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A former Democrat who started out dispensing tips on diet and fitness is now a major voice in the administration's healthy-food agenda.

An assessment contradicted a presidential proclamation. A political appointee demanded a redo, then pushed for changes to the new analysis, too.

There was shouting and gavel banging as Marco Rubio and his former Senate Democratic colleagues clashed over U.S. foreign aid.

A health report commissioned by President Trump has been causing angst within the agriculture industry who fear the chemicals will be identified as a driver of childhood disease.

After killing a criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams, the Trump administration has begun investigating his chief rival in the New York City mayoral race over his testimony about the pandemic.

The Texas Republican is leading the conservative revolt against what his party calls its "big, beautiful bill." Whether he will dig in or relent could determine the measure's fate.

The Trump administration approved a first of its kind waiver for Nebraska, allowing a ban on soda purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, starting next year.

The defense secretary's decision to select his chief spokesman to lead the inquiry into the chaotic end of the war was highly unusual.

Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s office pushed back on speculation that there had been a coverup around the illness.

The judge ordered a Justice Department lawyer to track down the plane apparently carrying a Burmese migrant and see whether it could be turned around midflight. He also threatened officials with contempt.