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Top US prosecutor appointed to New York Albany office by judges is immediately ousted

A lawyer appointed by judges to be the U.S. attorney for northern New York has been fired by the Justice Department in the latest clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the process for selecting top federal prosecutors

Lawyers say access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' is still hard to get as a judge weighs the case

Attorneys say detainees at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” still struggle to reach their lawyers, despite state claims that access problems are fixed

Judge says Pete Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

Judge says Pete Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

Trump is gathering Latin American leaders in Florida in March, ahead of his trip to China

President Donald Trump has invited Latin American leaders to take part in a summit in Florida next month, gathering the officials at a moment when the administration is spotlighting what it sees as concerning Chinese influence in the region

Democratic senators decry indictment attempt, warning it 'could break this institution'

Democrats are denouncing the Justice Department’s attempt to indict a group of lawmakers who last year urged U_S_ military members to resist “illegal orders.”

5 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s fiery testimony

5 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s fiery testimony

EV charging build-out has stayed hot, but the Trump administration is throwing up new roadblocks

The build-out of electric vehicle charging in the U.S. has not stopped since President Donald Trump returned to office

NATO launches Arctic Sentry military effort in seeking to move on from Greenland dispute

NATO has launched a new military effort called Arctic Sentry to boost security in the High North

Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats

The National Governors Association annual conference is unraveling after President Donald Trump did not invite some Democrats to events

ICE chief defends his officers' actions before Congress after the deaths of 2 protesters

The acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is defending his officers, saying they won't be intimidated while carrying out President Donald Trump's deportation agenda

U.S.-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project

The White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan

Trump told police in mid 2000s ‘everyone has known’ about Epstein’s misconduct

Trump told police in mid 2000s ‘everyone has known’ about Epstein’s misconduct

The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index

The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index

As pressure mounted to release Epstein files, FBI employees compiled allegations against other men

As pressure mounted to release Epstein files, FBI employees compiled allegations against other men

Trump calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show performance ‘one of the worst, EVER’

President Donald Trump posted his thoughts on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show on Truth Social

When conflict meets competition: Trump's immigration agenda roils opening days of Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics have become a platform for political debate in the U.S. American athletes face questions about President Donald Trump's immigration policies

Turning Point Action endorses Ken Paxton in heated GOP Senate primary in Texas

Turning Point Action endorses Ken Paxton in heated GOP Senate primary in Texas

The Latest: Ghislaine Maxwell avoids answering questions in House deposition

Lawmakers have tried to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein invoked her Fifth Amendment rights to avoid answering questions that would be incriminating

US snowboard star Chloe Kim calls for unity after Trump bashes teammate over immigrant crackdown

Chloe Kim and other American snowboarders preparing to compete at the Winter Olympics in Italy have not been daunted by Donald Trump’s bashing of a teammate for saying he didn’t back the president’s crackdown on immigrants

Vance is in Armenia, a country no sitting US president or vice president has visited before

Vice President JD Vance is in Armenia, a country that no sitting U.S. vice president or president has visited before

'Greenland Derby' against the US is a chance at the Olympics for Denmark to show its hockey growth

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent rhetoric about taking control of Greenland has stirred up national pride in Denmark, which oversees the semiautonomous island

'Take the vaccine, please,' a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise

A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states

Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland

The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott U.S. goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond after the recent flare-up in tensions over Greenland

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about the U.S. talks with Iran

Trump administration planning ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in DC on February 19

Trump administration planning ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in DC on February 19

Congressional Black Caucus chair says Trump's post on the Obamas shows a 'bigoted and racist regime'

The chair of the Congressional Black Caucus says the Trump administration has a chance to change after President Donald Trump posted a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as primates in the jungle

A defiant Thomas Massie takes on the MAGA machine in heated Kentucky primary

A defiant Thomas Massie takes on the MAGA machine in heated Kentucky primary

India and the US move closer to reducing Trump tariffs

India and the United States have released a framework for an interim trade agreement to lower tariffs on Indian goods

Trump's racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it

President Donald Trump says he won't apologize for posting a racist video of the Obamas

Trump won’t apologize for sharing since-deleted racist video depicting Obamas as apes on Truth Social

Trump won’t apologize for sharing since-deleted racist video depicting Obamas as apes on Truth Social

As US block of oil supply deepens energy crisis, Cubans ask: What more can we sacrifice?

Cubans on Friday are facing a worsening crisis as U.S. efforts to block oil supplies take a toll

‘I did that’: Trump takes credit for a prisoner release that happened before he even ran for president

‘I did that’: Trump takes credit for a prisoner release that happened before he even ran for president

Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni

Vice President JD Vance met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Milan on Friday, part of his trip to the Olympics

Bondi dismisses concerns over Gabbard's role in FBI search of Georgia election hub

Attorney General Pam Bondi says she's not worried about the involvement of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in an FBI search of a Georgia election office

Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski locked in a tight Democratic primary for US House from New Jersey

Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski locked in a tight Democratic primary for US House from New Jersey

Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?

Talk of boycotts have added to fears among the US tourism industry that foreign tourists will continue to stay away.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s feud with Donald Trump is shaping the race to replace her

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s feud with Donald Trump is shaping the race to replace her

Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost a political alliance

Argentina and the United States have reached an expansive trade deal, a win for Argentine President Javier Milei as he moves to open up the South American nation’s notoriously protectionist economy and a reflection of the close alliance between the radical libertarian and U.S. President Donald Trump

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

The Trump administration has launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate

Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project — if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him

Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project — if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him

Trump’s pressure on Havana stirs hope among Cuban diaspora in Spain

Trump’s pressure on Havana stirs hope among Cuban diaspora in Spain

Trump warns Iran’s supreme leader should be ‘very worried’

Trump warns Iran’s supreme leader should be ‘very worried’

Fact check: Trump repeats lies about inflation, immigration and elections in NBC interview

Fact check: Trump repeats lies about inflation, immigration and elections in NBC interview

Renée Fleming, Béla Fleck to perform together at Carnegie Hall after dropping out of Kennedy Center

Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck will perform a joint concert at Carnegie Hall in the 2026-27 season

Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged as the economy in the 21 countries that use the euro chugs past the disruption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs with modest but resilient growth

Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump in 2024 at Florida golf course

CNN's Randi Kaye speaks with Brianna Keilar about the sentencing of Ryan Routh. Kaye was in the courtroom and watched Routh's reaction to the sentence.

Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico

Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico

If you want to win over Supreme Court justices, quote Antonin Scalia

If you want to win over Supreme Court justices, quote Antonin Scalia

Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump in 2024 at Florida golf course

Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump in 2024 at Florida golf course

Taiwan-US ties are ‘rock solid,’ the island’s president says after Trump-Xi call

Taiwan’s ties with the United States are “rock solid,” the island’s president said Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on the phone, including about the self-ruled island’s future

The Latest: 700 immigration officers will immediately leave Minnesota

Border czar Tom Homan said the Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants

Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House

President Donald Trump is taking steps toward installing a statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House

Melania Trump meets with freed American-Israeli hostage whose story she features in her new film

Melania Trump has met at the White House with a freed American-Israeli hostage whose plight she featured in her new documentary

Judge to Trump lawyers trying to move hush money appeal to federal court: ‘You sought two bites at the apple’

Judge to Trump lawyers trying to move hush money appeal to federal court: ‘You sought two bites at the apple’

Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for 2 days of US-brokered talks

Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv have met in Abu Dhabi for U.S.-brokered talks to end the nearly four-year war

The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive

In Minnesota, can constitutional protections withstand the actions of a federal government seemingly intent on aggressively violating the rule of law?

Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting'

On a podcast epidsode with Dan Bongino, the former deputy director of the FBI, President Donald Trump called on Republicans to “nationalize the voting.”

Justice Department review found Trump ally Ed Martin improperly leaked grand jury material in probe of president’s foes

Justice Department review found Trump ally Ed Martin improperly leaked grand jury material in probe of president’s foes

Trump wants Republicans to ‘nationalize’ US elections. The Constitution might get in the way

Trump wants Republicans to ‘nationalize’ US elections. The Constitution might get in the way

Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

President Donald Trump wants to build a massive arch near the Lincoln Memorial

Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed

Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed

Ex-leader Harper says Canada should make 'any sacrifice necessary' to preserve independence from US

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the country should make “any sacrifice necessary” to preserve the independence of the country in the face of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump

Trump says states are agents of federal government in elections

Trump says states are agents of federal government in elections

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding

Trump signs bill ending government shutdown, starting clock on ICE talks

Trump signs bill ending government shutdown, starting clock on ICE talks

Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray

Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray

Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammed

The Department of Homeland Security’s approach to naming immigrant enforcement operations elicits polarizing opinions: Are the names funny or offensive

New York attorney general to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration agents

New York’s attorney general has announced plans to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration enforcement actions in the state

'Monster's Paradise,' lampooning US President Donald Trump, has world premiere at Hamburg Opera

Tobias Kratzer unveils his world premiere production of “Monster's Paradise,” a satirical opera lampooning U.S. President Donald Trump

There are many famous names in the Epstein files

There are many famous names in the Epstein files

Trump calls on Republicans to ‘nationalize’ future elections

Trump calls on Republicans to ‘nationalize’ future elections

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s termination of protections for Haitians

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s termination of protections for Haitians

Trump ups demands from Harvard, seeks $1 billion settlement after months of strained talks

Trump ups demands from Harvard, seeks $1 billion settlement after months of strained talks

Trump hints at dramatic Kennedy Center renovations that will leave steel ‘fully exposed’

Trump hints at dramatic Kennedy Center renovations that will leave steel ‘fully exposed’

Roger Goodell walks a fine line over Bad Bunny and Green Day’s Super Bowl performances

Roger Goodell walks a fine line over Bad Bunny and Green Day’s Super Bowl performances

DNI Gabbard put Trump on the phone with FBI agents who searched Fulton County elections office, sources say

DNI Gabbard put Trump on the phone with FBI agents who searched Fulton County elections office, sources say

Trump urges House to vote quickly to end the partial government shutdown

President Donald Trump is imploring the House to end the partial government shutdown

Key House conservatives bow to Trump ahead of government funding vote, signaling swift end to shutdown

Key House conservatives bow to Trump ahead of government funding vote, signaling swift end to shutdown

Ed Martin removed as head of Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group'

Ed Martin has been removed as head of the Justice Department group tasked with scrutinizing the federal prosecutions of President Donald Trump

HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities

Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities

Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities

Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation

Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation

Grammys host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing ire from the president

Hosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth and final time, Trevor Noah went easy on politics at first but drew the presiden's ire with a joke later in the show

‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary

Promoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday

Amazon touts ‘Melania’ box office success, though film well short of turning a profit

Amazon touts ‘Melania’ box office success, though film well short of turning a profit

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips a Texas state Senate seat in district Trump won by 17 points

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips a Texas state Senate seat in district Trump won by 17 points

A ‘bizarro world’: How Trump’s words have scrambled America’s gun politics

A ‘bizarro world’: How Trump’s words have scrambled America’s gun politics

As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race

As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race

Trump jokes about suing his Federal Reserve nominee Warsh over interest rates at elite Washington dinner

Trump jokes about suing his Federal Reserve nominee Warsh over interest rates at elite Washington dinner

Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition

Donald Trump credits the mayor of a small Detroit suburb with helping him win over Michigan's Arab American community during the 2024 presidential campaign

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States

Shutdown expected to last until at least Tuesday as Jeffries says Democrats won’t help pass funding bill

Shutdown expected to last until at least Tuesday as Jeffries says Democrats won’t help pass funding bill

Trump says federal government won’t step into protests in Democratic-led cities ‘until they ask us for help’

Trump says federal government won’t step into protests in Democratic-led cities ‘until they ask us for help’

What 3 million new documents tell us about Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein

What 3 million new documents tell us about Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight

President Donald Trump acted quickly to negotiate with Democratic senators on a deal to avert a government shutdown

German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump

The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump

From stilettos to safety concerns on Inauguration Day: 4 takeaways from Melania Trump's new movie

In her new self-titled documentary, first lady Melania Trump offers a peek behind the scenes during the 20 days before she returned to the White House

Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores

Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war

President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America’s northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands

Trump sues IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak

Trump sues IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax info

President Donald Trump is suing the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion

Inside the premiere of Melania Trump’s not-documentary documentary

Inside the premiere of Melania Trump’s not-documentary documentary

The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis

The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials

Who is Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh?

President Donald Trump says he’ll tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell in May

Newsom files a civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz over allegations of hospice fraud

California Governor Gavin Newsom is demanding a civil rights investigation into Dr. Mehmet Oz, saying he discriminated against Armenians in a video about hospice fraud in Los Angeles

Cubans scramble to survive as US vise on island tightens in push to oust government

Cubans are hustling to become more self-sufficient as the U.S. government tightens its economic noose over the communist-run island in a move experts say is meant to force a popular uprising and usher in a new government

Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil

Massive power outages in Cuba mean that many people are unaware that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on any country that sells or supplies oil to the Caribbean island

3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair

Trump’s pick to helm the Fed is well known in the financial world, but his monetary policy views have evolved to align more with the president’s desire for lower rates.

