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Trump dismisses Russia questioning Zelensky's legitimacy as 'posturing'

President Trump on Tuesday said Russian officials questioning the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were just "posturing" as part...

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Trump faces MAGA backlash for saying he'll let 600,000 Chinese students into US

President Trump is facing outcry from some of his supporters after saying he plans to allow 600,000 students from China into the U.S. “It’s a very...

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Pence group warns Trump on China policy: White House ‘mocks the rule of law’ with TikTok account

A policy group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence is warning that President Trump is risking his legacy on China policy with his approach to...

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Navarro rips Bolton's handling of government info

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Tuesday accused former national security adviser John Bolton of “profiteering off of America’s...

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Trump moves to fire Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve board

President Trump on Monday moved to fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook over allegations she committed mortgage fraud. “I have determined...

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Trump signs proclamation honoring US service members killed at Abbey Gate

President Trump on Monday signed a proclamation to mark the fourth anniversary of the bombing at Abbey Gate that killed 13 U.S. service members during...

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Live updates: Trump says 'Department of War' coming soon; would 'like' Kim Jong Un meeting

President Trump on Monday said he would like to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again, during a meeting at the White House with South Korean...

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Trump says he could rename Department of Defense to Department of War soon

President Trump indicated on Monday that he could move soon to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War. "Pete Hegseth has been...

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Trump says federal crime crackdown will target Chicago next

President Trump said Friday the federal government would turn its attention to Chicago next to try to crack down on crime after surging law...

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Trump says he’ll ask Congress for $2B for DC improvements

President Trump said Friday he planned to ask Congress for $2 billion to make improvements around Washington, D.C., the latest instance of the...

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Trump responds to Bolton raid: 'He could be a very unpatriotic guy'

President Trump said Friday he was not given advance notice of an FBI search of former national security adviser John Bolton's home but criticized his...

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Trump threatens to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn't resign

President Trump on Friday said he would fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud if she does not...

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Rubio, Witkoff mix expertise, dealmaking for Trump on Russia-Ukraine 

When President Trump sat down for a high-stakes meeting in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, there were two men by his side: Secretary of...

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Stephen Miller blasts 'stupid white hippies' protesting DC crackdown

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Wednesday railed against what he called "stupid white hippies" who were protesting the federal...

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Laura Loomer flexes influence, racks up wins with Trump

Far-right activist Laura Loomer is flexing her influence with the White House as she racks up policy and personnel wins from the outside. The State...

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Trump calls Putin to arrange face-to-face with Zelensky 

President Trump said Monday he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin following meetings at the White House with top European leaders and began...

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Missouri attorney general to serve as co-deputy FBI director

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is joining the Justice Department as the co-deputy director of the FBI, he announced Monday. Bailey is set to...

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Trump, Zelensky put on the smiles at Oval Office

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a much more cordial Oval Office meeting in front of TV cameras Monday than the fiery...

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Trump rails against critics ahead of Zelensky meeting

President Trump spent the morning leading up to his critical meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders railing against...

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Behind the scenes of Trump’s historic summit with Putin

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – When a door swung open to the small room where President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were...

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Trump, Zelensky to meet Monday at White House 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Trump on Monday at the White House in the aftermath of Trump's summit with Russian...

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Trump says progress made but no deal with Putin at Alaska summit

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — President Trump said Friday he made progress on key points during a meeting with Russian President...

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Trump: '25 percent chance' Putin meeting is not successful

President Trump said Thursday he felt Russian President Vladimir Putin was prepared to make a deal to end the fighting in Ukraine on the eve of a...

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New details emerge on Trump, Putin summit in Alaska: What to know

President Trump is traveling to Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a high-stakes summit to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

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Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Russia doesn't stop Ukraine war after Putin meeting

President Trump warned on Wednesday that there would be "severe consequences" for Russia if it did not agree to stop its war in Ukraine after his...

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Billy Long’s IRS ouster follows clashes with Treasury 

President Trump's removal of Billy Long as head of the IRS after only two months on the job has cast an uncomfortable spotlight on the agency, which...

