Politics

Donald Trump criticized Barack Obama, calling him a “terrible” president, but said he does not think Obama is the worst leader the U.S. has ever had. Speaking for about an hour at a Republican fundraising dinner in Washington, D.C., Trump encouraged members of his party to stay united, especially as...

There’s growing debate in the UK about whether King Charles III should go ahead with a planned visit to the United States, but Donald Trump has said he expects to welcome the King very soon. The visit hasn’t been officially confirmed by the Palace yet, but it’s widely expected to...

President Donald Trump recently nominated Casey Means to become the next U.S. Surgeon General, but some analysts are raising serious concerns about her nomination. One analyst said her recent testimony in Congress raised what he called a “big warning sign.” About two weeks ago, Means appeared before the Senate Health,...

Reports have emerged that several powerful Iranian military commanders and senior government officials may have been killed during a large-scale military operation known as Operation Epic Fury. Among those believed to have died are Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander General Mohammad Pakpour and Iran’s Defense Minister, Amir Nasirzadeh. General...

In a recent opinion, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the majority decision in a case involving the United States Postal Service and a Texas landlord named Lebene Konan. The case might seem small at first glance because it focuses on mail delivery, but the ruling could have much bigger...

Donald Trump made headlines again after speaking about heaven during a meeting called the Board of Peace, an international gathering organized by his administration where representatives from around 50 countries met to discuss global peace and world issues. During the speech, Trump moved away from serious policy talk and began...

The White House may call it “fake news,” but behind the scenes, there are signs that Donald Trump feels betrayed and is thinking about getting back at members of his own party. The bigger question many people are asking now is whether the Republican Party is still focused on serving...

Donald Trump was speaking publicly while Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, and others stood nearby, but what really matters here is what has happened under this administration and why the response from some Democrats feels far too cautious. Two people, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were killed by government agents. Renee...

When I think about Donald Trump and the way he operates as president, one line always comes to mind: “Nice little country you’ve got there. It’d be a shame if something happened to it.” That’s the energy he brings to the job. It’s not the language of leadership or public...

The image of President Donald Trump speaking at a White House picnic on Independence Day projects confidence and celebration, but behind that image a very different reality is unfolding for many immigrant families across the country. That contrast is at the heart of a recent legal development that some experts...

A new report has raised serious concerns after revealing what is being described as a secret and unprecedented deal involving Donald Trump and a powerful Middle Eastern figure described by critics as a “spy Sheikh.” The details have left many political observers shocked and angry. According to the The Wall Street...

When Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s top adviser on border and immigration issues, spoke to reporters about stepping in to handle the worsening situation in Minneapolis, he tried to walk a fine line. On one hand, he suggested that federal authorities might be willing to scale back their presence if...

President Donald Trump caused confusion over the weekend after he spoke as if a sitting U.S. senator was no longer in office, even though that senator is still actively serving and has real power to block Trump’s plans. While speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Saturday morning, Trump...

Donald Trump is known for speaking his mind and often attacking critics, political opponents, and even people within his own administration. Still, many people were surprised when he publicly criticized his own communications team during a White House press briefing, a moment that also put Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in...

As Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem comes under growing pressure, a journalist who has been closely following the events in Minneapolis explains how the courage of ordinary people changed the direction of the story—and how the Trump political machine completely lost control of the narrative. The discussion comes from a January 29...

A Scottish lawmaker has launched a furious attack on Donald Trump, accusing the U.S. president of violating Scotland’s sovereignty after American forces seized an oil tanker and removed its senior crew members from waters between Iceland and Scotland earlier this month. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, Ross Greer, a member...