Trump held 2-hour meeting with Noem as his administration grapples with Minneapolis strategy

Trump held 2-hour meeting with Noem as his administration grapples with Minneapolis strategy

Carney rolls his eyes at US Treasury secretary, says he told Trump he meant what he said at Davos

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told U.S. President Donald Trump that he stands by his comments made at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Neil Young's gift to Greenland: Free access to his entire music catalog

Neil Young is offering free access to his entire music catalog to residents of Greenland

Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere in protest of Trump's leadership

Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has canceled the world premiere of his symphony about Abraham Lincoln at the Kennedy Center

Melania Trump calls for unity after Minneapolis shootings in rare interview

Melania Trump calls for unity after Minneapolis shootings in rare interview

Top White House aide Stephen Miller acknowledges possible breach of protocol before Alex Pretti’s shooting

Top White House aide Stephen Miller acknowledges possible breach of protocol before Alex Pretti’s shooting

3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump's tariffs

When the Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a similarly fast resolution seemed possible

More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths

Organizers are planning what they anticipate will be the largest "No Kings" protests yet, targeting what they call authoritarianism under President Donald Trump

Analysis: Trump’s team almost never backs down from its false claims. This past week has been different

Analysis: Trump’s team almost never backs down from its false claims. This past week has been different

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year

Al-Maliki is defiant after Trump threatens to withdraw US support for Iraq

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has expressed defiance after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw support for Iraq if he returns to power

The end of ‘Pax Americana’ and start of a ‘post-American’ era doesn’t necessarily mean the world will be less safe

The US may be stepping back from some engagements on the world stage. That’s not necessarily bad news for the rest of the world, an analyst argues.

Trump endorses Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's open governor's race, leading GOP rival to drop out

President Donald Trump's endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s open race for governor has led Tiffany's top Republican rival to drop out of the race

Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here's what to know

Claiming to give every child “a shot at financial freedom,” President Donald Trump is unveiling the new Trump Accounts initiative, which gives $1,000 to every newborn if their parents open an account

Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online

The man accused of squirting an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis has a criminal history and made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump

Takeaways from CNN’s Minnesota town hall

Takeaways from CNN’s Minnesota town hall

Immigration was a Republican strength. Now some fear it's slipping away before the midterms

Republicans are increasingly worried about immigration enforcement becoming a political problem in the upcoming midterm elections

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump is facing a growing cultural revolt against his immigration crackdown

Talks intensify to avert shutdown as White House and Senate leaders eye last-ditch deal

Talks intensify to avert shutdown as White House and Senate leaders eye last-ditch deal

The Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Security

Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security

After assault on Ilhan Omar, Trump responds with another blame-the-victim conspiracy theory

After assault on Ilhan Omar, Trump responds with another blame-the-victim conspiracy theory

US ambassador warns of China's growing manufacturing dominance

The top U.S. envoy to China has called for fair and reciprocal trade between the world's two largest economies

Trump's border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’

President Donald Trump’s border czar says immigration enforcement could reduce the number of officers in Minnesota

Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes 'us feel not only German but also European'

Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper that U_S_ President Donald Trump “has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European.”

Kennedy Center's head of artistic programming steps down 2 weeks after taking the job

The Kennedy Center's head of artistic programming has stepped down, two weeks after being named to the position

Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United Nations

President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that

Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Yemen threaten new attacks as US aircraft carrier arrives

Two Iranian-backed militias in the Middle East are signaling their readiness to launch new attacks

Alex Vindman, who testified against Trump during his first impeachment, enters Florida Senate race

A key figure in President Donald Trump's first impeachment is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat

Bondi’s injection of voter roll demands into Minneapolis ICE tensions draws claims of ‘ransom’

Bondi’s injection of voter roll demands into Minneapolis ICE tensions draws claims of ‘ransom’

Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair Powell pivots back to economics

After two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to make this week’s meeting about interest rates as straightforward and uneventful as possible, though President Donald Trump probably still won’t like the result

Trump administration's trust and credibility tested in wake of Pretti's death in Minneapolis

Lawmakers in both parties are calling for investigations following the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol officer

Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement

Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement

Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says some of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats should be viewed as prepositioning before negotiations to renew the countries' free trade pact

The Latest: Border Patrol commander and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis, AP source says

A senior Border Patrol commander and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad

Lawyers accuse Mexico of breaking law in sending cartel members to US without extradition order

A group of lawyers and family members of cartel members accused Mexico’s government on Monday of breaking the law by sending nearly a hundred Mexican citizens to the United States without an extradition order

US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region, sources say

US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region, sources say

Who is Tom Homan, the White House border czar Trump is deploying to Minnesota?

Who is Tom Homan, the White House border czar Trump is deploying to Minnesota?

Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it

Businesses are coming into the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, whether it’s public pressure for them to speak out against aggressive immigration enforcement or becoming the sites for arrests themselves

US Treasury Department ends contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak

The U.S. Treasury Department has cut contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax information about wealthy individuals, including Donald Trump

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East

Cuba's Santeros offer gifts and ask deities for peace as tensions rise with US

Priests and priestesses of the Afro-Cuban religion known as Santería have offered gifts to deities and asked for peace as tensions rise between the United States and Cuba and the island braces for more economic difficulties

France honors fallen soldiers in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troops

A senior French official has emphasized the importance of honoring French soldiers who died in Afghanistan

Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for 'chaos'

The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a federal immigration officer touched off a firestorm and prompted some fellow Republicans to question President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration crackdown, but the president on Sunday night doubled down and blamed Democratic officials

Iran unveils mural warning of retaliation if US conducts a military strike

Authorities in Iran have unveiled a new mural in a central Tehran square with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country

Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid

President Donald Trump says the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro

DC Delegate Holmes Norton files to end her reelection campaign

DC Delegate Holmes Norton files to end her reelection campaign

Melania Trump’s multimillion-dollar documentary project faces a key test this week

Melania Trump’s multimillion-dollar documentary project faces a key test this week

Another killing by a federal officer deepens Trump’s self-inflicted political nightmare

Another killing by a federal officer deepens Trump’s self-inflicted political nightmare

Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan

Trump praises British troops after drawing outrage at comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan

Trump heaps praise on UK troops following furor over Afghanistan comments

U.S. President Donald Trump has heaped praise on British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan

Trump threatens Canada with a 100% tariff over its China trade deal and escalates feud with Carney

President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America’s northern neighbor goes ahead with its trade deal with China

Ukraine hails first trilateral talks with Russia and US as ‘constructive’ as Washington says mood ‘very upbeat’

Ukraine hails first trilateral talks with Russia and US as ‘constructive’ as Washington says mood ‘very upbeat’

US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase

Top U.S. envoys have met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to advance the ceasefire in Gaza

Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China

Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China

Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander warns the US his force has its 'finger on the trigger'

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that his forces are "more ready than ever" as U.S. warships move toward the Middle East

FACT FOCUS: As cold hits, Trump asks, where's global warming? Scientists say it's still here

In social media, President Trump is questioning global warming because of a chilly severe winter storm hitting the U_S_ On Friday, he called the weather nearly unprecedented and labeled scientists “environmental insurrectionists.”

Justice Department says Jack Smith report on Trump investigation 'belongs in dustbin of history'

The Justice Department says in a sharply worded court filing that a report by former special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents belongs in the “dustbin of history” and should remain sealed

Canada's Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's comment that “Canada lives because of the United States” by saying Canada thrives because of Canadian values

UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries — other than Americans — stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan

Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos

Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos

Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi

Trump signs Board of Peace charter

President Donald Trump unveiled his 'Board of Peace' with a signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The President has tasked the group with rebuilding Gaza and tackling global conflicts. The signing ceremony was attended by fewer than 20 countries.

Renée Fleming cancels Kennedy Center appearances

Renée Fleming is withdrawing from two May appearances at the Kennedy Center

In the case of the Federal Reserve, Supreme Court appears to carve out a murky exception

The Supreme Court for the past year has repeatedly allowed President Donald Trump to fire heads of independent agencies, but it appears to be drawing a line with the Federal Reserve

FEMA halts terminations of disaster workers as agency prepares for massive winter storm

FEMA halts terminations of disaster workers as agency prepares for massive winter storm

The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis

Vice President JD Vance says the Insurrection Act won’t be needed “right now” in Minneapolis after meeting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city, which has emerged as a national focal point in the clash over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it's not clear how many leaders will join him

President Donald Trump launched his Board of Peace on Thursday to lead efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza

‘F**k yourself’: Former MPD officer who was beaten during Jan. 6 riot tells GOP lawmaker

‘F**k yourself’: Former MPD officer who was beaten during Jan. 6 riot tells GOP lawmaker

Maine governor questions ‘secret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits

Maine Gov. Janet Mills challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation, saying the state has been left in the dark as fear spreads in immigrant communities

Takeaways from Jack Smith on his case against Trump, 'so many witnesses' and the threats ahead

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified publicly for the first time on Capitol Hill about his investigation of President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election

Smith defends his Trump investigations at a House hearing. 'No one should be above the law,' he says

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith has defended his investigations of Donald Trump at a public congressional hearing

Georgia Republican Burt Jones and his allies continue to slam his opponent over elections

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, is attacking his opponent over the 2020 election

Who is 'Trump whisperer' NATO chief Mark Rutte?

President Donald Trump seemed more optimistic about a future Greenland deal after meeting with a familiar friend, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CNN looks at his relationship with Trump.

House Republicans barely defeat Venezuela war powers resolution to check Trump’s military actions

The House has barely rejected a Democratic-backed resolution that would have prevented President Donald Trump from sending U.S. military forces to Venezuela

Workplace rights agency scraps anti-harassment guidance, citing Trump's orders

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has voted to rescind its guidance on workplace harassment

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.

Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states

President Donald Trump's budget office is telling government agencies to compile data on federal money sent to a group of 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia

Trump says heavy bruise on his left hand came after he ‘clipped it on the table’

Trump says heavy bruise on his left hand came after he ‘clipped it on the table’

Trump sues JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon for dropping him as a customer after Jan. 6 attack

Trump sues JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon for dropping him as a customer after Jan. 6 attack

Trump’s posturing over Greenland has changed the transatlantic alliance forever, European officials say

Trump’s posturing over Greenland has changed the transatlantic alliance forever, European officials say

Newsom calls Trump’s speech in Davos 'remarkably insignificant'

In an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, California Governor Gavin Newsom responded to what Donald Trump said about him in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos

NATO’s Mark Rutte emerges as Trump whisperer-in-chief after dramatic about-face at Davos

Supreme Court conservatives have downplayed Trump’s conduct. The Fed case may change that

Supreme Court conservatives have downplayed Trump’s conduct. The Fed case may change that

Trump's European threats could cause lasting damage to US standing in the world

Joe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure

Jack Smith is ‘not afraid’ of Donald Trump, his legal team says ahead of Thursday testimony

Jack Smith is ‘not afraid’ of Donald Trump, his legal team says ahead of Thursday testimony

Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations

President Donald Trump’s ambitions for the “Board of Peace” to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appear to be the latest U.S. attempt to sidestep the U.N. Security Council

Elizabeth Holmes asks Trump to let her out of prison early

Elizabeth Holmes asks Trump to let her out of prison early

Bruce Lee play and Vocal Arts DC join growing list of Kennedy Center cancellations

The producers of a Bruce Lee-inspired stage play and Vocal Arts DC have canceled shows at the Kennedy Center

Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and wariness

Russian officials and media are reacting to President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland with a mix of glee and caution

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos

After Newsom trolls Trump in Davos, one of his appearances is blocked

After Newsom trolls Trump in Davos, one of his appearances is blocked

Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her

The Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job

Jamie Dimon hesitates to criticize Trump… except for one plan he says will create ‘an economic disaster’

Jamie Dimon hesitates to criticize Trump… except for one plan he says will create ‘an economic disaster’

Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?

Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?

Trump once again en route to Davos after ‘minor electrical issue’ forced Air Force One to turn back

Trump once again en route to Davos after ‘minor electrical issue’ forced Air Force One to turn back

Rory McIlroy says LIV and PGA Tour 'too far apart' to strike a deal

Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have grown “too far apart” to form an alliance and bring a splintered sport back together

Air Force One returns to Washington area due to minor electrical issue, White House says

President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, has safely returned to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening

The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders

President Donald Trump meandered through a list of his administration’s accomplishments while speaking at a White House press briefing Tuesday

Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests

A 1951 defense agreement between the United States and Denmark allows the US to build military installations on Greenland to protect the region.

