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Pentagon Fears Drone Attacks on U.S. and Foreign Bases
Top defense officials are expressing growing concern about the vulnerability of U.S. military bases worldwide and domestically, citing a series of rec…
Trump and Rubio plan to visit oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in Texas
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plan to visit an oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude arriving in Texas on Tuesday, accordin…
Trump announces $250M-plus initiative to recruit, retain nursing home nurses
President Donald Trump announced a $250 million federal and state initiative Monday to address nursing home staffing shortages by recruiting and retai…
Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again
The Trump administration has launched a new legal offensive against former FBI Director James Comey, seeking criminal prosecution for an alleged leak …
Trump considering moving White House press corps
President Trump disclosed Sunday that he is weighing whether to relocate the White House press corps from its long-established briefing room. Trump po…
Trump says Pentagon will invest $1.5 billion into North Carolina chip production
President Trump announced a $1.5 billion Pentagon investment in North Carolina semiconductor manufacturing on Tuesday, advancing his administration's …
What does a White House press secretary do?
# What Does a White House Press Secretary Do? Katie Zacharias' brief tenure as White House press secretary has reignited public focus on one of the m…
What role does the White House Press Secretary play in the Trump era?
# The White House Press Secretary Under Trump: A Role in Flux The position of White House Press Secretary enters a new chapter as the Trump administr…
Trump waives Russian sanctions outlined in Graham Act before they take effect
President Donald Trump waived Russian sanctions Friday evening through an executive order, circumventing penalties that were scheduled to activate sho…
Zacharia speaks out after White House press secretary exit: 'It was an honor'
Katie Zacharia made her first public appearance following her abrupt departure from the White House press secretary role, which lasted just five days …
Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says
Katie Zacharia has stepped down from her position as White House press secretary, the White House confirmed through an official who requested anonymit…
Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' as press secretary, White House says
Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House Press Secretary after just one day on the job, according to a statement from the White House. She as…
White House personnel drama puts Trump on defense
Trump faces mounting pressure to explain personnel decisions after a series of high-profile departures and controversies within his administration. Th…
Zacharia confirms she did not pass bar exam
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia acknowledged Thursday that she did not pass the bar exam, contradicting her previous claims of legal creden…
Inside the race between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for control of outer space
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have transformed the space industry into a high-stakes competition for dominance beyond Earth's atmosphere. Both billionaires…
Lawyers for Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook say White House hearing set up by Trump is 'biased'
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's legal team has challenged the legitimacy of a White House-convened committee tasked with investigating allegation…
Watchdog files complaint against Zacharia with California bar
The Campaign for Accountability, a government watchdog organization, has escalated its scrutiny of White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia by filin…
Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
Kimberly Guilfoyle stepped down as U.S. Ambassador to Greece on Tuesday following the White House's public request for her resignation. The decision c…
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns following misconduct allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. Ambassador to Greece under President Trump, has resigned following misconduct allegations during her time at the embassy in A…
Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign among corruption allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle stepped down as US ambassador to Greece after facing corruption allegations, according to NPR Politics. The move came after reports…
Why does Pete Hegseth want to livestream an execution?
