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CBS forbids editing of 'Face the Nation' interviews after complaints from Kristi Noem
Read full article: CBS forbids editing of 'Face the Nation' interviews after complaints from Kristi NoemCBS says it will no longer allow editing of newsmaker interviews on its Sunday morning show “Face the Nation.”.
Trump extends his reach into Congress in ways large and small
Read full article: Trump extends his reach into Congress in ways large and smallAs Congress returns for a busy fall stretch, President Donald Trump is reaching into the affairs of the legislative branch, chiseling away at the separation of powers.
US media quickly forced to revisit a thorny question: How should a president's health be covered?
Read full article: US media quickly forced to revisit a thorny question: How should a president's health be covered?At President Donald Trump's news conference, Fox News' Peter Doocy asked something that surely baffled those who avoided social media over Labor Day: “How did you find out over the weekend that you were dead?”.
Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia
Read full article: Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials want to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders next week to discuss recent developments in efforts to end the three-year war with Russia.
European defense leaders pledge pressure to end the war after Russian strike on Kyiv
Read full article: European defense leaders pledge pressure to end the war after Russian strike on KyivEuropean defense ministers have pledged to increase pressure on Russia after a meeting in Copenhagen on the war in Ukraine.
As out-of-state Guard troops arrive, Trump's federal crackdown ripples through DC neighborhoods
Read full article: As out-of-state Guard troops arrive, Trump's federal crackdown ripples through DC neighborhoodsPresident Donald Trump’s decision to increase federal law enforcement and immigration agents in Washington, D.
Trump reverses on the need for a ceasefire before a potential peace deal ending the war in Ukraine
Read full article: Trump reverses on the need for a ceasefire before a potential peace deal ending the war in UkrainePresident Donald Trump reversed course in the wake of his meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin and now says an overall peace agreement is the next step in ending the war in Ukraine, rather than the ceasefire the American has long championed.
Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says
Read full article: Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House saysThe White House says the number of National Guard troops in Washington will ramp up and federal officers will be on the streets of the nation’s capital around the clock.
DC's homeless pack up as sweeps are expected. What we know about Trump's plan to clear encampments
Read full article: DC's homeless pack up as sweeps are expected. What we know about Trump's plan to clear encampmentsSome of the District of Columbia’s homeless residents are packing their belongings before an expected sweep to clear out remaining encampments around the nation’s capital.
Leaving a top Trump administration post? The president may have an ambassadorship for you
Read full article: Leaving a top Trump administration post? The president may have an ambassadorship for youPresident Donald Trump has been using diplomatic appointments as a soft landing for officials leaving his administration.
‘Crazy!!’: How Labor Statistics staff reacted to Trump firing commissioner after dismal jobs report
Read full article: ‘Crazy!!’: How Labor Statistics staff reacted to Trump firing commissioner after dismal jobs reportStaff at the Bureau of Labor Statistics called President Donald Trump's firing of its commissioner “depressing” and “CRAZY.
The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration
Read full article: The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administrationMexico is expelling 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States in the latest major deal with the President Donald Trump‘s administration.
The nation's capital waits for Trump's next move as a federal takeover threat looms
Read full article: The nation's capital waits for Trump's next move as a federal takeover threat loomsPresident Donald Trump's promised law enforcement surge in the nation's capital didn't appear to happen as scheduled on its first night.
Trump meets with leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for a White House peace summit
Read full article: Trump meets with leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for a White House peace summitU.S. President Donald Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next Friday in Alaska to discuss bringing an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Trump creates task force to prepare for 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
Read full article: Trump creates task force to prepare for 2028 Olympic Games in Los AngelesPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday established a task force on the 2028 Olympic Games being held in Los Angeles that he said would ensure the event is “safe, seamless and historically successful.”.
US envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticized
Read full article: US envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticizedU.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy has visited a food distribution site in the Gaza Strip operated by an Israeli-backed American contractor whose efforts to deliver food to the hunger-stricken territory have been marred by violence and controversy.
Dozens of countries with no deals face new tariffs as trade deadline looms
Read full article: Dozens of countries with no deals face new tariffs as trade deadline loomsNumerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of new tariffs on their exports to the United States on Aug. 7 because they haven’t yet reached a trade deal with the Trump administration.