Lindsey Halligan departs Justice Department hours after Trump-appointed federal judge calls her leadership a ‘charade’

Lindsey Halligan departs Justice Department hours after Trump-appointed federal judge calls her leadership a ‘charade’

Iran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei

Iran has warned Donald Trump not to take any action against the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the U.S. president called for an end to Khamenei’s near 40-year reign

The Latest: Greenland and threat of Trump tariffs loom over Davos

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting attracts corporate executives, academics, philanthropists and media to the Swiss Alps town of Davos

Cassidy primary shows how Trump pits Republicans against each other as they face midterm reckoning

President Donald Trump is fighting a two-front war at the outset of this year’s midterm campaigns, working to prevent Democratic victories while also attempting to purge the Republican Party of the few remaining members who have defied him

Donald Trump thanks you for your attention to these matters in his second term

President Donald Trump has commanded attention during his second term

Fact check: The false claims in Trump’s extraordinary message to Norway

Fact check: The false claims in Trump’s extraordinary message to Norway

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

Communities across the U.S. held parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and observers are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting

Trump ties failure to win Nobel Peace Prize to efforts to acquire Greenland in message to Norway

Trump ties failure to win Nobel Peace Prize to efforts to acquire Greenland in message to Norway

Johnson seeks Trump agenda 2.0 as GOP anxiety grows over midterms

Johnson seeks Trump agenda 2.0 as GOP anxiety grows over midterms

Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?

Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?

Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says sending active duty soldiers to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown is ridiculous and unconstitutional

Heckler yells 'leave Greenland alone!' during US national anthem at NBA game in London

A heckler yelled “leave Greenland alone!”

Why Bernice King sees MLK Day as a 'saving grace' in today's political climate

Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter says the holiday honoring her father's legacy is a “saving grace” amid political division

American Battleground: Demolition Man – How Trump’s first year back is changing the nation’s capital

American Battleground: Demolition Man – How Trump’s first year back is changing the nation’s capital

Recent Trump investments reignite concerns around potential conflicts of interest

Recent Trump investments reignite concerns around potential conflicts of interest

Trump's protectionist trade policies allow China to swoop in

America’s top trading partners are responding to President Donald Trump’s trade policies by trying to take their business elsewhere

Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP

Longtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in solar energy despite the Trump administration rolling back environmental regulations and freezing offshore wind projects

As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers

President Donald Trump has demanded a 10% cap on credit card interest rates by January 20

Sen. Thom Tillis takes on the White House, but not Trump

Sen. Thom Tillis isn't holding back in his final year in Washington

Trump issues a flurry of pardons, including for a woman whose sentence he commuted in his first term

President Donald Trump has issued a series of pardons, including for the father of a large donor to his super PAC and a woman who ended up back in prison after he commuted her sentence during his first term

Trump offers to restart US mediation in Nile River dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia

President Donald Trump says he's ready to restart U.S. mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over Nile River water sharing

Trump isn't waiting for future generations to name things after him. It's happening now

President Donald Trump isn't waiting for future generations to decide to name important things in his honor — he's doing it himself

Venezuelan opposition leader is confident about return of democracy but says little of her plans

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says she’s confident of her country’s eventual transition to democracy after the U.S. military ousted former President Nicolás Maduro

Virginia Democrats set up a referendum to try to flip as many as 4 GOP-held US House seats

Virginia Democrats set up a referendum to try to flip as many as 4 GOP-held US House seats

Canada’s leader patches things up with China as rift with Trump upends old certainties

Canada’s leader patches things up with China as rift with Trump upends old certainties

In their words: Greenlanders talk about Trump's desire to own their Arctic island

U.S. President Donald Trump has turned Greenland into a geopolitical hotspot with his demands to own it

Live updates: Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during meeting

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has discussed her country’s future with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House

International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot

International journalists have been flocking to Greenland's capital, Nuuk during the geopolitical crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's desire to control the island

Brian Kemp survived Trump’s anger. Now he wants to shape Georgia’s future

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is trying to project political influence even as his term nears its end

‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates

‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark

Colorado appeals panel skeptical of sentencing for former county clerk who breached election systems

Judges on a Colorado appeals panel expressed skepticism about the sentence for a former county elections clerk convicted of orchestrating a breach of election equipment

Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising retaliation against US, Israel

Iranian officials signaled that fast trials and executions lay ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while the Islamic Republic promised retaliation if the U.S. or Israel intervened in the domestic unrest

In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad

Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has argued for years that the Venezuelan government has intentionally orchestrated mass migration into the United States

Venezuela war powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure

Senate Republicans have voted to dismiss a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela

Milk gets a perch on Trump's desk but takes a back seat at bill signing

An Oval Office ceremony meant to celebrate milk was overshadowed by President Donald Trump making news on other fronts

Louisiana governor picked as Trump's envoy headed to Washington to discuss Greenland

Jeff Landry has embraced his role as President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland, but the Republican governor of Louisiana says he hopes to connect with everyday islanders rather than with Danish diplomats

Renaming the Department of Defense the 'Department of War' could cost up to $125 million

A new Congressional Budget Office analysis says renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost taxpayers up to $125 million

Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrifying' threats to her homeland

Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Official says law Trump is using to seek legal fees in Georgia election case likely unconstitutional

The head of a nonpartisan group supporting Georgia prosecutors says a new state law used by Donald Trump and others to seek attorney fees is likely unconstitutional

Supreme Court revives GOP congressman's challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law

The Supreme Court is reviving a Republican challenge to a law allowing the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a target of President Donald Trump

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit sets off a MAGA showdown in her old Georgia district

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit sets off a MAGA showdown in her old Georgia district

From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict

President Donald Trump has claimed control of Venezuela, escalated threats to seize Greenland and increased immigration raids in the U.S. These actions have created turmoil as voters prepare for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress

Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack

Some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate

Reporter asks Trump about his message to father of woman who was killed by ICE

In an interview with CBS, President Donald Trump commented Renee Good was likely “a very solid, wonderful person, but her actions were pretty tough.” CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil told Trump that Good’s father is a Trump supporter but is deeply upset by his daughter’s death and the administration’s portrayal of her. In response, Trump said “Well, I want to say to the father that I love all of our people.”

Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects President Donald Trump to interfere with the midterm elections

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club

President Donald Trump promoted his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americans’ pocketbooks

Fact check: Trump litters Detroit economic speech with numerous false claims about economy

Fact check: Trump litters Detroit economic speech with numerous false claims about economy

Trump threatens to halt federal money next month not only to sanctuary cities but also their states

President Donald Trump says that his administration is planning to halt federal payments to "sanctuary cities" and the states where they're located starting Feb. 1

In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of election

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has delivered her State of the State address, pitching proposals to fight President Donald Trump's agenda while also moving to capture progressive excitement surrounding Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

President Donald Trump is defending his tariffs, using a major economic speech in Michigan to argue that they boost domestic manufacturing despite many Americans fears about rising prices

Plane used in boat strike off Venezuela was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP sources say

The plane used by the U.S. military to strike an alleged drug-smuggling boat off Venezuela last fall was painted to look like a civilian aircraft

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic

U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations

President Donald Trump's administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants

The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants

Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target

Inflation declined a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that cost pressures are slowly easing

Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Donald Trump that resulted in two indictments

Trump set to lead largest-ever US delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos next week

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to return to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, next week

China urges Canada to break from US influence as Carney visits Beijing

China is hoping President Donald Trump's economic and military actions against other countries will weaken the U.S.-Canada relationship

Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China

Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China

Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to publicly testify in House Judiciary hearing

Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to publicly testify in House Judiciary hearing

DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence

The Trump administration’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sparked a backlash that may undermine the White House’s goals

US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland

A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation is headed to Copenhagen later this week to show unity with Denmark amid tensions over Greenland

Families of prisoners in Venezuela wait in anguish as promised releases trickle

Yaxzodara Lozada has woken up freezing on a sidewalk outside a Venezuelan prison, hoping her husband, a police officer detained in November, will be released

The Latest: Trump says Iran proposed negotiations as hundreds killed in protests

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has proposed negotiations following his threat to strike the country amid a crackdown on demonstrators

Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump's feud with the Fed

Wall Street ticked to more records after bouncing back from early losses taken because of worries about the worsening feud between the White House and the Federal Reserve

How NATO works at a time when Trump is threatening to seize Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to take control of Greenland are straining relations with NATO allies

Cuba's president says no current talks with the US following Trump's threats

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his administration is not in talks with the U.S. government

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit White House on Thursday

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit White House on Thursday

Trump lawsuits seek to muzzle media, posing serious threat to free press

The president has sued multiple media companies. He may care less about winning in court than intimidating news outlets, suggest two media scholars.

Cuban leader says ‘no one dictates what we do’ as Trump tells regime to make a deal

Cuban leader says ‘no one dictates what we do’ as Trump tells regime to make a deal

The Latest: Golden Globes kicks off Hollywood's 2026 awards season

Hollywood’s awards season is underway with the 83rd Golden Globe Awards

Trump's motorcade in Florida rerouted due to 'suspicious object'

President Donald Trump's motorcade took an unusual route to the airport in Florida due to a "suspicious object

Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting

President Donald Trump says he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment efforts in the country after the toppling of former President Nicolás Maduro

Smithsonian takes down details about Trump’s impeachments from presidential portrait exhibition

Smithsonian takes down details about Trump’s impeachments from presidential portrait exhibition

With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a 'deal' before it's too late

There's another warning from President Donald Trump to Cuba in the wake of Nicolás Maduro's ouster in Venezuela

Nobel Institute says Venezuelan leader Machado can't give Peace Prize to Trump

The organization that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize is throwing cold water on talk of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado giving her recent award to President Donald Trump

Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk

President Donald Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates

Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push for US control of the island

Greenland’s party leaders have rejected President Donald Trump’s calls for the U.S. to take control of the island

Congress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good's killing

Members of Congress are considering the possible consequences for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and even Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after an ICE officer shot Renee Good to death in Minnesota

Washington National Opera cuts ties with the Kennedy Center after longstanding partnership

Washington National Opera cuts ties with the Kennedy Center after longstanding partnership

Judge blocks Trump's elections order in lawsuit by vote-by-mail states Oregon and Washington

A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing most of his executive order on elections against the vote-by-mail states Washington and Oregon, in the latest blow to Trump’s efforts to require documentary proof of citizenship to vote and to require that all ballots be received by Election Day

Trump wears a new 'Happy Trump' lapel pin, but insists he's never happy

President Donald Trump is showing off a lapel pin he says is called "Happy Trump," featuring a cartoonish version of himself

Heritage Foundation calls on US to prioritize marriage and family in new report

The Heritage Foundation think tank is urging the federal government “to save and restore the American family,” kicking off the midterm election year with a call for conservatives to focus on domestic issues

As tensions flare in Minnesota, Treasury Secretary Bessent pushes a crackdown on fraud

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says his agency is taking a closer look at financial transactions between Minnesotan residents and businesses and Somalia

George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens

For the nation’s first president, friendliness was strategy, not concession: the republic would treat other nations with civility in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.

