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Zelenskyy deploys gratitude diplomacy in second White House meeting with Trump
Read full article: Zelenskyy deploys gratitude diplomacy in second White House meeting with TrumpUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gushed with gratitude toward President Donald Trump during an Oval Office meeting.
Back in the Oval Office, Zelenskyy wears a blazer and Trump doesn't shout
Read full article: Back in the Oval Office, Zelenskyy wears a blazer and Trump doesn't shoutU.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting in the Oval Office was notably different from their last encounter in February.
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown makes it official. He'll vie to unseat Trump-backed Sen. Jon Husted
Read full article: Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown makes it official. He'll vie to unseat Trump-backed Sen. Jon HustedDemocratic leaders are lauding Ohio's Sherrod Brown now that he's launched his 2026 campaign to return to the U.S. Senate.
Trump says he’ll talk to Putin after meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House
Read full article: Trump says he’ll talk to Putin after meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has started arranging a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Trump administration halts visas for people from Gaza after Laura Loomer questions arrivals
Read full article: Trump administration halts visas for people from Gaza after Laura Loomer questions arrivalsConservative activist Laura Loomer complained on social media about children from Gaza arriving in the U.S. for medical treatment and questioned how they got visas.
European leaders praise Trump for offering US military support for future peace force in Ukraine
Read full article: European leaders praise Trump for offering US military support for future peace force in UkraineEuropean leaders have praised President Donald Trump for agreeing to allow U.S. military support for a force they are mustering to police any future peace in Ukraine.
In his words: Trump's rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolved
Read full article: In his words: Trump's rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolvedU.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly said during his successful election campaign he could end the war in Ukraine “in 24 hours” upon taking office.
The Latest: Trump warns of ‘very severe consequences’ if Putin continues Ukraine war
Read full article: The Latest: Trump warns of ‘very severe consequences’ if Putin continues Ukraine warU.S. President Donald Trump says there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t agree to stop his war in Ukraine after their Friday summit in Alaska.
Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
Read full article: Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summitPresident Donald Trump says there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to stop the war against Ukraine after the two leaders meet for a summit later this week in Alaska.
Leaving a top Trump administration post? The president may have an ambassadorship for you
Read full article: Leaving a top Trump administration post? The president may have an ambassadorship for youPresident Donald Trump has been using diplomatic appointments as a soft landing for officials leaving his administration.
Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s highest-profile Democrat, expected to seek a return to the US Senate in 2026
Read full article: Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s highest-profile Democrat, expected to seek a return to the US Senate in 2026Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s best-known Democrat, is expected to make another run for the Senate next year as Democrats wage an uphill fight to win control of the chamber.
Trump administration calls out human rights records of some nations accepting deported migrants
Read full article: Trump administration calls out human rights records of some nations accepting deported migrantsThe Trump administration's new human rights reports for countries worldwide eliminate mentions of discrimination faced by LGBTQ people and reduce a previous focus on reproductive rights.
A US senator from Colombia emerges as a Trump link for Latin America's conservatives
Read full article: A US senator from Colombia emerges as a Trump link for Latin America's conservativesU.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno has emerged as an interlocutor for conservatives in Latin America seeking to connect with the Trump administration.
How Texas Democrats' walkout has launched a fight across the US over political maps
Read full article: How Texas Democrats' walkout has launched a fight across the US over political mapsTexas Republicans have escalated the penalties against Democrats as they enter a second week camped out in states across the country to block new U.S. House maps pushed for by President Donald Trump to win more seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised
Read full article: JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raisedVice President JD Vance’s security detail had an Ohio river’s water level raised last weekend to accommodate a kayaking trip he and his family took for his 41st birthday.
Trump's redistricting fight mushrooms with Vance in Indiana and Florida joining the fray
Read full article: Trump's redistricting fight mushrooms with Vance in Indiana and Florida joining the frayPresident Donald Trump is increasing pressure on Republican-led states to redraw congressional boundaries.
Trump maintains influence over GOP and keeps potential successors vying for his favor
Read full article: Trump maintains influence over GOP and keeps potential successors vying for his favorPresident Donald Trump has hinted that Vice President JD Vance might be the favorite to succeed him as the leader of the MAGA movement.
Rwanda agrees to take deportees from the US after a previous migrant deal with the UK collapsed
Read full article: Rwanda agrees to take deportees from the US after a previous migrant deal with the UK collapsedRwanda has agreed to accept up to 250 deportees from the United States under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program.
In rejecting the jobs report, Trump follows his own playbook of discrediting unfavorable data
Read full article: In rejecting the jobs report, Trump follows his own playbook of discrediting unfavorable dataPresident Donald Trump has a pattern of dismissing or altering data that reflects poorly on him.
