Articles tagged: Leadership

Harris condemns Trump after claims that he wanted generals like Hitler’s

A former Trump chief of staff warned that the Republican nominee meets the definition of a fascist.

Leaders see Canada-U.S. relations through different prisms

The key difference in the approach of the two major party leaders toward how they propose to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump slams 'weak' judges as deportation row intensifies

The clash over President Donald Trump's bid to exercise unprecedented powers in deporting migrants deepened as he again bashed the judiciary, while a top Democrat warned the country was "closer and closer" to a constitutional crisis.

In Trump 2.0, the mistakes are multiplying

High-profile mistakes — and the ensuing headaches — are piling up for President Donald Trump’s administration.

Catherine McKenna defends Mark Carney after details emerge about his Trump call

While Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s opponents accuse him of being dishonest about the details of his phone call with Donald Trump, one former Liberal cabinet minister says he remains the candidate most qualified to deal with the U.S. president.

Where Trump, other world leaders were sitting at Pope Francis' funeral

With delegations from about 130 countries present at Pope Francis' funeral, the seating chart needed to be organized accordingly.

Trump and Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope Francis’ Funeral, White House Says

During his whirlwind trip to Italy, President Trump’s interactions with world leaders, as they paid their respects to Francis, were being watched closely.

Canada's Carney becomes the latest foreign leader to get the Trump treatment in the Oval Office

The prime minister's campaign was fueled by a wave of anger at the American president's aggressive rhetoric, and today was his chance to defend his country to the president's face.

The artlessness of the deal: A peace negotiator’s view of Donald Trump

The U.S. President has the ability to halt the horrors in Ukraine and Gaza. His venal weaknesses as a dealmaker is preventing him from actually doing so

Our future lies in the clash between the US president and Pope Leo, the anti-Trump

The contrast of Pope Leo and Donald Trump goes far beyond Christendom or American economic power; it goes to what we want from our leaders, who we will follow, who we will heed, and where our future lies.

Could Trump stay in power beyond 2029?

U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated suggestions he may seek a third term have sparked concern among constitutional scholars and political observers.

Republicans Scramble to Revive Tax Cut and Border Security Bill

Republicans seek to revive a tax cut and border security bill after a committee rejection, led by Speaker Mike Johnson. With deficit concerns, GOP aims to address Medicaid work requirements. Former President Trump urges party unity. The bill risks adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt.

Trump to host thousands of admin officials for one of the largest events ever on White House lawn

President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening is hosting the more than 3,000 political appointees in his administration for one of the largest events ever held on the White House lawn to celebrate their work.

Megabill negotiations show Vance is a key player in the Trump administration

JD Vance has demonstrated his ability to become a key player in the Trump administration, serving as the president's most prominent advocate and advancing his agenda.

Trump Says Kristi Noem Def Didn't Delay Texas Flood Response—Because He Saw Her on TV

Specifically, Trump said his administration's response was "right on time" because Noem was the "first one" he saw on TV the morning of July 4. Makes sense.

Flattery, Firmness, and Flourishes

World leaders and diplomats quietly swap strategies for managing Trump.

Zelenskyy brings Europe's top leaders with him to meet Trump on ending Russia's war

Ukraine's future could hinge on a hastily assembled meeting Monday at the White House as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy brings with him an...

Trump Doesn’t Understand What Lasting Peace Requires

The president hasn’t shown much interest in dealing with the messy details of diplomacy.

What to know about Trump’s talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders

US president proposes Putin-Zelenskyy summit in latest push to end the war in Ukraine.

Trump sends shocking threat to top Dem: ‘She won’t be mayor very long’

President Donald Trump issued a shocking threat to Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser on Friday.

The CEOs Trump has gone after

Trump has criticized a number of CEOs across industries during his second term. But they don't always stay in the doghouse for long.

Trump’s deadly Venezuela boat attack takes us into dangerous waters

POTUS believes he has unlimited power — all over the world

Turkey's 'tough guy' president says he's tackling corruption. Rivals say he's silencing opposition

Erdogan's critics claim that he has become a latter-day Sultan, dismantling human rights, cracking down on dissent and weaponising the courts.

Donald Trump Skips Kennedy Center's Charlie Kirk Vigil for Golf

President Donald Trump was MIA from the Kennedy Center's vigil for late conservative pundit Charlie Kirk Sunday night ... choosing instead to enjoy a weekend away at his golf club in New Jersey. The White House said POTUS was in Bedminster, NJ, at…

Obama calls Kirk murder 'horrific,' says a president should 'pull people together'

He said President Donald Trump's rhetoric is part of a broader problem.

Erika Kirk will lead her late husband's organization. Here's what to know about her

Erika Kirk, 36, has a devotional podcast and Christian clothing line. She has vowed to continue her late husband's work.

Kamala Harris strikes back at allies she felt didn't act that way: New book takeaways

In a new book about her 107-day campaign for the presidency, Kamala Harris takes issue with Biden, Trump and those who doubted she could win.

The Old Disney CEO Just Called Bob Iger a Chicken

By Opheli Garcia Lawler Published: September 19th, 2025

Van Jones and Cardinal Dolan offer civility and hope after Kirk’s death

Ahead of Kirk's memorial, two very different voices urge the nation to act, reflect and find opportunity in tragedy

The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: David Senra — How Extreme Winners Think and Win: Lessons from 400+ of History’s Greatest Founders and Investors (Including Buffett, Munger, Rockefeller, Jobs, Ovitz, Zell, and Names You Don’t Know But Should) (#828)

Please enjoy this transcript of my interview with David Senra David Senra (@FoundersPodcast), host of the Founders podcast. For the past nine years, David has intensely studied the life and work of hundreds of history’s greatest entrepreneurs. Every week he r…

Trump to meet with top congressional leaders as a government shutdown looms

President Donald Trump will meet with the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Monday as the clock draws nearer to a potential government shutdown.

Trump to push new peace plan in talks with Netanyahu

The US president has talked up prospects of an agreement, but Netanyahu said it was not finalised - and Hamas say they haven't been sent the proposal.

‘It’s about time’: Trump says he will join gathering of US military leaders

Hundreds of top-ranking officers to convene in Quantico after being summoned by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Hundreds of Generals Try to Keep a Straight Face

Pete Hegseth gathered commanders from around the globe to unveil new physical-fitness standards.

Japan's ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as leader, likely to become first female PM

Japan's governing party on Saturday elected Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ultra-conservative and China hawk, as its new leader, making her likely to become the country's first female prime minister.

Trump says UFC fight at White House to be staged on his 80th birthday

US President Donald Trump announces the 'big UFC fight' on the White House grounds will now take place on June 14.

Nobel Prizes: What to Know About 2025's Winners

The peace prize—which President Donald Trump has openly lobbied for—will be announced Friday. Here's who has won so far.

Apple Had 7 CEOs: Only 2 Really Mattered (And One Nearly Killed It)

Apple Had 7 CEOs: Only 2 Really Mattered (And One Nearly Killed It)Recent speculation about Tim Cook’s potential departure from Apple has reached a crescendo, fueled not only by his approaching 65th birthday next month but also...

Netanyahu faces right-wing threat to collapse his government

Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet has voted to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal, despite threats from coalition partners.

‘Socialist paradise’: North Korea’s Kim marks 80th year of governing party

Kim Jong Un claims no mistakes, promises economic growth and stronger global standing for the nation.

Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to 'reclaim' the explorer's legacy

President Trump said "left-wing radicals" have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans.

President Trump Facing Scrutiny For His Saturday Golf Decision

The President of the United States is facing criticism for his weekend golf decision for the second straight week. The U.S. Government remains in a shutdown....

Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

Kirk was the first recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Trump’s second term.

Republican Governor Actually Steps Up To Criticize Trump’s Use Of National Guard Troops

This will obviously work out well for Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt. After all, he’s lobbing this criticism in the direction of a presidential administration known for its tolerance of dissent and its refusal to use its considerable power against critics and …

Japan coalition set to back Takaichi as first woman prime minister: Reports

Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi appears back on track to becoming Japan first female prime minister.

Budapest Is The Wrong Place For Trump To Meet Putin Regarding Ukraine

Putin didn’t need permission to travel to Alaska —he does to visit Hungary. For Trump to meet Putin in Budapest would undermine the rule of law and should not happen.

Benioff backs off: Salesforce chief says sorry for Trump troop talk

Tech billionaire apologizes after endorsing plan to deploy National Guard in San Francisco Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff has apologized for backing President Donald Trump's proposals to send the National Guard to San Francisco, where the company …

Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan's first female prime minister

A staunch conservative, she takes over as Japan grapples with rising cost-of-living and mounting debt.

Japan's 1st Female Prime Minister Is a Pick-Me Girlboss

Sanae Takaichi likes Margaret Thatcher, but not same-sex marriage.

What Jared Kushner brings to the negotiating table in the Middle East

President Trump's son-in-law says his relationships in the Middle East helped him broker a deal between Hamas and Israel. But his business ties also present a potential conflict.

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How Leaders Can Avoid The Trap Of Fighting Reality

From rewriting history to dismissing data, leaders who bypass reality damage trust. This article explores the leadership cost of denying facts.

Harris reflects on why she did not ask Biden to quit sooner

The former vice-president tells the BBC she is not sure whether it was “grace or recklessness” that stopped her speaking up.

Just Who Exactly Does Mike Johnson Think Is in Charge of Government?

The House speaker gave his dumbest excuse yet for why the shutdown is dragging on.

Trump, 79, Gets Confused Explaining Water to the Navy

Donald Trump went on a deranged rant about the power of water to destroy magnets during a rambling address to the U.S. Navy just off the coast of Japan...

Pete Hegseth May Be The Defense Department Boss, But Top Officers Say He’s No Leader

Like far too many people in the Trump administration — including the 79-year-old child currently sitting in the Oval Office — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth thinks he’s owed respect simply because of the position he holds. While a certain amount of deferen…

Trump just kneecapped the GOP’s shutdown strategy

After the government had been shut down for nearly a month, a conspicuously quiet President Donald Trump finally weighed in with a prescription for how to...

Democrats are searching for their next leader. But they still have Obama.

Obama’s reemergence is a reminder of the rudderlessness of the Democratic Party, which is still reeling from stinging losses in 2024.

North Korea’s former ‘head of state’ Kim Yong Nam dead at 97

Senior official known for his loyalty to the Kim family served as head of Supreme People’s Assembly for two decades.

Opinion - The government may not open again this year, thanks to Speaker Johnson

Johnson has a vested interest in keeping the government closed and the House in recess.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection

A shrewd political strategist, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi has had an unprecedented career in Congress. First elected in a special election in 1987, Pelosi went on to become one of the most effective leaders of the Democratic party.

Is Marjorie Taylor Greene Playing Three-Dimensional Chess?

The “Jewish space lasers” lady may be positioning herself to lead the MAGA movement.

Why is former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi retiring from US Congress?

Trump called her an ‘evil woman’; Pelosi is considered one of the most influential legislative leaders in recent history

Why Trump’s battle with U.S. mayors might hurt everyone, even him

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is another Democratic mayor in an acrimonious relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. But observers say these relationships matter and can impact both those mayors' cities and Trump's political ambitions.

Trump stumbles and bumbles in the wake of Democratic wins

Edging into lame duck status, Trump feels the weight of the economy

Nancy Pelosi knew and used her power. So should Democrats

Pelosi gave Hakeem Jeffries a masterclass in using power. Why wasn't he listening?

Trump slams air traffic controllers who called out during the government shutdown

Trump said on social media that he wasn't happy with controllers who called out of work, and suggested a $10,000 bonus for those who didn't take any time off during the shutdown.

Starmer will fight attempts to replace him, allies say

Allies of the prime minister are worried his job might be under immediate threat.

Is Trump renaming Veterans Day? He previously said it would be 'Victory Day for WWI’

President Trump had previously said Veterans Day should be renamed to “Victory Day for World War I.” He will be Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 11

Ford's CEO says there's one C-suite job people should aim for if they want to change the world — and it's not his

Jim Farley said it's "no surprise" that Apple's Tim Cook came from a supply chain background because it requires similar leadership skills as a CEO.

"This Country May Never Recover": American Veterans And Military Members Are Confessing How They Honestly Feel About Donald Trump's Presidency, And YIKES

"Morale was pretty bad back then, so I can only imagine how bad it must be now. I wouldn't advise anyone to enlist in today's military."View Entire Post ›

Saikat Chakrabarti’s Plan for the Political Revolution

AOC’s former chief of staff wants to primary the Democratic establishment. The post Saikat Chakrabarti’s Plan for the Political Revolution appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump withdraws support for former MAGA champion Marjorie Taylor Greene

Congresswoman Greene claims Trump making an 'example' of her to scare Republicans before vote on Epstein files.

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Donald Trump’s America First movement seems to be fracturing

Conservative criticism of the president is escalating — in potentially damaging ways

NASA Faces Another Shift in Its Leadership — and in Its Vision

The next few months are likely to bring a dramatic transition for NASA, under the leadership of a new administrator who has new ideas about changing the course of the space agency.

Despite big election losses, Republican leaders insist there’s no problem with GOP policies

Almost two weeks after Republicans lost badly in elections in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the party's policies, its message or President Donald Trump's leadership. Trump says Democrats and t…

Trump greets Saudi’s MBS with lavish ceremony, military flyover

Donald Trump welcomed Mohammed bin Salman to the White House with music, a procession of horses, and a military flyover.

Funeral held for former US vice president, Iraq War architect Dick Cheney

Former US presidents and national figures convene to honour man who leaves fraught legacy, but Trump was notably absent.

'I'll be cheering for him': Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani's surprisingly cordial meeting

It was billed as potentially the political showdown of the year. Instead, both men gave one another praise.

