Trump Administration

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump's second term.

The impacts of federal funding cuts and the tight state budget have trickled down to Kauaʻi County, which is finalizing its budget for next year.

HPR’s Bill Dorman reports on the historic summit between President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping; UH Mānoa's eSports team discusses their recent championship win.

At least five federal judges in Hawai'i have been assigned more than 40 immigration cases from three districts in California. Habeas corpus petitions are a growing strategy from immigration lawyers.

The Trump administration has announced that federal disaster assistance is available to help with recovery efforts following two Kona low storm systems that hit last month.

Hawai‘i Island resident Juan José Estrada Lopez was detained by ICE agents at his green card interview. He remained in the Honolulu FDC until late January. Juan and his wife recently gave their first extended interview to HPR.

HPR spoke with various participants and organization leaders at Saturday's 'No Dictators' rally against the Trump administration.

HPR speaks with participants in the latest "No Kings" rally in Honolulu, one of the more than 3,000 protests held across the country last Saturday; HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on the steps the state is taking to acquire the 120-year-old Wahiawā Dam

The state House passed the state's $20.5 billion budget, which starts in July. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports that it incorporates impacts from federal funding while trying to preserve essential government services.

U.S. Rep. Ed Case spoke with HPR about his thoughts on the Iran war and what local issues are most concerning to his constituents, including cost of living and airspace.