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National Guard says members patrolling D.C. ‘may be armed’
National Guard members and federal law enforcement officers are patrolling the city as part of President Trump's effort to assert federal control over policing in the District.
Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit
Documents with sensitive details about the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin were left behind on a public hotel printer.
Trump and Putin meet today in Anchorage. Here’s what to know
President Trump had pledged to use his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin to broker a deal. But he's been vague about potential outcomes from his Friday summit.
Trump administration claims powers of D.C. police chief
Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a directive issued Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume "powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police."
Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit
President Trump says he'll know "probably in the first two minutes" whether Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, touting his past relationship with the Russian leader.
Mayors of Democratic cities respond to Trump’s threats they could be next after D.C.
When Trump announced his law enforcement actions in D.C., he also singled out a slew of other Democratic cities. The mayors of Baltimore, LA, Oakland, Chicago and New York say crime is down.
On eve of Trump–Putin Summit, Russians share hopes — and doubts — for Peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Donald Trump's "energetic and sincere" efforts to end the war in Ukraine. But on the streets of Moscow while many hope for an end to the war, they disagree on how to get there.
Zelenskyy: Trump supports ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine at Putin summit
European leaders held a high-stakes meeting Wednesday with President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Ukraine's Zelenskyy, NATO's chief, and European leaders ahead of Friday's US Russia summit.
US Rep. Barry Moore, an Alabama Republican, launches bid for the Senate
Moore is in his third term in Congress and is a member of the conservative Freedom Caucus. In a campaign video announcing his candidacy, he emphasized his history as an early supporter of President Donald Trump.
What’s at stake as Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska?
Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was unlikely to be included in talks he described as a "feel out meeting" to better understand Russia's demands for ending its war in Ukraine.
Trump’s tariff revenue has skyrocketed. But how big is it, really?
President Trump's new tariffs are pouring in. But it's still only a fraction of overall government revenues — and falls short of new spending in the recent Republican megabill.
‘At least I’m safe’: A Kenyan immigrant opts to leave the U.S. on his own terms, leaving children and wife behind
The Trump administration has given an ultimatum to immigrants without legal status: Leave voluntarily, or you'll be detained and deported. This has forced some immigrant families in the U.S. to grapple with very hard choices.
Trump says he will host Putin in Alaska next Friday to talk about Ukraine
President Trump has been pushing to broker an end to the war in Ukraine since he took office. But it hasn't been quick or easy.
After an ex-DOGE staffer’s assault, Trump threatens to federalize D.C. Can he?
Trump told reporters on Wednesday evening that he is considering taking over the D.C. police force and sending in the National Guard after a former DOGE staffer was hurt in an attempted carjacking.
Virginia Giuffre’s family expresses shock over Trump saying Epstein ‘stole’ her
Her family's statement is the latest development involving Epstein, who took his own life in a New York jail in 2019 while facing federal sex trafficking charges, and the Republican president.
Federal judge delays expiration of TPS for Hondurans, Nicaraguans, and Nepalese
The Trump administration has said the conditions in the three countries have improved, therefore the immigrants can return back to their homelands. But federal Judge Trina Thompson suggested Trump's motives are discriminatory.
What Trump’s threat to tariff Russia’s trade partners means for India
President Trump said India would pay the price for buying Russian oil and military equipment. Here is a look at how India, with one of Asia's largest economies, is responding.
Why Trump is obsessed with building a White House ballroom
As President Trump bends the federal government to fit his agenda, he is also gilding the White House to suit his aesthetics. And there's one more thing he really wants: a ballroom.
Todd Blanche’s past hangs over him as top DOJ official on Epstein case
Todd Blanche's personal involvement in the case of Jeffrey Epstein is fueling questions about proper procedures at the Justice Department.
Trump sees ‘real starvation’ in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid
President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed doing more to feed the starving population in Gaza — at odds with the Israeli prime minister who claimed there was no starvation.
Pete Buttigieg warns Democrats can’t go back to status quo after President Trump
Steve Inskeep speaks with former US Secretary for Transportation Pete Buttigieg about distrust in government and the status of the Democratic party.
Trump sets EU tariff at 15%, lower than his original threat, after meeting in Scotland
Trump had most recently threatened tariffs of 30% on imports from the European Union. But on Sunday, he met with the president of the European Commission, and they agreed to a lower level.
Trump visits Federal Reserve and tussles with Jerome Powell in extraordinary moment
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve to inspect an ongoing renovation and disagreed with the Fed chair about the project's final cost in an extraordinary moment.
Questions about Epstein files follow lawmakers home
It's just the start of a summer recess for Congress, but already House Republicans are being asked questions back home about the push to release records related to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump’s new AI policies keep culture war focus on tech companies
A new executive order instructs tech companies to address what the White House sees as "woke AI." Receiving future federal contracts could hinge on whether AI firms respond.
Trump aims to get rid of AI regulations and finance exports to win AI race
President Trump says he wants to make sure the United States wins the artificial intelligence race. The White House says fewer regulations will help.
Supreme Court says Trump’s efforts to close the Education Department can continue
The Trump administration had appealed a decision that had directed it to stop gutting the U.S. Education Department and to reinstate many of the workers the government had laid off.
Trump announces weapons for Ukraine and threatens Russia with tariffs
President Trump threatened to punish Russia with heavy tariffs on countries that trade with Moscow if the Kremlin fails to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, while promising Kyiv weapons.
President Trump says he wants to stage UFC fight on White House grounds
President Trump has announced that an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout will be held on the grounds of the White House next year, one of many events to be held to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Key takeaways from the Trump-dominated NATO summit
NATO's summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday has been described as "transformational" and "historic."
Judge sees no reason to keep holding Abrego Garcia pending criminal trial
Despite the court order, if released from prison, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is likely to be immediately taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump is slated to hold a press conference at the NATO summit
The news conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET at the conclusion of the summit in the Netherlands as the world watches to see whether a ceasefire between Israel and Iran will endure.