How Marjorie Taylor Greene went from a top Trump ally to choosing to resign

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was one of President Trump's most outspoken supporters. But she is planning to leave office following a growing rift with the president.

‘Great meeting’: Key takeaways from Trump-Mamdani White House meeting

President Trump and the mayor-elect adopted a markedly warmer tone after months of insults, catching many off guard.

'Entitled,' 'complacent,' and 'sloppy': Inside the workplace tension at the world's largest HR organization

SHRM, led by Johnny C. Taylor Jr., has faced recent controversy over its DEI stances, strict internal policies, and Taylor's blunt messaging to staff.

Tim Cook May Not Be Leaving Apple As Soon As You Think

While rumors indicated Tim Cook exiting Apple as early as next year, it seems like he's set to retain his CEO role thanks to economic and political expertise.

WATCH: Pope Leo encourages Americans to focus on gratitude this Thanksgiving

Pope Leo suggested that Americans should focus on gratitude as they celebrate Thanksgiving this year, encouraging "all people to try and promote peace and harmony."

Israel is now at the centre of a Republican civil war

Trump’s break with Greene exposes a deeper struggle inside the American right over what 'America First' truly means.

The US must beat China to moon, Trump pick for NASA chief Jared Isaacman tells Senate: 'If we make a mistake, we may never catch up'

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman didn't mince words Wednesday (Dec. 3) during his second hearing before the Senate committee considering his nomination for NASA administrator.

The GOP has allowed Trump to expand his authority. Here's where they're pushing back

Republicans in Congress have shown some willingness to push back on President Trump, but it is not clear how far they are willing to push back against the leader of their own party.

Citizenship Ceremonies Are Being Disrupted By Trump’s Latest Wave Of Bigoted Cruelty

The president, who drapes himself in the flag so inappropriately you’d think it would be filing HR complaints on a daily basis, is now preventing some the best potential US citizens from becoming US citizens. Ever since Trump’s unexpected second appearance in…

Trump Confronts His Political Reality

The president has entered the lame-duck era of his career.

Trump, 79, Stuns With Inability to Flip a Coin: ‘Worst in History’

Is there nothing he can’t do? President Donald Trump has astounded viewers of the 126th Army-Navy football game with his unique approach to flipping a coin. ...

Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Says He Has an 'Alcoholic's Personality'

Donald Trump’s second term keeps sparking serious WTF moments ... now his chief of staff says his erratic behavior boils down to having "an alcoholic’s personality." Trump’s former campaign boss and current chief of staff Susie Wiles spills…

This Is What Presidential Panic Looks Like

Donald Trump delivered a fear-drenched rant live from the White House.

Trump Humiliated as His Nemesis Tops Popularity Poll

Donald Trump’s nemesis, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, has registered the highest approval rating among current political leaders, a new poll has...

Carney reflects on jump into politics at an 'important time' in year-end interview

In a year-end interview with CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton, Carney touched on a number of topics — including his entry into politics into a year of upheaval on the federal scene.

Miami Gate Video: Former President Joe Biden Boards American Airlines To The U.S. Virgin Islands — Like Just Another Passenger

Former President Joe Biden was spotted boarding an American Airlines flight in Miami headed to St. Croix—standing in the same queue as everyone else, with only a low-key law enforcement escort. It is a refreshingly normal post-presidency moment, right down to…

Greene: Speaker Mike Johnson ‘is not our Speaker’ and is controlled by White House

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in a newly published interview argues Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is “100 percent” following orders from President Trump...

14 Unflattering Things Trumps’ Staff Have Revealed About Him

Trump's staff has shared these secret (and really unflattering) things about him.

Sick and Sleepy Trump, 79, Is Begging Staff for Easier Schedule

President Trump is battling with White House staff over how much work he actually has to do. The 79-year-old president, who has repeatedly dozed through...

Trump rejects bipartisan bills tied to water and tribal lands

The White House cited policy concerns, while opponents pointed to strained relationships with lawmakers and tribes

2025 Crookie Award For Clusterf**k Of The Year: DOGE

Trump and Musk's debacle was a failure on every level for the American people, however it was a huge success for the ones that wanted to steal all our data and dismantle government. We covered the damage Musk and his DOGE bros did quite extensively here, whet…

Buckle up: Trump is not putting on the brakes

Even as he falters, 2026 will be a make-or-break year for the president — and the country

Trump says Venezuelan opposition leader doesn't have the 'respect' to govern

Venezuelans are reacting to the U.S. operation early Saturday that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

Trump statement on ‘Maduro capture’ during US attack on Venezuela

US President Donald Trump says that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured.

‘Team’ from US to run Venezuela after ‘capture’ of Maduro

US President Donald Trump says a ‘team’ from the US will be running Venezuela.

Iran’s Khamenei says rioters ‘must be put in their place’ amid protests

Supreme leader says authorities should only 'talk to protesters', not rioters, as antigovernment demonstrations grow.

Maduro joins Iraq’s Saddam, Panama’s Noriega as latest leader taken by US

The reported capture of Venezuelan president evokes previous eras when other leaders were seized by US.

Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy

Venezuelans scrambled to understand who was in charge of their country after the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro. President Trump offered an answer: The United States would take control of Venezuela.

Trump says opposition leader Maria Corina Machado unfit to run Venezuela

US President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado lacks the respect to run the country.

Who is Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, now leading the country?

Rodriguez has a long history of representing the socialist 'revolution' of late President Hugo Chavez.

Who is Nicolas Maduro?

From humble beginnings in a working-class neighbourhood to an authoritarian presidency, here is a look at Maduro's life.

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“They’re in a lot of trouble”: Rubio refuses to rule out Cuba strike from US

Trump's Cabinet is not shying away from the president's chatter about war in Latin America.

Hegseth Chickens Out of Trump’s Demand to Execute Senator

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will censure Senator Mark Kelly after he participated in a video urging members of the military to...

Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced that he is issuing a letter of censure to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the lawmaker’s...

Who Is Really in Charge in Venezuela?

This isn’t actually a regime change.

Venezuela swears in interim president after defiant Maduro pleads not guilty in US court

Delcy Rodriguez said she was pained by what she called the "kidnapping" of Maduro and his wife.

Trump to meet with House Republicans amid questions about Venezuela

President Trump is set to meet with House Republicans Tuesday at the Kennedy Center as lawmakers in both chambers are calling for more details on the recent operation in Venezuela.

Trump warns Republicans they have to win midterms or he'll 'get impeached'

President Donald Trump warned Republican members of Congress on Tuesday that if they don't win in this year's midterms, then he will "get impeached."

The Front-Runner

California’s Gavin Newsom would rather be wrong than weak.

Chuck Schumer’s Ridiculous Strategy For Trump’s Illegal War: Hope Republicans Come To Their Senses

I’ve criticized Chuck Schumer plenty over the years, generally for being bad on tech policy, but also for not understanding the moment we’re living through. Yes, he’s the leader of a minority party with zero power, but that doesn’t mean he’s powerless. Yet he…

Trump says he would be impeached if Republicans lose Congress in midterms

US president predicts 'epic' victory for his party in the November vote that will determine control of House and Senate.

Maduro abduction shows influence, limits of US Secretary of State Rubio

Top diplomat has long pushed toppling of Maduro, with eye towards Cuba, but remains constrained by competing ambitions.

Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela

President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.

‘I’m sick of stupid’: GOP senator slams Stephen Miller’s comments on Greenland

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis strongly criticized White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller’s recent comments suggesting the US should take control of...

WATCH: Leavitt says President Trump is 'interested in diplomacy' to acquire Greenland

WH press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday said Trump is “interested in diplomacy” to acquire Greenland from Denmark after saying "utilizing the U.S. military is always an option" on Tuesday.

A Trump Loyalist on the Verge of Immense Economic Power

Kevin Hassett might do Trump’s bidding at the Federal Reserve, marking a new stage in the president’s control over the American economy.

Trump’s Heathen Heart

The president seems intoxicated with military power.

The Accelerant

Stephen Miller is turning President Trump’s most incendiary impulses into policy.

Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term

The Democrat from Maryland is the longest-serving Democrat in Congress, and was once a rival to become House speaker. Hoyer will announce Thursday he is set to retire at the end of his term.

Trump invites Colombian president to White House after threatening his country with military strike

President Donald Trump abruptly changed his tone Wednesday about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, saying they had exchanged a friendly phone call...

Trump to meet Colombian president at White House in 'near future'

The US president described a call with Gustavo Petro as a "Great Honor", just days after saying a military operation in Colombia "sounds good".

Trump: The Anti-Lincoln

Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. The President of the United States stood in his private club in Palm Beach, Florida, and announced that America had toppled Venezuela’s government and would now “run” the country indefinitely. Not from the Oval Office. Not in cons…

Trump backs bill to sanction China, India over Russian oil, US senator says

Trump has 'greenlit' bipartisan push to sanction countries that buy Russian energy exports, Lindsey Graham says.

Iran leader says anti-government protesters are vandals trying to please Trump

The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say.

WATCH: Vance responds to ICE officer's fatal shooting of woman in Minneapolis

Vice President JD Vance defended the ICE officer who fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday, saying the officer faced an "attack on federal law enforcement.”

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 repeated calls for the U.S. to take control of the island, saying that Greenland’s future...

Is Donald Trump Creating the Conditions for Another World War?

“What you’re seeing both abroad and at home are completely optional conflicts created by the character of the President,” Jane Mayer says.

Rodriguez or Trump: Who Is Really Running Venezuela?

Will Delcy Rodriguez govern as a compliant and coerced US puppet, or as leader of an undefeated and independent Venezuela?

The Purged

Donald Trump’s destruction of the civil service is a tragedy not just for the roughly 300,000 workers who have been discarded, but for an entire nation.

Iran’s Pezeshkian pledges economic overhaul amid spiralling protests

President strikes conciliatory tone but accuses US and Israel of fuelling unrest that has killed dozens.

Schumer, Jeffries Refuse to Join Democrats’ Growing Calls to Slash ICE Spending

“I just don’t understand how we provide votes for a bill that funds the extent of the depravity,” says one senator.

Trump Attacks Susan Collins During 'Profanity-Laced Rant' Over Venezuela

It makes one wonder what he said to the rest of them. Apparently Trump is none too happy about this: Five Senate Republicans joined with Democratic lawmakers in a surprise rebuke of President Donald Trump Thursday, voting to advance legislation that would for…

Why the attack on Fed Chair Jerome Powell follows Donald Trump's typical playbook — and isn't going to stop there

The Federal Reserve is supposed to be independent from the president. The Justice Department investigation into Jerome Powell could change that.

Trump’s Shrinking Coalition

The president can no longer present himself as anti-system, because he has become the system.

Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House

Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted.

WeatherTech founder might be the newest US consumer protection official

President Donald Trump made an unconventional pick for his nomination to the Federal Trade Commission: WeatherTech founder and CEO David MacNeil. MacNeil founded the company, which makes weather-resistant car floor mats, in 1989, according to its website, and…

Trump attacks Powell again as opposition to Fed investigation grows

President Donald Trump told reporters that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is either "incompetent" or "crooked."

The world's central bankers are rallying around Fed chair Jerome Powell in his fight with Trump

A joint letter from the heads of 10 central banks called Powell a "respected colleague held in the highest regard by all who have worked with him."

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 Republican President Donald Trump to try to interfere with the midterm elections, and he says raids by...

Trump threatens funding for states over sanctuary cities as clashes intensify in Minneapolis

By Jonathan Allen and Joseph Ax Jan 14 (Reuters) - U.S.

Raging Leavitt Melts Down After Being Challenged Over ICE

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt completely lost it at a columnist who challenged administration claims that ICE was doing everything by the book...

Trump threatens Insurrection Act as Blanche accuses Minnesota governor of 'terrorism'

President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act as tensions intensify with Democratic politicians in Minnesota following another ICE shooting.

Jay Powell, the Prepster Banker Who Is Standing Up to Trump

The seventy-two-year-old Fed chairman put to shame the heads of law firms, universities, and public companies who have caved to the White House.

Is Everything Going According to Marco Rubio’s Plan?

On The Political Scene Podcast: The Secretary of State is often described as the architect of U.S. policy toward Venezuela. How much control he actually exercises remains uncertain.

What next for Iran's Supreme Leader?

Despite the bloodbath of recent weeks, Ayatollah Khamenei might think he must plough on with an iron fist

Gavin Newsom is heading to Davos with plans to call out Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is going to Davos next week with plans to call out Trump and "complicit" CEOs.

With limited political power, Minnesota Democrats navigate resistance to Trump

From public pleas to lawsuits, Minnesota's Democratic leaders are trying to stop the surge of federal agents on their streets.

Trump Hit by Humiliating Poll Showing Just How Much He’s Failing

Donald Trump is losing the support of Americans on every major hot-button issue, and a majority now say the president’s second term has been a disaster in a ...

Jerome Powell’s Thankless Rescue of Trump

The Fed chair has saved Trump from his worst instincts but failed to do so for Biden.

Trump welcomes Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meeting

The Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.

Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez after plea deal

Vazquez accepted a plea deal in 2025 after she was accused of participating in a bribery scheme while in office.

No, Trump can’t cancel the midterms. He’s doing this instead

Worried about losing unified Republican power in Washington and mystified at his lack of support among the public, President Donald Trump keeps talking about...

Here's where Trump's most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term

From toppling Venezuela's leader to ordering mass deportations, from turning once independent government entities into rubber stamps to demolishing the East ...

Minneapolis mayor says reported DOJ probe ‘intimidation’ amid ICE raids

Reports of Trump administration investigating top Democrats in Minnesota as violent ICE crackdown continues.