Pete Hegseth, the Trump administration's Secretary of Defense, has proposed livestreaming the execution of a prisoner convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood …
Live updates: Trump asks Guilfoyle to quit ambassador post, as she denies allegations
# Trump Forces Ambassador Guilfoyle Out After Scandal Erupts on Second Day The White House has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to …
New White House press secretary a 'devoted fan' of Trump and MAGA
Katie Zacharia assumes the role of White House Press Secretary under President Donald Trump, bringing a professional history deeply embedded in Trump'…
Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund
The White House spent roughly $10 million in taxpayer money on advertisements promoting President Trump's policy agenda after Trump publicly pledged t…
Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must cancel taxpayer-funded television advertisements promoting the president's political mess…
Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations
The Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into major television networks, a move that reflects the Trump administration's intensi…
Mullin says livestreaming Hasan execution aligns with Trump 'restoring American values'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the Trump administration's plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan on …
Emmer says he's 'so happy' Trump will decide whether to stream public execution
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota expressed strong support Sunday for President Trump's authority to determine whether to livestream the firi…
Reshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce
Harmeet Dhillon, the Trump-appointed head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, has fundamentally restructured one of the federal governm…
Trump says he will ‘ultimately make decision’ on Fort Hood shooter execution livestream
President Trump said he will ultimately decide whether to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the convicted Fort Hood shooter, after facing Repub…
The Memo: Guilfoyle furor rises as Trump stops short of expressing support
# Trump Stops Short of Backing Guilfoyle Amid Credit Card Debt Controversy President Trump declined to express support for U.S. Ambassador to Greece …
U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court
The United States announced comprehensive sanctions against the International Criminal Court on Thursday, escalating tensions between Washington and t…
Week in Politics: Hegseth's livestream backlash; Greece ambassador Guilfoyle scandal
Pete Hegseth's proposal to livestream a military execution has triggered swift bipartisan criticism from lawmakers and defense experts who argue the p…
Trump honors Microsoft’s CEO after Vance drops an H-1B visa hammer on the company
President Donald Trump praised Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at a recent event, even as Vice President JD Vance intensified attacks on the company's use…
Live updates: Vance lays out work visa penalties for Microsoft, Adobe; judge extends block on Trump's media ban
Vice President Vance announced Thursday that the Trump administration is imposing major penalties on Microsoft, Adobe, and other technology companies …
White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack
# White House Correspondent April Ryan on Reporting Under Pressure April Ryan's tenure covering the White House has positioned her as one of the most…
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
# ICE Quietly Operates Warehouse as Detention Facility in North Jersey, NPR Investigation Finds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has operated…
Flight attendants' union flags safety concerns over Trump's Washington arch
The Association of Flight Attendants union has formally objected to President Donald Trump's plan to construct a triumphal arch near Ronald Reagan Was…
Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club
# Trump Proposes Converting Mar-a-Lago into Presidential Retreat to Rival Camp David President Donald Trump announced plans to convert a section of h…
Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens to receive Medal of Freedom, Trump says
President Trump announced plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, a move that bypasses…
Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now?
The U.S. military announced in December that it will execute Nidal Hasan by firing squad at Fort Hood in Texas, marking the first military firing squa…
Trump says he'll terminate LaCivita, Blair if they have consulting conflicts
President Trump threatened Wednesday to fire outside consultants Chris LaCivita and James Blair if their private consulting work created conflicts wit…
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
President Trump's distribution of $500 checks to millions of Americans for health insurance costs has sparked immediate controversy over both its lega…
Chancellor plans major intervention to help poorer UK households with rising energy bills
Chancellor John Healey is preparing a major fiscal intervention to shield low-income households from surging energy costs, with spending exceeding £1 …
Trump says he will pay for 'Patriotic Ads' himself after facing backlash from Democrats
President Donald Trump said on Monday he will personally fund a series of "Patriotic Ads" after Democratic criticism over the advertisements being pai…
Former press secretary Karoline Leavitt lands her next gig: Fox News contributor
Karoline Leavitt, who served as White House press secretary under President Donald Trump, has secured a contributor role at Fox News beginning Novembe…
Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar
President Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, his former national intelligence chief, to lead a newly created White House position focused on arti…
Live updates: Trump taps Clayton to lead AI force; Cornell victim's attorney alleges more involved in gang rape
President Trump announced the creation of a "Super Intelligence Force" on Sunday, appointing Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead the…
Trump backs data centers in Ohio amid tight Senate race
Donald Trump used a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio on Saturday to aggressively defend data centers as essential infrastructure for American competit…
