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Trump in ‘excellent health,’ doctor says after annual exam

President Trump is in “excellent health,” his physician wrote in a memo released by the White House on Sunday after Trump underwent an annual...

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Lutnick: Smartphone tariff exemptions are temporary

The Trump administration's move to exempt smartphones, computers and other electronics from sweeping reciprocal tariffs is only a temporary measure,...

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Trump: Russia-Ukraine talks 'going OK,' but point at which 'you have to put up or shut up'

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE -- President Trump told reporters Saturday that negotiations for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine were "going fine," but...

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Trump attends UFC fight with Musk, Cabinet officials

MIAMI, Fla. – President Trump on Saturday took in an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event, where he was joined by a posse of administration...

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Trump says he'll determine Paxton-Cornyn endorsement 'at the right time'

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE -- President Trump said Saturday he would determine a potential endorsement in an explosive GOP primary for a Texas Senate seat...

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Trump exempts phones, computers, other electronics from reciprocal tariffs

The Trump administration is exempting electronics such as phones, computers and other electronics from the "reciprocal" tariffs imposed on other...

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Trump says he would respect Supreme Court decision to return wrongly deported man

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Trump said Friday he would respect a Supreme Court decision to bring back a Maryland man the administration...

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Trump says he took cognitive test at annual physical

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Trump said Friday he took a cognitive test during his annual physical, the results of which he said would be...

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Trump threatens Mexico with additional tariffs in water dispute

President Trump late Thursday threatened to impose additional tariffs and potential sanctions against Mexico over a long-running water dispute related...

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Trump orders probe into 'Anonymous' New York Times editorial writer

President Trump on Wednesday signed a pair of memorandums directing the Department of Justice to investigate two individuals who served in his first...

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Exclusive: Pence calls Trump’s tariff policy a potential midterm liability for GOP

Former Vice President Mike Pence said the Trump administration’s aggressive use of tariffs poses a potential risk for Republicans in the midterm...

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Wilbur Ross: Tariffs are ‘typical Trump’ high-risk, high-reward play

As the White House presses ahead with sweeping tariffs on dozens of nations that could upend the global economy, President Trump's former Commerce...

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Trump says he's for 'major spending cuts' after meeting with House GOP on budget proposal

President Trump said Tuesday he's supportive of "major spending cuts" after a meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Republicans who have...

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Trump to undergo annual physical exam on Friday

President Trump will undergo his annual physical exam on Friday at Walter Reed Medical Center, he announced Monday. "I am pleased to report that my...

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Trump shows no signs of backing off tariffs

The White House showed no signs Monday of backing off its implementation of sweeping tariffs on dozens of other nations, even as its approach rattled...

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Trump threatens additional 50 percent tariff on China

President Trump on Monday threatened to impose a 50 percent tariff on imports from China, a massive escalation of a potential trade war between the...

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Watch live: Trump and Netanyahu meet at White House

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes his second visit to the White House this year for a meeting with President Trump. The meeting will...

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Trump swipes at California's Dems while celebrating Dodgers

President Trump on Monday welcomed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House. Trump celebrated the Dodgers' victory over the...

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Trump says he hopes Sununu runs for Senate in New Hampshire

President Trump said Sunday that he met with former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) about a potential Senate bid and that he hopes Sununu launches...

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Are Trump’s tariffs a negotiating tool? Depends on whom you ask

Businesses, consumers and foreign leaders are trying to assess just how set in stone President Trump’s tariffs are, as the administration and its...

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Trump says he 'sometimes' takes Laura Loomer's advice, downplays her role in NSC firings

President Trump on Thursday said he “sometimes” listens to the recommendations of far-right activist Laura Loomer, even as he denied she was...

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Musk will remain 'a friend and an adviser' to Trump after leaving DOGE: Vance

Vice President Vance said Thursday that billionaire Elon Musk will remain a “friend and an adviser” to the White House after Musk departs from his...

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National Security Council staffers fired in wake of Trump meeting with Laura Loomer

Multiple staff members on the White House National Security Council reportedly were fired Thursday following a meeting President Trump had with...

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Waltz may struggle to walk away from Signal group chat controversy

The White House has declared the controversy around a Signal chat for a military strike that inadvertently included a journalist to be “closed,”...