Trump asks Turkiye’s Erdogan, Egypt’s el-Sisi to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

The board will supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October.

Gavin Newsom used to be a Davos regular. What's behind his surprising return this week?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Davos to challenge President Donald Trump's economic agenda.

Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough?

Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump's threats of taking possession of Greenland, with some showing the most strident...

Minneapolis Mayor Frey says he will 'of course' comply with DOJ probe

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joined "This Week" amid ongoing protests in his city and a newly launched DOJ probe into his actions.

Who is part of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza?

Trump unveils a complex three-tier governing structure for Gaza that places Trump and pro-Israel officials at the top.

Trump’s ‘board of peace’ appears to seek wider mandate beyond Gaza

While launched as part of Gaza ceasefire, Trump envisions board as 'bold new approach to resolving global conflicts'.

“Don’t kill protestors! That’s our thing!”: “Saturday Night Live” roasts Hegseth, Trump Cabinet

Hegseth, Noem, Rubio and others were mocked by the sketch show.

Trump: “I No Longer Feel An Obligation To Think Purely Of Peace”

European leaders respond to President Trump’s tariff threat.

President of Kazakhstan to join Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' spokesperson says

By Tamara Vaal ASTANA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will join the "Board of Peace" proposed by U.S.

Trump's Greenland threats prompt 'extraordinary meeting' of European leaders

The heads of state of all 27 European Union nations will meet for an "extraordinary meeting" later this week, European council president Antonio Costa said on Sunday.

Harris’s Staff Questioned Whether Josh Shapiro Was an Israeli Double Agent

The Pennsylvania governor discusses the strange questions he received in his vice presidential vetting—and settles some scores.

Trump asks Putin to join Gaza ‘board of peace’ even as Ukraine war rages

The Kremlin says it is seeking to "clarify all the nuances" of the offer from Washington.

US Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court session on Cook case: Report

Powell appears to be casting off last year’s more subdued response to Trump’s repeated attacks on the Fed, AP reported.

Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2

Trump's demands over Greenland are a rude awakening in a moment fraught with risk.

It's been 1 year of Trump's second term. More Americans than ever think he's 'changing America for the worse.'

A growing number also say Trump has been a worse president than they expected, according to a new Yahoo/YouGov poll.

Someone Jingle Some Keys at Trump Before He Starts Another War with NATO Over Greenland

European leaders are trying all the classic moves--flattery, mostly--as they try to focus Trump on anything other than invading Greenland.

Lindsey Halligan, Trump's former personal attorney, exits Virginia prosecutor's office

The move comes after a federal judge wrote in court document that the "charade of Ms. Halligan masquerading as the United States Attorney … must come to an end."

Trump, 79, Ditches International Travel After Hellish Flight

President Trump is set to scale back international travel to focus on upcoming midterm elections after an Air Force One malfunction curtailed his sleep as he...

Rahm Emanuel steers a course between 'monopolists' and 'Marxists'

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with longtime Democrat Rahm Emanuel about politics in the Trump era.

Donald Trump and world leaders sign ‘Board of Peace’ charter

Donald Trump hosted a signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, to announce the first charter of his ‘Board of Peace'.

Gavin Newsom's Davos trip mixed Trump criticism, a USA House snub, and bright-red kneepads

At Davos, the California governor criticized Trump, was blocked from the US pavilion, traded insults, waved kneepads, and fueled 2028 speculation.

Trump rescinds Canada's invite to join his Board of Peace amid feud with Carney

President Trump rescinded an invitation for Canada to join his newly-formed "Board of Peace" amid an escalating feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Vance, in Minneapolis, calls on local officials to 'lower the temperature'

Vice President JD Vance visited Minneapolis Thursday amid heightened tensions and clashes between federal agents and groups of protesters.

A Year In, And It’s Time To Recognize: The Oval Office Is Empty

It will be to the everlasting shame of all Americans that impeachment has not yet been accomplished to formally remove Trump from office. Not in his previous term, and not this one, at least not so far. In fact, this term it has hardly even been attempted. If…

President Trump Blames Gov. Walz, Mayor Frey For Latest Minnesota Shooting

President Donald Trump says Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are to blame for the Saturday morning shooting ... claiming they don't protect ICE agents and cause situations like this to arise. POTUS shared his thoughts…

Brazil’s Lula says Trump is attempting to ‘create a new UN’

Lula's comments come as Trump invites Netanyahu to join 'Board of Peace', with no mention of Gaza in charter.

Trump’s imperial tantrum

Trump’s imperial rampage - the tweets, the rants, the petulance.

The Four Donald Trumps

The president’s political power depends on his ability to play different roles for different parts of his coalition.

Trump Blasts Minnesota Democrats As ‘Inciting Insurrection’ After Man Killed By Border Patrol (Live Updates)

Video on Saturday showed federal agents wrestling a man to the ground outside a donut shop before shots rang out.

Trump administration responds to 2nd fatal shooting in Minneapolis

Top White House officials are claiming, without providing evidence, that the ICU nurse who was shot and killed was a domestic terrorist who wanted to cause...

Pam Bondi Basically Tells Tim Walz to Hand Over Voter Rolls If He Wants Federal Agents to Stop Killing Americans

Bondi also went on Fox News to threaten that Walz had "better support President Trump."

“The memes will continue”: A fake presidency, but real tyranny

Trump's lazy, crumbling regime values viral AI memes more than actual policy. But the brutality is real

Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows

The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.

Even Trump Is Clearly Scared of the Alex Pretti Shooting Fallout

Following the shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, Donald Trump refused Sunday to say whether he supported the Border Patrol shooter.

Lula, Trump discuss ‘Board of Peace’, agree to meet in Washington: Brazil

Lula criticises US actions in Venezuela, calling the capture of Maduro an unacceptable line against regional stability.

Trump’s second term: ‘Reality has overtaken satire’

Marc Lamont Hill sits down with The Nation’s Katrina vanden Heuvel to unpack the first year of Trump’s second term.

Kristi Noem met with Trump amid scrutiny over deadly Minneapolis shooting: Sources

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with President Trump on Monday, sources told ABC News, amid fallout the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino returning to position in El Centro: Sources

Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large Greg Bovino is returning to El Centro, California, to resume his duties as chief of that sector, sources told ABC News.

How Republicans Forced Trump to Shift Course in Minnesota

A flood of GOP statements sent an unmistakable message to Trump: Enough.

Canadian PM Carney denies walking back Davos speech in phone call with Trump

The Canadian prime minister confirmed that he and the US president spoke by phone after Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canada.

Democrats Finally Discover Leverage After 2 Americans Are Killed

Senate Dems have vowed to block ICE funding—an act of courage that somehow required dead U.S. citizens.

Trump Ally Shocked at President’s ‘Psychological State’ in Private Meeting

A key European ally of Donald Trump said he was “traumatized” by a meeting where the U.S. president’s “psychological state” came across as “dangerous...

Rubio rules out military action in Venezuela, with an exception

The Trump administration does not "intend or expect" to again take military action in Venezuela, Marco Rubio said.

Trump promises to ‘de-escalate’ Minnesota crisis after Alex Pretti shooting

US president says he still has confidence in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid calls for her resignation.

Whatever This Is, It Is Not Strategy

Defending the nation will take more than sycophancy, slurs, and slop.

Kristi Noem Blames Stephen Miller, Who Blames DHS, Who Blames Miller, Who Blames…

After federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, Noem and Miller both tried to paint him as a domestic terrorist…and now they’re throwing each other under the bus.

The Worst White House Aide in History

Donald Trump needs to fire Stephen Miller, for the good of the United States and the president's already tarnished legacy.

Trump border czar says staying in Minnesota ‘until problems gone’

This is a breaking news story.

Trump continues to defend Homan, Noem over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump took to social media to defend his top administration officials following this week's shakeup in Minnesota.

Trump’s New Method of Humiliation

The president doesn’t seem to fire people anymore, but he marginalizes them in other ways.

Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump’s threats

The Coordination Framework said that selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter.

President Diaz-Canel slams Trump’s bid to ‘suffocate’ Cuba’s economy

Cuba's leader says US president's threat to impose tariffs on countries providing oil is 'fascist, criminal, genocidal'.

Iraq’s Shi’ite bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite Trump’s warnings

Jan 31 (Reuters) - Iraq’s alliance of Shi’ite political blocs, the Coordination Framework, reaffirmed on Saturday its support for former premier Nouri al-Maliki to lead t… Leggi

Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so

Trump, 79, Claims No Memory of Part in Humiliating GOP Defeat

The president feigned ignorance about a major Republican loss and the candidate he endorsed days before the election. “In Texas, a Democrat won a special...

Jeffries: DHS should be 'dramatically reformed' after Dems delay funding bill

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said his caucus would meet Sunday afternoon to determine how it would proceed on funding for DHS.

Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities

Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.

US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, reports

The move comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Baghdad over Washington's push to curb Iranian influence in Iraqi politics.

A top economist says Kevin Warsh is a 'reasonable' choice for Fed chair, but his legacy hinges on one key issue

A top economist says Kevin Warsh is a solid choice for Fed chair — but his legacy will depend on keeping politics out of interest rate decisions.

What Fed nominee Kevin Warsh's former colleagues told us about his leadership style

Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick for Fed chair, is a good listener who seeks consensus, former colleagues say. That could shape how he would run the Fed.

Murdoch Paper Warns Trump That Stephen Miller’s Plot Is Backfiring After Humiliating GOP Defeat

A newspaper owned by Rupert Murdoch delivered a sharp warning to President Donald Trump after a high-profile Republican loss. In a new editorial, The Wall...

Welcome to Trumpistan

​A preening and vindictive strongman at the top, living in gilded opulence, and surrounded by generals and business cronies. Is this what a junta looks like?​

Is Trump worse than Biden? Here’s what U.S. voters really think in new poll

U.S. voters are split on whether President Donald Trump is handling his job better than his former President Joe Biden.

Trump urges Republicans to 'take over' and 'nationalize' voting

President Trump called on Republicans to "nationalize" voting with the 2026 midterm elections on the horizon.

Trump doubles down on suggesting federal government 'get involved' in state elections

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that somebody should "take over" some state elections, repeating his his controversial calls to 'nationalize' voting.

LIVE: Trump, Petro to meet at the White House after months of tensions

US President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Washington, DC for talks.

“We want to take over”: Trump says Republicans should move to “nationalize” elections

Trump pushed for taking elections away from the states in an interview with Dan Bongino.

Democrats face a defining choice on immigration

Party leaders must decide whether to press their moral advantage or default to performative bipartisanship

Kash Patel Creating Tension With Mexico Because He Can’t Shut The Fuck Up On Social Media

Kash Patel, FBI Director, is not very good at his job. There are plenty of examples to demonstrate that notion, from him apparently completely misunderstanding the purpose and protections of the 2nd Amendment and Minnesota gun laws (whatever your thoughts on …

Trump hails ‘excellent’ phone call with China’s Xi amid trade tensions

Trump stresses his 'extremely good' personal relationship with Xi Jinping, key to maintaining stable US-China ties.

‘A great honor’: Key takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Colombia’s Petro

Despite months of clashing over US military attacks and drug trafficking, the two leaders shared a 'terrific' meeting.

Trump defends Noem, Gabbard and Bondi at National Prayer Breakfast

Trump declines to take sides between Vance, Rubio in 2028 successor debate

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to take sides in the debate over whether his vice president, JD...

Vance heads overseas for the Winter Olympics. Then he'll stop in Armenia, Azerbaijan

Vice President JD Vance is heading overseas to lead President Donald Trump’s delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics

WATCH: 'Can you shut him up?' House Democrats clash with Bessent in fiery hearing

House Democrats clashed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday during a fiery hearing on Capitol Hill that devolved into shouting matches.

US envoy shuns Polish parliament speaker over Trump remarks

US Ambassador Tom Rose says: 'We will not permit anyone to harm US-Polish relations, nor disrespect' President Trump.

Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary’s April election

The US president has praised the Hungarian leader for his hardline approach to immigration and nationalist policies.

GOP resists call to “nationalize voting” — but Trump’s trying it anyway

The president continues to deny his 2020 election loss, claiming voter fraud is why Republicans must "take over"

WATCH: WH offers shifting explanations of why Gabbard was at Georgia election office raid

President Donald Trump on Thursday again shifted explanations of why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was at a FBI search of a Georgia election office where 2020 ballots were seized.

WATCH: Warren and Bessent get into argument over President Trump's Fed chair nominee

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sparred with Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday during a Senate hearing that at times grew contentious.

Dems Channel Kramer in Softening ICE Demands

Democrats in Congress have released a new list of demands for ICE restrictions, but Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries already seem to be sofening.

Just how ‘excellent’ was Trump and Xi Jinping’s phone call, really?

US president raved about his 'extremely good' personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.

ICE After Minneapolis

Trump’s team wants a reset on its mass-deportation goals, not a retreat.

Democrats will stop Trump from trying to nationalize midterms, Jeffries says

Top House Democrat says president’s suggestion for Republicans to ‘take over’ elections really means ‘steal it’

Trump hosts Honduras’s new president Asfura at Mar-a-Lago in US

The US president praises his newly inaugurated 'friend' and hails strong US-Honduras security ties.

Trump meets with Honduran president Asfura

Feb 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he met with President of Honduras , Nasry Asfura, at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach. Trump sai… Leggi

Mick Mulvaney: 'You Can Kiss The Midterms Goodbye'

Former Trump chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says the quiet part out loud while reacting to Trump's racist Truth Social post depicting the Obamas as apes. Mulvaney made an appearance on this Friday's Connell Mcshane on NewsNation and was asked about the White Ho…

Trump’s border tsar warned immigration crackdown would upset public

Donald Trump’s border tsar warned months ago that the administration’s aggressive and sweeping immigration crackdown risked losing public support.

