Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
Read full article: Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controlsPresident Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
Read full article: Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last yearPresident Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows.
Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September
Read full article: Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in SeptemberPresident Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress.
DC will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says
Read full article: DC will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record saysA settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone.
US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship
Read full article: US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a shipThe U.S. has struck Iran to respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a provocation that President Donald Trump said violated the ceasefire.
Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display
Read full article: Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public displayA series of Norman Rockwell sketches of scenes from the West Wing lobby is going on public display for the first time.
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
Read full article: Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law.
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
Read full article: Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflictThe Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran.
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the Caribbean
Read full article: US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the CaribbeanThe U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.
Pereira fumes over 'illegal shots' after Gane's interim UFC heavyweight title win
Read full article: Pereira fumes over 'illegal shots' after Gane's interim UFC heavyweight title winBrazilian MMA star Alex Pereira has accused Frenchman Cyril Gane of landing multiple “illegal shots” during their fight for the interim UFC heavyweight title at the White House.
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean
Read full article: US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific OceanThe U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors.
Authorities say they've disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show
Read full article: Authorities say they've disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting showCourt papers say law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US
Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' USA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order that sought to eliminate “inappropriate content” at national museums, parks and landmarks.
Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyer
Read full article: Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyerA bystander wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the White House last month is an active-duty soldier and is still being treated for his wounds, according to the law firm he has retained.
Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend
Read full article: Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekendA federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Read full article: Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government.
Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved 'issues'
Read full article: Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved 'issues'The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River, which President Donald Trump had previously threatened to block, has been delayed due to unresolved issues.
The Latest: Iran and US exchange fire for second day as hostilities escalate in Mideast region
Read full article: The Latest: Iran and US exchange fire for second day as hostilities escalate in Mideast regionHostilities between the U.S. and Iran have escalated, with Iran retaliating against U.S. air and cruise missile strikes.
$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House
Read full article: $60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White HousePresident Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million.
Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers
Read full article: Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powersA lapse in a law that allows the U.S. to gather intelligence abroad has grown more likely as President Donald Trump is resisting calls from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill to immediately name a permanent director of national intelligence.
Vance demands Justice Department probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'
Read full article: Vance demands Justice Department probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud, amplifying concerns the White House will use a new Justice Department division to target political rivals.
House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump
Read full article: House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to TrumpHouse Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years and the rest of President Donald Trump's term in office.
From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFC
Read full article: From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFCThe White House's South Lawn has hosted many sports over the decades but never a UFC fight like the one President Donald Trump is organizing for his 80th birthday.
Court can't stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judge
Read full article: Court can't stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judgeLawyers representing the federal government argue that a court cannot stop construction of a White House ballroom because it was already underway and because of the sensitive security concerns they say the structure is meant to address.
Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
Read full article: Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fundThe Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House.
Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia
Read full article: Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academiaPresident Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda.
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
Read full article: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of TrumpThe House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran.
Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped
Read full article: Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is droppedThe Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies after forcing the White House to drop its settlement fund for political allies and stripping a separate proposal for White House security from the bill.
Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump
Read full article: Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of TrumpThe House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to seek to end the war.
Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks
Read full article: Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risksPresident Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology.
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
Read full article: Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche saysActing Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts.
US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
Read full article: US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visasThe State Department plans to slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States.
Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund
Read full article: Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fundA standoff between the White House and the Senate remains unresolved as Republicans return to Washington after defiantly leaving town 10 days ago without passing legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies.
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week
Read full article: US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this weekThe U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out
Read full article: Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop outAn upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due in part to its connections to President Donald Trump.
Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
Read full article: Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendationsPresident Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.
In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better
Read full article: In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been betterIn her new memoir, Jill Biden reflects on Joe Biden's poor 2024 presidential debate performance against Donald Trump.
Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump
Read full article: Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald TrumpU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirms his agency has a design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump.
US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of HormuzThe Trump administration has placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country’s newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debate
Read full article: Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debateFormer first lady Jill Biden feared her husband was having a stroke as she watched him stumble through his disastrous June 2024 debate performance.
Trump says he has been invited to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals
Read full article: Trump says he has been invited to watch the Knicks play in the NBA FinalsPresident Donald Trump says he plans to take in an NBA Finals game in New York when the series comes to Madison Square Garden next month.
UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
Read full article: UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversaryCrews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout.
UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
Read full article: UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversaryCrews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout.
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'
Read full article: Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental exams.
Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint
Read full article: Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpointThe bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remains in serious condition.
Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands
Read full article: Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demandsPresident Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily.
House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibits
Read full article: House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibitsThe House has rejected a proposal for a new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall.
Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge
Read full article: Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edgePresident Donald Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony.
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Read full article: Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passingRepublicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move
Read full article: Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement movePresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring banks to scrutinize their customers’ citizenship.
