White House eyes cuts to agency budgets of between 30% and 40%, Washington Post reports
White House officials are eyeing cuts to agency budgets of between 30% and 40% on average across the government, centered on significant staff reductions, the Washington Post
Tracking Trump: U.S. sides with Russia at U.N.; Macron visits Washington; Musk’s federal worker email; and more
The U.S. opposed a U.N. resolution condemning Russia for the Ukraine war. Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House. Trump’s administration says agencies can ignore Musk’s email decree.
Melania Trump returns to Washington after four-week absence
After a four-week absence from Washington, first lady Melania Trump returned to the White House on Saturday for an annual dinner and reception with the nation’s governors.
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White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, source says
White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says
Source: White House, Ukraine nearing rare earth elements deal that would tighten relationship
US consumer watchdog signs come down at Washington HQ
President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have sought to dismantle the agency since the Republican president's return to the White House a month ago.
An army of MAGA think tanks behind him, it’s Trump’s Washington now
If Trump’s first administration was run by a ragtag group of rabble rousers barely large enough to fill the White House ranks, his second is being steered by a more sophisticated operation.
Russia Has Released Detained American Teacher Marc Fogel, the White House Says
- A drawn portrait of Marc Fogel, who has been detained in Russia since August 2021, hangs on rails outside of the White House during a demonstration organized by his family, July 15, 2023, in Washington.
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Modi and Trump's rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a nationalist criticized over India's democratic backsliding, has welcomed President Trump's return to the White House. India so far has been spared new tariffs.
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Trump administration due in court over AP lawsuit on White House access
A judge is due to hear arguments in The Associated Press’ lawsuit against three staff members of President Donald Trump, whose administration has barred the news agency from presidential events. The AP is appearing in federal court in Washington over its emergency motion.
Egypt's President Sisi to not attend any White House talks if Gaza displacement on agenda, Egyptian sources say
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will not travel to Washington for talks at the White House if the agenda includes U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza, two Egyptian security sources said.
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Trump and Modi to Hold Rare Joint Press Conference in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a joint press conference on Thursday in Washington, the White House announced. This marks a rare occasion for Modi, who seldom takes
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Trump administration in court over AP lawsuit on White House access
A judge is hearing in The Associated Press’ lawsuit against three staff members of President Donald Trump, whose administration has barred the news agency from presidential events. The AP is appearing in federal court in Washington over its emergency motion.