Two executive orders could have direct impact on higher education in Kentucky: An order to pause and investigate federal spending, and an order aimed at dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

From small drug treatment centers to huge programs to feed children, Kentucky is dependent on federal funding for sustenance of every kind.

In a day-one executive order, President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the World Health Organization for a second time.

Federal immigration officials took a man into custody Monday while he was in court for a state charge, according to a Central Kentucky official. It’s not clear if the arrest was an isolated case or part of a plan to step up enforcement under the call by President Donald Trump to deport more people who are in the country illegally.

France could send troops to Greenland to defend against Donald Trump's threat to take control of the Danish territory, according to a high-ranking official.French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot told Sud Radio that France had discussed troop deployment with Denmark,

We shouldn’t expect McConnell to be the next John McCain or Mitt Romney, but his vote Friday against Pete Hegseth previewed some fascinating dynamics ahead.

Donald Trump said during the campaign that he'd fire federal workers who won't return to the office and also challenge a Biden-era deal on the issue.

If a naming effort wins votes, Northern Kentucky would have the nation's fourth road named for incoming President Donald Trump.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota noted that Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell brought a gift to the inaugural luncheon.

Schools in red states could be among the hardest hit if the president-elect drastically pulls federal funding to public schools.