Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts
Read full article: Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cutsA federal judge in Boston has ruled the Trump administration canāt use an obscure clause relating to agency priorities to make funding cuts.
U.S. Rep. Ben Cline discusses 2026 NATO summit, foreign policy
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Ben Cline discusses 2026 NATO summit, foreign policyOn Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va, sat down with 10 News to talk about the ongoing NATO summit in Türkiye, where the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran has been a major topic.
Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington
Read full article: Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in WashingtonThe National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort.
Judge strikes down Trump administration overhaul of student loan forgiveness program
Read full article: Judge strikes down Trump administration overhaul of student loan forgiveness programA federal judge has struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for federal student loans, ruling in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution.
Federal judge denies effort by Trump administration to get New Hampshire's detailed voter data
Read full article: Federal judge denies effort by Trump administration to get New Hampshire's detailed voter dataA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Justice Department aimed at compelling New Hampshire to provide data on its voters.
Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules
Read full article: Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rulesDemocrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements.
US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children
Read full article: US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant childrenA U.S. senator is warning of a Trump administration plan to remove over 500 children from the country, bypassing legal protections, in a letter sent to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday.
Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance
Read full article: Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidanceThe Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet nearly half the central bankās policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that would disappoint President Trump and suggests heightened concerns about persistent inflation.
All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates
Read full article: All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest ratesEver since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded.
Migrants deported from US, including an Iranian woman, arrive in Central African Republic
Read full article: Migrants deported from US, including an Iranian woman, arrive in Central African RepublicAttorneys say an Iranian woman is among a group of people who have been deported to the Central African Republic from the United States.
Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tack
Read full article: Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tackThe Justice Department has announced charges against a Guatemalan woman accused of using false identification to gain custody of migrant children.
US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
Read full article: US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from AfricaThe Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa.
Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies
Read full article: Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump alliesSenate Republicans are weighing their next steps after the Trump administration's announcement that it is scrapping a $1.8 billion settlement fund for the president's allies who claim to have been politically prosecuted.
Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 Lebanese
Read full article: Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 LebaneseThe Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese from deportation, allowing them to stay and work in the U.S. for another six months and marking a rare reprieve to any of the people protected by temporary measures which have been harshly criticized by Republicans.
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes
Read full article: Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodesA key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americansā finances.
Takeaways from the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy report on 2024 election
Read full article: Takeaways from the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy report on 2024 electionThe Democratic National Committee has released a controversial autopsy report on the 2024 election.
Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans
Read full article: Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loansA coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administrationās recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education.
In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
Read full article: In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speechABC is accusing the Trump administration of trying to chill free speech and hinder open political discussion.
Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains
Read full article: Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remainsPresident Trumpās pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has said he wants to bring āregime changeā to the central bank, but if confirmed by the Senate he will find a Fed already transformed by the White Houseās attacks.
Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday
Read full article: Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting WednesdayThe Federal Reserve will meet this week ahead of a looming leadership transition that remains fuzzy, and Wednesdayās news conference will be closely watched for any clarification.
Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
Read full article: Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishmentThe Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases.
US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator
Read full article: US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senatorU.S. officials have announced a major crackdown on Southeast Asian cyberscam operations controlled by Chinese transnational organized crime.
Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce
Read full article: Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforceThe FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the last year.
A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Read full article: A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in MinnesotaMinnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance
Read full article: US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistanceThe U.S. is urging other nations to back a ātrade over aidā initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administrationās broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment.
A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months
Read full article: A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in monthsHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days.
The Latest: Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefire
Read full article: The Latest: Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefireIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbors.
Video brings new scrutiny to an ICE shooting in Minneapolis after charges against 2 men collapsed
Read full article: Video brings new scrutiny to an ICE shooting in Minneapolis after charges against 2 men collapsedThe city of Minneapolis has released a video showing a chase and a scuffle that ended in a nonfatal shooting in January.
Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
Read full article: Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schoolsThe Education Department says it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring electionWisconsin voters will choose a new state Supreme Court justice on Tuesday in an election that will either maintain or expand the courtās liberal majority.
Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill
Read full article: Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spillThe Trump administration said Friday it is rejoining two agencies that were split up in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones joins other AGs in lawsuit targeting Trump executive order
Read full article: Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones joins other AGs in lawsuit targeting Trump executive orderOn Friday, Attorney General Jay Jones announced that he has joined 20 other attorneys general in a lawsuit to challenge an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on March 31.
DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Read full article: DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contractsHomeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Yemenās Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel, their first since war started
Read full article: Yemenās Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel, their first since war startedIsraelās military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time.
EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices
Read full article: EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas pricesThe Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution.
The Latest: Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposal
Read full article: The Latest: Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposalIran has dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East, issuing its own counterproposal instead, as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries.
At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say
Read full article: At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources sayThe U.S. military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days.
Bob Woodward to 'lift the lid' on decades of reporting in new memoir 'Secrets'
Read full article: Bob Woodward to 'lift the lid' on decades of reporting in new memoir 'Secrets'Award-winning journalist Bob Woodward has a new book that will explain how he came to write so many inside accounts from Washington.
DEA names Colombian president 'priority target' as US prosecutors probe ties to drug traffickers
Read full article: DEA names Colombian president 'priority target' as US prosecutors probe ties to drug traffickersColombian President Gustavo Petro has been designated a āpriority targetā by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as federal prosecutors in New York probe his alleged ties to drug traffickers, according to people familiar with the matter and records seen by The Associated Press.
Federal judge grants injunction allowing clergy visits at Minneapolis ICE holding facility
Read full article: Federal judge grants injunction allowing clergy visits at Minneapolis ICE holding facilityClergy will be allowed to minister to immigrants in a holding facility at the headquarters of the Trump administrationās enforcement surge in Minnesota.
Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of 'endangerment' finding central to climate fight
Read full article: Two dozen states, 10 cities sue EPA over repeal of 'endangerment' finding central to climate fightTwo dozen states, along with more than a dozen cities and counties, sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, challenging the Trump administrationās repeal of a scientific finding that had been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Eswatini receives third batch of migrants deported by the US
Read full article: Eswatini receives third batch of migrants deported by the USA group of four migrants deported from the United States have arrived in the African nation of Eswatini, under a third-country program that rights groups protest.
Virginia Congressmembers raise concerns about proposed VMI oversight bills
Read full article: Virginia Congressmembers raise concerns about proposed VMI oversight billsSeveral Virginia congressmembers are raising concerns about proposed legislation in the Virginia General Assembly that would change oversight of the Virginia Military Institute.
White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage
Read full article: White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footageThrough its social media feed, the White House has sent out a series of pumped-up videos that mix real Iran war explosions with movie action heroes, video game footage and sports heroes.
Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal
Read full article: Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appealThe Trump administration is criticizing lower court judges who have slowed its efforts to strip legal protections from a broad swath of migrants living in the U.S. It's asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for moves that could expose thousands more people to deportation.
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
Read full article: Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources sayRussia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.
Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House
Read full article: Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White HouseSpainās foreign minister has denied that the government has changed its position on supporting the U.S. military operations against Iran.
The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran
Read full article: The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against IranA widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets.
Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning guns
Read full article: Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning gunsThe Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines.
Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process
Read full article: Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund processA federal court on Monday rejected the Trump administrationās attempt to slow the process of refunding billions of dollarsā worth of tariffs the Supreme Court struck down as illegal last month.
US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leaders after Khamenei's death
Read full article: US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leaders after Khamenei's deathThe U.S. and Israel are pounding targets across Iran, dropping massive bombs on its ballistic missile sites and wiping out warships.
Political Analyst Ed Lynch weighs in on Iran Strikes
Read full article: Political Analyst Ed Lynch weighs in on Iran StrikesEd Lynch, Roanoke political analyst and professor of political science at Hollins University, weighs in after strikes were carried out in Iran by the U.S. and Israel Saturday morning.
Federal judge extends order protecting refugees in Minnesota from being arrested and deported
Read full article: Federal judge extends order protecting refugees in Minnesota from being arrested and deportedA federal judge has extended his order protecting refugees in Minnesota who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported.
WATCH: Trump to deliver remarks on the economy and his āDrill Baby Drillā agenda
Read full article: WATCH: Trump to deliver remarks on the economy and his āDrill Baby Drillā agendaPresident Trump is set to deliver remarks regarding the economy and his āDrill Baby Drillā agenda in Texas at 4:35 p.m. Friday. You can watch the remarks in their entirety here.
Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds
Read full article: Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid fundsGov. Tim Walz has denounced the Trump administrationās latest threat to withhold federal funds from Minnesota as another step in a āretributionā campaign.
What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon's Anthropic ultimatum
Read full article: What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon's Anthropic ultimatumDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic an ultimatum this week: Open its artificial intelligence technology for unrestricted military use by Friday, or risk losing its government contract.
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow an end to legal protections for Syrian migrants
Read full article: Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow an end to legal protections for Syrian migrantsThe Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to allow the government to end legal protections for migrants from Syria for now.
