Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 17 hours and counting The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech. Rachel Treisman
Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership Staffers began receiving termination notices this morning as part of a major restructuring at HHS. Some senior leadership are on their way out too. Yuki Noguchi Rob Stein Joseph Shapiro Carmel Wroth Selena Simmons-Duffin Sydney Lupkin
Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake This latest case, in which lawyers argue their client had no proven links to MS-13, adds to the growing judicial and public scrutiny about the deportations to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison. Ximena Bustillo
2 mothers bring the House to a halt over push to allow proxy voting for new parents GOP leaders tried to block a bipartisan measure to allow proxy voting, but nine Republicans joined with Democrats to overcome it. Deirdre Walsh Barbara Sprunt Play AudioListen 4 mins
Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a 'climate of fear' in research Some 2,000 scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have signed an open letter warning that the U.S. lead in science is being "decimated" by the Trump administration's cuts to research. Scott Neuman
Seattle's federal health office closes as Trump administration guts HHS funding In his plan to streamline the expansive Health and Human Services administration, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced last week he’d be firing 10,000 employees and chopping half of the regional offices in the country. The Seattle regional office is apparently among them. Scott Greenstone
HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration's layoffs. Joseph Shapiro
Danish prime minister heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of the territory Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S. air base in Greenland last week and accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory. The Associated Press
Why gold prices are surging to record highs Tariffs are roiling stock markets — but making gold hotter than ever. Maria Aspan Play AudioListen 4 mins
Trump endorsement and Musk's money not enough to flip Wisconsin Supreme Court President Trump's endorsement and Elon Musk's money weren't enough to flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which liberals will hold onto. Abortion, redistricting and Tesla could come before the court. Leila Fadel Chuck Quirmbach Play AudioListen 4 mins