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Trump threatens Powell with 'major lawsuit,' blames Mnuchin for pushing 'loser'

President Trump on Tuesday threatened to allow a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell related to renovations of the central bank's...

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Trump meets with Intel CEO after calling for his resignation

President Trump met Monday with Lip-Bu Tan, the CEO of Intel, who Trump just days earlier had called on to resign over claims he was "conflicted."...

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Trump taps conservative economist EJ Antoni to serve as next labor statistics chief

President Trump on Monday announced he would nominate E.J. Antoni, a top economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation, to serve as the next...

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Trump says gold won't face tariffs

President Trump announced Monday there would be no tariffs placed on gold imports, offering clarity after the gold market was in turmoil last week....

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Trump activates National Guard, names DEA commissioner to lead DC police force

President Trump announced Monday he was taking federal control of the Washington, D.C., police department and deploying the National Guard in the...

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Trump pushes China to quadruple soybean orders ahead of truce tariff expiration

President Trump late Sunday urged China to increase its orders of U.S. soybeans, suggesting it would help reduce the trade deficit between Washington...

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Trump hosts leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan for peace accord signing

President Trump hosted the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Friday for the signing of a peace accord he said would bring to an end 35 years of...

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Trump directs Pentagon to use military force against cartels: Report

President Trump has reportedly signed a directive for the Pentagon to start using military force against certain drug cartels that have been...

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Trump to host leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia for peace ceremony

President Trump is set to host the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia at the White House on Friday to sign a peace deal that would potentially end...

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5 questions looming over potential Trump-Putin summit

President Trump is eyeing a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week as he pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine, a...

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Trump signs order giving political appointees oversight of federal grants

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order tightening control of the federal grant funding process, requiring political appointees to sign...

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Trump says he will impose 100 percent tariff on semiconductors

President Trump said Wednesday his administration was planning to impose a 100 percent tariff on all semiconductor imports. “We’re going to be...

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Trump 'considering' taking control of DC police

President Trump said Wednesday he's considering taking control of the Washington, D.C., police department in the wake of a violent attack on a former...

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Trump raises tariffs on India by 25 percent over Russian oil purchases

President Trump on Wednesday announced he would increase tariffs on India by 25 percent over its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the total tariffs...

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Trump says DC should change law to prosecute teens as adults, threatens to federalize city

President Trump on Tuesday called for the District of Columbia to change its laws to allow for teenagers 14 and older to be prosecuted as adults and...

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Trump establishes task force for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order establishing a task force to oversee the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in Los Angeles....

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Trump: Vance 'probably favored at this point' for 2028 nomination

President Trump said Tuesday it was too soon to settle on a successor to serve as the Republican nominee in 2028, but he acknowledged Vice President...

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Trump on seeking third term: 'Probably not'

President Trump said Tuesday he would "probably not" seek a constitutionally prohibited third term. "No, probably not," Trump said with a chuckle when...

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Trump rules out Bessent as next Fed chair

President Trump said Tuesday he was taking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent off the list of prospective candidates for the next chairman of the...

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DOJ to launch grand jury probe over Russia allegations against Obama officials

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday directed Department of Justice (DOJ) officials to open a grand jury investigation into how Obama administration...

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Trump raises tariffs on Canada to 35 percent

President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. would raise tariffs on certain Canadian goods from 25 percent to 35 percent beginning Friday. Goods...

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Watch Live: Biden addresses National Bar Association in Chicago

Former President Biden is scheduled to speak at the National Bar Association’s annual gala in Chicago on Thursday night. His visit comes after...

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Trump announces new 'reciprocal' tariff rates

President Trump on Thursday announced tariff rates for dozens of countries that will take effect on Aug. 7, potentially upending the global trade...

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Karoline Leavitt details $200M ballroom plans at White House

Construction is set to begin in September on a new ballroom inside the White House, press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday. The $200...

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