President Trump meets with German chancellor
President Donald Trump met with Friedrich Merz, the chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Thursday morning in the Oval Office of the White House. Trump and Merz have communicated on the phone a few times since Merz was elected to office on May 6, with German officials telling the Associated Press that the president and chancellor are building a "decent" relationship.
President Trump speaks at Summer Soirée event
President Donald Trump participated in a Summer Soirée event on Wednesday evening on the South Lawn of the White House. At the event, Trump "captivated the crowd with his signature style" and discussed both election hints and promises. He addressed issues such as tariffs and immigration, defending his administration's policies against critics.
Trump travel ban: Restrictions set for 19 countries
President Donald Trump has announced that he is resurrecting the travel ban policy from his first term, which will prevent a dozen countries from entering the United States. The countries included in Trump’s proclamation include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Additionally, there will be heightened restrictions on visitors from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.
Trumps 'Big, Beautiful Bill' sparks war of words
On Tuesday, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk weighed in on the "Big, Beautiful Bill" the Trump administration and congressional Republicans are working to advance, criticizing it as a "disgusting abomination" due to its projected effect on budget deficits. Musk, who helped launch the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) until his time as a special government employee ended last week and a close ally of the Trump administration, slammed the bill in a post on X.
Elon Musk departs from DOGE
President Donald Trump held a press conference Friday with Elon Musk to mark Musk’s departure from the White House. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda.
Florida congressman wants to rename DC transit for President Trump: All aboard the WMAGA?
A Florida congressman is working to rename Washington, D.C.’s commuter rail system for President Donald Trump.
FULL: President Trump delivers remarks on U.S. Steel Deal
President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. The president's visit to Pittsburgh comes one week after a social media post on Truth Social, signaling to what Trump called a "planned partnership" with Nippon Steel. At the event, Trump said that he would set tariffs on steel imported into the United States at 50%, double their current rate. Trump was joined on stage by several U.S. steel workers who shared words of praise for the new deal.
U.S. steel leaders speak with President Trump on new deal
President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. The president's visit to Pittsburgh comes one week after a social media post on Truth Social, signaling to what Trump called a "planned partnership" with Nippon Steel. At the event, Trump said that he would set tariffs on steel imported into the United States at 50%, double their current rate. U.S. steel leaders stood and spoke with Trump to voice their support.
President Trump says tariffs on steel to double to 50% from 25%
President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. The president's visit to Pittsburgh comes one week after a social media post on Truth Social, signaling to what Trump called a "planned partnership" with Nippon Steel. At the event, Trump announced he would set tariffs on steel imported into the United States at 50%, double their current rate.
Trump presented with jersey by legendary Steelers player
President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the U.S. Steel Deal on Friday evening at U.S. Steel - Irvin Works. During the event, Trump was presented with his own jersey by legendary Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier.
Elon Musk leaves role at White House: What's next for DOGE?
Elon Musk is officially stepping away from his advisory role in President Donald Trump’s administration, posting Wednesday that his time as a Special Government Employee has ended. The billionaire entrepreneur was tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency — or DOGE — a Trump-created initiative aimed at reducing federal waste.The announcement came just one day after Musk criticized Trump’s legislative centerpiece — a sweeping bill combining tax cuts with immigration enforcement — calling it "a massive spending bill" that "undermines the work" of DOGE. So with Musk out, what comes next for DOGE? FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader weighs in.
President Trump, Elon Musk answer questions in Oval Office
President Donald Trump held a press conference with Elon Musk on Friday afternoon in the Oval Office. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda. After honoring Musk's accomplishments and contributions, Trump and Musk both answered reporter's questions in the Oval Office. Topics touched on included DOGE, immigration, business, economy and the Ukraine.
Elon Musk gets White House send-off from President Trump
President Donald Trump hosted a press conference Friday with Elon Musk to mark Musk’s departure from the White House. Musk, co-founder and leader of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company, is leaving his job as a senior adviser after he revealed his plan to curtail political donations and criticized the centerpiece of Trump's legislative agenda.
President Trump, Elon Musk hold press conference
President Donald Trump hosted a press conference with Elon Musk on Friday afternoon in the Oval Office. On Wednesday, Musk announced he was officially stepping away from his advisory role in Trump’s administration. The billionaire entrepreneur was tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency — or DOGE — a Trump-created initiative aimed at reducing federal waste. The announcement came just one day after Musk criticized Trump’s legislative centerpiece — a sweeping bill combining tax cuts with immigration enforcement — calling it "a massive spending bill" that "undermines the work" of DOGE.
President Trump pardons Todd and Julie Chrisley
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were granted full presidential pardons on Wednesday by President Donald Trump, ending their multi-year prison sentences for federal tax and bank fraud convictions. The Chrisleys were convicted in Atlanta in 2022 for conspiring to defraud banks and the IRS of millions of dollars, and sentenced to a combined 19 years in federal prison. The couple has consistently maintained their innocence, and their legal team has claimed the trial was marred by illegal searches, unreliable testimony, and biased prosecution.
Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, stepping away from DOGE
Elon Musk is officially stepping away from his advisory role in President Donald Trump’s administration, posting Wednesday that his time as a Special Government Employee has ended. The billionaire entrepreneur was tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency — or DOGE — a Trump-created initiative aimed at reducing federal waste. The announcement came just one day after Musk criticized Trump’s legislative centerpiece — a sweeping bill combining tax cuts with immigration enforcement — calling it "a massive spending bill" that "undermines the work" of DOGE.
President Trump answers questions in the Oval Office
On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump participated in a swearing-in ceremony for the Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in the Oval Office. Jeanine Pirro, FOX News host and former prosecutor, was appointed. Following the ceremony, Trump then answered questions, touching on topics including the country's tension with Russia, the Ukraine war, the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and DOGE.
President Trump swears in Jeanine Pirro
On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump particpated in a swearing-in ceremony for the Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in the Oval Office. Jeanine Pirro, FOX News host and former prosecutor, was appointed. Pirro is serving as the interim U.S. attorney following the resignation of Ed Martin, Trump's initial pick to serve in the role.
Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House
President Donald Trump welcomed the University of Florida men’s basketball team to the White House on Wednesday to celebrate their 2025 NCAA championship.
South African president responds after Trump accusations
President Donald Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa, president of the Republic of South Africa, on Wednesday afternoon in the Oval Office. Trump confronted the foreign leader with video over discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa. Trump says white farmers are "fleeing South Africa" and played footage showing people chanting "kill the Boer, kill the farmer." Responding to the footage, Ramaphosa says the chants don't represent government policy.