Hegseth indicates some US troops could be redeployed from Europe to Western Hemisphere
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled a significant shift in U.S. military posture Saturday, suggesting the Trump administration could redeploy troo…
President Trump has his camera off for G7 leader zoom
President Trump joined a virtual meeting with Group of Seven leaders and International Energy Agency officials on Friday with his camera disabled whil…
Pete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him
# Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Creates New Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has established a new Office of Reli…
Leaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military
# Hegseth Claims Cultural Transformation at Military Leadership Summit Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told junior military officers and enlisted l…
Former special counsel Jack Smith defends investigation into Trump on Capitol Hill
# Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Defends Trump Indictments Before Congress Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who led the federal …
How Trump keeps undercutting his anti-communist message
# Trump Administration's Corporate Equity Stakes Undermine Anti-Communist Rhetoric Donald Trump built his 2024 campaign on combating what he framed a…
New critique of offshore wind clawbacks: Taxpayers lose out
# Trump Administration's Offshore Wind Buyouts Cost Taxpayers Billions, Watchdog Says The Trump administration's strategy to unwind offshore wind dev…
Potential Taiwan tension sparked 'last minute' change in Trump-Xi National Archives visit
# Trump-Xi National Archives Visit Altered Over Taiwan Document Dispute The National Archives visit between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jin…
News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban
# News Organizations Challenge Trump White House Access Ban in Federal Court Three news organizations have filed suit in federal court seeking to ove…
Pope Leo says AI concerns are not 'fake news,' must act on safety issues
Pope Leo XIV rejected dismissals of artificial intelligence safety concerns as unfounded, calling instead for serious regulatory discussion on the tec…
Trump denies Axios report that he offered Iran sanctions relief
Trump moved to immediately rebut an Axios report Monday claiming he had offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen funds in exchange for the c…
Trump seeks to rewrite Biden-era rules of the road
President Donald Trump is moving swiftly to dismantle major Biden administration regulations across federal agencies, signaling a fundamental shift in…
FBI deputy director announces he's leaving post
Andrew Bailey, the FBI's deputy director, announced his departure from the bureau Monday after approximately one year in the position during the Trump…
Trump aims to leave a physical legacy in D.C., bulldozing norms along the way
President Trump plans to reshape Washington D.C.'s physical landscape using methods borrowed from his New York real estate empire, creating tension be…
What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump
President Trump announced the cancellation of $810 million in previously appropriated federal spending, igniting swift backlash from Republican lawmak…
MLB, Trump administration mulling baseball game in National Park: Report
# MLB, Trump Administration Explore Baseball Game in National Park Major League Baseball and the Trump administration are exploring the possibility o…
Politics chat: Trump vs the media; rolling back health and education spending
President Trump is pursuing two parallel confrontations that test the boundaries of executive power and media relations. His sparring with White House…
Trump administration begins airing 2024 Trump campaign ad in latest taxpayer-funded messaging
The Trump administration has launched a television advertisement funded by taxpayers that directly promotes Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign,…
Andy Burnham shows his emotional side – podcast
Andy Burnham took centre stage at the Labour Party conference this week, preparing to deliver his first keynote address as Prime Minister. The Manches…
Blanche claims Trump 'hasn't denied access' to White House reporters
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended President Trump's removal of reporters from major news outlets, claiming the administration has not restricted …
Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'
President Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling his administration's hardline stance toward Tehran even as tens…
Press pool dispute escalates as White House cuts CNN from Air Force One travel
President Trump's administration barred CNN from traveling aboard Air Force One this weekend, marking an escalation in the White House's ongoing confr…
FBI employees in Trump Mar-a-Lago case seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida 'grand conspiracy' probe
# FBI Employees Subpoenaed in Trump Classified Documents Investigation Former FBI employees working on the classified documents case against Presiden…
Trump relishes showing Xi his Marine One chopper and new White House helipad
President Donald Trump used a White House tour with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday to showcase American military hardware and recent presidenti…
CNN says its reporters were barred from joining press pool on Air Force One
CNN journalists were excluded from the White House press pool traveling aboard Air Force One on Saturday, marking an escalation in tensions between Pr…
What did we learn from the Trump-Xi summit?
# What Trump and Xi's Summit Reveals About U.S.-China Relations President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded a two-day summit that …
Zuckerberg, Altman, other Big Tech moguls among attendees at Trump-Xi dinner
President Trump convened a star-studded state dinner at the White House with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, positioning Silicon Valley's mo…
Long agenda, short meeting: Trump and Xi meet
# Trump and Xi Meet on Trade, Taiwan, and Global Tensions President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping convened for talks that covered expans…
Administration's focus on noncitizen voting has led to 160 arrests. Experts say that shows it's rare
