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Iran freed Iranian-American Dena Karari after 18 months on espionage charges. Trump announced the release as a goodwill gesture amid the US-Iran war.
Trump fired Roger Rogoff as Seattle's U.S. Attorney 54 minutes after judges appointed him, escalating a standoff over federal prosecutorial appointments.
A former Marine running for Congress sparked outrage after a video calling President Trump the Antichrist and saying he must be killed.
Trump builds a White House helipad without congressional approval or environmental reviews, sparking legal and preservation concerns.
The US Mint is producing a $1 coin featuring President Trump's face for America's 250th birthday, sparking praise and legal controversy.
President Trump delivers a primetime address tonight, expected to focus on election claims and the SAVE America Act amid ongoing Iran conflict.
Trump's primetime address on election integrity follows debunked voter fraud claims and the ouster of election commission members ahead of the midterms.
President Trump overruled his own DHS secretary and ordered ICE to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following two fatal shootings by ICE agents.
Federal judge voids Trump's IRS settlement granting sweeping immunity, orders sanctions, and refers attorneys for disciplinary action.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6 million from Donald Trump after a three-year legal battle, marking a historic resolution in the abuse and defamation case.
President Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, reshaping the Republican primary just weeks before the August 11 vote.
Federal judge rules Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit was filed for an 'improper purpose,' voids audit immunity settlement, and refers attorney for discipline.
An Iranian newspaper published a death list of 13 world leaders including Donald Trump. Experts call it symbolic propaganda but warn of lone-wolf risks.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 from aortic dissection. Trump endorses Graham's sister as interim senator as South Carolina prepares for special election.
The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times journalists after they reported security deficiencies in Trump's new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, died unexpectedly at 71, triggering a succession battle for his seat.
Polling shows Trump's approval declining among white working-class voters, his core demographic, driven by economic concerns and the Iran war.
President Trump announces a renegotiated deal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, securing toll revenue and veto power for the U.S.
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies unexpectedly at 71 after a brief illness. The Trump ally and foreign policy hawk had just returned from Kyiv.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died unexpectedly at 71 after returning from Kyiv. Preliminary cause: aortic dissection.
Trump warns Iran of massive retaliation if it attempts to assassinate him, as US-Iran tensions escalate after ceasefire collapse.
The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times journalists to testify about their reporting on security flaws in Trump's new Air Force One.
Trump let a bipartisan housing bill become law without his signature, protesting the Senate's failure to pass the SAVE America Act voter ID bill.
Judge orders Trump to pay $5.8M to E. Jean Carroll, appeals court upholds Kennedy Center name removal, and Florida airport is renamed for Trump.
A federal judge orders E. Jean Carroll to collect $5.8 million in Trump sex abuse case; Trump appeals and emergency stay is denied.
Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center, ruling he failed to show irreparable harm.
Palm Beach International Airport is renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, a first for a sitting U.S. president.
Trump arrives in Ankara for the NATO summit, criticizing European allies for refusing to support the US war against Iran while praising Erdogan.
Trump used America's 250th anniversary to attack political opponents as communists, calling the ideology a 'cancer' that must be cut out.
NATO chief Mark Rutte faces his toughest test at the Ankara summit as Trump shifts demands from burden-sharing to 'loyalty,' testing the alliance.
Trump delivered a combative July 4th address on America's 250th birthday, pardoned nine diesel mechanics, and ordered agencies to drop discrimination suits
President Trump delivers charged speeches as America marks 250 years amid heat waves, a rare Declaration discovery, and Freedom 250 controversy.
Trump renews criticism of NATO allies over defense spending days before the Ankara summit, escalating tensions over burden-sharing and Iran war fallout.
Trump earned $1.2-1.4B from crypto ventures in 2025, while retail investors lost $4.5B on his meme coins, disclosures show.
Trump and Republicans label Democrats as communists ahead of the 2026 midterms, a Cold War-era strategy that risks alienating younger voters.
As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, Trump speaks at Mount Rushmore amid storms, DC is fenced in by renovations, and a DEI controversy rocks San Diego.
