There are some major contradictions in President Donald Trump’s view of what government should do to help and protect Americans as expressed this week.

When Donald Trump signed an executive order asserting radical powers of elections, he invited lawsuits. He's now losing those court fights.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked a federal judge to temporarily limit President Trump's use of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines.

Key oversight arms of the U.S. government are examining the whirlwind of activity at the CFPB after Trump's acting head Russell Vought took over in February.

The president’s personal lawyers appeared before a federal appeals court Wednesday, urging a three-judge panel to transfer his state criminal case to federal court. Such a move would pave the way for him to eventually ask the Supreme Court to erase his criminal record by throwing out his conviction on presidential immunity grounds.

The Vice President said the Fed refusing to cut interest rates was "monetary malpractice," echoing sentiment voiced by Trump in recent months.

Federal employees ordered back to their offices under Donald Trump are now temporarily welcome to work from home to make way for parade preparations as the US Army marks its 250th birthday in Washington on Saturday.

Political appointments inherently take into consideration loyalty to the president or the party. But expanding those types of questions to the career civil service is a significant departure.