White House East Wing expansion proposal includes changes dubbed ‘Upper West Wing,’ too

White House East Wing expansion proposal includes changes dubbed ‘Upper West Wing,’ too

Vance calls killing of Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer 'a tragedy of her own making'

Vice President JD Vance is blaming a federal immigration officer’s fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman on “a left-wing network,” Democrats, the news media and the woman who was killed

Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

President Donald Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices

White House says it wasn't economical to save East Wing during ballroom construction

The White House says structural issues and decay had made it unfeasible to save the East Wing

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget sends military contractor shares higher

President Donald Trump is causing some commotion for investors in U.S. defense contractors this week

What we know about ICE’s fatal shooting of a US citizen in Minneapolis

What we know about ICE’s fatal shooting of a US citizen in Minneapolis

Trump’s controversial ballroom could solve a decades-long problem — and is taking the first formal steps for construction

Trump’s controversial ballroom could solve a decades-long problem — and is taking the first formal steps for construction

Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump is now officially on board with a sanctions package aimed at Russia, according to a top GOP senator

Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one

Trump threatens defense contractors with restrictions while promising sharp increase in spending

Trump threatens defense contractors with restrictions while promising sharp increase in spending

GOP senator’s scathing message to Stephen Miller: Get informed on Greenland or leave the job

GOP senator’s scathing message to Stephen Miller: Get informed on Greenland or leave the job

Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24

Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give his first State of the Union of his second term on Feb. 24

Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats

Officials in about one-third of the states have considered revising their U.S. House districts since President Donald Trump called for mid-decade redistricting

White House rewrites January 6 history and blames police for deadly attack on 5-year anniversary

White House rewrites January 6 history and blames police for deadly attack on 5-year anniversary

White House says military 'always an option' in Greenland as European leaders reject US takeover

The White House says the U.S. military is “always an option” for acquiring Greenland, despite European leaders rejecting President Donald Trump's comments about taking over the island

2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis in an escalated immigration push. Here’s what we know

2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis in an escalated immigration push. Here’s what we know

Trump store in suburban Philadelphia 'kind of run its course' and is set to close

A suburban Phlladelphia shop selling President Donald Trump-themed merchandise that became a magnet for die-hard supporters announced it’s closing its doors, six years after opening

President Trump says his voters loved the Venezuela attack — here's what they think

President Donald Trump promised that “America First” would stand against more foreign entanglements

Trump’s ‘ammunition’ for House GOP to win the midterms involves lots of grievances

Trump’s ‘ammunition’ for House GOP to win the midterms involves lots of grievances

Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal

President Donald Trump wants Republicans to get a deal on health care insurance assistance by being flexible on a long-standing budget policy that bars federal money from being spent on abortion services

Canada's Indigenous governor general to visit Greenland as Trump renews talk of annexing it

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his foreign minister and the governor general will visit Greenland in early February in the wake of renewed threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to annex the Danish territory

Justice Department uses Maduro case to defend Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations

Justice Department uses Maduro case to defend Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations

Trump Mobile's golden phone remains nowhere to be found

A golden phone that President Donald Trump’s family business promised to release last year remains mysteriously under wraps as the technology industry serves up a gluttony of new gadgets in Las Vegas this week

George Conway launches congressional bid with one goal: Taking on Trump

George Conway launches congressional bid with one goal: Taking on Trump

Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela

Cuba has acknowledged the deaths of 32 Cubans in the American military operation that ousted Venezuela's leader over the weekend

Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles

President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing that country's president in a military raid isn't likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices

'Still shaken': Trepidation in Venezuela after US captures Maduro

Venezuelans remain in shock after President Nicolás Maduro was deposed and captured in a U.S. military operation

Inside the operation: How the US moved to capture Nicolás Maduro

Inside the operation: How the US moved to capture Nicolás Maduro

Marjorie Taylor Greene made waves. Her constituents don't agree on whether it was worth it

Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Capitol Hill after five years as one of the most well-known members of Congress

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims as he discusses US raid to extract Venezuela's president

President Donald Trump has held a news conference to explain a U.S. raid on Venezuela to extract President Nicolás Maduro and his wife

How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

President Donald Trump and U.S. officials have laid out some of the details of the U.S. military strike against Venezuela that led to the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro

Trump shops for marble for new White House ballroom

Trump shops for marble for new White House ballroom

Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yet

Presidents often find solace in golfing, and Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is a favorite spot because it's close to the White House and has built-in security

Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health

Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health

Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent

President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal

Mayor Mamdani’s new job: Fixing New York’s affordability crisis

Mayor Mamdani’s new job: Fixing New York’s affordability crisis

CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say

CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say

Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without President Donald Trump

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report

House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition

House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition

Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

The Department of Justice has expanded its review of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million as it also expands the number of attorneys trying to comply with a law mandating their release

Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says

The longest-serving White House chief usher says presidents before Donald Trump were interested in having a larger space for entertaining too

Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here are some that never materialized

President Donald Trump made a lot of tariff threats and trade promises this year

Thailand releases 18 Cambodian prisoners of war as part of ceasefire agreement

Thailand has repatriated 18 Cambodian prisoners of war

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms

The big story of the upcoming midterm elections will be the fight over which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives during the last half of President Donald Trump's second term in office

European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war

Leaders from Europe and Canada have held talks on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine

US military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat

The U.S. military says it has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people

Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign

Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign

FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to claim he has ended eight wars this year, but that is exaggerated

Nigerian foreign minister responds to US strikes

CNN’s Rahel Solomon spoke to Nigerian foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar after President Donald Trump said he ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, whom he accused of persecuting Christians in the country.

Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were 'in charge,' memo says

The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol told investigators after his arrest that he believed someone needed to “speak up” for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen

Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Florida

Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Florida

Kennedy Center president rebukes performer who called off Christmas Eve show over addition of Trump’s name

Kennedy Center president rebukes performer who called off Christmas Eve show over addition of Trump’s name

Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red

A U.S. airstrike that targeted an alleged camp of the Islamic State group in Nigeria has caused panic in the village of Jabo, close to where the strike hit

Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress

The president’s party almost always loses seats in the midterms. More than two dozen Republican House members have already decided to retire.

US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians

President Donald Trump says the U.S. launched a deadly strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel takes aim at U.S. President Donald Trump in a message to U.K. viewers

A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty

Mariela Gómez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January

Key takeaways from the newly-released Epstein files

The Justice Department released a new batch of documents from Epstein investigation. President Donald Trump’s name is mentioned many times in the documents, including in references to flight records related to Epstein’s private plane. Authorities have not accused Trump of criminal wrongdoing related to Epstein and the DOJ said some of the materials include “untrue and sensationalist” claims about the president. CNN's Katelyn Polantz reports.

Annual Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump’s name installed on Kennedy Center

Annual Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump’s name installed on Kennedy Center

Trump warns against infiltration by a 'bad Santa,' defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids

President Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve by chatting with children about their holiday wishes

Trump tells 10-year-old child he made sure ‘a bad Santa’ is not ‘infiltrating’ the US

Trump tells 10-year-old child he made sure ‘a bad Santa’ is not ‘infiltrating’ the US

‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents

‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents

DOJ says letter signed by ‘J. Epstein’ and referencing ‘our president’ is fake

DOJ says letter signed by ‘J. Epstein’ and referencing ‘our president’ is fake

Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a measure criminalizing activities that hinder navigation and commerce, like the seizure of oil tankers

Voluminous new Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions, but little revelatory news

The U.S. Justice Department has released tens of thousands more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a tranche that included multiple mentions of President Donald Trump but added little new revelatory information to the long-anticipated public file on the disgraced late financier

In major loss for Trump, Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago

In major loss for Trump, Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago

Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat

Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat

Former Sen. Ben Sasse announces he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and is ‘gonna die’

Former Sen. Ben Sasse announces he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and is ‘gonna die’

Trump critic George Conway takes steps to run for New York City congressional seat

George Conway has filed paperwork to run for a congressional seat in New York City

Justice Department’s heavy-handed redactions leave no one happy in the ‘Epstein files’ saga

Justice Department’s heavy-handed redactions leave no one happy in the ‘Epstein files’ saga

How Nicki Minaj went from Trump critic to the president’s biggest fan

How Nicki Minaj went from Trump critic to the president’s biggest fan

Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland are insisting that the U.S. won’t take over Greenland after President Donald Trump announced the appointment of a special envoy to the semi-autonomous territory

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis

Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland

President Donald Trump has announced he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, the vast, semi-autonomous territory of Denmark that Trump has said the U.S. needs to take over

Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event

Rapper Nicki Minaj has made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona

White House pushes Smithsonian to comply with review to receive federal funding

White House pushes Smithsonian to comply with review to receive federal funding

Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has been drawn back into the foreign policy fold like he was during Trump's first term

At Turning Point’s annual gathering, young conservatives fret about the future

At Turning Point’s annual gathering, young conservatives fret about the future

Trump talks about neuroses, selecting chairs and his wife’s underwear drawer in latest affordability speech

Trump talks about neuroses, selecting chairs and his wife’s underwear drawer in latest affordability speech

The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein

The Department of Justice has released some of its records related to its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein

Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department has released thousands of files about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the incomplete document dump Friday did not break significant ground about the long-running criminal investigations of the financier or his ties to wealthy and powerful individuals

A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public

Two decades after Jeffrey Epstein was first reported to police, the Justice Department has started to publicly release investigative files on the late sex offender and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell

Head of group suing over White House ballroom says she trusts Trump-picked chairman to do his job

The president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation says she trusts the Trump-appointed chairman of a federal planning commission to do his job and seriously review President Donald Trump's proposal to build a ballroom at the White House

Trump announces lower drug price deals with 9 pharmaceutical companies

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine drugmakers have agreed to lower the cost of their prescription drugs in the U.S. Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, GSK, Merck, Novartis and Sanofi will now charge Medicaid what they charge in other developed countries

The Kennedy Center has added Trump's name to the memorial Congress created for John F. Kennedy

The Kennedy Center has added President Donald Trump's name to the memorial that Congress created for John F. Kennedy

Kennedy Center gets new signage bearing Trump’s name

Kennedy Center gets new signage bearing Trump’s name

Trump suspends green card lottery program that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into US

President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States

Conservatives clash at Turning Point USA conference over MAGA movement's direction

Conservative influencers clashed at Turning Point USA's annual youth conference over the future of President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement

California school district near Nevada caught up in a dispute over transgender athlete policies

A Northern California school district near the state's border with Nevada is caught up in a dispute over the states' differing policies on the participation of transgender athletes

Exclusive: HHS planning to overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, source says

Exclusive: HHS planning to overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots, source says

Trump announces ‘Patriot Games,’ a youth athletic competition celebrating United States’ 250th birthday

Trump announces ‘Patriot Games,’ a youth athletic competition celebrating United States’ 250th birthday

Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement Trump's new Medicaid work requirements

Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement new work requirements for some Medicaid recipients

Trump's new $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ to troops is coming from Pentagon funding, not tariffs

The “Warrior Dividend” that President Donald Trump announced Wednesday is not a Christmas bonus made possible by tariff revenues, as the president appeared to suggest during his televised address to the nation

Cloud lifts over cannabis companies' future amid push to reclassify the drug

Cannabis companies like Tilray Brands and Canopy Growth could soon face a more mellow path ahead following President Donald Trump’s move to help reclassify the drug’s status

Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI

The parent company of President Donald Trump’s Truth Social media platform announced Thursday it is merging with a fusion power company, an unusual pairing of the Trump name with a futuristic clean energy venture that aims to power the next wave of artificial intelligence

Judge dismisses complaint against Miami land transfer for Trump’s presidential library

A judge in Miami has dismissed a complaint challenging a college’s decision to gift prime downtown real estate for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library

House Democrats release more photos from Epstein's estate

House Democrats have released several dozen more photos from the estate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Jack Smith didn’t invoke Fifth Amendment during 8 hours of testimony, GOP committee chairman says

Jack Smith didn’t invoke Fifth Amendment during 8 hours of testimony, GOP committee chairman says

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine

A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine

Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

Fact check: Trump repeats numerous false claims in prime-time address

Fact check: Trump repeats numerous false claims in prime-time address

Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces

Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces

Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel

President Donald Trump says he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas

Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith has told lawmakers in a closed-door interview his team “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt” President Donald Trump criminally conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war

Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator in do-over after Musk feud

The Senate has confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator

Fani Willis counterattacks as Republican Georgia senators question her Trump prosecution

Fani Willis has counterattacked during a Wednesday Georgia state Senate committee questioning her prosecution of Donald Trump

Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame

President Donald Trump has added partisan and subjective plaques to a refashioned West Wing walkway he calls the Presidential Walk of Fame

‘Here we go again’: Melania Trump documentary teases inside look at her return to the White House

‘Here we go again’: Melania Trump documentary teases inside look at her return to the White House

Susie Wiles offered unflattering assessments of her colleagues to Vanity Fair. In return, they showered her with praise

Susie Wiles offered unflattering assessments of her colleagues to Vanity Fair. In return, they showered her with praise

Air Force purchasing two 747-8 planes from Lufthansa to support future Air Force One program

Air Force purchasing two 747-8 planes from Lufthansa to support future Air Force One program

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and broadly defending Donald Trump's second presidency in a series of interviews published Tuesday

Trump says Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks, but is it? Here are the key sticking points

Trump says Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks, but is it? Here are the key sticking points

A timeline of Trump's fights with media, including the BBC and Jimmy Kimmel

President Donald Trump’s contentious relationship with news organizations over his time in office has led to a host of legal battles and disputes

The Latest: Trump sues BBC for defamation, asks for $10 billion in damages over Jan. 6 speech edit

President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well as deceptive and unfair trade practices

Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use

Trump and Biden have issued pardons at a faster clip than their predecessors. Many of their decisions appear to have been political or personal in nature.

Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project

Serbia’s prosecutor for organized crime has charged a government minister and three others with abuse of position and falsifying of documents related to a luxury real estate project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner

These Trump bets boomed. Now they’re huge busts

These Trump bets boomed. Now they’re huge busts

Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces, official says

A Syrian security guard who attacked and killed three U.S. citizens in Syria had joined the internal security forces two months earlier

More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned

More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her

Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office

Anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies intensify across Europe

In the past year, tens of thousands hostile to immigrants marched through London chanting “send them home!”

