Confusion reigns as Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs
The wide-ranging new tariffs announced by President Trump on Wednesday represent the biggest change to global trade in a century, prompting urgent questions about how…
Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff’s law firm strikes deal with Trump
The law firm that employs Doug Emhoff, husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, is the latest to strike a deal with the Trump administration…
L.A. federal prosecutor axed amid Trump war on perceived legal enemies
When the White House fired a federal prosecutor last week in Los Angeles, it could’ve been dismissed as an isolated case, with the administration targeting…
A Trump bid for a third term could set off legal battles in states nationwide
WASHINGTON — In a private meeting at a global summit in Buenos Aires in 2018, China’s president, Xi Jinping, turned to President Trump and said it was…
Sources: White House ordered firing of L.A. federal prosecutor
A federal prosecutor in Los Angeles was fired Friday at the behest of the White House, after lawyers for a fast-food executive he was prosecuting…
Convicted of bilking investors, Nikola founder and Trump donor gets a presidential pardon
Trevor Milton, the founder of electric vehicle start-up Nikola who was sentenced to prison last year for fraud, was pardoned by President Trump, the White…
Associated Press, banned from White House press pool, renews request for reinstatement
WASHINGTON — A lawyer for the Associated Press asked a federal judge Thursday to reinstate the agency’s access to the White House press pool and other official…
The Atlantic releases entire Signal chat showing Hegseth’s detailed attack plans against Houthis
WASHINGTON — The Atlantic released the entire Signal chat among Trump senior national security officials Wednesday, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timing of…
Dodgers will visit President Trump and the White House to celebrate World Series title
The Dodgers will visit the White House during their trip to Washington next month to face the Nationals, the team announced Tuesday, continuing a tradition…
Second lady Usha Vance to visit Greenland as Trump talks U.S. takeover
WASHINGTON — Second lady Usha Vance plans a trip to Greenland, the self-governing, mineral-rich territory of American ally Denmark that President Trump has suggested the United States…
A congressman and Trump critic speaks of the price he’s paid
PLEASANTON, Calif. — It was a child’s drawing — the kind of sweet, simple sketch you hang on the refrigerator — but something about the family portrait…
Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over a transgender swimmer who last competed for the…
Trump and Putin spoke for more than an hour as U.S. seeks Russian sign-off on plan to end Ukraine war
WASHINGTON — President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a lengthy phone conversation on Tuesday as the White House pushes for Russia to sign off on…
Trump, Comey and the Russia investigation: What we know so far
The disclosure of a memo written by James B. Comey saying that President Trump had asked him to shut down the FBI’s investigation of former…
Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director
WASHINGTON — The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The…
Contributor: In Trump war on NOAA, Americans and the economy will lose
Last month, close to 1,000 National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration workers, including weather forecasters, were fired. The Trump administration has now told agency leaders to…
Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House while Trump out of town
WASHINGTON — An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House after a confrontation early Sunday,…
What to know about Trump’s plans for a ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve’
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to establish a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” and a stockpile of U.S. digital assets.The move came after Trump’s…
Newsom criticizes trans athletes in women’s sports
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom — an outspoken champion of LGBTQ+ rights since he was mayor of San Francisco — publicly criticized the “unfairness” of transgender…
British leader says Europe faces singular moment as leaders discuss Ukraine
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told leaders gathered Sunday for a summit on the war in Ukraine that they need to step up and continue…