John Bolton, Trump's former National Security Advisor, claims Putin was better prepared than Trump for their 2018 summit and Friday's meeting in Alaska. Bolton recounts Trump's lack of briefing material review and distractions during previous meetings, including watching a World Cup match. He suggests Putin gained an advantage by...
Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent White House visit contrasted sharply with a previous tense meeting. While outwardly cordial with President Trump, differences emerged regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine. German and French leaders advocated for an immediate ceasefire, a position seemingly at odds with Trump's preference for a more comprehensive...
President Trump vowed to overhaul US elections, aiming to eliminate mail-in voting and voting machines, citing false claims of fraud. His claims contradict election experts and court rulings, which confirm the limited presidential power over elections. The Constitution designates Congress, not the president, as the body to regulate...
During a roundtable discussion, Donald Trump offered compliments to several European leaders, including describing NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte as a "great gentleman" and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a "friend." He also engaged in a humorous exchange with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, referencing a previous meeting and Zelenskyy's unchanged...
Texas Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier returned to the Capitol but remains confined, refusing DPS escort mandated after Democrats' quorum break to block GOP-led redistricting. The maneuver prevented a vote on new congressional maps that would favor Republicans. Collier and other Democrats, who fled the state, face restrictions on...
Following talks at the White House involving Donald Trump, European leaders, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a potential breakthrough emerged: Trump announced that he had arranged a face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy to discuss a Ukrainian peace deal. While Russia hasn't confirmed, several European leaders seemingly confirmed...
Iowa Democratic Rep. J.D. Scholten withdrew from the 2026 Senate race, endorsing fellow Rep. Josh Turek. Turek joins a crowded primary aiming to challenge Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, who hasn't yet announced her reelection bid but is actively fundraising and faces GOP primary opponents. Ernst's campaign is underway,...
President Trump revealed that First Lady Melania Trump wrote a letter to Vladimir Putin urging him to end the war in Ukraine due to her deep concern for children. This followed a meeting between Trump and Putin where a ceasefire was not achieved. Trump shared Melania's letter before...
The US State Department revoked over 6,000 international student visas due to legal violations and overstays. The majority of violations involved assault, DUI, burglary, and what the department broadly termed "support for terrorism." This action, part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, follows a period of paused visa...
Twenty states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Department of Justice, seeking to prevent the withholding of federal crime victim funds from states that don't cooperate with Trump administration immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, argues the DOJ is overstepping its authority by attaching conditions to Victims...