For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room
Read full article: For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing roomThe earliest signals of a presidential race normally involve such subtle positioning from candidates that it’s become known as the “shadow primary.”.
The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
Read full article: The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP oppositionA proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week.
NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced
Read full article: NATO's top officer doesn't expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announcedNATO’s top military officer says he doesn’t expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S. President Donald Trump announced would leave the continent.
Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flip
Read full article: Shapiro-backed Democrats win House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts the party hopes to flipDemocrats in Pennsylvania backed by Gov. Josh Shapiro won their primaries to shape a congressional slate in which they hope to flip the state’s four swing districts and, ultimately, capture a U.S. House majority.
Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House
Read full article: Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White HouseA proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say
Read full article: CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials sayCuban and U.S. officials say that CIA Director John Ratcliffe has met with Cuban officials including Raul Castro’s grandson during a high-level visit to the island.
Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud
Read full article: Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraudThe Trump administration is expanding its fraud-busting initiative in federal health programs.
Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request
Read full article: Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security requestRepublican senators say they need more details on a $1 billion security proposal for the White House, including a proposed $220 million to secure President Donald Trump’s new East Wing ballroom.
Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
Read full article: Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially saidPresident Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said.
GOP hardliners aren’t buying into U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill
Read full article: GOP hardliners aren’t buying into U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration billThe latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it more palatable to Republicans. Some have gotten on board, but others are firmly opposed.
Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for Trump's ballroom security as Democrats pledge to fight
Read full article: Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for Trump's ballroom security as Democrats pledge to fightSenate Republicans say they will move forward with a proposal to give the Secret Service up to $1 billion for security upgrades to Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project.
Trump says EU has until July 4 to approve last year’s trade deal or it will face higher tariffs
Read full article: Trump says EU has until July 4 to approve last year’s trade deal or it will face higher tariffsPresident Donald Trump says goods from the European Union will face higher tariff rates if the 27-member bloc fails to approve last year’s trade framework by July 4.
Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says
Read full article: Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House saysPresident Donald Trump's plan to coat the granite exterior of a historic building next to the White House with white paint could cost taxpayers at least $7.5 million.
Trump's new counterterrorism strategy makes targeting Western Hemisphere cartels the top priority
Read full article: Trump's new counterterrorism strategy makes targeting Western Hemisphere cartels the top priorityPresident Donald Trump has signed off on a new U.S. counterterrorism strategy, and it sets eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as the administration’s highest priority.
Man charged in DC shooting was walking along the path of Vance's motorcade, agent says
Read full article: Man charged in DC shooting was walking along the path of Vance's motorcade, agent saysA man accused of firing a gun at law enforcement officers near the Washington Monument this week was walking along the path of Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade before the shooting.
FAA employee in New Hampshire accused of sending email threatening to kill Trump
Read full article: FAA employee in New Hampshire accused of sending email threatening to kill TrumpA Federal Aviation Administration employee in New Hampshire is accused of sending an email to the White House threatening to kill President Donald Trump after using his work computer to research assassination attempts and related topics.
Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington Monument
Read full article: Secret Service says suspect opened fire on them and was shot in exchange near Washington MonumentA man spotted carrying a gun near the White House complex was shot by law enforcement officers after he opened fire on them near the Washington Monument.
Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan
Read full article: Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed planPresident Donald Trump's administration supports a proposal to delay rules to protect a vanishing species of whale in favor of commercial fishing interests.
Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders
Read full article: Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court ordersFederal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administration’s failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases.
Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
Read full article: Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expirationCongress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal.
Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit
Read full article: Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visitPresident Donald Trump says he's removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week’s White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom.
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
Read full article: Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdownPresident Donald Trump has signed a bill funding much of the Department of Homeland Security and ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
Trump administration appeals court order in effort to cut vaccine recommendations for kids
Read full article: Trump administration appeals court order in effort to cut vaccine recommendations for kidsThe Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order as it tries to cut the number of vaccines recommended for every child in the United States.
Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters
Read full article: Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic votersTexas voters could nominate as many as six Hispanic Republicans in the state’s most hotly contested congressional races. Party leaders hope that’ll help keep Hispanic voters in the GOP’s corner.
Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud
Read full article: Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feudPresident Donald Trump is leveling a new threat against NATO ally Germany by suggesting he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence there.
White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'
Read full article: White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'The White House is warning Congress that funds to pay Department of Homeland Security personnel will “soon run out.”.
Justice Department legal argument for the White House ballroom reads like a Trump social media post
Read full article: Justice Department legal argument for the White House ballroom reads like a Trump social media postThe Justice Department is pressing for the dismissal of preservationists’ lawsuit over the planned $400 million White House ballroom after the shooting at Saturday’s media gala.
Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinner
Read full article: Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinnerRepublicans in Congress have launched new efforts to approve and pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom at the White House.