The Latest: Texas governor threatens lawmakers who left the state over Trump-backed redistricting
Read full article: The Latest: Texas governor threatens lawmakers who left the state over Trump-backed redistrictingDozens of Democratic lawmakers have left Texas in an attempt to block the adoption of redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump.
Who is Erika McEntarfer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner fired by Trump?
Read full article: Who is Erika McEntarfer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner fired by Trump?Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, has been fired after releasing a jobs report that angered President Donald Trump.
The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporary
Read full article: The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporaryThe Smithsonian Institution has removed a reference to President Donald Trump's impeachments from an exhibit.
How a Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of US
Read full article: How a Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of USA bipartisan program in Michigan aims to address the high costs of parenting by giving mothers thousands of dollars in cash with no strings attached.
Another Trump administration figure who met Laura Loomer’s ire is out. A look at her influence
Read full article: Another Trump administration figure who met Laura Loomer’s ire is out. A look at her influencePresident Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administration’s decision-making.
Senate confirms Trump lawyer Emil Bove for appeals court, pushing past whistleblower claims
Read full article: Senate confirms Trump lawyer Emil Bove for appeals court, pushing past whistleblower claimsThe Senate has confirmed former Trump lawyer Emil Bove for a lifetime appointment as a federal appeals court judge.
Trump says he ended friendship with Epstein because he 'stole people that worked for me'
Read full article: Trump says he ended friendship with Epstein because he 'stole people that worked for me'President Donald Trump says his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein ended after Epstein hired people who had worked for Trump.
From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas
Read full article: From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideasPresident Donald Trump has unveiled an “AI Action Plan” shaped by Silicon Valley tech leaders who supported his campaign.
Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump
Read full article: Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by TrumpThe Senate has passed Donald Trump’s request to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending, moving forward on one of the president’s top priorities despite concerns from several Republican senators.
Bipartisan support helps foundations avoid tax increase in new Trump legislation
Read full article: Bipartisan support helps foundations avoid tax increase in new Trump legislationTwo Republican senators and a broad coalition of funders made a big difference for private foundations during negotiations over President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation.
Vance touts tax breaks in Pennsylvania as he makes White House's first big pitch on Trump's new law
Read full article: Vance touts tax breaks in Pennsylvania as he makes White House's first big pitch on Trump's new lawVice President JD Vance made the Trump administration’s first big pitch to sell the public on President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package in the swing political turf of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts
Read full article: Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cutsSenate Republicans have advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some $9 billion in previously approved spending.
EU unveils AI code of practice to help businesses comply with bloc's rules
Read full article: EU unveils AI code of practice to help businesses comply with bloc's rulesThe European Union has released a code of practice on general purpose artificial intelligence to help thousands of businesses in the 27-nation bloc using the technology comply with the bloc’s landmark AI rule book.
US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans do not want the government to focus on increasing birth rates, despite efforts by the Trump administration to make this a priority.
What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in US
Read full article: What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in USLess than a month after extending a deadline to ban TikTok for the third time, President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday night that, “We pretty much have a deal,” on TikTok.
The Latest: The House returns in a rush to pass Trump’s bill
Read full article: The Latest: The House returns in a rush to pass Trump’s billRepublican leaders in the House are sprinting toward a vote on President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package, determined to seize momentum from a hard-fought vote in the Senate while essentially daring members to defy their party’s leader and vote against it.
House GOP struggles to win over holdouts on Trump's tax bill in late-night session
Read full article: House GOP struggles to win over holdouts on Trump's tax bill in late-night sessionHouse Republicans strained through a day of starts and stops trying to advance President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package.
What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill that passed the Senate
Read full article: What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill that passed the SenateAt some 887 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
Republican budget bill dismantles climate law passed by Democrats
Read full article: Republican budget bill dismantles climate law passed by DemocratsThe sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy.
Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie
Read full article: Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tieSenate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans “got the job done” in passing President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Supreme Court takes up a Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
Read full article: Supreme Court takes up a Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal electionsThe Supreme Court will take up a Republican-led drive to wipe away limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.
Senate's long day turns to night as GOP works to shore up support on Trump’s big bill
Read full article: Senate's long day turns to night as GOP works to shore up support on Trump’s big billThe Senate’s long day of voting has churned into a long night as Republican leaders grasp for ways to shore up support for President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Republican senate tax bill would add $3.3 trillion to the US debt load, CBO says
Read full article: Republican senate tax bill would add $3.3 trillion to the US debt load, CBO saysThe changes made to President Donald Trump’s big tax bill in the Senate would pile trillions onto the nation’s debt load while resulting in even steeper losses in health care coverage, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said in a new analysis, adding to the challenges for Republicans as they try to muscle the bill to passage.