Tucker Carlson plans to build a third party after breaking with President Trump and the GOP over the Iran war, potentially reshaping the 2026 midterms.
House Speaker Mike Johnson reveals in an exclusive interview how he maintains his relationship with President Trump while managing a House rebellion.
The Supreme Court term expanded presidential power while dealing Trump defeats on birthright citizenship, the Fed, and mail-in voting.
Thirteen House Republicans defy Trump and sink a procedural vote, freezing the chamber and stalling the NDAA and SAVE America Act ahead of July Fourth.
Trump's financial disclosure reveals over $1.4 billion in crypto earnings, sparking ethics debates as the Supreme Court expands power over regulators.
President Trump flew aboard the newly refurbished VC-25B Bridge aircraft, a Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8i, to North Dakota for a library opening.
The EU has issued a firm response to Donald Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on countries imposing digital services taxes, vowing swift retaliation.
Bill Maher receives the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center as the embattled institution grapples with Trump's takeover and legal fights.
President Trump threatens 100% tariffs on European nations that impose digital services taxes on US tech firms, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
Democratic governors send National Guard troops to DC for America 250 celebrations, while DC settles with a protester who played Darth Vader's theme.
Trump-backed candidates hold a near-perfect 98% success rate in GOP primaries as the 2026 midterms approach, reshaping the party.
Trump blocks bipartisan bills to force passage of the SAVE America Act, a sweeping voting bill requiring proof of citizenship to cast a ballot.
All 27 EU member states have approved the EU-US trade deal, clearing the final hurdle before the July 4 deadline set by President Donald Trump.
Trump's 18 D.C. renovation projects could cost over $1.2 billion, with taxpayers and secret donors footing the bill amid transparency concerns.
The Senate voted 50-48 to approve a war powers resolution limiting Trump's authority on Iran, a historic bipartisan rebuke of the president's policy.
Trump canceled a bipartisan housing bill signing and declared the SAVE America Act a national emergency, demanding voter ID restrictions from Congress.
President Trump accuses oil companies of price gouging and orders a DOJ investigation as gas prices remain elevated despite falling crude oil costs.
NYT reporters Haberman and Swan's 'Regime Change' reveals Trump gluing gold decorations, comparing himself to Hitler, and berating cabinet members.
Far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, narrowly wins Colombia's presidential runoff, signaling a dramatic rightward shift.
A week after Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center by court order, tarps remain covering the facade, sparking accusations of a coverup.
Trump faces a diplomatic feud with Italy, a shuttered clemency inquiry, a controversial new Air Force One, and a YOLO Caucus of outgoing senators.
Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago on Juneteenth as visitors celebrate Black excellence amid the political divide under President Trump.
Three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn denies vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. President Trump vows immediate repairs and jail time.
Italy's PM Meloni accuses Trump of fabricating a story about her begging for a photo at the G7, as Italy cancels a diplomatic visit to the US.
President Trump unveiled a converted Qatari Boeing 747 as the new Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, replacing a 36-year-old aircraft.
Three GOP senators leaving Congress are forming a 'YOLO Caucus,' using their final months to challenge Trump on Iran, nominations, and spending.
Outgoing Republican senators dubbed the 'YOLO Caucus' are breaking with Trump on key votes, threatening his legislative agenda ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Trump's accounts executed over 3,600 stock trades worth up to $695 million in three months, sparking bipartisan calls for ethics investigations.
President Trump unveiled a converted Qatari 747 as the new Air Force One, sparking debate over the Emoluments Clause, costs, and national security.
Trump claims vandals sabotaged the Reflecting Pool after algae blooms turned the water green, sparking debate over the renovation.
Tarps remain over the Kennedy Center facade a week after Trump's name was removed by court order, sparking accusations of a cover-up.
The 108-day Iran war cost $113 billion and 15 American lives. A new AP-NORC poll shows 65% disapprove of Trump's handling of the conflict.
Tensions between Trump and Republican senators escalate over voting rights, intelligence leadership, and the Iran deal ahead of midterms.
Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist, wins the DC Democratic mayoral primary, setting the stage for a clash with President Trump over home rule.
A new book by a former McCarthy aide details Trump's expletive-filled threats to Republican lawmakers, revealing intra-party intimidation.
G7 leaders welcome the US-Iran nuclear deal as a breakthrough, but Trump threatens to resume bombing, raising questions about the agreement's durability.
Trump delays his own DNI nominee Jay Clayton's hearing, keeping acting chief Bill Pulte in place to pressure Congress on FISA and a voter ID bill.
Five men arrested in alleged plot to attack Trump at White House UFC event using explosive drones and sniper teams, foiled by a mother's call.
Tuesday's primaries delivered mixed results for Trump. His picks swept Senate races, but Rick Jackson defeated Trump's choice in Georgia's governor runoff.
At the G7, Trump says Ukraine war has 'no impact' on the US, deepening allied divisions, as EU lawmakers approve a long-stalled trade deal.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration's DOJ is investigating him and his wife, calling it politically motivated retaliation.
Sen. Ted Cruz endorses candidates against Trump's picks in Georgia and South Carolina, testing party unity as voters head to polls in five states.
Trump's ambitious architectural projects, from a 250-foot arch to a White House ballroom, represent the biggest proposed changes to D.C. since 1901.
President Trump threatens 100% tariffs on French wine imports unless France drops its digital services tax, escalating tensions at the G7 summit.
President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with UFC fights on the White House South Lawn, blending pageantry with combat sports.
George Conway, the Never-Trump lawyer, is running for Congress in Manhattan vowing to launch a third impeachment effort against President Donald Trump.
President Trump called for restraint after Israel struck Beirut as a US-Iran peace deal teetered on the brink. Iran warned of imminent retaliation.
The Supreme Court's 11 pending decisions on birthright citizenship, firing power, and voting rights could redefine presidential authority for decades.
Workers removed Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade after federal courts ruled the name change was illegal, restoring the JFK memorial.
President Trump marked his 80th birthday with a historic UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn and a peace deal to end the US-Iran war.
AP-NORC polling shows Trump's support among independents has fallen 17 points since 2024, while blue-collar voters doubt his economic leadership.
Vandals burned '86 47' into the National Mall lawn, sparking a federal investigation amid legal battles over the phrase's meaning.
The Kennedy Center removed President Trump's name from its facade after a judge ruled the name change unlawful, ending a months-long legal battle.
Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an unprecedented UFC fight night on the South Lawn, blending sports and politics in a historic first.
Sen. John Cornyn warns President Trump faces a midterm 'disaster' and 'the most miserable two years of his life' after losing his seat.
A Belgian stage-building company constructed the controversial UFC Freedom 250 arena on the White House South Lawn for Trump's 80th birthday.
Bill Gates testifies he was unaware of Epstein's crimes as a bombshell book reveals White House Situation Room meetings to contain the scandal.
President Trump said 'I love the inflation' as CPI hit 4.2%, a three-year high. Democrats seized on the remark ahead of November's midterm elections.
NYT investigation reveals secret Situation Room meetings, an FBI mutiny, and frantic PR efforts as Trump's team scrambled to contain the Epstein scandal.
Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette advances to a runoff in South Carolina's GOP primary, testing the president's endorsement power after an Iowa upset.
A federal judge struck down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unlawful tax, dealing a major blow to the administration's immigration overhaul.
FIFA President Infantino's yearslong effort to woo Donald Trump has yielded little support for the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about who benefits.
President Trump is making baseless claims of vote fraud in California as ballots are slowly counted, previewing his midterm strategy.
Kennedy Center removes Trump branding after a judge ruled the name change illegal, as Bill Maher's Mark Twain Prize ceremony nears.
An FBI-led grand conspiracy investigation into alleged deep state plot against Trump has ended careers and undercut DOJ credibility, NYT reports.
President Trump abruptly ended a Meet the Press interview after tense exchanges with host Kristen Welker over election claims and the fund.
