Bernie Sanders is drawing record crowds as he pushes Democrats to 'fight oligarchy' The populist message of Sen. Bernie Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy" tour has resonated with voters frustrated by President Trump's agenda — and the Democratic Party's muddled response. Stephen Fowler
Court hearing centers on Newsmax CEO's role in spreading election-fraud claims Newsmax is being sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems — the same company that sued Fox News over false 2020 election-fraud claims and walked away with a nearly $800 million settlement. Maddy Lauria
The Social Security Administration's many proposed changes are worrying advocates The Trump administration has announced a flurry of changes at the agency that oversees Social Security. Advocates warn these moves could lead to people having a harder time getting help with benefits. Ashley Lopez Play AudioListen 5 mins
Homeland Security makes cuts to civil rights and immigration oversight offices DHS confirms it is implementing a reduction in force in three oversight offices as part of the effort to cut the federal workforce. Ximena Bustillo
What we know about the case of detained Georgetown professor Badar Khan Suri The Indian national and postdoctoral fellow is the latest scholar detained or deported by the Trump administration for speaking in support of Palestinian rights or criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza. Jaclyn Diaz
Gold, statues and a Declaration of Independence copy: Trump's Oval Office redesign President Trump has remade the Oval Office, adding a copy of the Declaration of Independence behind a curtain, and lots of golden touches. Tamara Keith Play AudioListen 5 mins
Trump says Education Department will no longer oversee student loans, 'special needs' The president said federal student loans would move to the Small Business Administration, and hinted that the Department of Health and Human Services would take over special education oversight. Cory Turner
Elon Musk's Pentagon visit sparks more questions about his access to sensitive files The New York Times reported Musk would be getting a briefing on U.S. plans for any potential war against China. The Trump administration pushed back, saying this is false. Greg Myre
Court hearing to test legality of deportations under 18th century law Friday's hearing over the merits of the judge's temporary restraining order comes as the case has become a flashpoint between the judiciary and executive branches. Ximena Bustillo Play AudioListen 4 mins
How Trump's firings could upend a 90-year-old Supreme Court ruling limiting his power Already, lower courts have found President Trump's removal of Democratic members of independent agencies to be unlawful. The Trump administration has appealed. Andrea Hsu
