While signing the order to end U.S. membership in the World Health Organization, the President spoke of the disparity between contributions from the U.S. and China. Here’s how WHO funding works.
Trump’s presidential transition
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Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications
In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from ‘a presidential appointee.’
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Affidavit by Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law makes new claims about his behavior
Hegseth was voted out of committee Monday along party lines. The Senate is expected to take up his nomination soon; it is unclear how these new allegations will alter the trajectory of his nomination.
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Migrants left in despair at the border as asylum system shuts down
The CBP One app has provided nearly 900,000 people with asylum appointments since January 2023, contributing to a drop in illegal border crossings.
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Trump promises new names: ‘Gulf of America’ and ‘Mount McKinley’
President Trump pledged to change the name of two natural landmarks in his second inaugural address. Can he do that?
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Key moments from Trump’s inaugural address
President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address gave clues about what Trump will focus on — and how he sees the country.
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Snoop Dogg and others face heat for performing at Trump’s pre-inauguration ball
The rapper Snoop Dogg has been taking criticism for performing at one of President Trump’s pre-inauguration events over the weekend.
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Trump’s return recalls when inaugurations have been more than ceremonies
Presidential inaugurations are by definition historic acts, but when we think of past Inauguration Days there is clearly a hierarchy of historical pop.
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Biden’s Medicaid director shares lessons learned and concerns for the program’s future
Dan Tsai discusses how he ran Medicaid under Biden, and his fears for how Republicans might try to change the program.
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Trump’s cabinet pick for Homeland Security is Kristi Noem. Here’s what to know
If confirmed, Noem would lead the department poised to be at the center of Trump’s immigration policy priorities, including any deportation efforts, visa changes and border security.