Trump to exclude Democratic governors from usually bipartisan White House meeting

President Trump is hosting an annual meeting with governors at the White House, but he will not invite any Democrats, only Republicans, breaking tradition.

Under fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein's island

Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.

US Vice President Vance's office backtracks after statement on 'Armenian genocide'

By Kevin Lamarque and Trevor Hunnicutt YEREVAN, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The White House on Tuesday deleted a post from Vice President JD Vance's account that...

A Foreign Policy Worse Than Regime Change

The world is threatened by the president’s self-absorption and incoherence.

Netanyahu heads to US for talks with Trump on Iran, Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump.

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick downplays Epstein ties amid resignation calls

Lutnick, a prominent member of the Trump adminstration, faced Senate questions over a 2012 meeting he had with Epstein.

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

An annual meeting of the nation's governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.

Governors group says Trump will welcome Democrats and Republicans to White House

The National Governors Association said governors from both parties would be able to meet with President Donald Trump later this month after the White House ...

Pezeshkian calls for unity as Iran marks 1979 Revolution anniversary

Iran's president also says his country does not seek a nuclear weapon, and apologises for his government's shortcomings.

MAGA blame game shows Trump in retreat

Trump and Vance back down and blame unnamed staffers for controversial posts

Bondi Calls Jewish Rep. Antisemitic for Asking About Trump and Epstein

Attorney General Pam Bondi stomped and raged her way through her hearing before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, but her refusal to answer one particularly heated line of questioning inspired Bondi to accuse a Jewish lawmaker of antisemitism in an app…

Pam Bondi’s Prepared Insult Flash Cards Exposed by GOP Rep

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie roasted Attorney General Pam Bondi after she showed up on Capitol Hill with prepared insults to lob at critics while refusing...

WATCH: Trump hasn't disciplined staffer he says posted video with racist image of Obamas

President Trump said he has not disciplined or fired the staffer that, according to both Trump and the White House, posted a video that included a racist animation of the Obamas.

Johnson calls DOJ surveillance of members reviewing Epstein files not 'appropriate'

Jayapal said lawmakers need to be assured the DOJ "is not spying on us."

BONDI BOMBS

Attorney General Pam Bondi launched into a wide-ranging, passionate defense of President Donald Trump, repeatedly shouting at Democrats during a combative hearing in which she postured herself as the Republican’s chief protector. Bondi's remarks came at a Hou…

Donald Trump Says No Staffer Has Been Fired For Posting Video With Racist Obama Clip

Donald Trump said that a staffer has not been fired in the fallout after a video was posted to the president’s Truth Social account that featured a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Trump defended the …

Throwing Tantrums over a Blanket and a Badge

The inside scoop on Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, the toddlers running DHS.

Trump says planning to ‘make visit’ to Venezuela following Maduro abduction

Trump did not give a timeline for trip, which would make him the first US president to visit the country since 1997.

Kristi Noem Totally Humiliated Herself Over a Blanket. Yes, Really.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is under fire for pink-slipping a Coast Guard pilot and then rehiring them moments later, over a blanket. Noem and her expired-special-employee chief adviser (and rumored beau) Corey Lewandowski are no strangers to a to…

Kristi Noem Watch

The DHS secretary is suddenly talking about more than just mass deportations.

Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' despite tensions

The US Secretary of State reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance.

Hungary’s Orban says EU bigger threat than Russia before April elections

'Illiberal' PM, endorsed by ally Trump this week, to receive US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday.

In Munich, Rubio urges transatlantic unity but lashes Europe on migration

Rubio's speech was more conciliatory than Vice President JD Vance's speech last year - though US-EU tensions remain.

Newsom Says “Trump Is Temporary,” Goes Full Governor Of The Free World At European Security Meetup & Talks 2028

Gavin Newsom still won’t totally admit he’s running for President in 2028, but the California Governor is forthright in his belief that Donald Trump has a sell-by date. “Donald Trump is temporary,” Newsom told the Munich Security Conference today. “He’ll be g…

Rubio casts US, the ‘child of Europe’, as critical friend to allies

By Humeyra Pamuk, Gram Slattery and Andrew GrayMUNICH, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast the United States as the “child of Europe” in a message of u… Leggi

Rubio strikes constructive tone but persists in US criticism of European allies

By Humeyra PamukMUNICH, Feb 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a message of unity to Europeans on Saturday, saying Washington was not looking to aban… Leggi

WATCH: Former President Obama responds to President Trump’s racist video post

Barack Obama spoke out a week after President Trump's social media account posted a video depicting him and Michelle Obama as apes, condemning behavior on TV and social media as a "clown show."

'Trump will be gone in three years': Top Democrats try to reassure Europe

Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.

Ty Cobb: Top Trump officials “should be impeached,” including Trump himself

After chaotic hearings and Trump’s praise for controversial figures, former insider says accountability is overdue

Pam Bondi is leaving her Democratic successor a mess

The Justice Department was reformed in the wake of Watergate. A similar process will be needed after Bondi's abuses

Obama Mourns The Loss Of Decorum In First Interview Since Trump’s Racist Video Depicting Him As An Ape

"There's this sort of clown show that's happening in social media and on television."

Report: Trump Lashes Out At GOP Senators Who Dared To Call Out His Racism

As we discussed here, Sen. Tim Scott and others were rightfully horrified by Trump's racist social media post depicting the Obamas as apes, and Trump and his White House have gone from feigning ignorance, to blaming it on a staffer, to now defending what he d…

ICE Barbie Blurts Out SAVE America Act Really About Rigging Midterms

Before she was stumped by a simple question about her department mistaking an El Paso party balloon for a foreign drone and shooting it down, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem let slip the real purpose of the Republicans’ so-called SAVE Am…

Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders

By Humeyra PamukMUNICH, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to begin a two-day trip on Sunday, to bolster ties with Slovakia and Hungary, whose … Leggi

Marco Rubio wants to build a ‘new Western century’. Will Europe join?

Europe is facing a great dilemma: continue with liberalist values or embrace Trump's defence of 'Western civilisation'?

Hakeem Jeffries Plays Dumb on Abolish ICE: “I Don’t Understand”

Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries still refuses to engage with growing calls to abolish ICE, even as the agency is in the nadir of its popularity.The Left Hook podcast host Wajahat Ali read Jeffries a list of facts when they appeared together F…

US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run

The former Navy captain and astronaut says "we're in some seriously challenging times".

Democrats send counteroffer on DHS funding to White House as shutdown continues

As the partial government shutdown continues, Democrats have sent their Department of Homeland Security funding counteroffer to Republicans and the White House.

Marco Rubio’s Impressive Speech

The secretary of state sought not only to reassure but to rally Europeans.

Kristi Noem Told Coast Guard to Abandon Search Mission to Use Plane for Her 'Alien Expulsion Operations'

Thanks to Noem, Coast Guard morale is reportedly "terrible," according to NBC News.

Iran’s Khamenei says US will not be able to destroy government

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has taken aim at Donald Trump.

Iran’s Khamenei maintains tough rhetoric with US despite nuclear talks

Tehran's chief diplomat says some 'guiding principles' are agreed, but the supreme leader presents a different tone.

JD Vance doesn’t believe in free speech

In 2025, the veep warned Europeans about censorship. Now the Trump administration is testing those same limits

Trump's top economic advisor says Fed researchers should be punished for their recent views on tariffs

Kevin Hassett said Fed researchers should be disciplined for their views on tariffs, sparking fresh concern from commentators about Fed independence.

Kristi Noem’s law-and-order pitch is collapsing

The DHS secretary and her semi-official aide Corey Lewandowski are to blame for the shutdown

WATCH: Sec. Rubio delivers remarks at President Trump's Board of Peace

"We have to get this right. There is no 'Plan B' for Gaza," the secretary of state said.

Trump’s Board of Peace live: Representatives converge for inaugural meeting

US President Trump will host the inaugural meeting of his so-called 'Board of Peace' in Washington, DC today.

Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs because of "tremendous interest."

Trump outlines new plan for tariffs after 'deeply disappointing' Supreme Court ruling

Trump laid out alternative ways to impose his tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down most of the levies as illegal, a decision he called "deeply disappointing."

The Buzz in Kristi Noem’s Home State

South Dakota Republicans worry that she might return.

Trump Bashes ‘Disloyal’ Supreme Court for Not Letting Him Defy Constitution

President Donald Trump accused the Supreme Court of being "disloyal" after the justices ruled against his authority to unilaterally implement tariffs.

Trump suggests he won’t refund tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump suggested he doesn’t plan to refund tariff fees already collected by the US government.

US President Trump promises new tariffs, slams Supreme Court decision

Supreme Court blocks Trump's emergency tariffs, but he plans to invoke other laws to maintain and raise tariffs.

Democrats demand that Trump issue $1,700 tariff refunds to Americans after the Supreme Court ruling

Govs. Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker demand Trump pay Americans $1,700 in tariff refunds after the Supreme Court ruling.

WATCH: Trump condemns SCOTUS justices, announces new global tariffs after major ruling

President Trump on Friday outlined a new plan to impose his global tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down most of the levies as illegal — a decision he lambasted as "deeply disappointing."

Trump, JD Vance vilify ‘lawless’ Supreme Court justices over tariff ruling

President Trump calls Supreme Court justices an 'embarrassment to their families' in 45-minute address to media.

Trump to make three-day visit to China next month, White House says

Three-day trip, at Beijing's invitation, comes more than eight years after Trump's first visit to China.

ROTHKOPF: Trump's Tantrum Just the Beginning...

ROTHKOPF: Trump's Tantrum Just the Beginning... (Second column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Next He Will Go After Elections...

RFK Jr Is A Sick Man

Trump's anti-vaccine, anti-scientific research HHS Secretary spends more time doing push-ups, wearing jeans in ice-baths, and making videos with washed up rock singers than keeping the country healthy. The Telegraph writes,"The 72-year-old, who has declared t…

Most Americans disapprove of Trump; don't trust Dems in Congress more: Poll

A record high say he "lacks good enough physical health" to be president.

US envoy Huckabee tries to deny saying he would support Israel expansionism

Rights advocate warns that failure to sack Huckabee 'will be read by the world as an endorsement of his views' by Trump.

Khamenei Prepares to Die: Takes Steps to Ensure Succession...

Khamenei Prepares to Die: Takes Steps to Ensure Succession... (Second column, 4th story, link) Related stories:WITKOFF: Iran could be close to enriching uranium for bomb-making material... PAPER: President can't remember whether he 'obl…

Trump to Deliver State of the Union Amid Low Polls and Deep Divisions

When Trump last addressed Congress, his approval rating was near a career high. Now it's near record lows.

How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans

President Donald Trump 's State of the Union address on Tuesday is likely to be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November's ...

Humiliated Pentagon Pete Makes Desperate Last-Ditch Threat

Pete Hegseth wants a top Pentagon contractor to know he really, really means it when he demands they abandon their cautious approach to the Defense...

Trump at Event for Families of Dead Americans: ‘I Suffer for the Country’

President Donald Trump ranted about election fraud during a speech to "Angel Families," whose loved ones were killed by undocumented migrants.

DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin’s replacement is even worse

Kristi Noem isn’t shaking up DHS, she’s doubling down on violence and propaganda

President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term

Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.

State of the Union: Trump expected to tout achievements ahead of midterms

The president will make his case to Americans amid growing controversy over his domestic and foreign policies.

Exclusive: No. 2 House Democrat to skip Trump's State of the Union address

House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark told ABC News she will not attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

A Careful GOP Midterm Message Delivered by Everyone but Trump

Just because the president says it doesn’t mean candidates should repeat it.

Trump’s Chance to Turn Things Around Tonight

A conversation with Jonathan Lemire about what Donald Trump’s State of the Union address could achieve—if he doesn’t get in his own way.

Trump set to deliver second term’s first State of the Union: What to expect

The US president's polarising policies risk voter backlash in the November midterm elections.

Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry as he faces political headwinds

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher was in the chamber as the US president delivered a lengthy sales pitch to the nation.

Trump kicks off State of the Union touting his economic agenda

Trump emphasized his affordability goals during his 2026 State of the Union address.

Trump calls out 'unfortunate' Supreme Court ruling on his signature tariffs at the State of the Union address

President Donald Trump addressed the nation in front of Congress and touted his economic policies, including the tariffs that SCOTUS struck down.

WATCH: President Trump says Democrats should be 'ashamed'

Trump called on Congress to "show your support" when referring to the government to protect U.S. citizens first. When Rep. Ilhan Omar did not stand or clap, Trump said, “You should be ashamed."

WATCH: President Trump remarks on proposed retirement plan changes

Trump outlined his proposed retirement plan changes, pledging that all American workers would receive the same plan offered to federal employees — with the government matching up to $1,000 a year.

GOP stays competitive in midterms despite Trump's negative ratings: Poll

Republicans increasingly want their party to follow Trump's direction.

How Democrats reorganized their State of the Union resistance

When President Donald Trump addressed Congress a year ago, the Democrats seemed to be, as the meme would have it, “in disarray.” They were lambasted for their disorganized responses to Trump — remember those little ping-pong paddles?  But things were differen…

'Get back to integrity': Oklahoma's Kevin Stitt on Republicans after Trump

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt about his spat with President Trump, immigration and the future of the Republican Party.

After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality

US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.

Trump orders federal agencies to drop Anthropic’s AI

On Friday afternoon, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, accusing Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, of attempting to "STRONG-ARM" the Pentagon and directing federal agencies to "IMMEDIATELY CEASE" use of its products. At issue is Anthropic CEO Dario A…

Trump says US government will 'immediately cease' use of Anthropic AI

The Pentagon set a 5:00 p.m. ET deadline for Anthropic to agree to a deal.

