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Leavitt, CNN’s Collins argue over network’s coverage of service members’ deaths
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt sparred with CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins on Wednesday over the network's coverage of the six U.S. service members killed in strikes by Iran.
Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply
Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz raised uncertainty about how U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect supply to the world economy.
Fans flock to hotline to congratulate women’s hockey team after Trump controversy overshadows win
Hordes of fans are calling a new hotline to congratulate the U.S. women's hockey team on their Olympics gold medal.
Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group's request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.
No joke: White House Correspondents Association taps mentalist as dinner headliner
The White House Correspondents' Association is once again ditching its tradition of having a comedian perform at its annual dinner and tapped mentalist Oz Pearlman to be the entertainment at the April 25 event.
Iran’s nuclear program appears operational, despite Trump’s assertion it was ‘obliterated’
President Trump insists Iran's nuclear program was "obliterated" by last year's U.S. airstrikes. But Steve Witkoff, Mr. Trump's special envoy, said recently the Islamic republic is about a week away from having enough enriched uranium to build a nuclear bomb. Which is it?
For subscribers: The powerful moments inside Trump’s record-breaking State of the Union
I'm Susan Ferrechio, national politics reporter with the Washington Times, and I'm joined by Kerry Picket, our White House reporter. We're here to unpack all of what happened at this year's State of the Union.
Trump says government will give up to $1,000 for retirement funds to those without employer matches
President Trump announced in his State of the Union address Tuesday night that he will give Americans who do not have employer-sponsored retirement plans access to government-run plans and match up to $1,000 in annual contributions.
Trump awards Purple Hearts to National Guard members killed, injured in D.C. ambush
President Trump on Tuesday awarded the Purple Heart to the National Guard member who was injured in an ambush attack in Washington in November and posthumously awarded the medal to the National Guard member who was killed in the same attack.
Trump urges Congress to enact voter ID law ‘before anything else happens’
President Trump said Congress needs to pass a new voter ID law before November's midterm elections to stop Democrats from cheating.
Trump’s State of the Union guestbook ‘greatest hits’: 15 memorable moments from previous speeches
Ahead of his address, here are 15 of President Trump's most memorable "guest list" picks from his past State of the Union speeches. They're gallery moments designed to put a human face on policy and, at times, steal the spotlight.
Melania Trump promotes foster care, youth, AI with State of the Union guests
First lady Melania Trump will highlight the Trump administration's focus on artificial intelligence and foster care by inviting two young women to sit in her box during Tuesday night's State of the Union address.
Viewer’s guide to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union: How to watch and what to listen for
President Trump will deliver the first formal State of the Union address of his second term tonight before a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol. It will be his first official State of the Union since returning to office. Here's how to watch and what to listen for.
A once-beloved White House tradition is now a flashpoint in Trump’s war with Democratic governors
The annual dinner with governors at the White House is typically a chance for leaders from both parties to come together, socialize and spend a low-key evening with the president. But like many traditions during President Donald Trump's second term, Saturday's dinner has proven unusually controversial.
Japan’s traditional kimonos are being repurposed in creative and sustainable ways
The kimono, that elaborate, delicate wrap-around garment worn by geisha and samurai from centuries back, is getting a vibrant remake, appreciated these days for a virtue that's more relevant than ever: sustainability.
Trump’s White House ballroom project wins approval from federal architecture commission
President Trump's proposal to construct a ballroom at the White House was approved by the Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday.
An arts panel made up of Trump appointees unanimously approves his White House ballroom proposal
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a panel made up of President Donald Trump's appointees, on Thursday unanimously approved his proposal to build a ballroom larger than the White House itself where the East Wing once stood.
Trump to impose additional tariffs on Iran’s trading partners
President Trump announced Friday plans to impose an additional tariff on any country doing business with Iran as tensions between the two nations run high and the U.S. weighs its military options.
Trump to place Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds
President Trump is preparing to install a statue of Christopher Columbus on the White House grounds, according to a report published Wednesday.
What is the Insurrection Act? Trump’s Minnesota threat, explained
The Insurrection Act grants presidents extraordinary power to use armed forces on American soil, though its use remains rare in modern times. Here's more on what the Act is and its history.