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as US and European officials prepare for peace talks

Moscow pounded Ukrainian power infrastructure with drone and missile strikes and Kyiv launched a deadly strike of its own on southwestern Russia, a day before talks involving senior European and U.S. officials aimed at ending the war were set to resume

As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for now

As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for now

Trump was unable to insult his way to victory in Indiana redistricting battle

Indiana Republican senators turned down President Donald Trump's redistricting proposal this week

Justice Department sues Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 ballot stubs and other election records

Justice Department sues Fulton County, Georgia, for 2020 ballot stubs and other election records

Sen. Ron Johnson asks DOJ to investigate Wisconsin judge in former Trump attorney's case

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations made by a former attorney for President Donald Trump in Wisconsin that a judge overseeing his felony case is guilty of misconduct and must step aside

New photos released from Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Bill Clinton and other high-profile people

New photos released from Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Bill Clinton and other high-profile people

Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says

A senior Kremlin official says Russian police and the National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas even if a peace settlement ends the war

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Somali flag flown outside Vermont school building over Trump 'garbage' slur brings threats

A Vermont school district is receiving racist and threatening messages after raising a Somali flag at a school building last week

US seizure of rogue oil tanker off Venezuela signals new crackdown on shadow fleet

The recent seizure of an oil tanker known as Skipper by the U.S. off the coast of Venezuela marks a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign to choke off Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s access to oil revenues

The Justice Department can keep trying to reindict Letitia James, but is it worth the risks?

The Justice Department can keep trying to reindict Letitia James, but is it worth the risks?

Trump announces pardon for Tina Peters, increasing pressure to free her though he can’t erase state charges

Trump announces pardon for Tina Peters, increasing pressure to free her though he can’t erase state charges

Cut off by their banks and even iced out by Alexa, sanctioned ICC staffers remain resolute

International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors are trying to live and work under the same financial and travel restrictions brought against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Osama bin Laden

Trump pardons former Colorado elections clerk, but it alone won't free her from prison

President Donald Trump has issued a symbolic pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections administrator convicted of a data breach scheme tied to false claims of election fraud

New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look

The U.S. Mint has unveiled designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence

The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits

The Senate has rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year

Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources say

A grand jury has declined for a second time in a week to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James

House squashes second attempt to impeach Trump from Rep. Al Green

The House has voted to dismiss an effort to impeach President Donald Trump

As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system

A university president who’s a former federal judge looks at the rule of law and the Trump administration’s first year, concluding the president ‘simply lacks respect for our system of justice.’

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

U.S. President Donald Trump says he and European leaders have discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine, adding that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “has to be realistic” about his country’s position on a peace plan

Takeaways: Powell says the Fed has delivered enough rate cuts for now

Takeaways: Powell says the Fed has delivered enough rate cuts for now

New York Times, after Trump post, says it won't be deterred from writing about his health

The New York Times and President Donald Trump are fighting again

Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again

Mega billionaire Elon Musk said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again

The White House says the midterms are all about Trump. Democrats aren’t so sure

Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico have kicked off their Texas Senate campaigns with contrasting strategies

In CNN interview, Govs. Spencer Cox of Utah and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania condemn political violence

In CNN interview, Govs. Spencer Cox of Utah and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania condemn political violence

Almost eight years later, Trump confirms he used the phrase ‘shithole countries’

Almost eight years later, Trump confirms he used the phrase ‘shithole countries’

Southeast Asia embraces offshore wind power, as Trump bashes renewable energy

Southeast Asia is embracing the embattled offshore wind industry as it reels from U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of renewable energy

Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote

Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map have submitted thousands of petition signatures calling for a statewide vote on the plan backed by President Donald Trump

Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it

President Donald Trump admits he used the slur “shithole countries” during a private 2018 meeting with lawmakers to disparage Haiti and African nations

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayor’s race over a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump

Ukraine is ready to hold elections in next 90 days if allies can guarantee security, Zelensky says

Ukraine is ready to hold elections in next 90 days if allies can guarantee security, Zelensky says

As Trump states Ukraine is losing the war with Russia, officials say the battlefield situation hasn’t changed significantly

As Trump states Ukraine is losing the war with Russia, officials say the battlefield situation hasn’t changed significantly

Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts

A gerrymandering battle is spreading among states after President Donald Trump pushed for new U.S. House districts ahead of next year's elections

Mexican president says Mexico will send more water to US but not immediately

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country plans to send more water to the U.S., but not immediately

Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his refusal to cede territory, resisting U.S. pressure for compromise with Russia

Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body’s ethics investigators

Justice Department confirms in court filing it may prosecute Comey again

Justice Department confirms in court filing it may prosecute Comey again

Israeli army takes journalists into a tunnel in a Gaza city it seized and largely flattened

Israel’s military took journalists into Rafah this week

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela

Trump heads to Pennsylvania as GOP tries to sell its own affordability message

Trump heads to Pennsylvania as GOP tries to sell its own affordability message

Trump’s lawyer pushed for more executive power; Supreme Court justices seem eager to comply

Trump’s lawyer pushed for more executive power; Supreme Court justices seem eager to comply

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector case

President Donald Trump’s former attorney in battleground Wisconsin is alleging that a judge presiding over his case and that of two other Trump aides charged with felonies related to the 2020 election is guilty of misconduct and must step aside

Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security

British, French and German leaders met in London with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of European support for Kyiv at what they called a “critical moment” in the U.S.-led effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

Honduran man is held without bond in North Carolina train stabbing that drew comments from Trump

A North Carolina judge says a Honduran man charged in a non-fatal stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train will remain held without bond

Analysis: Trump’s first year back in office contradicts his ‘free speech’ commitments

Analysis: Trump’s first year back in office contradicts his ‘free speech’ commitments

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

President Donald Trump says a deal struck by Netflix to buy Warner Bros

Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a touchstone in his attack against what he calls 'woke' culture

Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries celebrated at the annual Kennedy Center Honors

After months of bending the Kennedy Center to his will, Trump takes center stage for the annual honors

After months of bending the Kennedy Center to his will, Trump takes center stage for the annual honors

Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as 'disloyal' for not switching parties

President Donald Trump is angry that Rep. Henry Cuellar plans to run for reelection as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case

Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey

A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey

Who are the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees?

Who are the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees?

Trump blames Maduro for migrants, but a war in Venezuela could create millions of refugees

Trump blames Maduro for migrants, but a war in Venezuela could create millions of refugees

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended U_S_ military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying President Donald Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”

Dulles was supposed to be the airport of the future. So why does everyone, including Trump, hate it?

Dulles was supposed to be the airport of the future. So why does everyone, including Trump, hate it?

The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump

Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court’s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency

Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw

Perhaps it's fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest

Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum in person for the first time at World Cup draw

President Donald Trump has finally met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum

Indiana House sets up a showdown between Trump and Republican state senators over redistricting

Indiana House sets up a showdown between Trump and Republican state senators over redistricting

Melania Trump wishes strength and toys from Santa during visit with hospitalized children

Melania Trump has continued a decades-old first lady tradition of visiting with hospitalized children for the holidays

Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets

President Donald Trump's White House has established a hall of shame for journalists it finds guilty of media bias as it looks for new avenues of attack against legacy news outlets

Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts US power in the Western Hemisphere

President Donald Trump has come out with a new national security strategy that paints European allies as weak and aims to reassert America’s dominance in the Western Hemisphere

The Latest: Supreme Court allows Texas to use map favoring Republicans in 2026

A divided Supreme Court has come to the rescue of Texas Republicans, ruling in favor of their new congressional map that a judge says is likely to be found racially discriminatory

Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers

Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn’t radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawmakers

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump's new policies

When President Donald Trump suspended the refugee program, he left thousands stranded worldwide

Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents

Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

Gov. Walz denounces Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community ‘garbage’

Democratic Governor Tim Walz has denounced former President Donald Trump for his comments about Minnesota’s Somali community

Melania Trump lights the National Christmas Tree after president counts down

First lady Melania Trump has lit the National Christmas Tree on a chilly night in the nation’s capital

US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins

U.S. Southern Command says it has conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, following a pause of almost three weeks

Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal

President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo

Republican Rep. Darrell Issa to stay in California after flirting with US House run in Texas

Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is staying in California

Lawmakers split after viewing boat strike video: Democrat calls it ‘one of the most troubling things I’ve seen’

Lawmakers split after viewing boat strike video: Democrat calls it ‘one of the most troubling things I’ve seen’

Government watchdog launches probe into Bill Pulte over mortgage-fraud referrals

Government watchdog launches probe into Bill Pulte over mortgage-fraud referrals

Tariffs catch up to resurgent Build-A-Bear, overshadowing financial performance

A strong quarter at Build-A-Bear Workshop in a bounce back year for the retailer was overshadowed by the growing weight of tariffs in an ongoing trade war waged by President Donald Trump

What is the FIFA Peace Prize and why did Donald Trump win?

What is the FIFA Peace Prize and why did Donald Trump win?

Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree

Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree

Ex-Honduras president Hernández thanks Trump in first message since release

Honduras' former President Juan Orlando Hernández has thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for pardoning him in his first message after leaving prison

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing

President Donald Trump's name has been added to the sign outside the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where he is expected to host the presidents of

Oklahoma university instructor on leave after failing Bible-based essay on gender

A University of Oklahoma instructor has been placed on leave after a student complained about receiving a failing grade on a paper

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he held a "respectful and cordial" phone call with U.S.

President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community

Even for a president who has long made clear he’s no fan of Somalia, the latest round of contempt from Donald Trump was a shock in the country’s largest Somali community in Minnesota

Trump pardons Oak View co-founder Leiweke

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Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after discussion about export controls

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Trump pardons US Congressman Cuellar of Texas and his wife

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Trump's Ukraine peace effort tests his unconventional diplomacy

The confusion still swirling in Washington over President Donald Trump's latest peace plan for Ukraine has made at least one thing clear:

Witkoff, Kushner briefed Trump after meeting with Putin on Tuesday, White House official says

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner briefed President Donald Trump and Ukrainian officials after a "thorough, productive meeting" with Russian President Vladimir

House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump

The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door interview later this month even though he had earlier volunteered to appear for an open hearing about his prosecutions of President Donald Trump

Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December

Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December

Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, on Wednesday touted his plans to put

Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top job

Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman is back before the Senate after being yanked and then renominated by President Donald Trump for NASA's top job

Stefanik says her provision is back in key defense bill after taking spat with Johnson public

Stefanik says her provision is back in key defense bill after taking spat with Johnson public

Republicans emerge victorious and anxious after Tennessee special election

Republicans have held onto a conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee

Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'

Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken

Stocks gain, US yields drop as markets weigh likely Fed rate cut

Global shares rose while U.S. Treasury yields fell after weak economic data solidified expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

American Bitcoin steadies after share lock-up expiry sparks near 40% plunge

Shares of American Bitcoin, a bitcoin miner backed by two of U.S.

Brazil's Lula expects more US tariff cuts after call with Trump

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he expects U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to further cut tariffs on Brazilian products soon, following a

After years of Trump’s attacks on Somalis in Minnesota, ICE zeroes in on the Twin Cities. Here’s what’s fueling the operation

After years of Trump’s attacks on Somalis in Minnesota, ICE zeroes in on the Twin Cities. Here’s what’s fueling the operation

UN hopeful Grynspan vows to rebuild trust after Trump criticism

One of the candidates to become the U.N.'s first female secretary-general, senior U.N. official Rebeca Grynspan, has pledged to restore

Taiwan cheered, China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law

Taiwan expressed thanks and China was upset on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed into law legislation requiring the U.S.

South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that he had found it "interesting and entertaining" speaking with Donald Trump during

Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it

President Donald Trump says he does not want Somali immigrants in the U.S., saying residents of the war-ravaged eastern African country are too reliant on U.S. social safety net and add little to the United States

Trump says any country trafficking drugs into US could be attacked

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said any country trafficking illegal drugs into the U.S. could be attacked.

Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans

President Donald Trump announces National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent

Putin's talks with U.S. Witkoff and Kushner conclude, the Kremin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S.

Trump says he's terminating any Biden pardons signed with autopen

U.S.

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says

Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace deal end without breakthrough, Putin aide says

Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud

Salvador Nasralla, of the centrist Liberal Party, on Tuesday took a razor-thin lead in Honduras' presidential election over Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate

Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say

U.S.

Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it

Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it

Trump sharpens focus on legal immigration after National Guard shooting

U.S.

James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback bid

James Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, thwarting former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey’s bid for a political comeback

Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum

U.S. officials are meeting in Florida this weekend with their Ukrainian counterparts about the Russia-Ukraine war

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed

Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls says he will retire from Congress after his term ends in 2026 to focus on family

Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal

U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine

Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed on Sunday U.S.

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president

Maduro resurfaces in Caracas, as Trump says he has spoken to Venezuelan president

Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow

European leaders rallied to show support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday after U.S.-Ukrainian talks to revise

A far from quiet end to the year 

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Dhara Ranasinghe, Editor, Financial Markets EMEA. What matters in U.S. and global markets today. 

US announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain

The United States and Britain announced a deal on Monday to secure zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical products

Trump commutes sentence of private equity CEO convicted of fraud

Trump commutes sentence of private equity CEO convicted of fraud

Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says

U.S.

Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says

Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S. The operation, which could begin soon, targets people in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area with final deportation orders

Trump says he plans to overhaul Dulles airport outside Washington

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration intends to overhaul federally owned Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the

Trump to host leaders of Rwanda, Congo on Thursday

U.S. President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday to sign a peace agreement, the White House said.

Venezuela's Maduro swears "absolute loyalty" to Venezuelan people

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he swears "absolute loyalty" to the Venezuelan people, amid mounting tensions with the administration of U.S.

Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee

President Donald Trump and top Republicans are making a last-ditch push to prevent embarrassment in a hotly contested Tennessee special election for Congress

Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'

President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconstruct Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia

US Justice Dept weighs seeking new indictments of Trump foes Comey and James, sources say

The U.S.

Trump raises doubts about Honduras presidential vote count

U.S.

Brazil's Lula and Trump discuss trade, sanctions in phone call

U.S.

Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin met U.S.

Venezuela to continue accepting deported migrants despite Trump's airspace closure assertion

U.S.-operated flights returning deported migrants to Venezuela will continue despite President Donald Trump’s assertion to consider the country’s airspace closed

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says

China has issued the first batch of new rare earth export licences that should accelerate shipments to certain customers, a source said on Tuesday, fulfilling a key outcome of the

Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year

The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday, upgrading its outlook for global and U.S. economic growth this year

Trump promised a San Francisco crime crackdown. His administration did the opposite

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed this year to flood San Francisco with federal agents – and even soldiers – to crack down on crime.

Trump frees Honduran leader convicted on cocaine charges, sparks outcry from Democrats

President Donald Trump, who has cast himself as a relentless foe of illegal drugs, pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando

Swiss may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, official says

Switzerland may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, a top Swiss trade negotiator was quoted as saying on Tuesday after the country reached a tariff deal to get parity with the

Venezuela approves migrant repatriation flight from U.S

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has approved a migrant repatriation flight from the United States, Venezuelan authorities said on Tuesday, days after Caracas said comments by U.S

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city

NATO chief dismisses concerns about US commitment to the alliance ahead of Ukraine meeting

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte brushed off fresh concern about the United States’ commitment to the military organization on the eve of a meeting of allied foreign ministers focused on Russia’s war against Ukraine

Melania Trump tames Christmas

Melania Trump tames Christmas

White House to propose significant rollback in fuel economy standards, sources say

The Trump administration is set to propose a significant rollback of fuel economy standards finalized by former President Joe Biden last year, its

Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA, will tell senators on Wednesday that he wants to expand investments in nuclear

Hegseth visits USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in Latin America region

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited sailors on the USS Gerald R.

Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’

Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’

Trump says he wants to 'permanently pause' migration to the US from poorer countries

President Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek to expel millions of immigrants from the United States by revoking their legal status

Trump vows to freeze migration from ‘Third World Countries’ after D.C. attack

U.S.

Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income

U.S.

India expects trade deal with US by end of year, senior official says

India expects to secure a trade deal with the United States before the end of this year as most issues have been resolved, New Delhi's trade secretary said on Friday.

From Wall Street to academia, who is in Trump's line of fire?

U.S. President Donald Trump has sustained his criticism and actions against executives, corporations and institutions, months after taking office.

DHS points to US travel ban list when asked about 'Third World' countries

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday referred Reuters to the 19 countries listed in a travel ban when asked about the "Third World" countries.

Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks

Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump by business leaders breached law

Two Swiss lawmakers asked prosecutors to examine whether gifts by Swiss business leaders to U.S.

Venezuela revokes flight rights for six airlines as tensions with US escalate

Venezuela revoked operating rights for six major international airlines that had suspended flights to the country following a warning from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say

U.S.

China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan

China urged the U.S. on Thursday to rein in Japan and prevent any "actions to revive militarism" in an editorial published by the newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, as a war

Trump says US must re-examine Afghan immigrants who came when Biden was president

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for his government to re-examine Afghan immigrants who entered the United States during the former President Joe Biden's administration

Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot

President Donald Trump says Wednesday's attack on two National Guard members near the White House highlights the dangers of lax migration policies

Trump backs conservative Asfura in Honduras' tight presidential race

U.S.

Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat

Federal judges have allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map designed to give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat

Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now

Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now

'Rush Hour 4' will be distributed by Paramount after Trump's reported request

After President Donald Trump’s reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner’s “Rush Hour 4,” a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director

Trump wins dismissal of Georgia 2020 election interference case

A prosecutor on Wednesday dropped all criminal charges in Georgia against U.S.

First ‘piggy,’ now ‘ugly’: Trump continues attacks on female reporters

First ‘piggy,’ now ‘ugly’: Trump continues attacks on female reporters

READ: Georgia prosecutor drops racketeering case against Donald Trump

READ: Georgia prosecutor drops racketeering case against Donald Trump

Trump's case against Senator Mark Kelly faces steep hurdles under military law

Threats by the Trump administration to

Russia says leak of Witkoff call recording is unacceptable, amounts to hybrid warfare

Russia said on Wednesday that the leak of a recording of a call between top advisers to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was an unacceptable attempt to undermine Ukraine peace

Trump says no firm deadline for Ukraine, Russia to reach peace deal

U.S.

China buys at least 10 US soybean cargoes in new deals after Trump-Xi call, sources say

China bought at least 10 cargoes of U.S. soybeans worth around $300 million in contracts signed since Tuesday, two traders with knowledge of

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump brought insults and grievances to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House

Dismissal of Comey, James cases won't be the final word. Here's what the path ahead may look like

A federal judge’s dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won’t be the final word on the matter

Mamdani meets America’s unruly uncle: South Asians hail the special social skill that tamed Trump

Mamdani meets America’s unruly uncle: South Asians hail the special social skill that tamed Trump

Trump-era global funding cuts devastate HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says

An uncounted number of extra people have died from AIDS and 2.5 million have lost access to medicine to block the spread of HIV, because of cuts to global

TikTok names former Boeing exec as US public policy chief

TikTok said Tuesday it had named former Boeing government affairs chief Ziad Ojakli as the short video app's head of public policy for the Americas as it

Good chance Trump may unveil Fed pick by Christmas, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he was concluding a second round of interviews later in the day for a new U.S.

Trump adds Thanksgiving turkeys Gobble and Waddle to his long pardon list

U.S.

FACT FOCUS: Trump gets it wrong claiming no murders in DC for the last six months

In addition to pardoning two North Carolina turkeys at the annual White House ceremony, President Donald Trump discussed his crime-fighting efforts in Washington, D.C., claiming that it’s been six months since the city has seen a murder

In reversal, Indiana Republicans will weigh Trump's push for new congressional map

In a reversal, Indiana Republicans will meet in December to consider whether to heed President Donald Trump's demand for a new congressional district map favoring Republican

The Latest: FBI seeks interviews with Democratic lawmakers who urged troops to defy illegal orders

Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter

X's new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accounts

Over the weekend, Elon Musk’s X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based

Chinese 'right on schedule' for US soybean purchases, Bessent tells CNBC

Chinese purchases of American soybeans are "right on schedule", U.S.

Japan PM highlights Trump bond after first talks since China clash

"Call me anytime" was the message Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she received from U.S.

How Trump’s ‘drone guy’ became central to the US effort to end the Ukraine war

How Trump’s ‘drone guy’ became central to the US effort to end the Ukraine war

Erika Kirk says Turning Point’s efforts to support Vance in 2028 are ‘in the works’

Erika Kirk says Turning Point’s efforts to support Vance in 2028 are ‘in the works’

Russia says amended US peace plan must reflect 'spirit and letter' of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that an amended peace plan for Ukraine must reflect the "spirit and letter" of understandings reached between President

In latest dishing out of pardons, Trump keeps Gobble and Waddle off the menu

In latest dishing out of pardons, Trump keeps Gobble and Waddle off the menu

Russia launches deadly strikes in Kyiv as peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi

Russia launches deadly strikes in Kyiv as peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi

Pentagon threatens to prosecute Senator Mark Kelly by recalling him to Navy service

The Pentagon on Monday threatened to recall U.S.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation shocked some in Georgia who say she could've won without Trump

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to resign from the House after publicly disagreeing with former President Donald Trump has surprised some in Georgia

Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries

President Donald Trump is directing the federal government to share scientific data and use artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery, including streamlining the nation’s electric grid

Most US Latinos feel their situation is worse under Trump, Pew poll finds

A majority of U.S.

Trump plans to propose extending Obamacare subsidies, report says

The White House is preparing a health-policy framework that would extend Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies for two years, Politico reported on Monday, a

Pentagon says it might recall Sen. Mark Kelly to military service for court martial over ‘illegal orders’ video

Pentagon says it might recall Sen. Mark Kelly to military service for court martial over ‘illegal orders’ video

Trump pledge to 'immediately' end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questions

President Donald Trump has pledged to end temporary legal protections for Somalis in Minnesota, sparking fear in the state's immigrant community

Trump touts 'very good' call with China's Xi

U.S.

Fact check: 78 times Zelensky has expressed gratitude to the US

Fact check: 78 times Zelensky has expressed gratitude to the US

Justice Department defends Trump ban on Associated Press Oval Office access

A U.S.

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism

In 1946, young men in khaki shirts marched through Atlanta performing Nazi salutes and promising racial vengeance. They lasted 10 months. Today’s fascists aren’t as easily banished.

G20 declaration in defiance of US marks rare victory for multilateralism

Born of crisis but torn by years of tensions among its members, the Group of 20 major economies scored a rare victory this weekend for

White House holiday festivities get underway despite ballroom construction

White House holiday festivities get underway despite ballroom construction

Trump seizes control of Republicans' 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line

President Donald Trump isn't on the ballot in next November's midterm elections, but he’s plunging into them with his own presidency

In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation

In New Orleans, immigrants are staying home and hiding out as city braces for Border Patrol operation

Optimism ahead of pope's visit to Turkey for reopening of Istanbul's Greek Orthodox seminary

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on his first trip abroad with a visit to Turkey, marking a key event in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity

Inside the room: What happened during Trump and Mamdani’s meeting

Inside the room: What happened during Trump and Mamdani’s meeting

Mamdani stands by Trump criticism despite friendly White House meeting

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is standing by his past criticisms that President Donald Trump acted like a despot and a fascist

Zelenskiy says Ukraine is grateful for efforts by US, Trump

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Ukraine was grateful to the United States and to President Donald Trump for all U.S. efforts aimed at helping Kyiv.

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S. economy, but he

South Africa judges G20 summit a triumph of multilateralism despite US no-show

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that the declaration from this weekend's Group of 20 summit

DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter

U.S.

Defiant GOP congressman rejects push by party bosses to drop out of Texas primary, scrambling race for Senate majority

Defiant GOP congressman rejects push by party bosses to drop out of Texas primary, scrambling race for Senate majority

Canada says it will resume US trade talks 'when appropriate'

Canada will resume trade discussions with the United States "when it's appropriate," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, noting he did not have a pressing issue

Western leaders say Ukraine plan needs work, Trump signals scope for changes

Western leaders said on Saturday that a peace plan proposed by the United States can be a basis for talks to end Russia's war in

US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria's Christians following Trump's military threat

President Donald Trump’s administration is promoting efforts to work with Nigeria’s government to counter violence against Christians

Trump's breakup with Greene is not the same as others. But like always, there may be second chances

President Donald Trump’s chaotic political universe has at least one consistent law that rises above any other: The president has no permanent friends and no permanent enemies

New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic

New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic

Trump teaming up with Jack Nicklaus to revamp 'president's golf course' at Joint Base Andrews

President Donald Trump says he's teaming up with legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus to revamp the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews

Trump says Nicklaus will lead golf course revamp at Joint Base Andrews

U.S.

Trump paints Zelenskyy into a corner with his new plan to end Russia's war on Ukraine

President Donald Trump is resurfacing his argument that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn’t “have the cards” to continue on the battlefield

US tariff cut to 15% for Switzerland could take effect early December, says economy minister

The United States' general tariff of 39% on imports from Switzerland could be cut to 15% from early December, Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin told the broadcaster SRF in an

Lukashenko pardons 31 Ukrainians jailed in Belarus, state news agency reports

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 31 Ukrainian citizens convicted of criminal offences on the territory of Belarus, the state news agency Belta reported on Saturday.

Trump faces same reality as Biden: Americans despise higher prices

President Donald Trump campaigned on a pledge to lower consumer prices that skyrocketed during Joe Biden's term, but he is now facing the

G20 summit declaration stresses seriousness of climate change in snub to Trump

The Leaders' Declaration from a Group of 20 summit in South Africa on Saturday stressed the seriousness of climate change, in a snub to U.S.

