Pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance's theology In a strongly-worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis is taking to task the Trump Administration's stance on migrants, and that he's following what he calls a "major crisis" with the initiation of mass deportation. Jason DeRose
GSA staff facing massive cuts and fears of 'nonstop' surveillance The remaining employees at the General Services Administration are being warned that their work will be heavily monitored, from their swipes into the office to what they type on their computers. Shannon Bond Jenna McLaughlin
The latest on efforts to keep some USAID personnel and programs in place Confusion reigns around U.S. embassies around the world as they try and work out how to handle aid contracts in the wake of dismantling of USAID. Michele Kelemen Play AudioListen 4 mins
As DOJ drops corruption charges against NYC's mayor, critics see improper influence NYC Mayor Eric Adams praised the DOJ for shelving criminal charges against him. Critics say the move comes after Adams agreed to partner with Trump on immigration Brian Mann Play AudioListen 4 mins
Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court. Tom Dreisbach
Trump's freeze on refugee programs is an issue for Republicans wanting to help Afghans Aid groups are suing the Trump Administration over it's freeze of refugee programs, but criticism is also coming from Republicans who want to help Afghan refugees who aided the U.S. military. Quil Lawrence Play AudioListen 3 mins
PBS shutters DEI office The public broadcaster says it is closing its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office to comply with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. Chloe Veltman
'Chilling effect': Arts organizations react to end of DEI initiatives from fed agency The NEA will no longer fund arts programs that promote DEI or "gender ideology." The federal agency has cancelled grants that have funded programs for underserved communities for more than 20 years. Elizabeth Blair
Trump says 'we're going back to plastic straws.' Is the paper straw dead? President Trump has signed an executive order decrying the "irrational campaign against plastic straws" and directing federal agencies to stop buying paper straws. Jacob Fenston
Two top CFPB officials resign after being ordered to stop all work The directors of supervision and enforcement at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stepped down, citing the stop work orders issued by Russell Vought, the agency's new acting director. Laurel Wamsley
