not only take in deported foreign nationals who committed crimes -- but also jailed American citizens and permanent residents.Rubio... Read More.

Paid administrative hell: Some Department of Education staff put on leave after Trumps DEI reversal

Tuesday, February 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Dozens of Department of Education employees received letters as business hours closed Friday placing them on administrative leave, according to a copy of one letter obtained by ABC News.While no specific reason was given, some employees told ABC News they believe the... Read More.