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Trump speaks with Putin, says talks to end Ukraine war will begin
Washington — President Trump said Wednesday that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and directed members of his national…
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Judge orders HHS, CDC and FDA to restore deleted webpages with health information
Washington — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and…
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Durbin accuses Patel of ordering FBI firings before his confirmation as FBI director and lying about it
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee accused Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, of lying…
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Ronald Rowe, who led U.S. Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt, is retiring
US Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe speaks during a press conference in Washington, DC, on September 20, 2024. BEN…
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Trump pushes Gaza plan in meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II
Washington — President Trump hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday and renewed his suggestions that…
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Elon Musk defends DOGE as Trump orders agencies to comply with cuts
Washington — Standing beside President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Elon Musk defended the Department of Government Efficiency’s…
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Marc Fogel, American detained in Russia, freed after visit by Trump envoy
Washington — The White House announced Tuesday that it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher who…
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Steve Bannon pleads guilty in
Steve Bannon pleaded guilty to a state charge on Tuesday for his role in a plot to defraud donors to…
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Trump orders 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. Here’s what experts say could become pricier.
President Trump is again turning to tariffs to advance his trade agenda, signing new orders to place 25% import duties…
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