DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. They refused An attempt by DOGE to assign a team to the independent Government Accountability Office was rejected Friday. The GAO is part of the legislative branch and not subject to DOGE's request. Shannon Bond
Here are 5 takeaways from Trump's first major foreign trip to the Middle East President Trump was greeted like royalty during his four-day trip to the Middle East, his first major foreign trip of this second term, where it was all about business deals and not moral leadership. Domenico Montanaro
James Comey is under investigation for his '8647' Instagram post. What does it mean? The former FBI director posted — then deleted — a picture of seashells forming "8647." Trump and his allies view it as a call for his assassination, but Comey says he was unaware of that meaning. Rachel Treisman
Labor watchdog opens investigation into DOGE whistleblower claims after NPR reporting DOGE employees demanded the highest level of access to the labor agency's systems, according to a whistleblower and reporting from NPR. The whistleblower said sensitive data then left the agency. Jenna McLaughlin
The Jackpod: Stephen Miller and the wages of ostracism On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the life and experiences of the White House Deputy Chief of Staff and their connection with Trumpism. Play AudioListen 40 mins
2 officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, Democratic board members of independent agencies, argue that President Trump lacked the authority to fire them, citing federal law and Supreme Court precedent. Andrea Hsu
Why UnitedHealth's terrible year is dragging down the Dow The health care giant's shares are down more than 50% in the last month. That's hurting the powerful U.S. stock-market index. Maria Aspan
Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus due to abortion ban Georgia's law that restricts abortion once cardiac activity is detected doesn't allow relatives to have a say in whether a pregnant woman is kept on life support. The Associated Press
Trump revives his Gaza proposal on his Middle East trip President Trump hasn't talked about the war in Gaza much since landing in the Middle East. But on Thursday, he doubled down on his plan to develop it as a "freedom zone." Franco Ordoñez Play AudioListen 4 mins