Debate is underway in the Senate on Trump's big bill, but overnight voting is delayed
Read full article: Debate is underway in the Senate on Trump's big bill, but overnight voting is delayedDebate has been underway late into the night in the Senate on President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts package.
Senate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote
Read full article: Senate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night voteSenate Republicans voted in a dramatic Saturday session, clearing a key procedural step as they race to pass President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July Fourth deadline.
Trump helped these African countries sign a peace deal. Here’s what we know
Read full article: Trump helped these African countries sign a peace deal. Here’s what we knowA deal signed in Washington has been touted as a major step toward peace in Congo following decades of conflict that has killed millions, including thousands this year.
Trump voters cheer his move against Iran. MAGA leaders had warned the bombing could backfire
Read full article: Trump voters cheer his move against Iran. MAGA leaders had warned the bombing could backfireInterviews with supporters of President Donald Trump and a review of early polling suggest that his decision to order military strikes against Iran has been welcomed by his political base.
This is what could happen next after an Israel-Iran ceasefire
Read full article: This is what could happen next after an Israel-Iran ceasefireThis week’s whipsaw chain of events involving Iran, Israel and the United States that culminated in a surprise ceasefire has raised many questions about how the Trump administration will approach the Middle East going forward.
A whirlwind 48 hours: How Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together
Read full article: A whirlwind 48 hours: How Trump's Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came togetherIn a 48-hour whirlwind, President Donald Trump went from elated to indignant to triumphant as the fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together, teetered toward collapse and ultimately coalesced.
A look at the major players in the crypto industry and their ties to Trump
Read full article: A look at the major players in the crypto industry and their ties to TrumpPresident Donald Trump took office in January pledging to “make America the crypto capital of the world” and has since harnessed wide swaths of the federal government to bolster the industry.
Trump holds out Israel-Iran ceasefire deal as validation for his gamble of US airstrikes
Read full article: Trump holds out Israel-Iran ceasefire deal as validation for his gamble of US airstrikesPresident Donald Trump has declared the “12 day war” between Israel and Iran is set to end in a ceasefire.
Trump’s go-it-alone strategy on Iran risks dividing an already split Congress
Read full article: Trump’s go-it-alone strategy on Iran risks dividing an already split CongressPresident Donald Trump’s decision to launch a military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites without fully consulting the U.S. Congress is layering a partisan approach onto a risky action.
Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn’t the goal
Read full article: Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn’t the goalPresident Donald Trump is calling into question the future of Iran’s ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites.
White House photos show rare look inside the Situation Room as Trump authorizes strikes in Iran
Read full article: White House photos show rare look inside the Situation Room as Trump authorizes strikes in IranThe White House published a series of photos from inside the Situation Room on its X account as President Donald Trump authorized strikes that hit nuclear sites in Iran.
Trump's big gamble in Iran is a risky moment after his pledges to keep US out of 'stupid wars'
Read full article: Trump's big gamble in Iran is a risky moment after his pledges to keep US out of 'stupid wars'President Donald Trump has expressed certainty that his big gamble to directly assist the Israelis delivered a knockout blow to Iran’s nuclear program — even as many of his supporters and detractors are warning that U.S. military action could lead the United States into an expansive regional conflict.
Many Americans are witnessing immigration arrests for the first time and reacting
Read full article: Many Americans are witnessing immigration arrests for the first time and reactingWith the Trump administration aggressively trying to increase the number of immigration arrests, raids are now being conducted at all hours and more Americans are witnessing people being hauled off.
Vance blames California Dems for violent immigration protests and calls Sen. Alex Padilla 'Jose'
Read full article: Vance blames California Dems for violent immigration protests and calls Sen. Alex Padilla 'Jose'Vice President JD Vance is accusing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of encouraging violent immigration protests.
Police in northeast Ohio arrest man who allegedly menaced GOP US Rep. Max Miller on interstate
Read full article: Police in northeast Ohio arrest man who allegedly menaced GOP US Rep. Max Miller on interstateA northeast Ohio man was arrested and charged with threatening Republican U.S. Rep. Max Miller while the two were traveling along Interstate 90 near Cleveland on Thursday.
The Latest: Judge halts Trump’s effort to block Harvard from hosting international students
Read full article: The Latest: Judge halts Trump’s effort to block Harvard from hosting international studentsA federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to keep Harvard University from hosting international students.
Vance made a brief trip to Montana to speak to Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, AP sources say
Read full article: Vance made a brief trip to Montana to speak to Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, AP sources sayVice President JD Vance has made a brief trip to Montana to meet with media mogul Rupert Murdoch, his son Lachlan and a group of other Fox News executives.
Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending 'Les Misérables'
Read full article: Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending 'Les Misérables'The audience at the Kennedy Center's opening-night performance of “Les Misérables” greeted President Donald Trump's arrival with a mix of cheers and boos.
Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
Read full article: Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasmNew Jersey primary voters chose their nominees — and President Donald Trump notched a win in his endorsement belt — in one of two high-stakes governor's races being held this year.
Trump's actions in Los Angeles spur debate over deportation funds in his 'big, beautiful' bill
Read full article: Trump's actions in Los Angeles spur debate over deportation funds in his 'big, beautiful' billPresident Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” includes more than tax breaks and spending cuts — it also seeks to pour billions of dollars into his mass deportation agenda.
Correspondent Terry Moran out at ABC News, two days after suspension over Stephen Miller post
Read full article: Correspondent Terry Moran out at ABC News, two days after suspension over Stephen Miller postCorrespondent Terry Moran is out at ABC News, two days after the network suspended him for an online remark that Trump administration deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller was a “world-class hater.”.
ABC's Terry Moran is suspended following his social media post calling Trump and Miller haters
Read full article: ABC's Terry Moran is suspended following his social media post calling Trump and Miller hatersABC News has suspended veteran correspondent Terry Moran for a since-deleted social media post calling Trump administration deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller a “world class hater.”.
Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'
Read full article: Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'Hackers tied to China's government have tried repeatedly to access the phones of prominent Americans, part of Beijing's sprawling cyberespionage efforts.
Yemen's al-Qaida branch leader threatens Trump, Musk and others
Read full article: Yemen's al-Qaida branch leader threatens Trump, Musk and othersThe leader of al-Qaida’s Yemen branch has threatened both U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in his first video message since taking over the group last year.
State Dept says current US visas from travel ban countries will not be revoked
Read full article: State Dept says current US visas from travel ban countries will not be revokedThe State Department has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates not to revoke visas previously issued to people from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries now under President Donald Trump’s new travel ban, which goes into effect next week.
The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own words
Read full article: The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own wordsLast Friday, President Donald Trump heaped praise on Elon Musk as the tech billionaire prepared to leave his unorthodox White House job.
What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
Read full article: What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic GamesU.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term.
Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for war
Read full article: Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for warPresident Donald Trump says it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace.
US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles
Read full article: US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump's chief of staff, Susie WilesThe U.S. government is investigating after elected officials, business executives and other prominent figures received messages in recent weeks from someone impersonating Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s chief of staff.
Vance urges crypto industry to stay involved in politics as he touts Trump administration's record
Read full article: Vance urges crypto industry to stay involved in politics as he touts Trump administration's recordVice President JD Vance praised the cryptocurrency industry Wednesday and urged it to remain active in U.S. politics and policymaking, highlighting the Trump administration’s close ties to a deep-pocketed industry that’s become a powerful force in Washington.
Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who upended Romanian presidential race, withdraws from politics
Read full article: Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who upended Romanian presidential race, withdraws from politicsCalin Georgescu, the controversial populist whose bid for Romania’s presidency last year resulted in the annulment of an election in the European Union and NATO member country, has announced he is stepping away from political life.
Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances
Read full article: Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievancesPresident Donald Trump has used the first service academy commencement address of his second term to laud graduating West Point cadets for their accomplishments and career choice.
Vance says Trump will use US military decisively rather than in 'open-ended conflicts' of the past
Read full article: Vance says Trump will use US military decisively rather than in 'open-ended conflicts' of the pastVice President JD Vance has told military academy graduates that President Donald Trump is working to ensure that U.S. armed forces are only sent into harm’s way with clear goals rather than the “open-ended conflicts” of the past.
Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here's where some of his most showstopping comments stand
Read full article: Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here's where some of his most showstopping comments standIt may start as a casual aside, a wee-hours social media post or a much hyped announcement.
'Into the mouth of Trump hell'? South African president says White House meeting wasn't so dramatic
Read full article: 'Into the mouth of Trump hell'? South African president says White House meeting wasn't so dramaticThe sentiment in South Africa ahead of its leader’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House was one of trepidation.
Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House
Read full article: Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House, proclaiming that “lesser teams would have crumbled” during its nail-biting title game victory.
Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers
Read full article: Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmersPresident Donald Trump has used a White House meeting to confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers in that country.
Trump vows to turn the Kennedy Center around as he seeks to remake arts and culture in America
Read full article: Trump vows to turn the Kennedy Center around as he seeks to remake arts and culture in AmericaPresident Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center’s leadership, reinforcing how much time he’s devoting to remaking one of the nation’s premier cultural centers in a larger effort to ideologically and socially overhaul the nation’s arts scene.