The Trump administration's crackdown on noncitizen voting has produced approximately 160 arrests across a coordinated federal effort, according to Hom…
White House media standoff hangs over Xi visit
# White House Media Access Becomes Flashpoint During Xi Jinping State Visit A dispute over press access has erupted at the White House ahead of Chine…
What's at stake during the meeting between Trump and Xi
# Trump-Xi Summit Sets Stage for U.S.-China Relations Reset A planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping carries…
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in U.S. for first state visit in 11 years
Xi Jinping landed in the United States on Wednesday evening, marking his first state visit to America in over a decade. The arrival carries substantia…
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging
# U.S. Government Funds Trump-Focused Television Advertisement on Conservative Networks The U.S. government has funded a television advertisement fea…
Melania Trump hosts China's first lady for an outing that is watched for diplomacy and style
Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, toured the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, marking a ca…
Trump and Xi meet at moment of global consequence
# Trump and Xi Meet Amid Escalating U.S.-China Tensions President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held their second summit of 2017 followi…
From cybersecurity to AI to Taiwan, what's at stake in Trump's summit with Xi
President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping are preparing for a high-stakes summit that will test whether the world's two largest economie…
Trump touts his economy and U.S. actions in Iran in UNGA address
# Trump Cites Economic Record and Iran Policy in U.N. General Assembly Address President Donald Trump used his platform at the United Nations General…
White House launches 'Trump TV' after ban on major news outlets
President Trump's administration launched a 24/7 YouTube channel this week, positioning it as an alternative media outlet for direct communication wit…
RFK Jr.'s ethics disclosure reveals free travel and hefty book advances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received substantial financial benefits while serving as Health Secretary, according to his latest ethics disclosure filed with …
Trump heads to the U.N. looking for wins after a rough week
Donald Trump travels to the United Nations General Assembly this week facing mounting pressure from recent legal defeats and political turbulence that…
Trump says he has ‘good connection’ with Burnham as they meet at UN General Assembly – UK politics live
Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with Trump…
White House launches Trump TV following press bans
President Trump's White House launched Trump TV, a 24/7 YouTube channel, this week as part of an escalating confrontation with traditional news organi…
Trump's big weekend: The arch, Greenland, and media outlets banned from White House
# Trump Escalates Control Over Media Access, Foreign Territory Ambitions, and Washington Landscape President Donald Trump moved aggressively on multi…
Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows
The Trump administration has eliminated or suspended roughly $177 billion in federal grants spanning programs across all 50 states, according to a com…
Americans in Middle East warned to 'exercise heightened vigilance' following strikes on Riyadh
The State Department issued a regional security alert Saturday to all Americans in the Middle East, directing them to exercise heightened vigilance fo…
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump after being barred from White House
# CNN, MSNBC, and Politico Sue Trump After White House Access Denial CNN, MSNBC, and Politico filed suit against President Trump after reporters from…
Trump's 'grand conspiracy' probe presses on with subpoenas after the lead prosecutor’s exit
# Trump's 'Grand Conspiracy' Probe Continues Despite Lead Prosecutor's Exit The Justice Department is moving forward with its investigation into what…
President Trump navigates tough political waters with UNGA, Xi visit and AI
President Trump faces a compressed diplomatic calendar that tests his ability to manage competing geopolitical priorities and domestic political messa…
Politics chat: Trump announces a Greenland deal, bans more media from the White House
President Donald Trump announced restrictions on media access to the White House, barring certain news outlets from covering administration events. Th…
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones
President Trump announced plans for a monumental arch structure in Washington D.C. and argued that military operations, including sniper positions and…
Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers
President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a massive arch monument positioned between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery that would s…
Trump returns to White House as State Department issues security alerts for Middle East
President Trump returned to Washington early from Camp David on Saturday evening, landing at the Ellipse before 8 p.m. as the State Department issued …
The Memo: Trump doubles down on demand for ‘recognition’ in Kennedy Center fight
President Trump is escalating his demand for formal recognition at the Kennedy Center in exchange for funding major renovations to the performing arts…
FAA says proposed Trump arch will require 'eternal flame' on top to alert pilots
# FAA Issues Safety Requirements for Trump's Proposed Triumphal Arch in Washington The Federal Aviation Administration has formally weighed in on Pre…
CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters denied access to White House following Trump ban
President Trump ordered White House access restrictions against three major news outlets on Saturday, enforcing a ban he announced the previous day. R…
Week in Politics: Trump bans news outlets; Iran War; mail-in voting; interest rates
# Trump's Week of Conflict: Media Bans, Foreign Policy Tests, and Domestic Divisions The Trump administration faced mounting pressure on multiple fro…
Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
President Donald Trump announced he is banning CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House press operations, citing what he described as unfair coverage…
