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We asked: Do you support President Trump's actions so far? What concerns you about what he and his administration have executed on? Readers across the country shared their opinions with us. Forum is a series from USA TODAY's Opinion team, dedic
Congress will take up the fiscal 2026 budget proposal when lawmakers return to session Monday.Secretary of State Marco Rubio was pressed Sunday by NBC News over child U.S. citizens removed from the country.USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier expl
A quick Google search reveals many articles, commentaries, social media posts, and scholarly debates on whether or not America is sliding into an authoritarian state. But is that really what’s going on here? Or is calling the current political
USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson discusses some of President Donald Trump's recent comments to Time Magazine.A Milwaukee judge has been charged with federal felonies in an ICE case.Former Rep. George Santos has been sentenced to more
There's been another shake-up at the Pentagon.President Donald Trump approaches 100 days in office. Here are 100 things that have changed.USA TODAY Education Reporter Zachary Schermele takes a look at a busy week for the Trump administration on
Most of us can say that we’re fans of something – music, sports, art, books. But what does it mean to be part of a fandom? You’ve probably seen devoted super fans participating in cos play at Comic-Con, painted in their team’s color at a footba
Russia slammed Ukraine's capital overnight in the biggest attack on the city this year.USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discusses some concerning polling news for President Donald Trump on the economy.President Trump signs an execut
One of the most talked about and controversial cabinet appointments made by President Donald Trump has been that of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic who has embraced several debunked health conspiracies. As secretary of the Depart
USA TODAY National Correspondent Marco della Cava talks about his experience covering conclaves and what to expect from the process to select a new pope.The Trump administration proposes a major shake-up of the State Department.Health Secretary
The world continues to react to the death of Pope Francis. His funeral is set for Saturday in Vatican City. Plus, what do American Catholics want from the next pope?USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses a list of America's
We asked: Why did Democrats lose in November? Does the Democratic Party need to transition ideologically? Forum is a series from USA TODAY's Opinion team, dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans
Tennessean Religion Reporter Liam Adams discusses the life and legacy of Pope Francis.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared Yemen attack plans with his wife, brother and lawyer in a group chat, according to a source.USA TODAY White House Report
If you haven’t heard of The Onion, a satirical news publication, you’ve no doubt come across the many memes and parodies inspired by its style. The Onion began with a group of scrappy Gen-Xer's who wanted to poke fun at mainstream news. It’s ev
Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he's been traumatized by his experience in Salvadoran custody. Plus, an ambiguous Supreme Court ruling may have invited the Trump administration to refuse to try to return him.The Supreme Court temporarily halts deport
Sen. Chris Van Hollen met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. But the wrongly deported Maryland man remains in custody.The U.S. will abandon Ukraine peace efforts if no progress is made soon, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Police a
While President Donald Trump seems intent on doing everything he can to revive the coal industry, nuclear energy appears to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity, driven largely by power-hungry data centers. The problem with that? Well, we’ve
The IRS may revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, following Trump threats.Sen. Chris Van Hollen demanded Wednesday that Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele release Kilmar Abrego Garcia.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé takes a look
The recent bankruptcy of genetic testing firm 23andMe has raised alarm bells for privacy advocates and consumers worried about their personal information. The data managed by 23andMe could eventually be used in any number of negative or nefario
A judge Tuesday reprimanded the government for failing to return a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers takes a look at President Donald Trump's approach to Russia's war in Ukraine,
El Salvador's president says a wrongly deported man is not leaving a Salvadoran prison.USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee discusses a positive day for the stock market, and what might be next for tariffs.The U.S. exceeds 7
We asked: What do you think of President Donald Trump's use of executive orders - and the use of them by presidents in general? Forum is new series from USA TODAY's Opinion team, dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum
A suspect is in custody after a suspected arson attempt on the home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson looks into the potential implications of tariffs on GOP political fortunes.President Donald Trump'
On a recent expedition to Antarctica, researchers made a startling discovery after part of a huge ice sheet broke off. In the frigid waters originally hidden below, scientists discovered what appear to be new species of crustaceans, fish and ot
The case of a Maryland man accidentally deported to a notorious El Salvador prison has galvanized public attention. Gabrielle Banks, an editor on USA TODAY's politics team, discusses the latest on the return plan for Kilmar Abrego Garcia based
The Supreme Court has ordered the Trump administration to begin the process of releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador.China will increase tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%.Inflation eased in March.USA TODAY Congres
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