Trump believes millions voted illegally, WH says — but provides no proof  — He would say only that Trump “has believed that for a while based on studies and information he has”  —  Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump believes millions of votes were cast illegally in last year's election …

Exclusive: Trump expected to order temporary ban on refugees  —  President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders starting on Wednesday that include a temporary ban on most refugees and a suspension of visas for citizens of Syria and six other Middle Eastern and African countries …

A Note to Our Readers  —  On the evening of January 20, TIME White House correspondent Zeke Miller incorrectly reported that the bust of Martin Luther King Jr. had been removed from the Oval Office.  Zeke quickly issued a correction.  In the hours that followed, he sent multiple emails …

Federal Workers Told To Halt External Communication In First Week Under Trump  —  Staff have been told to stop talking to Congress and the press.  —  Enterprise editor/Senior reporter, The Huffington Post  —  WASHINGTON Multiple federal agencies have told their employees to cease communications …

USDA disavows gag-order emailed to scientific research unit  —  The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday that an internal email sent to staff at its Agricultural Research Service unit this week calling for a suspension of “public-facing documents,” including news releases and photos …

Senior Secret Service agent suggests she wouldn't take ‘a bullet’ for Trump  —  A senior U.S. Secret Service agent posted Facebook condemnations of President Trump during the past seven months, including one in which she said she wouldn't want to “take a bullet” for him.

Trump Didn't Just Reinstate the Global Gag Rule.  He Massively Expanded It.  —  It's the global gag rule “on steroids.”  —  On Monday morning, Donald Trump, surrounded by a group of smiling white men, signed an executive order banning foreign nongovernmental organizations that receive certain kinds …

Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway allegedly punched a man in the face at President Trump's inaugural ball  —  Top Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway allegedly punched a tuxedo-clad man at an exclusive inauguration ball just hours after the new commander-in-chief was sworn in, according to a witness.

Four more journalists get felony charges after covering inauguration unrest  —  A documentary producer, a photojournalist, a live-streamer and a freelance reporter facing up to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine if convicted  —  Four more journalists have been charged with felonies …

Trump's down to three in Supreme Court search  —  President Donald Trump has narrowed his first Supreme Court nomination to three finalists, with 10th Circuit judge Neil Gorsuch and 3rd Circuit judge Thomas Hardiman emerging as front-runners while 11th Circuit Judge Bill Pryor remains …

Today in Obamacare: The GOP says the law is “collapsing.”  CBO says otherwise.  —  CBO: Obamacare enrollment will stay steady next year, hit 13 million in 2027.  One of Republicans' favorite ways to describe Obamacare is as “collapsing.”  —  “We're acting quickly because Obamacare …

How Ultrasound Became Political  —  One of the first measures that Republicans in the 115th Congress proposed was the “Heartbeat Protection Act.”  On January 11, a group led by Steve King of Iowa introduced a bill that would require doctors nationwide to “check for a fetal heartbeat” …

After the Women's March  —  The women's marches were a phenomenal success and an important cultural moment.  Most everybody came back uplifted and empowered.  Many said they felt hopeful for the first time since Election Day.  But these marches can never be an effective opposition to Donald Trump.

Donald Trump Has Already Broken Promises on Immigration  —  Mark Krikorian is displeased.  —  Krikorian is one of the most influential advocates of stricter enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.  He's spent his career pushing for tougher border enforcement and lower levels of legal immigration …

EXCLUSIVE: Trump team compiles infrastructure priority list  —  President Donald Trump's team has compiled a list of about 50 infrastructure projects nationwide, totaling at least $137.5 billion, as the new White House tries to determine its investment priorities, according to documents obtained …

Fox's Tucker Carlson nearly doubling Kelly's prime-time ratings  —  Fox News's Tucker Carlson is nearly doubling the ratings of his predecessor, Megyn Kelly, when compared to the same time period last year, according to Nielsen Media Research.  —  “Tucker Carlson Tonight” …

OMB Nom Signals Difference With Trump On Not Cutting Social Security, Medicare  —  During his confirmation hearing on Tuesday morning, Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC), President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Budget and Management, signaled that he will not fall in line with Trump's views …

Cruz introduces bill letting states bar refugees  —  Two Republican lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a measure that would let governors bar refugees from their states.  —  The State Refugee Security Act requires the federal government to notify a state at least 21 days before resettling a refugee there.

Donald Trump's HHS Nominee Failed To Properly Disclose Purchase Of Discounted Stock  —  Rep. Tom Price never revealed the deal to the Office of Government Ethics.  —  Money in Politics Reporter, The Huffington Post  —  WASHINGTON Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.), President Donald Trump's pick to head …