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President Trump's effort to "rein in" independent agencies is raising particular concern among those who follow the work of the Federal Election Commission, which enforces campaign finance laws.

The IRS is cutting more than 6,000 jobs this week, as part of the Trump administration's downsizing of the overall federal workforce. The job cuts at the IRS come in the middle of the tax-filing season.

As the US officially designates six Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, Mexico's president warns the United States against any violation of its territory.

A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center says the threat targeted Shen Yun, a touring dance troupe that is banned in China, because it is associated with the religious group Falun Gong.

NPR host Adrian Ma's girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, was aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River. He spoke to NPR about that night and about his late girlfriend.

The Kentucky Republican has served more than 40 years in the chamber, and became one of the most consequential and divisive legislators in recent history.

Benjamin's grandfather, a labor leader, was appointed president of Haiti in '57, but was overthrown after 19 days in office. He talks about his family's resilience and the lasting effects of the coup.

With the U.S. withdrawing from the World Health Organization and rethinking foreign aid, China has an opportunity to play a bigger role — with different goals.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed multiple agreements between Florida agencies U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to give more power to local and state authorities to enforce immigration laws.

A new executive order aims to prevent taxpayer money from supporting people in the U.S. without legal status and targets federal funding for cities and states that support sanctuary policies.