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Media’s take on economy irks Trump, Bessent says, as poll numbers sink and cost of living still high
President Trump isn't thrilled with the headlines about his economy.
Border czar Tom Homan defends Trump’s targeting of illegal Somali immigrants in Minnesota
White House border czar Tom Homan on Sunday brushed off criticism of immigration raids in Minnesota's Somali communities.
Trump accuses Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of disloyalty after post-pardon reelection announcement
President Trump on Sunday slammed Rep. Henry Cuellar's decision to seek reelection as a Democrat despite receiving a pardon last week for himself and his wife on federal bribery and money laundering charges.
Chief Justice Roberts blocks ruling that threatened Trump personnel moves
Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has put a hold on a lower court ruling that had suggested judges could step in to hear cases where the normal machinery of the executive branch wasn't working.
Trump strikes echo Obama’s lethal legacy; drug boat war renews partisan split on counterterrorism
President Trump may be the alleged drug boat destroyer, but he has a long way to go before he tops the drone warrior.
Trump pushes Hall of Fame to induct star pitcher Roger Clemens
Trump beat the drum for Roger Clemens to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, making the case on the eve of voting for new members this weekend.
Trump to affordability critics: ‘I’M FIXING IT’
President Trump railed against critics of his work on affordability, blaming his predecessor for high prices.
Trump slams ballroom questions: ‘Under budget and ahead of schedule’
President Trump defended the price tag for the new White House ballroom after he was questioned about the cost increase.
Trump selects new head architect for White House ballroom
The White House has tapped a new architect to lead President Trump's White House ballroom project, after reports that he argued with the original architect over the size of the addition.
Trump awarded inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
President Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw held in Washington for his efforts of "advancing peace and unity" around the world.
Trump can fire labor, federal personnel board members, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that presidents do have the power to fire members of so-called independent agencies if those panels wield substantial executive authority, in a decision that confirms some of President Trump's high-profile firings.
Trump’s all in for tiny cars in America
President Trump said he approves "tiny cars" to be built in the U.S. after he expressed admiration for the popular Asian cars this week.
Trump’s security strategy slams European allies and asserts U.S. power in Western Hemisphere
President Trump's administration set forth a new national security strategy that paints European allies as weak and aims to reassert America's dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
‘Ticking time bomb’: How dangers lurked in Afghan evacuee population
Tucked inside the tens of thousands of Afghans airlifted out of Kabul in 2021 were some ticking time bombs. Suddenly, they are starting to explode.
Judge blocks Trump firings at State Department, says spending bill prohibits cuts right now
A federal judge put a stop to the State Department's plans to fire some employees, ruling late Thursday that the new stopgap spending law passed by Congress to end the shutdown last month prohibits any reductions in force.
White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month
The White House is expected to submit plans for its new ballroom to a federal planning commission this month, about three months after construction began, the presidentially appointed head of the panel said Thursday.
Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans about an upcoming military strike in Yemen on his personal phone, according to a Pentagon inspector general's report made public Thursday that criticized the use of unapproved messaging apps and devices across the Defense Department.
Trump orders U.S. flags lowered to half-staff in honor of slain National Guard soldier
President Trump on Thursday ordered all U.S. flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Sarah Beckstrom, the National Guard member who was killed last week in an ambush just blocks from the White House.
Institute of Peace building now named for Trump, will host Rwanda-Congo war-ending signing
The U.S. Institute of Peace in Northwest D.C. boasts large, silver letters on its building that spell out Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. The new name for the nonprofit comes after the eight wars that the president claims he ended.
First lady Melania Trump says more children rejoining families amid Russia-Ukraine war
First lady Melania Trump said Thursday that more children from Ukraine have been reunited with their families as part of her effort to reunify children separated by the Russia-Ukraine war.
