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U.S. adds only 29,000 jobs in lackluster September report

The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September, the government said in its final employment report before the midterm elections.

October 2, 2026

Trump makes Red River run to rev up base, ensure GOP victories

President Trump on Thursday toured a Peterbilt truck plant in north Texas to highlight the GOP's job-creation agenda, kicking off a tour of ruby-red states "just to make sure" Republicans win in a tough midterm cycle.

October 1, 2026

The White House calls Trump ‘the best messenger.’ He’s also its only one right now

President Trump is his own spokesman again.

October 1, 2026

IG report finds no misconduct around Fed building renovation

An inspector general report says the Federal Reserve did a poor job of keeping construction costs in check during a major renovation of its Washington buildings, but there's no evidence of misconduct.

September 30, 2026

Key inflation reading comes in cooler than expected, easing pressure on Fed and Trump

The government said Wednesday that a key index of what Americans pay for goods and services came in lower than expected for August, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

September 30, 2026

Trump aims to expand efforts against cartels as effectiveness of deadly boat strikes draws criticism

President Trump is leaning into his plan deploying lethal force against "ISIS"-like drug cartels, dismissing critics who say the operation hasn't reined in enough drug consumption in the U.S. to justify its costs.

September 29, 2026

No more faxes: Trump unveils America.gov, a one-stop shop for government info

President Trump unveiled America.gov on Tuesday, calling it a front door to let citizens find federal services and information with a simple query instead of wandering through the Byzantine federal bureaucracy.

September 29, 2026

Trump disagrees with decision to grant bail to British terror suspects

President Trump said Monday he disagrees with Britain's decision to grant bail to the five men arrested in connection with an alleged terror plot at a British air force base used by American forces.

September 28, 2026

Is it a crime? Lawmakers from both parties question Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads

The White House's decision to run taxpayer-funded ads with images of President Trump and campaign-style rhetoric is sparking bipartisan alarm and calls for legislative fixes or punishment under campaign-finance laws.

September 28, 2026

Trump caps Xi visit with a trip to the National Archives to showcase America’s young democracy

President Trump capped Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit with a tour of the National Archives, giving the Communist leader a glimpse at the founding documents of America's democracy.

September 25, 2026

Trump says U.S., China made progress during talks: ‘Very positive’

The U.S. and China made "tremendous strides" during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit, President Trump said as the leaders capped the stay with tea at the White House and a trip to the National Archives.

September 25, 2026

Trump, Xi seize on AI rivalry to bring the two rival superpowers closer together

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday acknowledged their intense competition in the race to dominate artificial intelligence, but said they need to work together to make the technology a source of economic prosperity for both rather than another source of conflict.

September 24, 2026

Trump shows off White House renovations for Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting the White House for the first time in over a decade. The place looks a bit different, and President Trump is happy to point it out.

September 24, 2026

Trump says AI will loom over talks with China’s Xi, but he’s happy with status quo

President Trump said artificial intelligence will be a "big topic" when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.

September 24, 2026

Human rights shadow Xi’s visit: Families of Americans jailed in China push Trump for action

Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington is shining a light on the harsh realities of life under communist rule.

September 23, 2026

At U.N., Trump vows to settle Iran conflict by striking deal or annihilating the country

President Trump told the United Nations on Tuesday he's confronting global challenges while others dither and would not let the midterms dictate whether he strikes a deal with Iran or moves to "annihilate" the Middle East country.

September 22, 2026

Trump says he is considering a ban on diesel exports to ease high U.S. prices

President Trump said Tuesday he is open to a ban on diesel exports from the U.S. as freight drivers and farmers confront record prices because of Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and other factors.

September 22, 2026

Trump to U.N.: I’m acting while others deliberate

President Trump told the United Nations on Tuesday he's confronting global challenges while others dither, taking on the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran and flexing American muscle to secure the Western Hemisphere from Greenland to South America.

September 22, 2026

First lady Melania Trump says Xi state visit will include flyovers, visit to National Archives

The White House will pull out all the stops for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife during their state visit, first lady Melania Trump said.

September 21, 2026

Trump says high diesel costs stem from ‘ridiculous’ Ukraine war

President Trump said Monday that record-high diesel costs should be a catalyst to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

September 21, 2026