White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump's latest makeover of 'The People's House'
Read full article: White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump's latest makeover of 'The People's House'The White House has announced that construction on a new $200 million ballroom will begin in September.
Virginia Giuffre's family expresses shock over Trump saying Epstein 'stole' her
Read full article: Virginia Giuffre's family expresses shock over Trump saying Epstein 'stole' herThe family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre has expressed shock over President Donald Trump saying the disgraced New York financier “stole” her from him.
Gabbard uses surprise White House appearance to attack Trump's enemies on the Russia investigation
Read full article: Gabbard uses surprise White House appearance to attack Trump's enemies on the Russia investigationDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has made a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room and targeted President Donald Trump’s political enemies.
Trump hosting Philippines leader to talk tariffs and China
Read full article: Trump hosting Philippines leader to talk tariffs and ChinaPresident Donald Trump has deflected questions over the Justice Department’s decision to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the financier sexually abuse underage girls and is now serving a lengthy prison sentence.
UN body says Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May, as hunger worsens
Read full article: UN body says Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May, as hunger worsensThe United Nations human rights office says more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since May while trying to get food in the Gaza Strip.
Trump says US will impose 19% tariff on imports from Philippines in deal struck with leader Marcos
Read full article: Trump says US will impose 19% tariff on imports from Philippines in deal struck with leader MarcosPresident Donald Trump says he's reached a trade agreement with Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following a meeting at the White House.
Banishing a reporter: Trump escalates battle with Wall Street Journal over Epstein story
Read full article: Banishing a reporter: Trump escalates battle with Wall Street Journal over Epstein storyThe White House is escalating a battle with The Wall Street Journal over the newspaper's story regarding Jeffrey Epstein last week.
White House says Donald Trump is serious about wanting the Commanders to revert to Redskins
Read full article: White House says Donald Trump is serious about wanting the Commanders to revert to RedskinsWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump is serious about wanting the NFL's Washington Commanders to go back to the name Redskins.
Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter
Read full article: Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letterThe controversy over President Donald Trump’s handling of records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation entered a new dimension Thursday as his administration struggles to make good on its promises to release details on the sex trafficking case involving a one-time friend of the now-president.
Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults
Read full article: Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adultsThe White House says President Donald Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed “mild swelling” in his lower legs.
Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean
Read full article: Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the CaribbeanPresident Donald Trump says he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.
Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about response
Read full article: Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about responsePresident Donald Trump toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded local officials amid mounting criticism that they failed to warn residents quickly enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way.
The Latest: Trump meets with Netanyahu for private dinner at the White House
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meets with Netanyahu for private dinner at the White HouseU.S. President Donald Trump held a private dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as families of hostages held in Gaza push for any ceasefire agreement to include the release of all remaining hostages.
Trump to meet at White House with American hostage freed from Gaza
Read full article: Trump to meet at White House with American hostage freed from GazaPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will meet at the White House on Thursday with Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, who was released in May.
As Trump ramps up attacks on the Federal Reserve, Chair Powell refuses to change course
Read full article: As Trump ramps up attacks on the Federal Reserve, Chair Powell refuses to change courseFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is sticking to his position that the central bank will keep its key rate on hold while it waits to see how President Donald Trump’s tariffs effect the economy, defying the steady stream of criticism from the White House, which wants lower borrowing costs.
Trump says migrants would need to know ‘how to run away from an alligator’ to flee Florida facility
Read full article: Trump says migrants would need to know ‘how to run away from an alligator’ to flee Florida facilityPresident Donald Trump toured an isolated new immigration detention surrounded by alligator-filled swamps in Florida’s Everglades.
The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline
Read full article: The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadlinePossible changes to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered, though most of the amendments are expected to fail.
Pete Hegseth attacks old Fox News colleague's reporting on Iran strikes intelligence evaluation
Read full article: Pete Hegseth attacks old Fox News colleague's reporting on Iran strikes intelligence evaluationLess than a year ago, Pete Hegseth and Jennifer Griffin were colleagues at Fox News Channel.
Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months
Read full article: Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by monthsA new U.S. intelligence report suggests that Iran’s nuclear program has been set back only a few months after U.S. strikes, not “completely and totally obliterated” as President Donald Trump has said.
