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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.

Breaking another presidential norm, Trump drops the f-bomb on camera

Presidents have been known to use salty language behind closed doors. But President Trump may be the first to very deliberately drop an f-bomb on camera.

The Trump administration is making an unprecedented reach for data held by states

States hold troves of sensitive personal data that were previously never shared with the federal government or across federal agencies. The Trump administration is trying to change that.

4 takeaways on the U.S. airstrikes on Iran — and what might come next

The Trump administration said its strikes were intended to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Now, Iran weighs a response against what it called an "outrageous" military operation.

U.S. completes strikes on Iran nuclear sites, Trump says

The U.S. has completed attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran, President Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday.

Trump is no stranger to setting 2-week deadlines. Here’s how others have played out

Since his first term, Trump has promised action on everything from tax legislation to health care within a fortnight — only for his announcements to materialize months later or not at all.

Pro-Trump media figures split over the U.S. role in the Israel-Iran conflict

Many of President Trump's nominal media allies are breaking with him over his backing of Israel, arguing it will lead to a wider war.

Trump threatens Iran’s supreme leader, escalating his rhetoric about the conflict

President Trump called Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei an "easy target" but said, "We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now."

3 takeaways from the military parade and No Kings protests on Trump’s birthday

The U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., against a backdrop of political division and protests savaging President Trump.

Majorities in key U.S. allies have no confidence in Trump’s global leadership

People in 15 of 24 countries downgraded ratings of the U.S., according to the survey of more than 28,000. Majorities in almost every country surveyed describe Trump as "arrogant" and "dangerous."

Immigration enforcement ramps up, tensions persist in big cities

Cities prepare for nationwide protests on Saturday.