Where Trump's hunting, fishing order will have the most impact
President Trump signed two executive orders Thursday that expand hunting and fishing access across the United States, reversing Obama-era restrictions…
White House withdraws nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead ICE
President Trump withdrew his nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday, ending a three-month tenure as …
Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE
President Donald Trump withdrew his nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday, leaving the agency witho…
Watch live: RFK Jr. speaks at children’s health forum amid vaccine scrutiny
RFK Jr. addresses an organization he founded while his department faces mounting questions about vaccine policy shifts under the Trump administration.…
How Jared Kushner is mixing U.S. diplomacy with his billion-dollar business
Jared Kushner's dual roles as both a U.S. special envoy and a private equity investor operating in the Middle East create a stark conflict of interest…
Trump says developing AI is a critical race, downplaying fears
President Trump is rejecting warnings from artificial intelligence researchers and industry leaders about existential risks from advanced AI systems. …
Trump says Ukraine should halt Russian refinery strikes amid surging diesel prices
President Trump called Sunday for Ukraine to cease strikes on Russian oil refineries, framing the halt as a response to surging global diesel prices. …
Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown
President Trump dismissed warnings from technology experts and some lawmakers about the need to slow artificial intelligence development, characterizi…
Driscoll touts Ukraine's military innovation in first public appearance since resigning as Army Secretary
# Driscoll Touts Ukraine's Military Innovation in First Public Appearance Since Army Secretary Resignation Dan Driscoll, the former Army Secretary wh…
JD Vance was right to stand by Tucker Carlson — and free speech
# JD Vance Defends Tucker Carlson and Free Speech Principles Vice President JD Vance defended Tucker Carlson's right to express controversial views, …
President Trump to meet with Irish president and prime minister
President Donald Trump scheduled meetings with Irish President Michael D. Higgins and Prime Minister Simon Harris during his visit to Doonbeg Golf Clu…
Ethics watchdogs await RFK Jr.'s financial report
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services in February 2025, has not yet filed his annual financial disclosure report,…
Under Trump, census eyes sweeping plan to omit immigrants, race data
The Trump administration has unveiled plans to fundamentally restructure the decennial U.S. Census, proposing to exclude millions of immigrants based …
9/11 widow calls out government for protecting Saudis at 9/11 ceremony
Terry Strada, widow of one of the 2,977 people killed in the September 11 attacks, used the 25th anniversary memorial service at Ground Zero Friday to…
Shabana Mahmood urges police to curb far-right, anti-migrant protests
# Mahmood Directs Police Crackdown on Far-Right Protest Groups Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood convened senior police leadership Thursday to demand st…
Holder blasts Blanche over planned GOP convention speech: 'Disgraceful'
Eric Holder, who served as Attorney General under President Barack Obama, attacked sitting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday for planning to sp…
Trump posthumously awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11 hero Welles Crowther
President Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Welles Crowther on Tuesday, honoring the equities trader and volunteer firef…
Trump's construction projects are transforming the capital
# Trump's Building Agenda Reshapes Washington's Physical Landscape President Trump is pursuing an aggressive construction and renovation agenda acros…
Trump’s DC makeover: What to know
President Trump has secured a Supreme Court victory that clears the path for a major renovation of the White House's East Wing. The justices ruled in …
Witkoff: US is confident in a 'good resolution' to trilateral Ukraine war talks
President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed confidence Sunday that ongoing trilateral negotiations will produce a "good resolution" to the…
Witkoff and Kushner call Kyiv talks 'substantive' after Moscow Putin meeting
President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Kyiv on Sunday to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marki…
Wright says Iran war worth it to 'reset' Middle East
Energy Secretary Chris Wright endorsed military action against Iran on Sunday, framing a potential conflict as necessary to prevent nuclear proliferat…
The Trump administration halted a Great Lakes project. Then Whitmer called Trump
# Trump Administration Reverses Course on Great Lakes Invasive Carp Project The Trump administration reversed course and will permit construction of …
John Healey warns of tough first budget as Middle East war puts pressure on economy
John Healey, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, has signaled that October's budget will impose difficult spending constraints on Britain, citing geop…
Trump administration to dig at triumphal arch site despite no final federal approvals
The Trump administration announced plans to begin construction on a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., proceeding without final federal appr…
Week in Politics: Trump's face on the coin; reshaping the capital; the midterms
President Trump has become the first sitting U.S. president to appear on a circulating coin, a move that breaks with longstanding precedent and reflec…
Watchdog issues scathing report on Trump's former labor secretary
A Labor Department watchdog has released a damning investigation into former Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's conduct while leading the agency, detaili…
4 things investigators learned about the dysfunction at Trump's Labor Department
Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated her department's anti-harassment policy during her tenure, according to findings from internal Lab…
Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights sues