As Trump floats regime change in Iran, past US attempts to remake the Middle East may offer warnings
Read full article: As Trump floats regime change in Iran, past US attempts to remake the Middle East may offer warningsAs President Donald Trump floats “regime change” in Tehran, previous U.S. attempts to remake the Middle East by force in recent decades can offer stark warnings about the possibility of a deepening involvement in the Iran-Israeli conflict.
Trump holds out Israel-Iran ceasefire deal as validation for his gamble of US airstrikes
Read full article: Trump holds out Israel-Iran ceasefire deal as validation for his gamble of US airstrikesPresident Donald Trump has declared the “12 day war” between Israel and Iran is set to end in a ceasefire.
The Latest: The White House defends its massive bombing campaign against Iran
Read full article: The Latest: The White House defends its massive bombing campaign against IranWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told ABC News on Monday morning that Iran was an “imminent threat” and President Donald Trump is the “first president with the guts to actually do something about it.”.
Trump's go-it-alone strategy on Iran risks dividing an already split Congress
Read full article: Trump's go-it-alone strategy on Iran risks dividing an already split CongressPresident Donald Trump’s decision to launch a military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites without fully consulting the U.S. Congress is layering a partisan approach onto a risky action.
11 days in June: Trump's path to 'yes' on bombing Iran
Read full article: 11 days in June: Trump's path to 'yes' on bombing IranFor more than a week, President Donald Trump kept the world wondering whether he would join Israel’s attacks on Iran in an attempt to decapitate the country’s nuclear program.
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis
Read full article: Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basisPresident Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.
Trump is finally getting his chance to try to top France with a grand military parade in DC
Read full article: Trump is finally getting his chance to try to top France with a grand military parade in DCEight years after Donald Trump was dazzled while watching a grand military parade in Paris, the president is finally getting a chance to try to top the spectacle.
Standoff with troops in Los Angeles reignites old feud as Newsom resists Trump's immigration raids
Read full article: Standoff with troops in Los Angeles reignites old feud as Newsom resists Trump's immigration raidsAn escalating clash pits a Republican president looking to fulfill his mass deportation goals against a Democratic governor with White House aspirations hoping to mobilize opposition.
Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events
Read full article: Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump eventsA three-judge appeals court panel ruled against The Associated Press in its continuing bid to restore full access to covering events involving President Donald Trump.
Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he's their top threat
Read full article: Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he's their top threatWhen he first ran for office, Donald Trump seemed like he could be a new kind of Republican when it came to LGBTQ+ rights.
The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own words
Read full article: The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own wordsLast Friday, President Donald Trump heaped praise on Elon Musk as the tech billionaire prepared to leave his unorthodox White House job.
What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump's tax bill
Read full article: What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump's tax billA small government office with some 275 employees has found itself caught in the political crossfire as Congress debates President Donald Trump’s “one big beautiful bill.”.
Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says
Read full article: Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO saysPresident Donald Trump’s big bill is likely to unleash trillions in tax cuts and slash spending, but also spike deficits by $2.4 trillion over the decade and leave some 10.9 million more people without health insurance.
Musk calls Trump's big tax break bill a 'disgusting abomination,' testing his influence over the GOP
Read full article: Musk calls Trump's big tax break bill a 'disgusting abomination,' testing his influence over the GOPElon Musk has blasted President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts as a “disgusting abomination."
Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichment
Read full article: Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichmentPresident Donald Trump has appeared to undercut a proposal that was offered by his special envoy to Iran.
The Latest: Trump’s pledge to fix national debt faces skepticism from some Republicans
Read full article: The Latest: Trump’s pledge to fix national debt faces skepticism from some RepublicansPresident Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax-break package.
Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts
Read full article: Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubtsPresident Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.
Elon Musk came to Washington wielding a chain saw. He leaves behind upheaval and unmet expectations
Read full article: Elon Musk came to Washington wielding a chain saw. He leaves behind upheaval and unmet expectationsElon Musk arrived in the nation’s capital with the chain saw-wielding swagger of a tech titan who had never met a problem he couldn’t solve with lots of money, long hours or a well-calibrated algorithm.
Trump's big plans on trade and more run up against laws of political gravity, separation of powers
Read full article: Trump's big plans on trade and more run up against laws of political gravity, separation of powersPresident Donald Trump’s big plans on trade, deportations and more are running up against the laws of political gravity and the separation of powers.
