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5 initial takeaways from DOJ's release of Epstein documents

The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday released a tranche of thousands of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, that included...

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Trump signs annual NDAA Defense bill with record military spending

President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law Thursday, establishing spending at the Pentagon and other...

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Trump announces $1,776 'warrior dividend' checks to be sent to members of the military

President Trump said Wednesday his administration would send $1,776 "warrior dividend" checks to members of the military, crediting tariffs and the...

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Trump touts 'warrior dividend' checks, housing reform in address to nation

President Trump on Wednesday sought to make the case that his administration has made progress on key issues in a rare primetime address amid slumping...

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Susie Wiles comes under the spotlight after Vanity Fair remarks

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is grappling with a controversy of her own making after she made a number of startling admissions in a series...

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Trump labels Maduro regime terrorist organization, orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers

President Trump said Tuesday he would designate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's regime a foreign terrorist organization and direct the blockade...

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Wiles was 'initially aghast' at Elon Musk-led evisceration of USAID

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said in an interview published Tuesday that she was at first "aghast" at Elon Musk's dismantling of the U.S....

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Trump’s ramped up travels pose risk, reward for GOP ahead of 2026

President Trump is set to ramp up his appearances on the campaign trail in support of Republicans ahead of next year’s midterms, with the White...

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Trump tells WSJ next Fed chair should consult him on interest rates

President Trump said Friday his choice for the next chair of the Federal Reserve should consult him on setting interest rates. Trump told The Wall...

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White House pulls nomination for NSA deputy director

The White House is withdrawing its nominee for deputy director of the National Security Agency, adding to a looming leadership void atop the...

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Trump to honor members of ‘Miracle on Ice’ team Friday

President Trump will honor members of the 1980 Olympic U.S. men's hockey team at the White House on Friday, awarding them with congressional medals....

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Trump pushes back on reports of discontent with Hegseth, Noem

President Trump on Wednesday said he was happy with his Cabinet and specifically downplayed reports that he was frustrated with Defense Secretary Pete...

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Trump says US has seized oil tanker near Venezuela

President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, the latest escalation in what has become an...

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Trump pushes back on affordability criticisms in fiery Pennsylvania speech

President Trump on Tuesday hit the road to make the case that his policies have helped Americans financially and boosted the economy as polling and...

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Trump rails against Omar, migration from 'hellholes' like Somalia

President Trump on Tuesday went on a tirade against Somalian migrants and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) during a rally that was billed as focused on...

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White House defends FDA chief against 'uninformed attacks' over review of abortion pill

The White House said Tuesday it has the “utmost confidence” in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Mary Makary and dismissed calls for...

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Trump trashes 'weak' European leaders: 'They want to be politically correct'

President Trump in an interview published Tuesday railed against what he called "weak" leaders from Europe, complaining that they did not know what to...

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Trump to tout economic agenda in Pennsylvania as voters sour on costs

President Trump is set to travel to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to deliver a speech on the economy, a tacit acknowledgment that he and the White House...

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Pence group praises 'aggressive' spending in annual defense bill

A conservative advocacy group led by former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday praised provisions in the annual defense bill that called for...

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Trump courts controversy with use of pardon power

President Trump’s use of his clemency power is drawing criticism as he grants pardons and commutations that at times appear to contradict his agenda...

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Trump switches lead architect for White House ballroom

President Trump has swapped architects to lead the construction of a ballroom on the White House grounds, an administration official confirmed...

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Hegseth, Patel lead a Trump team facing mounting scrutiny

Multiple top officials in the Trump administration are coming under mounting scrutiny over personal and policy decisions, putting members of a Cabinet...

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Republicans show new signs of independence from Trump 

Republicans are showing signs of picking their battles against President Trump, with the administration’s handling of military strikes on alleged...

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Trump to meet with national security team amid Venezuela tensions

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed President Trump and his national security team will discuss the situation in Venezuela and other matters in...

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White House doubles down on mass deportation pledge in wake of National Guard shooting

The White House on Monday doubled down on its pledge for mass deportations and to pause asylum claims in the wake of a shooting that killed a National...