Top Democrats accuse Bondi and DOJ of Epstein files 'cover-up'

DOJ said it's reviewing if files were "found to have been improperly tagged."

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in Israeli strike, ending 36-year iron rule

Khamenei, the Islamic Republic's second supreme leader, has been killed. He had held power since 1989, guiding Iran through difficult times — and overseeing the violent suppression of dissent.

Trump Pitches Everyone’s Most-Hated Senator for SCOTUS

President Donald Trump floated the idea of nominating Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to the Supreme Court on Thursday during a visit to the state. The president was...

Ali Khamenei Killed

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday.

In Khamenei's absence, pragmatist Larijani emerges as power broker in Iran

By Ahmed Elimam March 1 (Reuters) - Veteran Iranian politician Ali Larijani, who said on Sunday a temporary leadership council would be set up after an air...

Iran forms interim leadership council as President Pezeshkian resurfaces

The interim leadership council of Iran has been formed following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's supreme leader, Iranian state TV reported Sunday.

How Khamenei transformed Iran

In the weeks leading up to the latest US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran, there were reports that President Donald Trump’s administration was considering targeting Iran’s senior leadership, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Khamenei himself appeared to be…

Who are the council members temporarily in charge of Iran?

Until Khamenei's successor is picked, three-member leadership council, including Ayatollah Arafi, will lead Iran.

Who could succeed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lead Iran?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination brings Iran's clerics the colossal task of picking his successor.

Iran foreign minister suggests new supreme leader may be chosen within days

Abbas Araghchi says constitutional process is under way as Tehran mourns Ali Khamenei and vows resistance to US, Israel.

Who is Michael Selig? Meet the Trump administration's prediction market regulator

Michael Selig, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has emerged as a key ally of the prediction market industry.

World leaders are almost never killed in war. Why did it happen to Iran’s supreme leader?

The Israeli bombing that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday not only brought the demise of one of the central global political figures of the last half century, it also represented something almost unprecedented in modern warfar…

Iran after Khamenei

Iran has already announced new interim leadership to replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed this weekend, along with several other high-ranking Iranian officials in an Israeli strike. But who will lead the country in the long term is far from certain …

‘Worst-case scenario’: Trump weighs replacing Khamenei as leader of Iran

Trump appeared to dismiss Reza Pahlavi as an option and sketched a vision of Iran's government similar to Venezuela's.

Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'

Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.

Trump Officials Attended a Summit Of Election Deniers Who Want The President To Take Over The Midterms

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Several high-ranking federal election officials attended a summit last week at which prominent figures who worked to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 elect…

Trump privately expresses frustration with Noem after Senate hearing: Sources

Trump has called Republicans and top allies asking if he should fire Noem.

Kristi Noem Misled Congress About Corey Lewandowski’s Role In DHS Contracts

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem misled Congress on Tuesday about the powers of her controversial top aide Corey Lewandowski, according to records reviewed …

The firing of Kristi Noem, briefly explained

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is out of a jo…

President Trump Getting Ready to Fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem: Report

President Trump sounds like he's getting ready to say his two favorite words ... "You're fired!" ... and the person on the receiving end this time is Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trump is preparing to fire Noem ...…

Who Speaks for Us?

The representatives of our two-party system have made it into a weapon that works against the people.

Trump fires Kristi Noem. And, DOJ releases some missing Epstein files

President Trump has fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and named Sen. Markwayne Mullin as her replacement. And, the Justice Department released some missing Epstein files.

Late-Night Hosts Celebrate Trump’s Firing of Kristi Noem: ‘Deport Her to El Salvador’

"I think I speak for all of us when I say we wish Kristi luck in her brand new, completely made up job," Jimmy Kimmel said

Iran’s future will be determined by Iranians, not Trump, officials say

Ghalibaf says Iran's fate will not be decided by 'Epstein's gang' as Trump pushes for role in choosing supreme leader.

Who is Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC’s new commander?

Ahmad Vahidi takes command of Iran's Revolutionary Guards as the country battles a devastating US-Israeli assault.

Mar-a-Lago face couldn’t save Kristi Noem

The former DHS secretary's firing shows women are disposable to Trump — no matter how hard they try to please him

Trump to speak at 'Shield of the Americas' summit aimed at taking on cartels

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a 'Shield of the Americas' Summit on Saturday in Doral, Florida.

‘They’re cancer’: Trump threatens cartels, Cuba at Latin American summit

The president offered to launch missiles in Latin America to combat criminal violence in a call to 'eradicate' cartels.

Retiring Senator Anoints His Successor In A Backhanded Move

Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana pulled a bait-and-switch on GOP primary voters on Wednesday, withdrawing his name from the ballot minutes before the filing deadline and thus denying potential successors the chance to prepare to enter the race. Meanwhi…

Stephen Miller a ‘big problem’ for Trump administration, says Republican senator

Thom Tillis, who called for the resignation or firing of DHS secretary Kristi Noem, says White House adviser ‘should go’

Israel’s president responds to Trump call to pardon Netanyahu

Herzog said Israel is a sovereign state that follows the rule of law after Trump urged him to grant Netanyahu a pardon.

Iran’s Assembly of Experts says consensus reached on Khamenei’s successor

Officials say a candidate has been picked based ⁠on late supreme leader's advice that he should be 'hated by the enemy'.

Amid escalation, Iran religious scholars signal new leader to be named soon

'Some obstacles have to be removed' and selection must be undisputed inside government, Assembly of Experts members say.

Judge voids Kari Lake actions at Voice of America

Ruling says the Trump ally lacked authority to run the US global media agency, invalidating major media layoffs

BUSTED: Fox & Friends Used Deceptive Footage After Trump Disrespects Fallen Soldiers

Donald J. Trump continued to embarrass this country once again, this time during the dignified transfer of the six United States service members killed in Kuwait. The Trump-friendly Fox & Friends show gave cover for Trump's blatant disregard for the fallen by…

BIG LIE: Trump And Hegseth Point At Iran For School Bombing

Trump told reporters this Saturday that Iran, not the United States was responsible for the bombing on February 28th that hit an elementary school where over 165 girls were killed. As we discussed here, "The New York Times has put together evidence — includin…

Iran poised to pick next supreme leader. Who are the candidates?

Several candidates loom large as Iran poised to pick Ali Khamenei’s successor Read Full Article at RT.com

‘SNL’ roasts Kristi Noem for being ‘reassigned under the bus’ after Trump booted her from DHS top job

"I just want to make it clear that I didn't get fired, I self-deported."

WATCH: Mojtaba Khamenei chosen as Iran's next supreme leader

Iran just named a new supreme leader, the late Ayatollah Khamenei's 56-year-old son, Mojtaba Khamenei. President Trump said just days ago that Khamenei's son would be an "unacceptable choice."

Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance

US president, who had warned against selecting Mojtaba Khamenei to lead Iran, says new supreme leader may not 'last'.

Iran’s authorities showcase continuity as they back new leader during war

The IRGC says its forces are ready to 'fully obey and sacrifice for the divine commands' after new supreme leader named.

Israeli president defends war with Iran, says targeted oil sites were 'not the oil reserves of the people'

For Israeli president Isaac Herzog, the conflict that began with Hamas' October 7 assault is inseparable from Iran's broader strategy.

White House Forced to Walk Back Trump’s Brazen Threat

The White House has been forced to do damage control after President Donald Trump’s brazen threat to Democrats misfired. Trump declared on Sunday that he...

Trump Kicks Kristi Noem To The Curb For Being Exactly The Sort Of Person Trump Wanted Her To Be

I come here to celebrate the apparently permanent sidelining of former DHS head, Kristi Noem. I know the adage usually does some hedging before damning with faint praise, but I’m not interested in praise, faint or otherwise, much less pretending this isn’t wo…

Pam Bondi Quietly Moved to U.S. Military Base After Threats

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was quietly moved to a Washington D.C. military base after receiving threats from drug cartels and people pissed about her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, according to the New York Times. Bondi was spirited out…

Pete Hegseth’s manly act is backfiring

MAGA bros hoped the defense secretary would make them feel butch — with Iran war, he embarrasses them

Raging at Media, Pete Hegseth Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud

Pete Hegseth wants to live in a world in which the American military can drop bombs on scores of schoolchildren and not face serious media scrutiny over it. And he just might get that world soon enough.That’s the only way to understand the defense secretary’s…

'Not very bright': US intelligence shows Khamenei was unsure of his son replacing him as leader

CBS added that the White House further believes that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is currently pulling the strings within Iran. US...

“Raising money over the bodies”: Buttigieg accuses Trump of using dead soldiers as prop

The former Cabinet official said that Trump was "unfit" to lead.

Ron Johnson: Blame The Democrats If We Can't Kill Democracy!

Just how desperate are the Republicans to pass the SAVE Act? Well, Ron Johnson is willing to blame the Democrats for saving democracy if it doesn't get passed! He said as much to Eric Bolling on his show on Real Russian Voice, er, Real American Voice: ROJO: T…

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer: Trump

She will begin treatment immediately, the president said.

J. D. Vance Learns What Mike Pence Already Knows

The vice president is realizing that signing on with Donald Trump might seem like a shortcut to the top, but it’s actually a guarantee of humiliation.

Strength Means Owning Our Mistakes

Anyone can claim credit for success. A true leader knows how to handle failure.

Trump seeks to delay meeting with China’s Xi by ‘month or so’ amid Iran war

The US president delays March 31-April 2 trip to China to focus on the escalating war against Iran.

'I shouldn't have said that': Mullin expresses regret for comments about Alex Pretti

If his nomination passes, he could be confirmed as soon as next week.

Democrats Have a ‘Slopulism’ Problem

The party still refuses to prioritize the most important parts of its agenda and make the case that they’re worth paying for.

What Could Go Wrong? An Election Denier Is About to Run Homeland Security

When Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) asked Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), "Who won the 2020 election?" Mullin replied, "We know that President Joe Biden was sworn into office."

Who leads Iran? Assassinations leave leadership and command in question

Analysts question Tehran’s power dynamics as younger hardliners may rise after killing of leaders Khamenei and Larijani.

Cuba ‘categorically’ rejects prospect of removing Diaz-Canel in US talks

Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio says he is open to US trade talks but refused to entertain a leadership shake-up.

Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached

The president said ICE would "do security" as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.

Trump’s politics of death extend far beyond Iran

COVID, gun violence and Iran reveal a governing instinct based on authoritarian violence disorder

Trump Threatens To Send ICE Agents To Airports If DHS Not Funded

Here's Trump's latest threat if he doesn't get his way on funding for the Department of Homeland Security: With no end in sight to a partial government shutdown that has left most of the Department of Homeland Security without funds to operate, President Dona…

Ron Johnson: Mullin Has Succeeded In Life. He Owns A Ranch.

Sen. Ron Johnson appeared on NewsNation to speak with Chris Cuomo about whether Markwayne Mullin is qualified to be Secretary of Homeland Security. RoJo's logic was still the same twisted thinking that he applies to everything: CUOMO: I respect that he's an …

Trump threatens to send federal immigration agents to airports amid DHS shutdown

Amid an ongoing standoff between Senate Republicans and Democrats over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to send Immigrations and Customs Enforcements agents to airports around the U.S.“If the Radic…

Who’s left running Iran?

Much of the top leadership has been eliminated, but the country is still fighting.

Trump ready to put ICE agents in U.S. airports during partial government shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to U.S. airports on Monday if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to ‌fund airport safety.

Is This Uncharismatic Leader Exactly What The Democrats Need?

Ken Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, has a plan to turn the party around — if he can keep it from tearing itself apart.

CBS News Under Bari Weiss Sees Worst Ratings In Quarter Century

When right wing billionaire Larry Ellison (and his nepobaby kid David) hired trolling blogger Bari Weiss to run CBS News, Weiss arrived with the promise of “balanced, fact-based news,” “independent, principled journalism,” and a unique “entrepreneurial drive …

Who Will Trump Blame for the Iran War?

Donald Trump will probably never admit the war in Iran was his mistake, but if he wants to pin it on others, here’s who he might pick.

Bondi’s firing won’t quell Trump’s discontent

The president is spiraling over Iran and blaming everyone around him but himself

The Trump Dictatorship Is Cracking Up

Almost without exception, those who enjoy the great honor of serving President Donald Trump have ultimately collided with two all-consuming dictums. The first is that Trump’s underlings must always elevate his personal interests above those of the institution…

“Praise Be to Allah” Posts Trump, in Deranged Easter Morning Rant

It's a Trump post so ridiculous and vulgar, it seemed like it had to be fake. The President's mental decline is on full view for us all.

You Can Smell It Now: The Trump Presidency Is in Total Free-Fall

The presidency of Donald Trump is now officially in collapse. His war is … not exactly a disaster, but it sure isn’t the cakewalk he envisioned when he sprang it on the American people and the world with no notice on February 28. His firing of Attorney Genera…

The cracks in Trump’s coalition keep growing — but when does it break?

Congressional Republicans are praising the president publicly, and screaming into their pillows privately

‘Terrible for foreign policy’: Trump attacks Pope Leo after peace appeal

Leo, ​who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli ⁠war on Iran.

WATCH: President Trump and Pope Leo in disagreement over war in Iran

Trump and Pope Leo's disagreement over the war in Iran was amplified after Trump attacked the pope on social media and posted a now-deleted AI-generated image that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure.

The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump

Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there's another way.

