Just days after installing his new leadership team at the Republican National Committee, Donald Trump's lieutenants are cutting dozens of staff across key departments in an aggressive move that further cements the former president's takeover of the GOP's political and fundraising machinery.

The FBI is aware of at least one migrant smuggling operation with ties to the Islamic State terrorist organization, Director Christopher Wray told senators on Monday.

A union representing New York City firefighters is raising concerns about possible disciplinary action against its members after state Attorney General Letitia James was booed and a pro-Donald Trump chant broke out during a fire department ceremony last week.

Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction, under a settlement reached Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys who had challenged a state law which critics dubbed "Don't Say Gay."

State Rep. John Rogers, a longtime member of the Alabama House of Representatives, will plead guilty to conspiracy and obstruction of justice, federal prosecutors announced Monday.

It's never too early to be prepared, perhaps. The nonprofit People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals -- that's PETA for short -- has a timely message for the White House.