Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job! From left: A first lady, a first-place runner and a third King Charles.
President Donald Trump and Republican members of Congress at the signing ceremony for his tax cut and spending bill on July 4, 2025. That law makes it a requirement for many adults who get Medicaid to prove that they are working.
Demonstrators march to the White House during a May Day protest in Washington, D.C., on May 1, 2025.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran at a stalemate, Congress votes to end record DHS shutdown, Trump announces new nominee for surgeon general.
Hegseth Defends Iran War, Powell Stays On As Fed Chair, SCOTUS Voting Rights Case Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.
Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields is seen with members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday at the Capitol. Fields represents the Louisiana congressional district at the heart of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday to severely weaken the Voting Rights Act.
Skip next section Odisha man carries sister's skeleton to bank April 29, 2026 Odisha man carries sister's skeleton to bank An Indian man exhumed his sister’s body and carried it to a bank branch in the eastern state of Odisha after staff refused him access to her account without a death certificate.
Skip next section Toasts and roasts headline Trump-Charles state dinner April 29, 2026 Toasts and roasts headline Trump-Charles state dinner Trump hailed Charles's "fantastic" speech to CongressImage: Aaron Chown/PA Wire/dpa/picture alliance Amid all the political messaging at the lavish state dinner hosted for the British King and Queen at the White House, Trump and Charles
The US State Department has announced on Tuesday that it will produce a limited number of commemorative passports bearing the portrait of President Donald Trump. What do we know about new US passports?
The US Department of Justice has again indicted former FBI Director James Comey. On Tuesday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that Comey had been charged with threatening the life of US President Donald Trump.
About half of all women in the European Union have been sexually harassed at least once since their 15th birthday, according to the European Council. In response, the EU has launched several measures to better protect women and girls from sexual assault.
Comey Indicted Again, King Charles' Message To Congress, SCOTUS Temp Protected Status Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.