A former Justice Department pardon attorney has filed suit against the federal government, claiming she was terminated in retaliation for refusing to …
Groundbreaking for Trump's arch will begin soon, Burgum says
Interior Secretary Kevin Burgum announced that excavation work for Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot-tall monument could begin within the next two week…
Excavation work on Trump's arch in Washington to begin over next 2 weeks, administration says
# Trump Administration Begins Excavation for Washington Memorial Arch The Trump administration announced plans to begin excavation work on a memorial…
Jennings: Trump should release 'formal declaration of victory' for Iran war
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings called on President Trump to issue a "formal declaration of victory" against Iran, framing the administration'…
Inside the failed mission to eliminate FEMA
David Richardson, who led the Federal Emergency Management Agency during 2024, attempted to dismantle the nation's premier disaster response organizat…
Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron’s visit to No 10
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will receive French President Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street on Thursday in a state visit designed to reset Britain's r…
US launches new strikes against Iran as Trump says he's "not trying to force Iran to the negotiating table"
The U.S. military launched fresh strikes against Iranian military targets Tuesday, marking the latest escalation in a regional conflict now spanning s…
Architect of British government’s AI strategy joins Anthropic
Matt Clifford, the former architect of Britain's AI strategy, has joined Anthropic, a US artificial intelligence startup, in a senior position. Cliffo…
Vance offers olive branch to pro-Israel Republicans in closed-door speech
Vice President JD Vance addressed Republican Jewish Coalition leaders Monday in a closed-door speech aimed at rebuilding trust with pro-Israel Republi…
Trump officials cut political interference ban after unusual Census Bureau report
The Trump administration has gutted political safeguards at a key federal statistics agency. The Department of Commerce, which oversees the Census Bur…
Iran war flares up on two fronts as Trump issues fresh threat
# Iran Conflict Escalates on Multiple Fronts as Trump Threatens New Action The U.S. and Iran have resumed military strikes against each other, openin…
Trump says U.S. struck deal to take control of 65 billion barrels Venezuelan oil
President Trump announced a deal granting the United States control over Venezuelan oil reserves estimated at 65 billion barrels, framing the arrangem…
Trump hails NASA's space telescope launch
President Trump on Sunday celebrated NASA's launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, framing the achievement as evidence of American technolog…
Trump administration proposal would allow federal grants to be terminated on a whim
# Trump Administration Proposes Changes to Federal Grant Authority The Trump administration is advancing proposals that would expand executive power …
Tax promises, defence targets and Iran: Andy Burnham’s budget headaches
Andy Burnham enters autumn facing severe fiscal constraints after inheriting a Labour government already strained by competing commitments and deterio…
Week in Politics: Trump renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America'; Fed chair signals hikes
President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, a move designed to provoke Canadian officials and te…
James Cleverly resigns from shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London
James Cleverly, a senior Conservative politician who previously served as home secretary and foreign secretary, has resigned from the shadow cabinet t…
FBI no longer treating an applicant's experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
# FBI Removes Prostitution Encounters as Automatic Hiring Disqualifier The Federal Bureau of Investigation has rescinded a longstanding policy that a…
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," marking another move in his administration's effort to rebra…
Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, escalating tensions with C…
A look at Trump's inner circle and the increased resistance from some of his allies
# Trump's Inner Circle Fractures as Key Allies Resist His Policy Agenda Donald Trump faces growing pushback from within his own administration and po…
US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern
# US Strategic Objectives Shift as Iran Conflict Extends Beyond Initial Timeline President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran has undergon…
NASA administrator suggests putting data centers in space
Jared Isaacman, NASA's administrator, proposed placing data centers in Earth orbit to address the environmental and land-use pressures created by the …
US launches new drug boat strike in the Caribbean, citing narcoterrorism
The United States military expanded its direct military operations against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean this week, conducting a…
White House officials tamped down efforts to oust Max Miller in final days
White House officials actively worked to prevent the Republican Party from removing Max Miller as the GOP nominee in Ohio's 7th Congressional District…
USS Abraham Lincoln headed for port in Thailand after 250 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is heading to a port in Thailand after spending 250 days at sea, marking a rare respite for sailors and c…
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration is preparing an unprecedented mass visa revocation targeting up to 200,000 foreign nationals who have filed asylum claims or …
Watch live: Bessent unveils 'economic D-day' sanctions on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sweeping new sanctions against Iran on Monday, marking the Trump administration's most aggressive financial…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to announce a comprehensive new sanctions regime targeting Iran's economy, marking an escalation in the Trump a…
How Trump's foreign policy is affecting America's relationship with its allies
# Trump's Foreign Policy Creates Friction With Traditional Allies President Donald Trump's approach to international relations is straining longstand…