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As strikes on alleged drug boats grow, so do questions about their legality and goal
President Trump says he has authority to carry out the strikes, but international experts are asking if the attacks are truly about countering narcotics or instead toppling Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
A frog, a lobster and a unicorn walked into a No Kings protest
Demonstrators at No Kings protests around the U.S. dressed up as frogs and other animals. Many said they were trying to counter the GOP narrative that they are radical leftists who hate America.
The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump’s ballroom
Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom.
Trump’s fake video featured ‘Danger Zone.’ Musician Kenny Loggins wants it scrubbed
The "Danger Zone" singer is asking for his performance to be deleted from a fake "King Trump" video that the president posted to Truth Social on Saturday.
President Trump commutes the prison sentence of George Santos
The disgraced New York Republican was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to a litany of federal charges, including wire fraud and identity theft.
Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump at the White House. Here’s what to expect
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Trump on Friday, the mood is expected to be very different from their first Oval Office encounter in February.
In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders
Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders.
Senators will force a vote to prevent war on Venezuela without approval from Congress
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says new legislation is needed to prevent the Trump administration's escalating actions against Venezuela from leading to war.
Justice Department indicts Letitia James after pressure from Trump
The indictment comes after steady pressure from President Trump to prosecute James, who successfully sued Trump and his company for inflating the value of some of its properties.
Why gold is having its best year since 1979
The price of gold hit $4,000 per ounce for the first time ever. It's a bad sign for the U.S. economy
What to know as Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt
Israel and Hamas appear closer than ever to a deal to end their two-year war — but questions remain. Delegations from Israel, Hamas, the U.S., Egypt and Qatar are meeting on Monday.
Memphis sees opportunity in Trump’s plans for federal intervention
Many in Memphis acknowledge that crime in the city is a real problem. And while President Trump's federal intervention might not be their ideal way to handle it, they're hoping it can provide some much-needed relief.
Federal agencies are rehiring workers and spending more after DOGE’s push to cut
Eight months after the Department of Government Efficiency effort to shrink the federal workforce began, some agencies are hiring workers back – and spending more money than before.
Energy Dept. tells employees not to use words including ‘climate change’ and ‘green’
The banned words list applies to all work done at the largest federal funder of clean energy technology.
Trump, Hegseth to headline a highly unusual gathering of top military officials
It is highly unusual to bring in military leaders from across the globe to one central location. The president said the meeting would discuss "esprit de corps."
What schools stand to lose in the battle over the next federal education budget
Education researchers warn budget proposals from the White House and House Republicans would impose steep cuts on some of the nation's most vulnerable students and disadvantaged school communities.
Wary of changes under Trump, ‘citizen historians’ are documenting the Smithsonian
Historians and citizens who say they are concerned about the Trump administration's pressure on the Smithsonian are working to document exhibits, as they exist today, throughout the museum network.
After Charlie Kirk’s murder, some Republicans talk revival as others seek retribution
Some Republicans have used Charlie Kirk's killing as a call to spiritual revival. Others, including President Trump, have used it to escalate attacks on the left.
California bans masks meant to hide law enforcement officers’ identities
The law, opposed by police organizations, was aimed by lawmakers at immigration agents and will test state powers over the conduct of federal officials.
Trump is deploying the National Guard to Memphis. Experts worry it’s becoming normal
The president signed an order earlier this week to send Tennessee state National Guard troops, along with officials from various federal departments and agencies, into Memphis, in an effort to fight crime. It's one of several U.S. cities Trump has singled out for such a move, testing the limits of presidential power and military force.
After Missouri, what state is next? A redistricting race started by Trump continues
First Trump got Texas to redistrict to help Republicans win five House seats there. California Democrats are trying to counter that. Now Missouri lawmakers move to help the GOP win another seat.
Trump is making a state visit to the U.K., the homeland of his immigrant mother
President Trump's U.K. state visit this week won't include the Scottish island where his late immigrant mother was born. Mary Anne MacLeod was a Gaelic speaker who learned English as a second language.
Charlie Kirk, a Trump ally and voice for young conservatives, dies at age 31
Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was arguably the most influential voice in young conservatism, and played a pivotal role in President Trump's return to the White House.
Estate of Jeffrey Epstein gives Congress ‘birthday book’ allegedly signed by Trump
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the book included a tawdry drawing and note that appeared to include President Trump's signature. Trump had previously denied its existence.
President Trump plans to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War
The change would return the department to a name that it carried for much of its history, until it became the Department of Defense in the wake of World War II.
How the Education Department is using civil rights laws to bring schools to heel
The Trump administration is using decades-old laws, meant to prevent discrimination, to threaten school districts and states with cuts to vital federal funding.
Trump administration illegally froze billions in Harvard funds, judge rules
The ruling is a legal victory for Harvard but the White House says it will appeal the decision.
How Trump’s latest crypto launch enriches his family
The president and his sons made $5 billion on paper as their cryptocurrency started trading — highlighting the extraordinary degree to which they are personally profiting from Trump's return to the Oval Office.
President Trump floats deploying National Guard troops to New Orleans
President Trump said the White House is considering whether to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago or a place with a governor who would welcome them, like New Orleans.
FAQ: Why were 76 Guatemalan children pulled off deportation flights in the middle of the night?
A federal judge's emergency order stopped planes carrying Guatemalan migrant children. Attorneys said the rushed deportation effort violated the minors' due process rights.
A California judge rules that Trump’s deployment of the guard to LA was illegal
President Trump took control of the state's National Guard in June and deployed it to Los Angeles to face anti-immigration protestors and assist officers making detentions and deportations.
What is a haboob and which U.S. city did it engulf this week? Find out in the quiz
This week, Taylor Swift debuted her engagement ring and the parasite world brought us something gross to worry about.
