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White House says ‘the real constitutional crisis is taking place within our judicial branch’

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says judges are “abusing their power to unilaterally block President Trump’s basic executive authority.”
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White House reacts to ‘constitutional crisis’ claims

Judges have blocked Trump on immigration, federal spending and other issues, setting the stage for protracted legal battles.
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Snow Moon Will Shine Bright: Here Are Best Times To Watch

Winter’s celestial showcase is arriving just in time to break up the mid-February chill. The Full Snow Moon, named for the heavy snowfall that typically blankets the month, will rise after dusk on Wednesday, Feb. 12, casting a luminous glow across the night sky. Viewing conditions, however, may…
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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence, overcoming skepticism

The former lawmaker faced questions about her level of experience and past comments about autocratic leaders, but ultimately the Senate confirmed her on Wednesday afternoon.
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RFK advances to final Senate vote

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to be confirmed as Health and Human Services secretary tomorrow.
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Trump Says No More Making Pennies. What That Means for You

The president says minting pennies is wasteful and wants it to stop.
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RFK Jr nomination to serve as Trump’s Health secretary clears key hurdle in Senate

The Senate voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial nomination to serve as Health and Human Services secretary in President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, sending him on a path to final confirmation.
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Trump’s just sabotaged Ukraine’s bargaining power with Russia – whose side is he on?

Pete Hegseth told Nato defence ministers the US won’t support Nato membership for Ukraine – or most of its peace talk platform – leaving Zelensky little room to negotiate, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley
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Trump says Russia agrees to ‘immediately’ begin negotiations to end war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump announced he had a “lengthy” call with Russian President Putin and that the pair’s respective teams will begin negotiations over the war in Ukraine.
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Trump says he has spoken to Putin and agreed to negotiate Ukraine ceasefire

US president says he called Russian leader and agreed to have teams start negotiations immediately