ICYMI: Gov. Spanberger delivers Democratic State of the Union Rebuttal speech Tuesday night
Read full article: ICYMI: Gov. Spanberger delivers Democratic State of the Union Rebuttal speech Tuesday nightGovernor Abigail Spanberger is set to give the Democratic Rebuttal to President Trumpās State of the Union speech Tuesday night. There is no set time for her speech, but it is expected to begin shortly after Trump ends his speech Tuesday night. You can watch Gov. Spanbergerās response in its entirety here.
Virginians oppose mid-decade redistricting by 8 points, Spanberger holds positive approval, Roanoke College Poll shows
Read full article: Virginians oppose mid-decade redistricting by 8 points, Spanberger holds positive approval, Roanoke College Poll showsRoanoke College released a poll on Oct. 30 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates and who they would vote for.
HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing
Read full article: HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housingThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousand of people being evicted.
Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets
Read full article: Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction marketsThe Trump administration has backed Kalshi and Polymarket in a court fight over whether prediction markets constitute gambling.
Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president's name
Read full article: Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president's nameThe Trump family company wants to trademark the use of the presidentās name on any airports but says it doesnāt plan on charging a fee ā at least for a proposed renaming of one near his Florida home.
Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
Read full article: Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdownMore than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesotaās Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead as part of the Trump administrationās drawdown of its immigration enforcement surge.
Minneapolis left to decide future of streetside memorials to 2 people killed by federal officers
Read full article: Minneapolis left to decide future of streetside memorials to 2 people killed by federal officersThe Trump administration announced this week that its immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending.
Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
Read full article: Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposalThe Trump administration is urging other nations to press a tiny Pacific island country to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong action to prevent climate change, including reparations for damage caused by any nation that fails to take actiom.
US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say
Read full article: US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources sayParents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally as the Trump administration expands and steps up enforcement of a 30-year-old law that allows the federal government to revoke American passports until payments are made.
Trump administration's changes to the CFPB cost Americans $19B, a new report says
Read full article: Trump administration's changes to the CFPB cost Americans $19B, a new report saysThe Trump administration has significantly reduced the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's activities over the past year.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships
Read full article: Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowshipsThe Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.
Judge orders Trump administration to bring back 3 families deported to Honduras, other countries
Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to bring back 3 families deported to Honduras, other countriesA federal judge says the Trump administration must bring back three deported families who should have been allowed to remain in the United States under a court settlement involving the separation of children from their parents at the border.
$17 million approved for widening, safety upgrades on Virginiaās Interstate 81
Read full article: $17 million approved for widening, safety upgrades on Virginiaās Interstate 81The highway handles an enormous volume of freight and passenger traffic. More than 12 million commercial trucks travel the interstate annually, moving over $300 billion in goods.
On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessentās testimony descends into insults and shouting matches
Read full article: On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessentās testimony descends into insults and shouting matchesA hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turned chaotic Wednesday as Democratic lawmakers clashed with him over fiscal policy and Trump family conflicts.
More departures at the US attorney's office in Minnesota, AP sources say
Read full article: More departures at the US attorney's office in Minnesota, AP sources sayMore prosecutors are leaving the U.S. attorneyās office in Minnesota during a time of continued turmoil over the Trump administrationās stepped-up immigration enforcement in the state and recent shootings of civilians by federal agents.
Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdown
Read full article: Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdownArtists this awards season are having to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns.
Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies
Read full article: Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policiesProtesters across the U.S. shut down schools and stores during a nationwide strike to oppose the Trump administrationās immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
What we know about the investigations into the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex Pretti
Read full article: What we know about the investigations into the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex PrettiThe fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers has sparked calls for an independent investigation.
Federal disaster assistance available to Virginia ahead of winter storm
Read full article: Federal disaster assistance available to Virginia ahead of winter stormPresident Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Virginia on Saturday that would allow federal disaster assistance to Virginia āto supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on January 22, 2026, and continuing."
Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges
Read full article: Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and collegesThe Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nationās schools and colleges.
Doctors in Minnesota decry fear and chaos amid Trump administration's immigration crackdown
Read full article: Doctors in Minnesota decry fear and chaos amid Trump administration's immigration crackdownDoctors say immigrant patients are missing key medical appointments, afraid to come to medical clinics amid the Trump administrationās sweeping Minnesota immigration crackdown.
Criminal investigation raises key question: Whether Chair Powell leaves Fed in May
Read full article: Criminal investigation raises key question: Whether Chair Powell leaves Fed in MayThe Justice Departmentās investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has brought heightened attention to a key drama that will play out at the central bank in the coming months: Will Powell leave the Fed when his term as chair ends, or will he take the unusual step of remaining a governor.
Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants
Read full article: Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grantsProviders, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide.