Trump Still Pretending The Most Dangerous Domestic Terrorists Are People Who Don’t Like Fascism

Just to be clear, when I refer to “Trump” in terms of his administration, I’m referring to the collective hive mind of dangerous enablers he employs. Trump, by himself, is incapable of closing an umbrella. It’s the people around him that are dangerous, since …

Trump Blocked From Iran War Plans After Screaming at Aides for Hours

Donald Trump’s erratic behavior has gotten him exiled from critical peace negotiations with Iran.The president was removed from such talks by his own aides last month, who feared that his unpredictable style could hamper the discussions, The Wall Street Journ…

Trump live: US president safe after shots fired near correspondents’ dinner

Trump says shooter apprehended and that First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance are 'in perfect condition'.

Trump scolds Germany’s Merz for criticism of Iran war

US president says German chancellor 'doesn't know what he's talking about', defends war on Iran as necessary.

Napoleon, Caesar, Alexander the Great—And Trump

Always the self-aggrandizer, the president now speaks of himself in historical terms.

Trump picked a fight with the Pope: The one person he can’t fire, can’t outbid, and can’t outlast

The Vatican, the oldest institution in the world, has faced attacks from leaders throughout history—and from the U.S. This time it's unprecedented.

Trump’s disapproval rating hits new high: Poll

President Trump’s disapproval rating has reached a new high according to recent poll results. A ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released Friday found...

Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks

Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.

Melania Trump interrupted by laughter after mentioning husband's empathy

First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump hosted a military mothers event. As she spoke of her husband's empathy, audience members laughed.

Kim Jong-un Is Not Our Friend

Photo Credit:Image: Monument to the Founding of the North Korean Workers’ Party, Pyongyang.  Credit: Joseph Ferris via Flickr, CC BY 2.0 (cropped). Joseph Ferris IIIIt’s hard for Americans to fathom the horror of what goes on every day in North Korea.

Trump taps David Venturella, former private prison executive, to lead ICE

Venturella will helm the immigration enforcement agency after previously serving in an executive role at GEO Group.

Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to man who rescued people on 9/11

Welles Crowther, who died on 9/11, was honored by President Trump for his heroic efforts on Friday. Crowther saved an estimated 18 lives, for which his...

John Cornyn Lost With His Boots Off

Like fellow Republicans exiled by the president, he still accepted Trump’s claim to inhabit the will of the party.

UFC Is Coming to the White House. Here’s What You Need to Know

Donald Trump invited Dana White to stage a mixed-martial arts extravaganza on the South Lawn to celebrate America's 250th — and the president's 80th

If It Quacks Like a Lame Duck….

Trump’s moves against GOP incumbents and his lack of focus on pocketbook issues may hasten his political decline.

Mike Pence says 2nd Trump term ‘departed’ from ‘conservative agenda’: Full interview

Former Vice President Mike Pence tells Meet the Press he believes the “populist right” is pushing President Trump away from the conservative agenda.

Mike Pence says the Trump administration has ‘departed’ from conservative principles

Former Vice President Mike Pence said the second administration of President Donald Trump has “departed” from traditional conservative principle in the president’s second term.

Why Trump Is Suddenly Asking Americans to Look Away

As his signature efforts falter, the president is pleading with Republicans to pipe down and have faith. One can understand their skepticism.

The Main Obstacle to Trump’s 2026 Agenda Is Trump Himself

The main obstacle to Trump’s 2026 agenda is Trump himself. Rather than sticking to the GOP midterms script, the president keeps causing problems and forcing his congressional allies to fix them.

Italian Prime Minister says she didn’t ‘beg’ Trump for G7 photograph

Italian Prime Minister says she didn't ‘beg’ Trump for G7 photograph.

Trump has one chance to save face: Resign now

If he wants any shot at a positive legacy, time's up. He needs to cut a deal and walk away

This Is the First Time Biden, Obama, Bush, and Clinton Have Ever Posed Together for a Photo

Biden, Obama, Bush, and Clinton posed together in Chicago’s Jackson Park ahead of the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center. The pool photo, shot by AP’s Pablo Martinez …

Trump, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni feud online over G7 photo

President Donald Trump continued his war of words with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni insisting she "begged" for a photo of them together despite denials.

Trump insists Italy’s Meloni sought photos with him to boost popularity

Comments escalate a row between the once-close leaders that has emerged during the conflict with Iran.

“Neither I nor Italy ever beg”: Italy’s PM claps back at Trump’s sexist insults

A dispute over a G7 photo expanded into a public clash over sovereignty, military bases and U.S.-Italy relations

The Four Jokers of the Apocalypse: Carney, Starmer, Macron, and Merz

Photo Credit:Image: Mark Carney.  Credit: Policy Exchange via Flickr, CC BY 2.0. Policy ExchangeFear merchants can’t sell Armageddon if nobody listens.

Italian PM claps back at Trump for ‘senseless’ verbal attacks, slams prez’s political popularity as feud escalates

Italian President Giorgia Meloni clapped back at President Trump for “senseless” attacks Saturday and went after the president's own political popularity as their extraordinary transatlantic feud escalated.

Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the U.K. leader to resign

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.

Meloni tells Trump to mind his own popularity in ‘photo begging’ rift

Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that Italian PM Giorgia Meloni “begged” for a photo op with him in an attempt to boost her popularity Read Full Article at RT.com

The Man Who Couldn’t Do It

Keir Starmer joins the growing list of prime ministers who failed to address the country’s troubles.

House Republicans are looking to get their agenda on track after a chaotic week

With a social media assist from President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking this week to ease the divisions in his Republican ranks and mak...

Trump didn’t learn the biggest lesson from his first term

Under pressure and facing historically low approval ratings, the president is behaving as erratically as ever

Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue

On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.

The King, The Pope And More Wish The U.S. A Happy 250th Birthday

World leaders including the Pope, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Royal Family wrote letters Saturday celebrating the Fourth of July.

Trump Declares He Has “No Concerns About Anything”

President Donald Trump just revealed how unseriously he takes national security. During a joint press conference Tuesday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, Trump appeared dumbfounded when pressed about his terms for potentially selling F-3…

Mitch McConnell Allies Insist He’s Still Alive After Mass Speculation

Republicans are rushing to Mitch McConnell’s defense as rumors swirl that the former Senate majority leader might be dead.Conservative commentator Scott Jennings wrote on X that he spoke to his “old friend” Tuesday morning.“He’s still recovering in the hospit…

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Stuns With Bold Reaction After Trump’s NATO “Family Photo” Snub

“She was totally in charge,” a netizen said.

Sen. Lindsey Graham's death elicits bipartisan outpouring of condolences

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham prompted condolences Sunday from President Donald Trump, world leaders, and a bipartisan list of lawmakers.

Republican Lindsey Graham dies at 71: World leaders, US politicians react

The longtime US senator, an ally of President Trump, was an advocate for using US military force overseas.

79-year-old Mitt Romney thinks no one over 80 should hold office

Romney, Trump, McConnell and Graham reignited questions this week about experience, fitness and succession in D.C.

Syria’s Al-Sharaa reshuffles security and intelligence leadership

Government says the shake-up will strengthen security and clear the way for reconstruction.

Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM

Britain's seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.

Kentucky governor calls on McConnell to 'verbally address' Kentuckians or resign

Gov. Andy Beshear said he sought "proof of [McConnell's] capacity."

Trump’s Approval Rating Is Now Smashing Its All-Time Lows

For a moment there, it looked like Trump's approval rating might actually recover a bit. Now it's exploring new all-time lows.

Trump Battles GOP Holdouts Amid Democrats’ Factional Fight

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins NBC’s Hallie Jackson on Sunday TODAY to discuss President Donald Trump’s conflict with fellow Republicans over...

MyPillow's Mike Lindell is stepping down after 22 years as CEO

Mike Lindell is handing over control of the company to Jim Furlong, who was its president from 2004 to 2019. Lindell is running for governor of Minnesota.

The world is finally calling Trump’s bluff

The president’s empty threats and erratic diplomacy has underscored America’s unreliability

Former NY Gov. George Pataki’s modest monument to bipartisanship

George Pataki lamented a decline in bipartisanship at the ribbon cutting for his center. Working across the aisle is out of style. [ more › ]

The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame...

President Harry Truman famously kept a “The Buck Stops Here” sign on his White House desk. But the current president, Donald Trump, often veers from that motto of taking responsibility. The Republican has blamed his predecessors for continued inflation. As th…

Exclusive-Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency with an overwhelming majori...

Trump approval rating sinks to yet another low in new poll

President Donald Trump’s polling woes continue as his approval rating fell to a new low in a Reuters/Ipsos survey released Aug. 17.

This is the Real Reason Cracker Barrel’s CEO Is Out — And It Isn’t Because She Changed Anything

Cracker Barrel's CEO did not have awareness of what customers were afraid of losing, and that gap is what cost her the job.

GOP is finally running out of people to blame

Republicans control DC and have totally wrecked the place. Now the paint is peeling off their delusions

Trump Is Losing Touch With the Public

As the president spends less time with his base at rallies, his populist instincts are failing him.

Deborah Turness Resurfaces With Studio At Independent Talent Group

Former NBC and BBC news chief Deborah Turness is joining Independent Talent Group to launch a creative studio. She will become President of Independent Talent Studio, focusing on building media brands, franchises and IP around creative talent.  This comes aft…

Trump Names Himself The 'Greatest' President In Bizarre Presidential Ranking

Only a very sick, narcissistic, and mentally disturbed buffoon would waste time having his staffers concoct a moronic list elevating himself to be the greatest President of all time when the country is mired in an out-of-control war with Iran, high inflation,…

Trump's approval rating stuck at record low for third week in a row

For a third week in a row, President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains at the lowest percentage seen since his return to the White House.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration.

The US Army has lost the top general and the 'change agent' secretary who were driving its transformation for future fights

With Driscoll's resignation, the service has lost its leaders spearheading Army modernization. Those initiatives are now on uncertain footing.

‘Stop trying to be tough’: Carney fires back at Trump as US-Canada trade fight escalates

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Trump administration needs to “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough.”

Dan Driscoll’s Parting Shot

The Army Secretary told Trump about problems in the Army and his friction with Hegseth, then resigned.

Trump Is in Open Revolt Against the Constitution

Jamelle Bouie: The details of what is happening here are important — that’s why I laid them out — but it’s also important to step back and make a more fundamental point: the president of the United

Trump’s nominee for Navy secretary once said military needs ‘alpha males and alpha females’

President Donald Trump has nominated acting Navy secretary Hung Cao for the permanent position — a move that, if confirmed by the Senate, would elevate a for...

Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth: Sources

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned early last week at one of the busiest moments for the service since the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges

Resignation of US Army secretary is latest loss at the top for the military.

Former campaign chair: Trump ‘cares about Trump the most’

Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.

Growing Number of Republicans Are Sick of Hegesth and Want Him Gone

At least two Republicans in Congress are now calling for Pete Hegesth’s ouster as secretary of defense.Following Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation on Wednesday, Senator Thom Tillis called for President Trump to fire Hegseth, saying that he has “never …

Investigation into Trump's former Labor Secretary's 'toxic' workplace details crying employees and payments to 'nude dancers'

The Labor Department's inspector general described a "toxic" culture under Trump's former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

Trump Makes Surprising Pick to Lead Army After Secretary Resigns

President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle, a civilian leader in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as the acting Army secretary following the depart...

'We've told them he cannot come': Republicans grapple with how to handle Trump on the trail

Interviews with more than two dozen GOP lawmakers, candidates and operatives show a party far from unified on how to handle the president in tough races.

‘Toxic, Intimidating, Humiliating’: New Watchdog Report Adds Detail to Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Ousting

Is it official Dept. of Labor business when you have subordinates "drop bills" on a "partially nude woman" in a strip club?

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: A list of controversies that define his tenure

The defence secretary faces renewed scrutiny after a Republican senator called for his removal from the US cabinet.

Watchdog report alleges misconduct by Trump’s former labour secretary

Lori Chavez-DeRemer reportedly used staff for personal tasks, drank at work and violated ethics regulations.

It’s time for Trump to fire Pete Hegseth

He's dangerous. He's incompetent. He's ruining America’s reputation. Even the president can see that

MAGA Dimwit James Comer Blurts Out Bombshell: Trump Badly Screwing GOP

It isn’t every day that Republicans admit that Donald Trump is harming their midterm hopes. After all, that would require an admission of Trumpian fallibility, which is unacceptable to MAGA. But on Thursday, Kentucky Representative James Comer dropped a revea…

Ex-Trump Labor Secretary Went to Strip Club on Taxpayers’ Dime

A Thursday report from the Inspector General states that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer went to a strip club while on the job, even forcing her driver to rain dollar bills on one of the dancers. The report further details just how sloppy and reckl…

Exclusive-White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

By Mike Stone, Erin Banco and David Jeans WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The White House has reviewed candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secre...

Claudia Sheinbaum Wants to Ban Dual Citizens From Office to Shield Mexico From Trump

The leftist Mexican president seeks to block Washington's meddling with new citizenship requirements. Critics say it's authoritarian. The post Claudia Sheinbaum Wants to Ban Dual Citizens From Office to Shield Mexico From Trump appeared first on The Intercept.

Strip clubs, closet duty and Trump’s former Labor Secretary

A watchdog report paints a damning picture of the Labor Dept. workplace under former Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer

Trump's approval drops among Republicans ahead of midterms, new poll shows

NBC News unveiled new polling that shows a drop in approval for President Donald Trump among Republicans.

GOP Sen. John Kennedy says the U.S. must ‘choke [Putin] to death’ as Trump admin meets with him

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) tells Meet the Press Congress “missed a big chance” on passing Russia sanctions as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff meet with Vladim...