Why MAGA is so concerned with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump

President Donald Trump’s base has supported him through countless controversies. But they split from him over the release of the Epstein files. Why does MAGA care so much about this issue?

Epstein's accusers grapple with complex emotions about promised release of Justice Department files

Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein

US Supreme Court temporarily pauses lower court order that tossed Texas voting maps

U.S.

MAGA favorite Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign after split with Trump

Saying she refused to be a “battered wife,” U.S.

The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress in January

Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota

President Donald Trump says he’s “immediately” ending temporary legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota

Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskiy will have to approve US-backed peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will have to like a U.S.-backed peace plan to halt Russia's invasion and ultimately approve it, U.S.

Putin envoy Dmitriev: Peace plan seeks to end Ukraine losses of land, lives

Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Friday the U.S. plan for a settlement of the war in Ukraine was aimed at preventing more Ukrainian deaths and

Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting

Trump and Mamdani bond over affordability issues, love of New York and winning in collegial Oval Office meeting

Days ahead of terrorism designation for Maduro, US military performs large ‘attack demo’ near Venezuela

Days ahead of terrorism designation for Maduro, US military performs large ‘attack demo’ near Venezuela

Indiana’s governor and at least 8 lawmakers have been swatted or threatened as state Republicans face redistricting pressure

Indiana’s governor and at least 8 lawmakers have been swatted or threatened as state Republicans face redistricting pressure

Trump lavishes praise on New York's mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting

After months of trading insults, U.S.

Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani visit: Both men get something they want, GOP loses a punching bag

President Donald Trump and New York's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani come from opposite parties and have spent months sniping at each other

A federal judge blocked Trump's National Guard deployment to DC but troops aren't leaving just yet

A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary end to President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in the nation’s capital

Christian pastor's daughter urges US lawmakers to help free her father in China

The daughter of a detained Chinese Christian pastor is urging U.S. lawmakers to help free her father at a time when President Donald Trump has vowed to “save our Great Christian population” worldwide

Trump tariff relief leaves 22% of Brazil's shipments still hit

Brazil's government said on Friday that 22% of its exports to the United States remain subject to a 40% extra tariff after President Donald Trump expanded the list of exemptions to

Brazil fears losing US market share in instant coffee after Trump maintains tariffs

Brazil risks losing its market share in instant coffee sales in the U.S. after President Donald Trump retained 50% tariffs on the product while cutting duties for green coffee,

G20 envoys agree draft declaration despite US boycott, sources say

G20 envoys have agreed on a draft leaders' declaration ahead of this weekend's summit in Johannesburg without U.S. input, four

More charges are possible against John Bolton, Justice Department says

More charges are possible against John Bolton, Justice Department says

What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack?

Nigeria has grabbed global headlines again following a spate of attacks by gunmen involving the kidnapping of dozens of students from two

Trump officials eye Cabinet shakeup after one-year mark, CNN reports

The White House is preparing for possible turnover in the Cabinet after U.S.

Global coffee prices plunge after Trump removes tariffs on Brazil

Global coffee prices plunged on Friday after U.S.

Rep. Eric Swalwell announces his bid for California governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat who served as a House manager in President Donald Trump’s 2021 impeachment trial, has launched his bid for California governor

Charlotte immigration raids by Trump administration ignite political tensions

North Carolina this week emerged as a new front in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown - one poised to shape one of next

Trump officials prepare for potential cabinet shakeup after one-year mark, CNN reports

The White House is preparing for possible turnover in the cabinet after U.S.

FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration says only 776 of the nearly 20,000 air traffic controllers and technicians who had to work without pay during the shutdown will receive bonuses

Trump steps up attacks on ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, says network should 'get the bum off the air'

ABC is in President Donald Trump's crosshairs this week

Trump, Vance not invited to Dick Cheney's Washington funeral

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were not invited to Thursday's funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney, according to a White House official.

Senate reversal of Biden policy that blocked Wyoming coal mining heads to Trump

Mining industry access to federally owned coal in northeastern Wyoming will continue under a bill headed to President Donald Trump

Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded

Washington National Cathedral hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of fellow Republican President Donald Trump

Vance pleads for ‘patience’ on the economy in sharp departure from Trump’s rhetoric

Vance pleads for ‘patience’ on the economy in sharp departure from Trump’s rhetoric

Vance says Americans need patience on prices but says 'We hear you' on affordability concerns

While President Donald Trump has struggled to settle on a way to address Americans’ concerns about high costs, Vice President JD Vance on Thursday offered a more direct and empathetic message, saying, “We hear you” and “there’s a lot more work to do.”

Bush, Biden and former vice presidents honor Dick Cheney, while Trump, Vance snubbed for funeral invitation

Bush, Biden and former vice presidents honor Dick Cheney, while Trump, Vance snubbed for funeral invitation

US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website

The U.S.

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law

President Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections

China's civilian shadow navy practices for invasion of Taiwan

China is rehearsing for a potential invasion of Taiwan using a shadow navy of civilian cargo ships and ferries, according to a Reuters investigation that tracked vessel movements and

Israel expects to keep regional military edge despite planned sale of F-35s to Saudi

Israel expects to maintain access to more advanced U.S. weaponry, a government spokesperson said on Thursday when asked about Washington's plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi

‘In your head, you count every day’: Ex-October 7 hostage describes 2 years in captivity

‘In your head, you count every day’: Ex-October 7 hostage describes 2 years in captivity

Democrats are debating how to approach the new Marjorie Taylor Greene

Democrats are debating how to approach the new Marjorie Taylor Greene

Leaders press on with G20 summit in South Africa that won't have US and Trump

Leaders and delegates from the world’s richest nations and top developing countries are gathering this weekend for the Group of 20 summit in South Africa, an event overshadowed by the boycott of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration

Trump says he’ll meet with NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani on Friday in the Oval Office

Trump says he’ll meet with NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani on Friday in the Oval Office

Trump says he and Mamdani will meet Friday in Washington, setting up clash of political opposites

President Donald Trump says he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Washington later this week

US Justice Dept denies misconduct allegations in Comey criminal case

The U.S.

Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government

5 accused of supporting antifa plead guilty to terrorism-related offense after Texas shooting

Five people have pleaded guilty to a terrorism-related charge after they were accused of supporting antifa in a July shooting that wounded a police officer outside a Texas immigration detention center

US, Saudi tout new business deals at investment forum

Saudi and U.S. officials touted billions of dollars in new investments and growing financial ties between the two countries on Wednesday, coinciding with

Trump considering executive order to preempt state AI laws

U.S.

Trump says he'll push for peace in Sudan after Saudi crown prince urged greater US involvement

President Donald Trump says he's turning his attention to helping find an end to the brutal civil war in Sudan

Joe Biden to attend Dick Cheney's funeral, as Donald Trump continues to remain silent on his death

Former president Joe Biden plans to attend Thursday’s memorial service for former vice president Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral

Trump says his approval ratings are down, except with 'smart people'

U.S. President Donald Trump did something on Wednesday he has rarely done: He admitted his poll numbers had gone down.

Senate committee advances a Trump-aligned pick for HHS watchdog, a role long seen as nonpartisan

A U.S. Senate committee has advanced a candidate openly supportive of President Donald Trump to be inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services

Tom Steyer is running for California governor as a populist billionaire

Billionaire businessman and activist Tom Steyer is running for California governor as a Democrat

Trump says allowing skilled immigrants to train US workers 'is MAGA'

President Donald Trump is again expressing support for skilled immigrants training U.S. workers in high-tech factories

New hurdle in Comey case as Trump's Justice Department faces questions about the grand jury process

The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has hit another hurdle

What's next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Trump teases he’ll fire Bessent if Fed doesn’t cut interest rates

Trump teases he’ll fire Bessent if Fed doesn’t cut interest rates

US secures $1 trillion Saudi spending commitments spanning nuclear energy to F-35s

U.S.

Many Fed policymakers at last meeting were opposed to December rate cut

A divided Federal Reserve cut interest rates last month even as policymakers cautioned that doing so could risk entrenched inflation and a loss of public

Trump says US will work to end war in Sudan at Saudi's request

U.S.

Trump has signed a bill directing DOJ to release Epstein case files. Here’s what we know about them

Trump has signed a bill directing DOJ to release Epstein case files. Here’s what we know about them

Trump administration may delay biofuel import credit cuts as refiners balk

President Donald Trump's administration is considering delaying for one or two years its proposed cuts in incentives for imported biofuels amid pressure from U.S.

Trump again criticizes Fed's Powell, says 'I'd love to fire his ass'

U.S.

UK backs Trump's push for Ukraine peace, says Russia could end war now

Britain said it shares U.S.

Senate grills Trump's pick for CFTC head on crypto regulation

U.S. senators on Wednesday pressed Michael Selig, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, about his plans to overhaul

Indiana lawmaker under pressure to back Trump's redistricting push is victim of a swatting

An Indiana lawmaker who who has yet to make a decision on whether to back President Donald Trump’s push to have Republicans redraw the state’s congressional boundaries was the victim of a swatting call that brought sheriff’s deputies to his home

Analysis: Trump keeps lying while accusing others of lying

Analysis: Trump keeps lying while accusing others of lying

The Latest: Trump to decide on Epstein files release after Senate agrees to pass the legislation

Both the House and Senate have acted decisively to pass a bill forcing the Justice Department to release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Takeaways from Trump's White House meeting with Saudi crown prince: Deals and bromance

A jovial President Donald Trump has held a warm and friendly meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House

BBC apologizes to Princess of Wales over title error

BBC apologizes to Princess of Wales over title error

U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports

The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower

White House move gives budget director more time to eliminate consumer finance agency

The White House has nominated a director to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a legal maneuver that buys Acting Director Russell Vought more time

US tourism expected to score big with FIFA World Cup

International tourism to the U.S. could get a much-needed boost from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a sluggish 2025, when visitors stayed away amid unease over President

Implementation of lower US tariffs on Switzerland targeted in coming days

The United States and Switzerland are working towards implementing a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Switzerland to 15% from 39% in the coming days, the Swiss government said after it

Kremlin plays down media report of new efforts on Ukraine peace

The Kremlin on Wednesday played down an Axios report that the United States was working on a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine and said there were no new developments to announce since

Elon Musk attends Trump's dinner with Saudi crown prince

Elon Musk joined a dinner with U.S President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, the second joint public appearance since a bitter public

Ronaldo attends White House meeting between Trump and Saudi crown prince

Portugal's soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday attended a White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Trump says visiting Saudi crown prince knew nothing about Khashoggi killing, contradicting US intel

U.S.

US Congress approves release of Epstein files, putting matter before Trump

The Republican-controlled U.S.

Rapper Nicki Minaj calls for protections for Christians in Nigeria at UN event

Rapper Nicki Minaj says she wants to shine a spotlight on “the deadly threat” to Christians in Nigeria

Trump doubles down on redistricting in Indiana even as lawmakers rebuke special session

President Donald Trump continues to call on Indiana lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional boundaries, even as state senators do not have enough votes to do so

Federal court bars Texas from using new Republican-friendly US House map in midterms

Federal court bars Texas from using new Republican-friendly US House map in midterms

Pope Leo says Trump administration 'extremely disrespectful' to migrants

Pope Leo renewed his criticism of U.S.

Immigration operations to ramp up in New York City, Trump's border czar says

White House border czar Tom Homan said on Tuesday he plans to ramp up federal immigration enforcement efforts in New York City, a month after U.S.

FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that strikes on suspected drug boats his administration began carrying out in September in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean are saving hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. from fatal drug overdoses

Here’s the Epstein bill’s possible path in the Senate

Here’s the Epstein bill’s possible path in the Senate

‘Blackmail’: Indiana Senate Republicans say no to redistricting despite Trump’s primary threats

‘Blackmail’: Indiana Senate Republicans say no to redistricting despite Trump’s primary threats

Trump calls for ABC broadcast licenses to be revoked after reporter's question

U.S.

Attorney explains why he asked Epstein about Trump in 2010 deposition.

CNN News Central's John Berman speaks with Attorney Jack Scarola about why he questioned Jeffrey Epstein about Donald Trump during a 2010 deposition. Scarola has represented nearly 20 Epstein survivors and spent 18 years litigating cases against Epstein.

Trump says he has 'nothing to do with the family business'

U.S.

Nigeria steps up search for 25 abducted schoolgirls in northwestern Kebbi region

Nigerian security forces on Tuesday intensified a search for 25 girls abducted by gunmen from a boarding school in northwestern Kebbi, the latest school

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to visit White House, coinciding with Saudi prince’s visit

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to visit White House, coinciding with Saudi prince’s visit

Saudi prince to press Trump to intervene to end Sudan war, sources say

Saudi Arabia's defacto ruler Mohammed bin Salman is set to press U.S.

