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The Latest: Congress passes immigrant detention bill, sending Trump the first law he can sign

The Latest: Congress passes immigrant detention bill, sending Trump the first law he can sign

Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, unleashing unprecedented executive orders and daring anyone to stop him.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes visits Capitol Hill after Trump clemency

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes visits Capitol Hill after Trump clemency

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes , who was convicted of orchestrating his far-right extremist group’s Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S.
Newsom navigates his relationship with Trump as wildfires ravage his state

Newsom navigates his relationship with Trump as wildfires ravage his state

Just two days before Air Force One touches down in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom doesn't know if he's welcome to join President Donald Trump's wildfire tour.
Trump meets with more Republicans as they hash out legislative roadmap

Trump meets with more Republicans as they hash out legislative roadmap

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump met Wednesday with a small contingent of the most politically endangered House Republicans as the party struggles to agree on a strategy for implementing the tax cuts and other priorities that it promised vote
Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency

Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency

President Donald Trump started his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient the U.S. government. His executive orders cover issues that range from trade, immigration and U.S.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump Immigration

PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump Immigration

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Episcopal bishop says she'll continue to pray for Trump, who lashed out at her over viral sermon

Episcopal bishop says she'll continue to pray for Trump, who lashed out at her over viral sermon

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Diocese of Washington, said Wednesday that she will continue to pray for President Donald Trump, hours after he lashed out at her over a sermon.
House passes immigrant detention bill that would be Trump's first law to sign

House passes immigrant detention bill that would be Trump's first law to sign

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that requires the detainment of unauthorized immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes, marking the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign as Congress, with s
Trump won't ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance

Trump won't ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school.
Poilievre says he's 'not aware' of more than two genders, has other priorities

Poilievre says he's 'not aware' of more than two genders, has other priorities

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he is only aware of two genders — male and female — and that the government should leave questions of gender identity alone.