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Congress holds the power of the purse. But President Trump and Elon Musk are swiftly using executive actions to dismantle federal programs funded and approved by Congress.

A species of snake has been named after actor Harrison Ford, who has played Indiana Jones in multiple movies. Found in Peru, the snake grows to about 16 inches and is harmless to humans.

Since the campaign trail, President Biden has said he wants to close privately run immigrant detention centers. But immigrant advocates say his administration isn't following through on his promises.

Numbers don't lie, but they can sometimes tell a misleading story. Three times in the past week, we came across farm statistics that painted a picture not quite backed up by facts on the ground.

President Obama posthumously honors James Cheney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The three were murdered during Mississippi's Freedom Summer 50 years ago.

After Angelina Jolie disclosed her genetic predisposition for breast cancer, demand for genetic tests went up. Counselors help interpret those tests, and demand for their services has increased, too.

A mob of Trump supporters breached the Capitol building, persuaded by the president's false claim of a stolen election. Even so, some recognize the campaign to overturn the results is doomed.

Obama said he worries that some Democrats are too worried about ideological "purity" and that social media callouts are not activism.

Authorities in Louisiana are scrambling to evacuate the most vulnerable people out of life-threatening conditions left by Hurricane Ida. They're being taken to places with power, water and food.

More migrants are leaving from chaotic Libya in a bid to reach Europe. The overcrowded boats are at risk of sinking, and some do. A Syrian man tells of the treacherous journey with his young son.