US, Saudi deals expected on defense, nuclear energy, AI - senior US administration official

The United States and Saudi Arabia were expected to announce deals on Tuesday that include defense sales, cooperation on civil nuclear energy and a multibillion dollar investment

Mexico's Sheinbaum rules out U.S. military intervention after Trump comments

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday ruled out possible U.S. military intervention in the Latin American country, saying Mexico did not want it in its territory.

Trump's comments about Fuentes and Carlson could prolong a Republican rift over antisemitism

President Donald Trump is facing criticism for not condemning antisemitism within the conservative movement

Indonesia welcomes UN Security Council's adoption of Trump's Gaza plan, ministry says

Indonesia welcomes the UN Security Council's adoption of a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and establish an international

Larry Summers says he's stepping back from public commitments after Epstein emails

Former U.S.

The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files

The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files

Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing

Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing

Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks

President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro

Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump's 2nd presidency off course

President Donald Trump's political dominance is showing cracks as he faces challenges on affordability and the Jeffrey Epstein case

Peru says new US tariff exemption includes about 100 food products

Peru's Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Teresa Mera said on Monday that a new U.S. tariff exemption includes more than 100 products from the Andean country's agricultural export

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey urges delay on PBS decision by public TV board

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging the board that oversees Alabama Public Television to delay a decision to sever ties with PBS

Democratic senators request GAO probe of Trump official’s conduct in criminal referrals

Eight Democratic U.S. senators on Monday asked a congressional watchdog to “promptly” investigate whether Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte

Hamas rejects UN Gaza resolution, says international force would become party to conflict

Hamas rejected the United Nations Security Council passing a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing U.S.

Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says

President Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-

Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visit

President Donald Trump says he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite some concern within the administration that it could lead to China gaining access to the U.S. technology behind the advanced weapon system

What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media posts

President Donald Trump says he would sign a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein

BBC 'determined to fight' Trump defamation claim

The BBC is determined to fight any legal action filed by U.S.

Benefits of any US support hard to gauge for Hungary's rating, Fitch says

The benefit to Hungary's credit rating of any potential U.S. financial backstop package remains difficult to factor in, Fitch has said, and

Who is Jose Antonio Kast, the far-right front-runner for Chile's presidency?

After falling short in two previous presidential runs, Chilean candidate Jose Antonio Kast is now favored by analysts to win the country's

President Donald Trump unveils 'FIFA Pass' to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster

President Donald Trump is announcing “FIFA Pass,” which will allow foreigners with World Cup tickets to get expedited visa appointments

Lawyer for Fed's Cook offers up detailed defense in mortgage fraud case

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Saudi crown prince to visit US with defence, AI, nuclear on agenda

A visit by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler to the White House for talks on Tuesday with U.S.

NYC Mayor-elect hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he hopes to meet with President Donald Trump to find ways the political polar opposites can work together on the central focus of his winning campaign: affordability

A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats

The Trump administration has built up a fleet of warships near Venezuela as American forces keep blowing up small boats accused of smuggling narcotics for drug cartels

Hard-right former lawmaker José Antonio Kast leads in Chile's polarizing presidential runoff

In Chile, a hard-right former lawmaker and admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump is leading in the presidential runoff

Trump says Republicans drafting bill to sanction countries that trade with Russia

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Republicans are working on legislation that will impose sanctions on any country doing business with Russia, and he said Iran may get

Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, marking stark reversal

Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, marking stark reversal

Trump defends Tucker Carlson after interview with activist known for his antisemitic views

President Donald Trump is brushing aside concerns about conservative commentator Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with a far-right activist known for his antisemitic views

Trump says US may open talks with Venezuela's Maduro

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States may open talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who faces escalating pressure

US House speaker says 'nothing to hide' in Epstein files

U.S.

Trump's Republican Party insists there's no affordability crisis and dismisses election losses

Many Republican leaders insist there's no problem with the GOP's policies, the party's message or President Donald Trump’s leadership, despite big losses in this month's elections

Trump tariff rollback offers relief for Indian farmers

Indian agricultural exporters are among the winners from U.S.

Netanyahu faces far-right backlash after US-backed statement on Palestinian state

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel remained opposed to a Palestinian state after protests by far-right coalition allies over a U.S.-backed statement

Headwinds for Trump in persuading the Saudi crown prince to agree to normalize ties with Israel

President Donald Trump has made clear how much he wants to see Saudi Arabia and Israel normalize relations

Swiss didn't make a deal with the devil on US tariffs, minister says

Switzerland did not make a deal with the devil by agreeing a new tariff framework with the United States, Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said on Sunday, rejecting criticism that it amounted

Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine

President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before spring

Australia welcomes Trump's removal of beef tariffs, seeks more relief

Australia on Sunday cautiously welcomed President Donald Trump's rollback of his tariffs on beef, while pressing the U.S. to eliminate all tariffs on Australian goods.

Emails: Epstein repeatedly ridiculed Trump during 1st term as 'f**king crazy,' 'dangerous,' 'not one decent cell in his body'

CNN's KFILE unearths new and incredibly revealing details about Jeffrey Epstein and his opinions of Donald Trump.

MAGA rift grows as Trump feuds with Greene before key 2026 midterm elections

President Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene have fallen out in a public feud

Lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene blames Trump for threats against her after their split

Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene accused U.S.

Trump issues new pardons for January 6 rioters, including militia member and woman who threatened FBI

Trump issues new pardons for January 6 rioters, including militia member and woman who threatened FBI

Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump's immigration policies are shaking that belief

As President Donald Trump reshapes immigration and the nation’s relationship with immigrants, some naturalized citizens are wondering if the country they made a commitment to when they took the oath of citizenship is still making one to them

Trump, like Biden before him, finds there's no quick fix on inflation

President Donald Trump’s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of déjà vu

Epstein investigation is latest test for US attorney Jay Clayton

Epstein investigation is latest test for US attorney Jay Clayton

US National Archives releases Amelia Earhart records promised by Trump

The U.S.

Trump withdraws support for longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday, citing her recent criticism of his agenda in a

Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons

President Donald Trump is facing new scrutiny over the use of a replicated signature on several recent pardons

Trump says his MRI was part of a 'very standard' physical

President Donald Trump said on Friday he received a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam as part of his recent physical, calling the scan "very standard."

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

President Donald Trump has announced the removal of U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities

Trump says he’s asking Justice Department to investigate Epstein’s ties to slew of high-profile figures

Trump says he’s asking Justice Department to investigate Epstein’s ties to slew of high-profile figures

US Justice Department heeds Trump's demand to probe Epstein ties with Democrats

The U.S.

The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high prices

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits

US presses for approval of UN resolution on Gaza as Russia offers rival proposal

The United States has stepped up calls for U.N. consensus on its plan for Gaza as Russia is circulating a rival proposal

Google plans $40 billion Texas data center investment amid AI boom

Alphabet's Google said on Friday it would invest $40 billion in three new data centers in Texas, as part of its push to expand capacity for artificial intelligence initiatives.

‘I am the one able to take him down’: New Epstein emails detail his soured view of former close friend Donald Trump

‘I am the one able to take him down’: New Epstein emails detail his soured view of former close friend Donald Trump

Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is considering agreeing to a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets, which are made by Lockheed Martin.

US-Ukraine critical minerals fund hires advisers A&M to identify projects

The U.S. fund overseeing U.S.

Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments

The United States and Switzerland announced a framework trade agreement on Friday that includes Washington slashing its tariffs on imported Swiss products to 15% from

Trump to welcome the Saudi crown prince with arrival ceremony, deal signings and lavish dinner

The White House is preparing to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next week with the pomp typical of a state visit

Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status

Emails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures despite his 2008 guilty plea to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl

Fani Willis’ Georgia election interference case against Trump will carry on for now with new prosecutor

Fani Willis’ Georgia election interference case against Trump will carry on for now with new prosecutor

A new rare earth crisis is brewing as yttrium shortages spread

Global supplies of the rare earth element yttrium are running low due to Chinese

Exclusive: Department of Energy officials to meet with White House to tamp down Trump’s idea of explosive nuclear testing

Exclusive: Department of Energy officials to meet with White House to tamp down Trump’s idea of explosive nuclear testing

Swiss government: US tariffs will be reduced to 15%

The Swiss government said on Friday that U.S. tariffs on its exports will be reduced to 15% from 39% and thanked President Donald Trump for a constructive engagement.

US trade chief says Trump now ready to issue tariff exemptions on some food products

U.S.

Top asset manager DWS warns of global risks if US restricts dollar access

Executives at DWS, one of Europe's largest money managers, are thinking through the potential impacts in the unlikely event that the U.S.

Just 29% of Americans support US military killing drug suspects, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  

Only 29% of Americans support using the U.S. military to kill suspected drug traffickers without a judge or court being involved, a rebuke of

‘Enemy KIA’: Trump revives playbook from Afghanistan for campaign targeting alleged drug boats

‘Enemy KIA’: Trump revives playbook from Afghanistan for campaign targeting alleged drug boats

UK culture minister welcomes BBC apology to Trump

British culture minister Lisa Nandy said on Friday it was right that the BBC had apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump over a documentary his lawyers called defamatory.

US, South Korea unveil details on shipbuilding investment and subs in trade deal

The U.S. and South Korea released details of a trade agreement on Friday that includes a $150 billion Korean investment in the American

BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim

The British Broadcasting Corporation sent a personal apology to U.S.

China's economy jolted by weakest factory output, retail sales growth in over a year

China's factory output and retail sales grew at their weakest pace in over a year in October, piling pressure on policymakers to revamp the $19 trillion export-driven

Using detainees and prisoners as photo props has a long history in American politics

Photos and video of immigrants in custody have been a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s administration, and illustrate his agenda to crack down on immigration

South Korea, U.S. agree on trade, security deal, nuclear subs, Lee says

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday South Korea and U.S. had finalised a joint fact sheet on agreements on trade and security issues after his summit with U.S.

Trump administration prepares tariff exemptions in bid to lower food prices, NYT reports

U.S.

Deal to end US government shutdown strikes buzzy cannabis drinks industry

The agreement to end the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown includes a provision to stop the spread of intoxicating cannabis-infused beverages sold in some

Johnson shifts strategy on Epstein files vote – as GOP leaders brace for mass defections

Johnson shifts strategy on Epstein files vote – as GOP leaders brace for mass defections

BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there's no basis for a defamation claim

The BBC has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021 but said it strongly disagreed that there was a basis for a defamation lawsuit

Conservative influencers defend Trump as House prepares to vote on releasing Epstein files

Some prominent conservative influencers sought to downplay newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein in which the convicted sex offender wrote

US government opens back up but deep political divisions remain

The U.S. government is due to lumber back to life on Thursday after the longest shutdown in U.S. history snarled air traffic, cut food

From gowns to pantsuits, Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, 'The Look'

Michelle Obama says that on any day during the eight years she was first lady of the United States, she could go from giving a speech to meeting with a foreign counterpart to digging in her vegetable garden with schoolchildren

Wall Street opens lower as markets await data after federal reopening

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, with investors awaiting indications on the U.S. economy and the monetary policy path after President Donald Trump signed a bill ending

Democrats more energized for 2026 elections than Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democrats appear more fired up than Republicans about voting in next year's congressional elections following the party's victories in recent state and local

EU investigates Google over concerns content is unfairly demoted in search results

European Union regulators are investigating Google for allegedly demoting media publishers' content in search results

US, Switzerland close in on deal to ease Trump's crippling tariffs

The U.S. and Switzerland edged closer to a trade deal on Thursday to reduce President Donald Trump's crippling 39% tariffs on Swiss imports

Trump’s Thailand-Cambodia peace agreement is falling apart after Cambodian villager killed in fresh clashes

Trump’s Thailand-Cambodia peace agreement is falling apart after Cambodian villager killed in fresh clashes

What’s inside the thousands of Epstein estate documents released by House committee

What’s inside the thousands of Epstein estate documents released by House committee

Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear

Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump “knew about the girls,” according to documents made public Wednesday

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker worries that Trump will go to extremes to distract from Epstein files

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s worried about how President Donald Trump might respond to the growing controversy over documents tying him to Jeffrey Epstein

Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published late on Wednesday that he hoped Washington would take no actions liable to escalate the Ukraine conflict.

Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls'; new House Democrat pledges file release

House Democrats on Wednesday released emails that they said raised new questions about President Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey

There's no genocide in Nigeria, says AU chief after Trump military threats

There is no genocide in northern Nigeria, the African Union Commission chairperson said on Wednesday, rejecting accusations by U.S.

These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom

The White House's list of 37 donors to President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom project includes crypto billionaires, powerful financiers, tobacco companies, tech giants, media companies, longtime Republican donors and several of the president’s neighbors in Florida

Epstein mentioned Trump multiple times in private emails, new release shows

Epstein mentioned Trump multiple times in private emails, new release shows

White House declines to disclose specific details of Trump's health imaging