Florida deportation case highlights challenges for families with U.S.-born children
A family that has lived in the United States for more than two decades is facing a painful separation as deportations continue.
Proposed budget cuts could ground NASA's momentum amid global space race
NASA could see its largest funding cut in more than half a century under a new federal budget proposal, raising alarm among scientists, lawmakers, and space advocates as global competition in space intensifies.
Florida’s Space Coast is clear choice for NASA HQ, Sen. Moody says in letter to Trump
Sen. Ashley Moody and every member of Florida’s delegation have sent a letter to President Donald Trump encouraging his administration to consider relocating NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Florida’s Space Coast.
Court pauses restrictions on National Guard deployment
Roughly 4,000 National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles as anti-ICE protests intensified. The troops were deployed by President Donald Trump, without the authorization of California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The deployment has caused an uproar among city, county and state leaders, who say the federal government is overreaching their power. Now, an appeals court has blocked a restraining order directing Trump to return control of the National Guard to California.
Federal hearing on guard, marines deployment
A federal court hearing is scheduled for Thursday on whether the Trump administration can use the National Guard and Marines to assist with immigration raids in Los Angeles. The governor of California filed an emergency motion requesting the court's intervention after President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of roughly 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to L.A. following protests over his aggressive enforcement of immigration laws.
U.S. and China agree on trade framework
The United States and China have reached a "framework" to implement a trade deal struck between the two sides last month in Geneva. The development comes after two days of meetings between negotiators in London and a phone call last week between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S. and China announced a 90-day détente that involved reduced tariffs in May, but both sides had accused each other of running afoul of the deal.
LA immigration protests: Trump sends troops, Marines
President Donald Trump is sending an additional 2,000 National Guard members to help respond to protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids. The Associated Press reported that an initial 2,000 Guard troops ordered by Trump arrived Sunday, which saw the most violence during the three days of protests in the city. The president also deployed 700 Marines to help them Monday.
Colorado attacker in court; Trump and Elon at odds
The Boulder, Colorado terror attack suspect was back in court, this time on a federal hate crime charge following Sunday's antisemitic attack that left 15 people injured. In other news, the bromance appears to be over between Donald Trump and Elon Musk after back-and-forth fighting on social media.
Trump, Musk tensions continue to escalate
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s relationship imploded this week as their feud quickly escalated. The two angrily posted about each other on social media. During a meeting with the German chancellor on Thursday, Trump suggested that Musk, who left the White House in May after running the Department of Government Efficiency, misses the Oval Office and has "Trump derangement syndrome." Trump later threatened Musk's billions of dollars in government contracts and Musk retorted on social media alleging that Trump is "in the Epstein files."
President Trump says he's 'very disappointed' in Elon Musk
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. During the meeting, Trump spoke on several topics, including his deteriorating relationship with Elon Musk. Trump said he's "very disappointed" in Musk, who exited his top advisory role at the White House and then railed against the president’s sweeping tax and spending package.
Trump answers questions on immigration, tariffs, trade
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. During the meeting, Trump answers questions on a multitude of topics, including immigration, tariffs and trade.
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.