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Mark Kelly rips ‘unqualified’ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid video probe

Sen. Mark Kelly said Sunday that President Trump "doesn't understand the Constitution" and that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should be fired for his handling of multiple issues.

November 30, 2025

Patriotic vibes and tariff fears fuel uptick in ‘Made in USA’ shopping this holiday season

Shoppers are more likely to buy American-made products than last season, a top U.S. manufacturing group says, pointing to President Trump's tariffs and patriotic fervor as the main drivers.

November 27, 2025

Businesses lobby against Trump’s tariffs with Grinch ads for Christmas

A lobbying group is running ads this Christmas shopping season that say President Trump's tariffs are turning "holiday cheer into sticker shock."

November 26, 2025

Judge ends Georgia criminal case against Trump upon new prosecutor’s request

A Georgia judge has dismissed the criminal case against President Trump stemming from his efforts to overturn his 2020 loss in the state to President Biden, closing a two-year saga.

November 26, 2025

GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski, John Curtis defend Democrat Mark Kelly in flap over ‘illegal’ orders video

Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and John Curtis of Utah are defending Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly as the astronaut-turned-lawmaker faces a Defense Department probe over his appearance in a video telling military members to disobey illegal orders.

November 26, 2025

FBI investigates Democrats who appeared in a video urging military members to defy ‘illegal’ orders

Democratic lawmakers who told military members to ignore illegal orders from President Trump say they are facing an FBI probe.

November 25, 2025

Small business optimism drops in key industries, though construction sees a boom: NFIB

Small business optimism is falling in key sectors, according to a quarterly survey released Tuesday that showed a downgrade in manufacturing despite President Trump's efforts to boost U.S. production through tax cuts, deregulation and tariffs.

November 25, 2025

Trump may select new Fed chair by Christmas, Treasury Secretary Bessent says

President Trump is likely to select a new Federal Reserve chair before Christmas, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.

November 25, 2025

Trump to visit China in April, will host Chinese President Xi in Washington later in 2026

President Trump said Monday he accepted an invitation from President Xi Jinping to visit China in April and will reciprocate by hosting the Chinese leader for a state visit later in 2026.

November 24, 2025

Trump, Chinese President Xi hold call to follow up on major October meeting

President Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping by phone on Monday to coordinate on Taiwan, the war in Ukraine and trade matters that the pair discussed in person one month ago.

November 24, 2025

Trump says tariff revenue poised to ‘skyrocket,’ urges quick decision in Supreme Court case

President Trump urged the Supreme Court on Monday to decide a "time sensitive" case that could blow a big hole in his trade agenda, saying tariff payments are poised to "skyrocket" and he doesn't want to see his plans ruined.

November 24, 2025

Trump removes hefty tariffs on coffee, other Brazilian agriculture products

President Trump has removed 40% tariffs on Brazilian coffee, cocoa, beef and other agricultural products that are not grown in sufficient amounts in the U.S.

November 21, 2025

CDC changes website to say potential vaccine-autism link is being studied

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage that once ruled out a link between vaccines and autism has been revamped to say studies "have not ruled out" the possibility of a connection.

November 20, 2025

U.S. added 119K jobs in September, beating expectations

The U.S. added far more jobs in September than forecast, the government said Thursday in a long-delayed jobs report that complicates an upcoming decision by the Federal Reserve.

November 20, 2025

Trump highlights AI, aerospace projects as part of ‘most consequential’ U.S.-Saudi alliance

President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. partnership with Saudi Arabia is among "the most consequential in the entire world," toasting a $1 trillion investment in American projects and positioning himself as the most Saudi friendly president in recent history.

November 19, 2025

Imports drop and trade deficit narrows as Trump tariffs take root

President Trump's sweeping tariffs are starting to have a tangible effect, according to Commerce Department data released on Wednesday, which showed a steep decline in imports and a narrowing trade deficit.

November 19, 2025

Trump hosts crown prince, talks Khashoggi, Saudi investment of $1 trillion

President Trump on Tuesday defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi and praised the Saudis for increasing their investment in the U.S. to $1 trillion.

November 18, 2025

Trump calls murdered journalist Khashoggi ‘controversial’ in meeting with Saudi crown prince

President Trump on Tuesday called murdered Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi a "controversial" person during a sit-down with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.

November 18, 2025

Trump greets Saudi crown prince with fanfare, jet flyover

President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in grand fashion on Tuesday ahead of talks on Middle East security and big investments between the countries.

November 18, 2025

From ‘pariah’ to honored guest: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince heads to the White House

President Trump will lobby Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to normalize relations with Israel when he rolls out the red carpet for the Middle East leader Tuesday in Washington.

November 17, 2025