A federal lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn, alleging unlawful use of federal parklands and conflicts
Trump pardons former Rep. Steve Buyer; judge strikes down immigration policy; Hegseth sparks D-Day, Navy promotion controversies; RFK Jr. disengaged.
President Trump pardons former Rep. Steve Buyer, who served 22 months for insider trading. The pardon is backed by over 50 GOP lawmakers.
Trump's endorsement decision looms over Georgia's GOP Senate runoff between Mike Collins and Derek Dooley, a key test of his political influence.
The Supreme Court will issue major rulings on birthright citizenship, presidential power, mail ballots, and campaign spending, reshaping Trump's agenda.
Trump directs acting DNI Bill Pulte to cut the intelligence office, as Senate Democrats block FISA renewal over politicization concerns.
President Trump pardons former GOP Rep. Stephen Buyer, convicted of insider trading. The pardon draws ethics concerns over accountability.
President Trump, Senator Bernie Sanders, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have all voiced support for public ownership in AI, signaling rare bipartisan consensus.
House passes Ukraine aid bill with 18 Republicans defying Trump and GOP leaders. The $8B package now faces an uphill Senate battle and veto threat.
President Trump maintains immunity from IRS tax audits after settling a $10B lawsuit, as a controversial $1.8B fund is scrapped but protections remain.
Trump cancels Freedom 250 concerts after artists drop out, replacing them with a rally featuring Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio.
The US House passed a war powers resolution 215-208 to halt military operations against Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats in a rebuke of Trump.
President Trump announces Todd Blanche as his nominee for attorney general and a $700 million package to revive the struggling U.S. coal industry.
The US House votes on a resolution to end American involvement in the Iran war, as bipartisan opposition grows and the 60-day legal deadline expires.
President Trump positions himself as the central figure in America's 250th anniversary and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, breaking with historical norms.
Jill Biden feared Joe Biden had a stroke after his disastrous 2024 debate against Donald Trump, a new memoir reveals. Doctors checked him immediately.
A federal judge reviews Trump's $1.8B anti-weaponization fund as GOP senators rebel and Democrats prepare to dismantle the controversial DOJ settlement.
Former Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters released from prison after Gov. Jared Polis commuted her nine-year sentence for voting equipment breach.
President Trump will headline the Great American State Fair after multiple artists withdrew, turning the 250th anniversary into a political flashpoint.
Trump says Iran agreed not to develop or buy nukes, calling it a 'big difference,' while warning the US will 'end it a different way' if talks fail.
President Trump dropped his $10B IRS lawsuit for a $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund, sparking bipartisan outrage, lawsuits, and a judicial freeze.
President Trump proposes replacing the Freedom 250 concert with a MAGA rally after multiple artists dropped out, citing the event's political ties.
White House releases Trump's physical exam results, showing excellent health, 14-pound weight gain, and near-obese BMI ahead of his 80th birthday.
Federal judge reopens Trump's $10B IRS lawsuit, citing 'grievous allegations' the settlement creating a $1.8B fund was a fraud on the court.
Trump is warming ties with Belarus strongman Lukashenko through sanctions relief and prisoner deals, alarming European allies and the opposition.
Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms a $250 bill design featuring Trump, but a 160-year-old law banning living people on currency blocks its path.
Federal judge rules Trump's name was illegally added to Kennedy Center, orders removal within 14 days and blocks planned two-year closure.
An 86-year-old retiree from Las Vegas is offering Greenlanders $200,000 each to sign a petition for US annexation, sparking outrage and a police probe.
The Treasury Department has prepared designs for a $250 bill with President Trump's portrait, but a 160-year-old law and stalled Congress stand in the way.
Trump's DOJ mass-deleted hundreds of Jan. 6 prosecution records from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda' and rewriting riot history.
The Trump Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll over perjury allegations tied to her lawsuits against the president.
35 former federal judges filed a motion to reopen Trump's IRS lawsuit, alleging the $1.776 billion settlement was 'fraud on the court.'
Dana White says building a UFC arena on the White House lawn is an 'honor.' The June 14 event marks America's 250th birthday and Trump's 80th.
