Trump visits with Congo, Rwanda leaders
On Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump participated in a visit with the foreign ministers of the Congo and Rwanda. The meeting came after the signing of a United States-mediated peace deal at the State Department earlier Friday. The Trump administration hopes to ensure access to east Congo’s minerals for the U.S. government and American companies.
FULL | White House hosts presser Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled today if lower courts could issue universal, or nationwide, injunctions to block a president’s executive order. At the heart of the matter was President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship, which is the policy that anyone born in the United States automatically becomes a U.S. citizen. The court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, voting to "partially stay," or suspend the lower court rulings, while the case is pending in the Supreme Court.
White House answers questions after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled today if lower courts could issue universal, or nationwide, injunctions to block a president’s executive order. At the heart of the matter was President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship, which is the policy that anyone born in the United States automatically becomes a U.S. citizen. The court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, voting to "partially stay," or suspend the lower court rulings, while the case is pending in the Supreme Court.
AG Pam Bondi speaks after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled today if lower courts could issue universal, or nationwide, injunctions to block a president’s executive order. At the heart of the matter was President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship, which is the policy that anyone born in the United States automatically becomes a U.S. citizen. The court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, voting to "partially stay," or suspend the lower court rulings, while the case is pending in the Supreme Court.
Trump speaks after birthright citizenship ruling
The Supreme Court ruled today if lower courts could issue universal, or nationwide, injunctions to block a president’s executive order. At the heart of the matter was President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship, which is the policy that anyone born in the United States automatically becomes a U.S. citizen. The court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, voting to "partially stay," or suspend the lower court rulings, while the case is pending in the Supreme Court.
Trump pushes lawmakers to pass tax bill; China trade deal
President Donald Trump held an event on Thursday at the White House to make the case for his massive tax and immigration package as the Senate eyes a vote in the coming days. Trump also says the United States has now signed a trade deal with China, adding that he expects to have a deal with India soon.
FULL | White House press briefing with Karoline Leavitt
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press briefing on Thursday afternoon in the White House Briefing Room. Although the main topic of conversation was the United States strikes on Iran, Leavitt also touched on topic including tariffs, the media, the economy and immigration.
White House: U.S. strikes on Iran a 'massive success'
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press briefing on Thursday afternoon in the White House Briefing Room. During the event Leavitt spoke on what the Trump administration is calling a "massive success" following the United States strikes on Iran. Leavitt said Trump wants peace, but is not afraid to exercise strength.
Trump administration responds to leaked intelligence
President Donald Trump and his top officials have pushed back on a leaked intelligence report that said the United States' strikes on Iran only set its nuclear program back by a few months. Trump has said that the strikes led to the "virtual obliteration" of Iran's nuclear capabilities and set its atomic program back "by decades."
FULL | Trump officials hold press briefing at Pentagon
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine held an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning in the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." Caine then shared additional details on the operation. Hegseth and Caine both answered reporter's questions at the event, with Hegseth arguing with several of the media members.
Hegseth argues with press; general asked if pressured
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine held an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning in the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." Caine then shared additional details on the operation. Hegseth and Caine both answered reporter's questions at the event, with Hegseth arguing with several of the media members.
Air Force general shares updates on U.S. strikes
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine held an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning in the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." Caine then shared additional details on the operation. On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Hegseth bashes media after feud over Iran bomb damage
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." However, some media organizations have said the U.S. airstrikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months. Hegseth said he believes the media is overly focused on finding scandals and negative stories about him and the administration, rather than acknowledging positive achievements.
Pete Hegseth speaks on U.S. strikes against Iran
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at an on-camera press briefing on Thursday morning at the Pentagon. At the event, Hegseth shared that the United States' strikes against Iran were "historically successful," saying the American forces caused "enormous damage." On June 22, the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. President Donald Trump said the goal was to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Officials claimed the sites sustained "extremely severe damage and destruction," setting back Iran's nuclear program. However, Iran claimed the sites sustained "quite superficial" damage.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Trump answers question after being called 'daddy'
President Donald Trump had an eyebrow-raising response to being called "daddy" by the NATO chief as Sen. Marco Rubio was struggling to stay composed. "He did it very affectionately though," Trump said with a smile. '"Daddy, you're my daddy."
Conflicting reports on damage in Iran
President Donald Trump and his top officials have pushed back on a leaked intelligence report that said United States strikes on Iran only set its nuclear program back by a few months. Trump said the strikes led to the "virtual obliteration" of Iran's nuclear capabilities and set its atomic program back "by decades." However, other sources are saying that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium was not eliminated.
President Trump holds bilateral meeting at NATO Summit
President Donald Trump hosted a short bilateral meeting on Wednesday morning at the NATO Summit. During the meeting, Trump said he has enjoyed the summit and also touched upon the recent Israel and Iran war. Trump slammed media outlets for reporting the Pentagon's early assessment of the American attack on Iran that cast doubt on his administration's claims that Tehran's nuclear program was "obliterated." He said the reports are an attempt to "demean one of the most successful military strikes in history", as he insisted Tehran's nuclear program was "completely destroyed."
U.S. senate hearing on drug cartels
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a full committee hearing titled “The Thin Blue Line Protecting America from the Cartels" on Tuesday morning. The hearing examined federal law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking, violent crime and cross-border threats posed by transnational criminal organizations, including Mexican cartels. Lawmakers discussed coordination between agencies, challenges at the southern border and strategies to dismantle cartel operations within the United States. Sen. Ashley Moddy spoke out during the meeting.
U.S. Rep. calls for President Trump's impeachment
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) filed an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, accusing the president of failing to notify or seek authorization from Congress before the U.S. launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. The resolution alleges “abuse of presidential powers by disregarding the separation of powers—devolving American democracy into authoritarianism by unconstitutionally usurping Congress’s power to declare war.”