Republicans Feel ‘Stuck’ With Trump’s ‘Me, Me, Me’ Midterms

Republican lemmings would rather march off a cliff than distance themselves from their corrupt, incompetent and apparently senile Dear Leader. On Saturday, Axios reported, “Most Republicans are too scared to bluntly tell Trump how unpopular he is.” So, even t…

Rep. Jamie Raskin says impeachment isn’t a ‘fetish’ for Democrats but ‘a critical tool’

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., that Trump has committed impeachable offenses in his second term, saying that impeachment is a “critical tool” for Democrats but they would also focus on other issues.

Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru after right-wing victories in region

Rightward shift in Latin America comes as Washington pledges to grow influence, take militaristic approach to cartels.

Trump approval rating reaches new record low in latest poll

Ahead of November’s midterms, President Donald Trump’s approval rating hit a record low in a newly released Focaldata/Financial Times poll.

Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride

President Donald Trump is embracing his inner cowboy, seeking to gallop into this week's Republican convention in Dallas and save the midterm elections for h...

Putin assures Trump that Moscow doesn’t have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin assured U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call Tuesday that Moscow doesn't harbor aggressive intentions toward Europe,...

Live updates: Republicans kick off first-ever midterm convention

President Trump is giving a keynote address on Wednesday evening.

Special education head at Education Department abruptly resigns

<em>The leader of the Education Department's special education office told employees she is resigning less than four months in the role and as the agency overall is morphing and shrinking.</em>

President Trump can't decide if the affordability crisis is real or not

Donald Trump dismissed affordability crisis as "fake," contradicting White House messaging as midterms approach, highlighting economic tensions.

A Midterm Convention Built on GOP Panic

The Dallas convention was Trump trying to steer a race slipping away. Iran, the economy, and a trade fight with Canada aren't cooperating.

Key takeaways from Trump's GOP midterm convention speech

On his party's biggest stage, Trump again puts himself in the center of the midterms, urging his supporters to pretend "I'm on the ballot" in a bid to energize the GOP.

Trump gave aide Natalie Harp a $45,000 holiday cash gift, disclosure shows

Federal employees are generally barred from receiving compensation beyond their government salaries.

Trump Shrugs Off Warnings That AI Could Cause Human Extinction

The president says beating China in the AI race is the bigger concern.

As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next

The convention offered a stark reminder that the Trump era is heading toward its final chapter, the BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush writes.

Trump on 9/11 reposts video of him asking January 6 rioters to go home

After marking the September 11 attack in the morning, President Donald Trump in the afternoon was apparently focused on the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.

Trump steps on Vance’s primetime moment and other takeaways from RNC convention’s second night

Vice President JD Vance offered Republicans a glimpse of what could be the party’s future on Thursday night, as he hammered home a midterm message with overt...

How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

Trump drew parallels to the US's present-day war against Iran, while figures like Abdul El-Sayed called for inclusivity.

Trump calls $5,000 payouts 'easy' to fit into federal budget

By Bo Erickson, Chuck Mikolajczak and Padraic Halpin NEW YORK/DOONBEG, Ireland, Sept 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States c...

Speaker Johnson says he'll work with Trump on $5k checks, but won’t guarantee them: Full interview

In an interview with Meet the Press, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says Congress will “debate and discuss” President Trump’s promise to give Americans $...

Trump says he will consider request to release more 9/11 records

By Bo Erickson, Chuck Mikolajczak and David Ljunggren NEW YORK/SHANNON, Ireland, Sept 13 (Reuters) - U.S.

The White House’s Midterm-Travel Sweepstakes

Cabinet members were rewarded points and praise for appearing in congressional districts and states with competitive midterm elections.

Johnson says Congress would work with to deliver $5,000 checks Trump promised to Americans

House Speaker Mike Johnson said that Congress would “work through” President Donald Trump’s promise to give $5,000 to American adults if Republicans keep the House and Senate after the midterm elections.

Trump blames Ukraine for diesel fuel price spike, urges Zelensky to stop hitting Russian refineries

President Trump said Sunday that sky-rocketing diesel prices are the result of Ukraine striking Russia’s refineries, and called on President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt the attacks. “Zelenskyy has to do one thing — he has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Ru…

Trump dismisses new AI guardrails, says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centers

President Donald Trump said Monday that he would be a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming that any efforts to limit the tech...

Trump approval up from record low, but outlook sours for Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's public approval rating rose from a record low, while Americans voiced growing support...

JD Vance insists US is ‘on top of’ Houthi advance in Red Sea

US Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration is “very much on top of” the Houthi advance in Yemen.

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices, saying his appointees ‘are not the people I interviewed’

President Donald Trump upbraided Supreme Court justices as “shells” beholden to “crazed” liberal interests in a lengthy online screed a day after the court b...

Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots

President Donald Trump on Tuesday went after the Supreme Court after it rejected his push to restrict mail-in voting in this year's midterms, saying justices...

Republican launches impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over Iran war

The Kentucky Republican, a noted political foe of President Trump, accused Hegseth of abusing the powers of the Pentagon amid the Iran war.

Vance tells House Republicans to ‘just talk about Abdul El-Sayed’ if their own opponents aren’t ‘that crazy’

Vice President JD Vance urged House Republicans to make Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a boogeyman if their own opponents aren’t “that cra...

House speaker sends lawmakers home early ahead of midterm election recess

The speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, speaks to reporters at the US Capitol on 16 September 2026 in Washington DC.Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Republican speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, announced on Wednesday that he would again cancel…

The Kennedy Center Is Trump’s Hostage

President Trump berated a congresswoman during a board meeting, then posted that he would abandon the Kennedy Center if his name isn’t added to it.

Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms?

Trump lashes out at justices who rejected his federal mail ballot plan, raising questions on his next electoral moves.

Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN next week

Trump pushes for a solution to end Moscow's war against Kyiv as civilian deaths in Ukraine rise.

Trump says he told Fed chief to 'do what you want' ahead of interest rate hike

President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening said he counseled Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to vote for an interest rate hike because other Fed officials were expected to vote that way anyway."I said do what you want because it doesn't matter because he d…

Classy! Mike Johnson Saves Himself by the Bell

The House Speaker Alt-F4’ed a half-day of planned votes on Wednesday, right after Rep. Thomas Massie filed a surprise impeachment resolution against Pete Hegseth.

Pete Hegseth’s Unholy War

What kind of Christianity is being proclaimed when the language of Jesus is attached to military power? The post Pete Hegseth’s Unholy War appeared first on The Intercept.

Mitch McConnell is back, and it’s terrifying

McConnell returns from three-month absence, to DC's surprise. But many questions remain

Trump breaks with many Republican midterm candidates, voters on key tech issues

Polling shows voter skepticism of AI, data centers and Flock cameras.

Mike Johnson’s is the GOP’s top scaredy-cat

Facing an impeachment vote on Pete Hegseth, Johnson fled Washington. We should have seen it coming

Trump announces a new 'AI Force,' but says he will not 'stifle' AI

President Trump said he will not "hinder or stifle" AI development after some leaders of frontier AI labs called for US government regulation.

Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax'

Trump likened the new entity to Space Force and also said he would name an AI czar.

The Republicans Distancing Themselves From Trump

Panelists joined to discuss how some Republicans are responding to the president ahead of the midterms.

Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

The president said his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" amid amid warnings about the emergent technology.

Tyrants have a playbook for avoiding blame. Trump follows it

Saga of the USS Abraham Lincoln shows how power talks its way out of responsibility

First Came Space Force. Now Prepare For AI Force

Trump is forming a new "AI Force" and appointing an AI Czar to lead it.

GOP donors say Trump missed the mark with latest AI comments

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns over artificial intelligence this week. Republican donors wish he hadn’t.Some donors, all of whom were granted anonymity to speak candidly without reprisal, told POLITICO that Trump’s learn-to-love-it broadsides about…

NYC Mayor Mamdani, President Trump to meet Monday

The meeting will take place at Gracie Mansion, the official New York City mayor's residence, according to the mayor's office.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he spoke with President Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he had spoken with President Donald Trump and that the two had agreed to meet in New York.

Trump thinks AI needs its own “Force” now

The president promises an AI czar while Republicans grapple with growing concern over data centers at home

Susie Wiles is Trump’s chief enabler

The White House chief of staff has done little to rein in the president's worst impulses

Vance’s “Frankenstein” AI defense is a blueprint for 2028

The vice president's half-skeptical act is a model for Republicans looking to move beyond Trumpism

Mayor Mamdani to host President Trump at Gracie Mansion Monday

The visit marks the third meeting between the two leaders since Mamdani was elected mayor. [ more › ]

Trump says proposed triumphal arch near White House would house drones, snipers

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing large quantities of ammunition.

Trump, 80, Can’t Stay Awake During His Own Oval Office Presser

Hey, media. You don't need a White House pass to report the obvious: Something is seriously wrong with a president who cannot stay awake during his own televised press event, as Aaron Rupar points out below. During the moments he was able to stay awake, Dona…

Trump set to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday

President Donald Trump will meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for a third time on Monday

Trump detours to visit with New York's Mamdani ahead of U.N. speech

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's trip to New York for a speech at the United Nations started Monday with a detour to Gracie Mansion for an hourlong chat — and a trip down memory lane — with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.The president, appearing with Mamdani af…

Britain’s Burnham is set to meet Trump for the first time at the UN in New York

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time

Trump’s approval rating hits record low amid Iran war, economy fallout

Republican support for Trump dips to 73 percent, down from 82 percent, as war and inflation concerns dominate polls.

Mamdani and Trump advance plan for 'new neighborhood' above Sunnyside Yard in Queens

Mayor Mamdani and President Trump spoke in front of Gracie Mansion. Trump called the project "a big job." [ more › ]

The House Freedom Caucus has to transform — it could preview the GOP's post-Trump era

The conservative House Freedom caucus grew in prominence along side President Trump, now they are considering what the future of their movement looks like.

Trump addresses global leaders at United Nations General Assembly

Trump is also set to meet with key leaders on the sidelines of the event.

Bill Clinton takes veiled public shot at Trump's actions: 'Hard to make up'

Former President Bill Clinton slammed the Trump administration’s recent actions such as pushing for a triumphal arch and running the government as a "profit center."

Trump Says He’s Changing Artificial Intelligence to ‘Super Intelligence’ on Government Documents

Diesel prices hit another record high Tuesday.

Trump set to greet Xi for high-stakes state visit

It is the second time the leaders are meeting this year after the Beijing summit in May.

Trump's grip on the GOP is slipping as midterm election anxiety sets in

(Bloomberg) -- As Donald Trump took an aggressive stance on the global stage at the United Nations on Tuesday, several Senate Republicans were breaking from the president back in Washington. Most Read from Bloomberg<ul><li>Nvidia’s Stock Is Flashing a Warning…

China's Xi to kick off state visit with rare planeside welcome from Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on Wednesday, he's expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, who will be on the tarmac to welcome his counterpart instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White …

Trump rolls out the red carpet for China's Xi

The two leaders will meet for private talks at the White House on Thursday.

Scott Bessent Could Soon Be Trump’s ‘AI Czar,’ Report Says

Or should we say "Super Intelligence Czar"?

The Election Deniers in Trump’s Ear

Trump’s advisers have been working for months to move his focus away from baseless theories of election fraud. A group of outsiders is making that difficult.

More Republicans are breaking from Trump. Is it too little, too late?

With the midterms just under six weeks away, more Republican candidates are coming to the belated realization that, if they want to save their seats, they could perhaps use some distance from the very unpopular president whose approval is reaching new lows. N…

China’s Xi arrives to Trump welcome on state visit

China's President Xi Jinping has touched down at Joint Base Andrews as he begins a much anticipated official state visit

Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi as high-stakes summit begins

On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan.

Trump and Xi strike a warm tone as trade, Iran and AI loom over White House talks

US President Donald Trump grimaced as B-1 bombers staged a noisy flyover (Brendan SMIALOWSKI) Xi Jinping called Thursday for the United States and China to manage their superpower rivalry and keep AI under human control as President Donald Trump gave his Chi…

Trump greets Xi at White House for high-stakes state visit

The leaders are set to have a day of meetings as well as a state dinner on Thursday.

The Week Republicans Finally Panicked About Trump

Susan B. Glasser writes that the President’s waning popularity is causing Republican candidates to break with him before the 2026 midterm elections.

US and China presidents discuss cooperation, trade and AI risks

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade tensions, technology and AI risks at the White House

China’s Xi visits US as Trump bets on stabilising global relations

US President Donald Trump welcomes his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of talks and state dinner.

Trump and Xi hold critical talks at White House summit

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for talks on trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran.

Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting

Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.

Trump and Xi summit may just be a ‘horse and pony show’, experts say

Trade, AI and security are on the agenda, but experts say rebuilding trust may take priority over major deals.

Costa Rica minister fired for unapproved meeting with Trump in US

President Fernandez dismisses foreign minister over his attendance at the "Shield of the Americas" meeting in New York.

ACCUSES MEDIA OF 'TREASON'

ACCUSES MEDIA OF 'TREASON' (Main headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:TRUMP DEFIES JUDGE KEEPS REPORTERS OUT OF WHITE HOUSE CELEBRATES COMMUNIST LEADER

Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will reportedly meet tech CEOs on AI on 29 September

US President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will meet tech chief executives to discuss artificial intelligence on Tuesday, 29 September, Axios reported the plans on Thursday, citing a source familiar with them. A source also confirmed the date to…

Trump and Xi toast 'peace' but Taiwan, trade and AI divides remain

Watch: The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go? US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping exchanged warm words at a lavish White House state dinner but gave little indication of progress on pressing issues.Xi stressed that…

Trump uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1 billion approved by Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. Trump's O…

Inside Trump's plan for the 'biggest DOJ election observer effort in history'

A voting booth sits at a polling station in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in April 2020. - Thomas Werner/Bloomberg/Getty Images/File President Donald Trump and his allies inside and outside his administration are aiming to blanket polling places with an expanding n…

This Was Trump’s Big Week to Take Action on AI and All He Did Was Rename It

"The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT," wrote Trump.