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Trump announces $100M deal with law firm tied to Doug Emhoff, Jan. 6 House panel

President Trump on Tuesday announced his administration struck a deal with a law firm with ties to former second gentleman Doug Emhoff and the House...

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Trump rips Democrat's resolution on Canada tariffs

President Trump on Tuesday bashed Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) over a resolution that would undercut the basis for tariffs on Canada and urged Republicans...

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Trump to make Middle East trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

President Trump said Monday that he will travel to the Middle East in the coming weeks for what is slated to be the first foreign trip of his second...

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Trump highlights Friedman, Grenell as possible UN ambassadors to replace Stefanik

President Trump on Monday said there are “maybe 30” people interested in serving as ambassador to the United Nations after he pulled Rep. Elise...

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Trump sparks debate with third-term talk

President Trump can’t stop talking about the prospect of a third term. Trump over the weekend spoke at length in an interview with NBC News about...

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Trump welcomes idea of hypothetical run against Obama as he floats third term

President Trump on Monday welcomed the idea of a hypothetical election matchup with former President Barack Obama in the event the two men were...

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White House says Signal controversy is 'closed'

The White House said Monday that its probe into how a journalist was added to a group chat of officials discussing military strikes is closed, as the...

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Democratic group to track state impacts of Trump agenda

A major Democratic super PAC on Monday launched a new database to track the state-by-state impacts of the Trump administration’s agenda. American...

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Trump faces crucial week on the economy

President Trump is entering a critical week for the economy amid growing fears that his penchant for tariffs could stall growth and undercut progress...

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Trump: There's a 'psychological deadline' for Putin to agree to ceasefire

President Trump said late Sunday there is a “psychological deadline” for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, shortly after he had expressed...

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Trump order targets 'divisive narratives' in Smithsonian museums

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order seeking to exert more control over what is displayed at Smithsonian museums and federal sites,...

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Trump signs order targeting law firm with ties to Robert Mueller

President Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation targeting WilmerHale, a law firm with ties to former special counsel Robert Mueller, making it the...

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Stefanik nomination for UN ambassador faces fresh uncertainty

Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) nomination to serve as ambassador to the United Nations is facing fresh uncertainty as the Trump administration...

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White House scrambles to contain Signal chat fallout

The White House on Wednesday scrambled to contain the controversy of a Signal group chat of national security officials that became public, opting for...

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Trump reacts to new Atlantic messages: 'Really not a big deal'

President Trump on Wednesday shrugged off new reporting from The Atlantic highlighting messages from a Signal group in which administration officials...

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Stephen Miller: From behind the scenes to center stage

Stephen Miller has solidified himself as one of the most influential figures in Trump World, and is increasingly being seen in front of the camera in...

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Trump signs order targeting mail-in ballots, proof of citizenship in federal elections

President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that would dramatically overhaul how federal elections are run, a move that follows years of...

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Trump orders declassification of FBI’s Russia investigation

President Trump on Tuesday signed a memorandum directing the declassification of FBI files related to the investigation into his 2016 campaign's...

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Waltz attacks Atlantic journalist over war plan chat, says they 'never met'

White House national security adviser Mike Waltz on Tuesday sought to distance himself from Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, who was...

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US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns

Louis DeJoy has resigned as postmaster general of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) amid uncertainty about the agency’s future under President Trump....

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Trump compares judges in deportation flights, hush money cases

President Trump on Monday leveled another attack against the judge overseeing a case involving deportation flights, comparing him to a New York jurist...

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White House locks horns with judiciary over deportations

The Trump administration is on a collision course with the courts after a week spent taunting a federal judge and escalating a battle over...

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Trump sharply denies Musk China briefing, citing business conflicts

President Trump on Friday denied that his administration would show billionaire Elon Musk details of the Pentagon’s planning for a potential war...

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Trump suggests law firms 'want to make deals' after rescinding Paul, Weiss order

President Trump on Friday defended a series of executive actions he’s taken to target major law firms associated with individuals he holds grudges...

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Trump rescinds order targeting Paul, Weiss citing commitments from law firm

President Trump on Thursday rescinded an executive order he signed less than a week ago targeting the Paul, Weiss law firm, citing an agreement with...

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Trump calls for a stop to nationwide injunctions amid court setbacks

President Trump on Thursday called for a stop to nationwide injunctions and suggested the Supreme Court should intervene as his administration has...

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