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5 ways Republicans are breaking with Trump

President Trump is facing increasing resistance from Republicans in Congress to certain proposals and parts of his agenda as he nears the end of his...

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Trump directs review of Afghans who entered US under Biden after National Guard shooting

President Trump said Wednesday his administration would review the cases of individuals from Afghanistan who entered the United States during the...

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Trump says South Africa is not invited to next year's G20

President Trump said Wednesday that South Africa would not be invited to next year's Group of 20 (G20) summit in Miami, escalating his feud with South...

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Trump: 'Animal' who shot National Guard members 'will pay a very steep price'

President Trump lashed out Wednesday at the suspect who shot two members of the National Guard just blocks from the White House. "The animal that shot...

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Trump says he'd 'rather not' extend Affordable Care Act subsidies

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Trump on Tuesday said he would prefer not to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire at the end...

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Trump says he'll meet with Putin and Zelensky when peace deal is finalized

President Trump said Tuesday there were only a "few remaining points of disagreement" in a peace proposal to end the war in Ukraine, adding that he...

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Leavitt: Ukraine peace deal progress ‘tremendous’ but ‘delicate’ details remain

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that further talks will be required among representatives from the U.S., Ukraine and Russia...

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Trump signs order allowing foreign terrorist designation for Muslim Brotherhood chapters

President Trump on Monday signed an executive order that would allow his administration to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as...

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Leavitt pushes back on Comey, James case dismissals, vows DOJ appeal

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday the Department of Justice (DOJ) will appeal a federal judge’s decision to dismiss the...

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Trump administration designates Maduro-linked group foreign terrorist organization

The Trump administration is designating Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, the latest measure to ramp up pressure on...

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Trump brushes off Stefanik's 'jihadist' label for Mamdani: 'She's out there campaigning'

President Trump said Friday he did not agree with Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-N.Y.) past description of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as a...

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Trump says he wasn't threatening lawmakers with posts about 'seditious behavior'

President Trump on Friday argued he wasn't threatening Democratic lawmakers when he called them traitors and accused them of "seditious behavior," but...

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Trump offers praise for 'rational' Mamdani in remarkable White House meeting

President Trump on Friday offered praise for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after what the two called a “productive” meeting at the...

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5 things to watch as Mamdani, Trump meet at the White House

President Trump will host New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday for what will be a closely watched meeting between two...

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Biden to attend Dick Cheney funeral

Former President Biden is set to make a rare public appearance Thursday to attend the funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney in Washington. A...

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White House grapples with how to sell Trump agenda

President Trump and White House officials are grappling with how best to sell their agenda to the American people ahead of next November’s crucial...

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Trump signs funding bill to end historic government shutdown

President Trump on Wednesday signed a government funding bill to officially end the longest shutdown in history after 43 days. Trump signed...

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Trump warns GOP against engaging with Democrats' Epstein 'trap'

President Trump on Wednesday warned Republicans against engaging with the latest round of documents released from the Jeffrey Epstein case, which...

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Bessent teases announcements to cut cost of coffee, fruits

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent teased Wednesday that the Trump administration would make announcements in the coming days to help reduce the costs...

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Trump talks college sports, Ryder Cup in call with 'Pat McAfee Show'

President Trump on Tuesday called in to “The Pat McAfee Show” on ESPN to mark Veterans Day and discuss various sports topics. McAfee, a former NFL...

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Vance calls court order to fully fund SNAP 'absurd ruling'

Vice President Vance on Thursday pushed back on a federal court ruling that directed the Trump administration to make full Supplemental Nutrition...

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White House guest faints during Trump event in Oval Office

A White House guest who was attending President Trump's announcement about lowering the cost of obesity drugs fainted in the Oval Office, causing the...

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Trump says he's glad 'evil' Pelosi is retiring

President Trump said Thursday he was glad former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was retiring from Congress at the end of her term, deriding her as an...

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Trump says Mamdani should reach out to him: 'Has to be a little bit respectful of Washington'

President Trump said Wednesday he wants to see New York City succeed in the wake of the election of self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani...

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Trump seeks to tout economy after tough elections for GOP

President Trump on Wednesday touted his economic agenda one day after Democrats won key victories in elections where voters said they were largely...

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