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What Trump and Xi discussed during their "tremendous visit"

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met this week as questions linger over the U.S. war in Iran, China's purchase of Iranian oil and the future of artificial intelligence development.

Iranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, who is also a physician, says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.

Sen. Mark Kelly says Democrats have to 'do a better job'

On "This Week," Sen. Mark Kelly discussed the midterms, war with Iran and AI.

Republican Senator Slams Pro-Trump Ad Paid For By Taxpayers

On CBS News, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy denounced the Trump administration for producing a political ad supporting Trump and the Republican party paid for by taxpayers before the 2026 midterms. Face The Nation host Margaret Brennan brought up the illegal …

Trump asked China's Xi if he wants to buy U.S. arms, ambassador says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has justified the pending U.S. arms sale to Taiwan to Chinese President Xi Jinping by downplaying it as just one of many sales Washington makes around the world — even asking Xi if he’d be in the market for U.S. arms, …

FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns in latest shake-up at bureau

The conservative firebrand whom the Trump administration installed as a No. 2 at the FBI announced Monday that he is resigning from the bureau. Andrew Bailey, the former Missouri attorney general who has supported debunked claims that the 2020 election was …

FBI co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigns

Federal Bureau of Investigation co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey is resigning from the bureau to spend time with his family, he announced in a post on social media.

FBI Deputy Chief Overseeing Election “Investigations” Suddenly Quits

FBI co-deputy director and former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey—who helped lead the draconian raid on a Georgia election center in January—has resigned from his post.“I want to thank President Trump, @AGToddBlanche, and @FBIDirectorKash for the oppo…

Mike Johnson Dismisses Public Opinion on Data Centers as a “Psyop”

House Speaker Mike Johnson cares so little about Americans that he’s pretending that public opinion is really the result of brainwashing by the Chinese government. Speaking on Fox Business Monday, Johnson agreed with host Cheryl Casone’s assertion that the pu…

Sheinbaum Is Just Another Trump Appeaser

After two years in office, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum continues to be widely praised, both in Mexico and abroad, for her handling of US President Donald Trump. But Sheinbaum has skillfully—and cynically—disguised the extent to which she has deferred …

Speaker Mike Johnson tells CNBC he hopes AI guardrails are voluntary

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he hopes safety guardrails for AI will be “voluntary”, speaking to CNBC on Tuesday. Johnson spoke on the channel’s “Squawk Box” hours before a meeting with AI leaders and President Donald Trump in Washington. “I hope it’s volun…

Trump considers creating AI oversight committee after tech execs meeting

President Trump gathered top artificial intelligence leaders in Washington on Tuesday and doubled down on his opposition to government intervention, suggesting that "self-regulation" is the answer to growing worries about the technology getting out of human c…

Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI

The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.

Trump Was Asked What He Really Thinks About Women In Leadership, And He Said The Quiet Part Out Loud

Experts weigh in on the president’s “unbelievably sexist and idiotic remark.”View Entire Post ›

Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections

US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran.

The White House Is Starting to Panic Over the Midterms

President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.

Pete Hegseth's got a new vision for the military. It leans on drone swarms, chaplains, and tech leaders like Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey.

The defense secretary's newly unveiled plan to get the US military ready for future wars turns in part on autonomous warfare and big names in tech.

Mark Carney’s stand against Trump fuels Nobel and Time Person of the Year buzz

TORONTO (AP) — Mark Carney built a global profile in 2026 by standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump. If some prediction-market traders and prominent admirers are right, the Canadian prime minister could end the year with the Nobel Peace Prize and Time mag…

Ken Paxton Admits In Leaked Audio That Trump Is Dragging Him Down

Ken Paxton privately said the midterm convention hosted by Donald Trump had dragged his poll numbers down.

“No Beardos, No Weirdos”: Hegseth Goes on Bizarre Rant to Silent Crowd

Pete Hegseth’s “State of the Force” address Wednesday was a bizarre journey in which he rehashed or remixed his most common talking points in Ted Talk fashion. Hegseth got to the culture war stuff early on in his address, bragging about firing a slew of longt…

Trump tells Axios that Jay Clayton would make a good AI czar

President Donald Trump has said that Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton would make a good AI czar, Axios reported on Tuesday. Trump has said he wants to name a czar within three or four days. Maria Curi of Axios asked Trump who he wanted for the ro…

Trump says he regrets appointing Gorsuch, Barrett and Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said he regretted nominating three Supreme Court justices — Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and ‌Brett Kavanaugh — who have opposed him in recent rulings, according ‌to a Time Magazine interview. The Rep…

Trump warns Republicans about Texas, Michigan ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump warned Republicans that Texas and Michigan are among the states the party is “worried about” ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Vance Says People Are Too Focused on “Little Things” Ahead of Midterms

Vice President JD Vance thinks that Americans are too worried about the “little things” ahead of midterms—like gas prices, debt, Immigration and Customs Enforcement killings, and war. “This is not the time to sort of gripe about all the little things.… I thin…

As Trump's approval rating drops, Republicans begin to lose confidence in midterms

The US Capitol Building is seen on October 1, in Washington, DC. - Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Four weeks to Election Day, a growing number of House Republicans privately fear their chances of holding onto the majority are vanishing and have begun focusing…

Democratic mayors in red states launch new group to counter MAGA, far-left extremes

Cleveland Mayor Bibb will lead Blue Cities/Red States, launching next week.

Trump ramps up pressure on US Republicans to end US clock switching

The US president published a lawmaker's cell phone number as he called for the passage of a bill making DST permanent.

White House Calls Republican Senator A ‘P*ssy’ After He Told Trump To F*ck Off

The White House has responded to the explosive text messages that Sen. Thom Tillis sent to Donald Trump earlier this year, and the response is almost as remarkable as the messages themselves. But it's predictable for the Trump White House. As we noted on Fri…

Trump turns on GOP ally and shares his personal PHONE NUMBER demanding Americans call him in fight over change to daylight saving time

The President spent much of Saturday speaking out in favor of The Sunshine Protection Act, a bill opposed by Cotton which would make daylight savings time permanent.

Trump names four officials to lead his Super Intelligence Force

Trump named the intelligence director Jay Clayton, the FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson, the Pentagon technology chief Emil Michael and the personnel director Scott Kupor to lead a Super Intelligence Force with no statutory authority or budget. Europe took the op…

Sen. Kennedy: Trump goes from “Zero to a-hole in 3 seconds”

The GOP senator says Trump crossed a line by posting Sen. Tom Cotton's phone number over daylight saving time

Todd Blanche Defends DOJ Sending Federal Agents To Polling Stations

Responding to critics of the DOJ sending a thousand "election monitors" to polling stations during the midterms," Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche claimed the DOJ has been doing it since the 60s and Senators should instead thank God they are doing it. Sen. Tammy Bald…

Rahm Emmanuel says Democrats should focus on ethics reforms rather than impeaching Trump

Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel said Democratic lawmakers should pursure ethics reforms rather than impeaching President Donald Trump if they win back the House.

Trump announces AI "Super Intelligence Force"

President Trump announced the formation of a "Super Intelligence Force" after meeting with leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies last week.

Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 4, 2026.

60 Minutes Transcript: Sen. Thom Tillis

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says he worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch. He's also concerned about the types of advisers President Trump has surrounded himself with.

Sen. Tillis calls deciding vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret' of his career

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career” and that he also “should’ve stopped” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming Hea…

Trump says his super PAC will pay for controversial promotional ad campaign

The ads that mirrored campaign spots were paid for with government funds.

Using the Power of the Government to Win Elections

The Trump administration is breaking a fundamental promise of political impartiality.

Is Kash Patel or Stephen Miller in Charge of the FBI?

America’s FBI directors are expected to be fiercely independent. Kash Patel is not.Instead, Patel appears to be completely under the thumb of the White House, bending over backward to enact the president’s retribution campaign, according to a new report by Th…

Is there a MAGA after Trump?

From the Epstein files to the war on Iran, Josh Rushing examines the cracks forming within MAGA in Trump's second term.

Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund TV ads that praise him

Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.

Hegseth address sailors in pushup apology and Trump impression

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth did a ‘two pushup’ forfeit after factual errors addressing US sailors.

Democrats unite around Hegseth impeachment push

The News Congressional Democrats aren’t eager to impeach Donald Trump. Pete Hegseth is a different story. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his leadership circle remain reluctant to lean too far into talking about impeaching the president if they re…

Vance casts doubt on Pentagon plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution

HEBRON, Ky. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on Friday whether the Pentagon will livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan in December but told reporters that if it is livestreamed, “I’m not going to be watching it.” The Republ…

Trump announces committee to investigate Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook

Cook is being scrutinized for mortgage fraud allegations, which she denies.

Trump Is Still Desperately Trying to Fire Another Black Woman from Her Job

The White House is launching a new inquiry into Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to sit on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

Trump says he will 'make a decision' on Hegseth plan to livestream execution

President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would decide whether to live-stream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, two days after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it would be publicly shown."There are two thoughts: don't show it, and show…

Army officials caught off guard by Hegseth's plan to livestream execution

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on as President Donald Trump speaks to the news media, on the South Lawn of the White House on October 6. - Finn Gomez/Getty Images Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s announcement that the execution of the convicted …

Watch: 'Time for Ukraine to get a new president', says Trump

The US president's said President Volodymyr Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world".

'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal

Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.

Trump calls for new president in Ukraine

US President Trump criticised Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he called for new leadership in Ukraine.

Trump says Ukraine needs a new president who will agree to end the war

US leader suggests Zelenskyy has not done enough to end the war amid tensions with Kyiv over a diesel deal with Russia.

Soldiers Scramble For An Exit As Hegseth's Firing Squad Plan Sparks Alarm

As soldiers are already looking for a way out of Trump and Hegseth's brutal plan to live stream a firing squad execution at Fort Hood, his VP try to distance himself from the brutality as well. As we discussed here, Jon Ossoff tore into Hegseth and Trump on J…

Trump says he ‘wasn’t involved’ in plan to livestream execution of Fort Hood murderer

President Trump stepped back from earlier comments that he approved the plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood killer, saying he wasn't involved in it.

Katie Bailey tapped as new White House legislative director, sources say

Katie Bailey currently serves as both special assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs.

6 senators call for White House to 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump's administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices. Trump shocked lawmakers…

Katie Zacharia, Our New White House Press Secretary, Thinks Abortion Pills Are a Nazi Invention

She also said the Epstein files “doesn’t matter” to her and that Trump can’t be racist if he’s hanging out with Nicki Minaj. Great!

Bracing for the midterms, Trump says he will be blamed if Republicans lose

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Even as he makes a case that Republicans should win the midterm congressional elections, President Donald Trump is bracing for the fallout should they lose.

UK PM consoles Zelensky after Trump calls for his ouster

The UK has expressed solidarity with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky after US President Donald Trump called for him to be replaced Read Full Article at RT.com

Rep. Jeffries says Democrats are "on the verge of taking back control"

Jeffries campaigned in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and plans to campaign in Texas in the coming days to help Democratic candidates unseat Republican incumbents.

Transcript: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 11, 2026.

Transcript: Sen. John Barrasso on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, Republican of Wyoming, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 11, 2026.

Trump says he's 'looking at' firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle

President Donald Trump answered he's "looking at" firing Kimberly Guilfoyle when asked about the embattled U.S. ambassador to Greece on Monday.

Trump thinks Ukraine needs a new president. Who could replace Zelenskyy?

Popular former general Zaluzhnyi leads potential challengers, alongside intelligence chief Budanov and reformer Fedorov.

Democrats condemn 'deeply disturbing' raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's home ahead of U.S. midterms

Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives have condemned a raid on the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota congresswoman and frequent target of U.S. President Donald Trump's personal attacks. The raid comes just weeks ahead of U.S. midterm elec…

U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign after alleged misconduct

The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, to resign amid allegations of improper conduct, Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new press secretary, announced on Tuesday."We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," Zacharia s…

U.S. ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle resigns after alleged misconduct

The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, to resign amid allegations of improper conduct, Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new press secretary, announced on Tuesday."We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," Zacharia s…

White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign: White House press secretary

"We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," Zacharia said.

Majority in US say Trump prioritises personal wealth over all else: Poll

A majority of US adults say President Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from presidency.

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia holds first briefing

Katie Zacharia has held her first briefing as White House press secretary after replacing Karoline Leavitt.

Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns Amid Ethics Misconduct Allegations; Trump Says “We Didn’t Like What We Were Reading”

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the former Fox News host who became a high-profile figure in Donald Trump’s orbit, resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece following a bombshell Wall Street Journal report over alleged ethical misconduct. Guilfoyle confirmed her exit in a po…

House Democrats plan ambitious 100-day agenda if they sweep to power in midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are preparing an ambitious 100-days agenda focused on delivering their campaign promises — making life more affordable and conducting vast oversight of the Trump administration — if the party seizes majority control in next m…

Trump’s new QAnon press secretary exposes his desperation

Like presidential aide Natalie Harp, Katie Zacharia treats Trump less like a boss and more like a savior

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman spar over immigration, cost of living in debate

Gov. Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman faced off in the only debate for governor. The Democratic incumbent repeatedly invoked President Donald Trump. The Republican challenger largely avoided bringing up New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. …

Trump Rages as New Press Sec Debut Fiasco Harshly Mocked Even by MAGA

In a remarkable piece, The Atlantic reports that Donald Trump is privately furious over his inability to force Iran to stop the war. As one adviser notes, he is “used to snapping his fingers” to control Republicans and the media, so he is now “losing his mind…