NPR investigation finds Trump's DOJ deleting Jan. 6 prosecution records from government websites, including cases of violent assaults on police.
Ken Paxton defeats four-term Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary runoff, reshaping the 2026 Senate race and fueling Trump-Senate GOP tensions.
A UFC fighting cage rises on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary and Trump's 80th birthday.
Trump says annual physical at Walter Reed went 'perfectly' as questions persist about his health, age, and transparency ahead of his 80th birthday
Belgian producer Olivier Adams' Mortal Kombat theme was used without permission in a White House war propaganda video. He seeks compensation in vain.
Top Iranian negotiators arrive in Qatar for peace talks as the White House battles Republican critics including Cruz and Pompeo over the Iran deal.
Trump's intra-party purges alarm Republicans while Democrats feud over stock trading and face redistricting hurdles ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Legal scholars question if the Constitution's framers were too optimistic about checks on executive power as Trump tests constitutional limits.
President Trump's unfocused campaign strategy and self-centered priorities are worrying Republican senators as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
President Trump pushes unpopular policies as Senate Republicans block his demands, IRS immunity deal sparks outrage, and DOJ scrubs Jan. 6 records.
Trump posts AI-generated 'Hello, Greenland!' image as US opens new consulate in Nuuk, appoints special envoy, and faces protests from Greenlanders.
DOJ granted President Trump sweeping immunity from IRS audits, sparking expert warnings about tax system trust and accountability.
Trump's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund triggers an unprecedented GOP rebellion, derailing an Iran war vote and immigration package.
President Trump canceled the signing of an AI executive order hours before the ceremony, worrying it could weaken America's technological edge over China.
NYT/Siena College poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 50% to 39% on generic ballot, with Trump approval at second-term low of 37%.
President Trump endorses bipartisan effort to eliminate biannual clock changes as the Sunshine Protection Act advances out of House committee.
A growing group of politically insulated Republicans is increasingly breaking with Trump, threatening his legislative agenda ahead of the midterms.
NYT/Siena poll shows Democrats leading by 11 points as Trump sinks to 37% approval, but internal party divisions threaten their electoral strategy.
The EU reached a late-night deal to implement the Turnberry trade pact with the US, adding safeguards to avert Trump's threatened car tariffs.
President Trump unveils a $400M drone-proof White House ballroom with an underground military hospital, sparking legal battles and public opposition.
The Senate voted 50-47 to advance a War Powers Resolution ending US involvement in Iran, as Sen. Bill Cassidy flipped after losing his GOP primary.
The Pentagon reduces Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from four to three, returning to 2021 levels as Trump pushes NATO allies to increase defense spending.
US permanently drops tax claims against Trump in broadening IRS lawsuit settlement, creating a $1.776 billion compensation fund.
Trump disclosed 3,600 stock trades in Q1 2026, with holdings in Nvidia, defense firms, and tech giants affected by his policies, sparking ethics concerns.
President Trump endorses Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff, reshaping the race just days before the May 26 election.
Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky GOP primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in the most expensive House primary ever, signaling Trump's grip on the party.
Trump settled his $10B IRS lawsuit, creating a $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund and securing permanent tax audit immunity for his family.
Jan 6 police officers sue to block Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund, alleging unconstitutional slush fund that could reward Capitol rioters.
European leaders meet in Strasbourg for crunch talks to finalize the EU-US Turnberry trade deal, facing a July 4 deadline from President Trump.
Trump reveals White House ballroom with drone defenses, sniper positions, and a six-story underground military complex in unprecedented press tour.
Sen. Josh Hawley proposes expanding stock trading ban to include presidents, VP, and Supreme Court justices, citing Trump's 3,700+ trades.
DOJ and Trump settle $10B IRS lawsuit, creating a $1.776B fund for 'lawfare' victims while barring tax claims against the president and his family.
Sen. Bill Cassidy defends his 2021 vote to convict Trump after losing his Louisiana primary, saying he had the privilege of upholding the Constitution.
Rep. Thomas Massie faces Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's most expensive House primary ever, a critical test of Trump's GOP influence.