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Trump Banner Hung Outside Justice Department as President Expands Symbolic Mark on Federal Institutions

The latest move signals the administration's efforts to reshape the identity of Washington's institutions to align with the president's political brand.

Civil Rights agency rules against transgender Army worker's bathroom request

EEOC decision cites Trump executive order on gender identity, drawing criticism from dissenting commissioner

EEOC Rules Against Transgender Army Worker's Bathroom Request

Decision cites Trump-era executive order, sparking criticism from civil rights groups

Trump Aims to Transform East Potomac Park into Luxury Golf Destination

President plans to demolish affordable public golf course and replace it with 'world-class' tournament-ready course

Trump Nominates Three Kansas Attorneys for U.S. District Court

Nominees include the KBI director, state solicitor general, and a private practice lawyer

Education Department Transfers More Responsibilities to Other Agencies

Agreements with HHS and State Department mark latest steps in Trump administration's effort to scale back federal education role.

Scholar Warns Pandemic and Elections Eroded Democratic Accountability

KU professor analyzes how crises transgressed democratic norms and standards

Trump Education Department Outsources More Responsibilities

Continuing proposed wind-down of the U.S. Department of Education

U.S. Men's Hockey Team, Epstein Survivors Invited to State of the Union

President Trump's address will feature notable guests from sports and advocacy groups

Trump Plans to Nominate Personal Lawyer Smith to Eighth Circuit

The president also announced three trial court picks for Kansas.

Trump, Schumer Find Rare Common Ground on Releasing UFO Files

The former president and current Senate minority leader agree on exposing the truth about extraterrestrial life.

Trump's Tricontinental Vision Accelerates U.S. Decline

The president's grand strategy for 'Making America Great Again' is leading the country to its own 'appointment in Samarra'.

US Sen. Moran announces over $4M for Junction City airport

Funding will support repairs and safety improvements at Freeman Field

Presidents Day: Honoring Washington and All U.S. Presidents

The federal holiday was established to commemorate the birth of George Washington, the nation's first president.

Kansas Proposes Incentives for State Workers to Report Fraud, Waste

A state senator wants to reward public employees who identify cost savings through whistleblowing

Families of Victims in Deadly Midair Collision Push Congress for Aviation Safety Reforms

Senators and grieving families believe advanced aircraft locator systems could have prevented the tragedy near Washington, D.C.

Senate Hearing Examines Causes of Deadly DCA Mid-Air Collision

NTSB chair testifies on why recommended aircraft locator systems could have prevented tragedy

Kansas Supreme Court Justice Tackles Rural Attorney Shortage

K.J. Wall leads committee to address lack of lawyers in rural parts of the state

Senators' Stock Trades Spark Ethics Outrage

Bipartisan group of lawmakers reported trades in industries they oversee, raising conflict of interest concerns

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