White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report
Read full article: White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' reportThe White House will fix errors in a much-anticipated federal government report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
What is the Court of International Trade? And why can it strike down Trump's tariffs?
Read full article: What is the Court of International Trade? And why can it strike down Trump's tariffs?A little-known federal court threw a giant monkey wrench into a foundational part of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda by striking down most of the sweeping tariffs he has imposed since taking office.
Some of Trump's loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them
Read full article: Some of Trump's loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block themSenate opposition led President Donald Trump to abandon his candidate to be the top prosecutor in the nation’s capital.
The Latest: Putin says Russia is ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump
Read full article: The Latest: Putin says Russia is ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with TrumpMoscow is ready to work toward ending the fighting in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday following a two-hour phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Opulence, business deals and a $400M plane from Qatar: Takeaways from Trump's Mideast tour
Read full article: Opulence, business deals and a $400M plane from Qatar: Takeaways from Trump's Mideast tourPresident Donald Trump has used the first major foreign trip of his second term to outline a vision for restoring global stability that is grounded in pragmatism and self-interest rather than values.
Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like this
Read full article: Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like thisThe Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this.
Trump's Middle East visit comes as his family deepens its business, crypto ties in the region
Read full article: Trump's Middle East visit comes as his family deepens its business, crypto ties in the regionPresident Donald Trump's trip to the Mideast comes as sons Donald Jr. and Eric work the same part of the world for the family’s moneymaking opportunities.
Schumer is vowing to hold up Justice Department nominees for answers about luxury plane from Qatar
Read full article: Schumer is vowing to hold up Justice Department nominees for answers about luxury plane from QatarSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says he will hold up all Justice Department nominations on the Senate floor until he gets more answers about the free Air Force One replacement that President Donald Trump says would be donated by Qatar.
White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force One
Read full article: White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force OneThe White House Correspondents Association says it is disturbed that no reporters from either The Associated Press, Bloomberg or Reuters were allowed on Air Force One to cover President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East on Monday.
Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries
Read full article: Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worriesFor President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer.
Trump reportedly is set to accept a jet from Qatar’s ruling family for possible use as Air Force One
Read full article: Trump reportedly is set to accept a jet from Qatar’s ruling family for possible use as Air Force OnePresident Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft.
You called me. No — you called ME. Before US-China meeting, nations each say the other wanted talks
Read full article: You called me. No — you called ME. Before US-China meeting, nations each say the other wanted talksBefore high-level U.S. and Chinese officials hold talks in Switzerland this weekend to discuss high tariffs, Washington and Beijing have been in a rhetorical duel over which side reached out first.
Air traffic controllers for Newark airport briefly lose radar access again
Read full article: Air traffic controllers for Newark airport briefly lose radar access againThe air traffic controllers directing planes into the Newark, New Jersey, airport lost their radar Friday morning for the second time in two weeks.
On the attack: Trump's media response in Abrego Garcia story is notably vigorous
Read full article: On the attack: Trump's media response in Abrego Garcia story is notably vigorousThe Trump administration has called journalists “despicable,” even questioned the patriotism of some, as part of its vigorous response to criticism in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly sent by immigration officials to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Did Donald Trump — or ABC News —choose who would interview the president? Why does it matter?
Read full article: Did Donald Trump — or ABC News —choose who would interview the president? Why does it matter?President Donald Trump's remark to Terry Moran in an ABC News interview — that it was his choice to whom he would grant an interview — exposes a delicate question for journalists.
In their words: What judges and Trump's government say about Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportation
Read full article: In their words: What judges and Trump's government say about Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportationPresident Donald Trump says “I could” bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador if he wanted.
Amazon is not planning to break out tariff costs online as White House attacks potential move
Read full article: Amazon is not planning to break out tariff costs online as White House attacks potential moveAmazon is not planning to display added tariff costs next to product prices on its site — despite a report that sparked speculation the e-commerce giant would soon show the new import charges, as well as fiery comments from President Donald Trump’s White House denouncing such a move.
Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories
Read full article: Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factoriesThe White House says President Donald Trump will sign executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts.
LIVE: Treasury Secretary joins White House press briefing to speak about economy
Read full article: LIVE: Treasury Secretary joins White House press briefing to speak about economyWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a press briefing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Tuesday morning. The White House says ‘unleashing economic greatness’.