Tag: Trump Administration

In this June 12, 2007, file photo, a polygraph examiner applies electrodes on the fingers of a subject in Bogota, Colombia. Scientists say we all lie, and this year, politicians are bending the truth big time, with real consequences. By studying how and why we deceive, the experts say they can help us better understand the 2016 election season.

What are polygraphs and why is the Trump administration using them?

Emily Hallas · April 29, 2025 3:59 pm

Trump administration unresponsive in 39 federal watchdog investigations

Jack Birle · April 29, 2025 3:58 pm

Senate confirms Warren Stephens as US ambassador to United Kingdom

Samantha-Jo Roth · April 29, 2025 3:06 pm

President-elect Donald Trump, right, and Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) attend a caucus night rally, Feb. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas.

Doug Burgum lauds Trump’s energy policies shifting ‘180 degrees’ from Biden’s

Jenny Goldsberry · April 29, 2025 2:55 pm

Vance hints DOGE could continue past 2026 as its work will never be ‘truly done’

Asher Notheis · April 29, 2025 2:51 pm

CENTCOM investigates reports Yemen strike killed dozens of migrants

Mike Brest · April 29, 2025 1:41 pm

WATCH LIVE: Congressional Progressive Caucus holds press conference on Trump’s first 100 days

Elaine Mallon · April 29, 2025 1:30 pm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington.

Pete Hegseth ends women and conflict program in Pentagon that started under Trump

Mike Brest · April 29, 2025 12:18 pm

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.

Energy and Environment

Rundown: Trump’s first 100 days for the energy and environment sectors

Callie Patteson, Maydeen Merino · April 29, 2025 12:16 pm

FBI Director Kash Patel appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing.

FBI is the latest agency to deploy polygraph testing in leak investigations

Emily Hallas · April 29, 2025 12:03 pm

Elon Musk arrives before the 60th presidential inauguration, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington.

DOGE dwindles after Trump’s first 100 days

Annabella Rosciglione · April 29, 2025 11:49 am

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order granting some relief from auto tariffs.

Trump to sign executive order granting relief from auto tariffs

Haisten Willis · April 29, 2025 11:27 am