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.

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.

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.

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

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.

At Gov. Andy Beshear's direction, flags in Kentucky will be raised to full-staff during President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.

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

Mitch McConnell, Thomas Massie and other lawmakers will represent Kentucky at Donald Trump's second inauguration.

Kentucky is among one of the states where lawmakers want to rename a road after Trump. He already has roads named for him in at least 3 other states.

Soldiers from Kentucky's Fort Campbell are headed to the U.S. southern border. They will help with President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans and securing the southern border.