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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed the president's takeover of the Washington, DC police force during a Tuesday briefing. Leavitt also discussed an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian leader Vladmir Putin.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed the president's takeover of the Washington, DC police force during a Tuesday briefing. Leavitt also discussed an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian leader Vladmir Putin.
Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
Trump, Putin prepare for Alaska summit this week
As Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin prepare for the Alaskan summit to discuss the war in Ukraine, some European leaders are concerned about the topics they will address and the potential agreements. FOX’s Madeline Rivera has more on the story.
As Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin prepare for the Alaskan summit to discuss the war in Ukraine, some European leaders are concerned about the topics they will address and the potential agreements. FOX’s Madeline Rivera has more on the story.
Trump rolls out plans to put nuclear reactor on the moon
The Trump administration is rolling out plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. But that begs the question, who owns the moon?
The Trump administration is rolling out plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. But that begs the question, who owns the moon?
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump addressing D.C. crime in Monday morning press conference
President Trump said a press conference will be held Monday from the White House to address crime in Washington, D.C.
President Trump said a press conference will be held Monday from the White House to address crime in Washington, D.C.
Trump meets with leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan
President Donald Trump met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Then he participated in signing a peace deal between the two countries.
President Donald Trump met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Then he participated in signing a peace deal between the two countries.
Trump won?t require Putin to meet with Zelenskyy
A Trump-Putin summit could happen in the coming day, just as new sanctions are set to kick in on Russia?s trading partners. Trump said he would be open to meeting with President Vladmir Putin even if Putin won?t meet with President Zelensky. FOX?s Doug Luzader has the latest.
A Trump-Putin summit could happen in the coming day, just as new sanctions are set to kick in on Russia?s trading partners. Trump said he would be open to meeting with President Vladmir Putin even if Putin won?t meet with President Zelensky. FOX?s Doug Luzader has the latest.
Trump talks firing of BLS head, U.S. economy
President Donald Trump and Heritage Foundation economist Steve Moore show data that reportedly justifies the firing the the BLS head, and compared Trump's economy to former President Joe Biden's.
President Donald Trump and Heritage Foundation economist Steve Moore show data that reportedly justifies the firing the the BLS head, and compared Trump's economy to former President Joe Biden's.
Trump pursues changing how census data is collected and says non-citizens won’t be counted
The president posted on social media Thursday that the census' data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024."
The president posted on social media Thursday that the census' data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024."
Trump and Putin to meet in the coming days
Presidents Donald Trump and Vladmir Putin will likely meet in the coming days, though an exact time is not yet known. FOX?s Doug Luzader has more on the story.
Presidents Donald Trump and Vladmir Putin will likely meet in the coming days, though an exact time is not yet known. FOX?s Doug Luzader has more on the story.
Trump?s sweeping tariffs go into effect
President Donald?s Trumps broad tariffs against dozens of countries went into effect at midnight. FOX?s Doug Luzader has the latest on the story.
President Donald?s Trumps broad tariffs against dozens of countries went into effect at midnight. FOX?s Doug Luzader has the latest on the story.
Trump scraps Musk's federal worker weekly achievement program across government agencies
OPM says managers have other tools to stay informed about team members' work
OPM says managers have other tools to stay informed about team members' work
White House says Apple to announce $100B US investment commitment for manufacturing
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
RFK Jr. pulls vaccine funding
The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines for viruses including COVID-19 and the flu that use mRNA technology.
The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines for viruses including COVID-19 and the flu that use mRNA technology.
Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
'Just taking a little walk': Trump makes rare appearance on White House roof
In a surprise move Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House’s West Wing, telling reporters he was “just taking a little walk."
In a surprise move Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House’s West Wing, telling reporters he was “just taking a little walk."
Pres. Trump spotted on White House roof
President Trump made a surprise appearance on the White House roof on Tuesday.
President Trump made a surprise appearance on the White House roof on Tuesday.
TX governor threatens to arrest Democrat lawmakers
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is now threatening to arrest Democratic lawmakers who have fled the state as part of an ongoing battle over Congressional redistricting that has expanded to other states.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is now threatening to arrest Democratic lawmakers who have fled the state as part of an ongoing battle over Congressional redistricting that has expanded to other states.
Bondi directs DOJ to launch probe into Trump-Russia investigation
Attorney General Pam Bondi is moving forward with a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is moving forward with a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation.