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Topline President Donald Trump is angling for the new Washington Commanders stadium to be named after him, ESPN reported—a decision that would likely have to be made by Washington, D.C. city lawmakers and the National Park Service. A photo illustration of President Donald Trump and the Washington Commanders logo. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty […]

Topline President Donald Trump is downplaying Americans’ persistent concerns about the economy in the wake of Tuesday’s Republican election losses—which have been framed as a plea from voters to address cost-of-living concerns. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the America Business Forum at the Kaseya Center on November 05, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by […]

Topline Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk will cut prices of their obesity drugs and Medicare will begin covering the drugs for some patients beginning next year, pursuant to a deal President Donald Trump announced Thursday with the drug companies. President Donald Trump makes an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, […]

Topline Latino voters overwhelmingly broke for Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Tuesday’s election, indicating President Donald Trump’s gains with the demographic in the 2024 election may be eroding. New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) (C) celebrates with lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Dale Caldwell (R) after their win during an election night watch party at […]

Topline The Trump administration is preparing to carry out strikes on military installations inside Venezuela that could come as soon as Friday, the Miami Herald reports, escalating the federal government’s attacks on drug cartels and Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro attends the ‘Gran Marcha Mundial por la Paz’ on August 17, […]

Topline Tuesday marks the first major electoral test of President Donald Trump’s second term and serves as a precursor to next year’s midterms—with key races in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City and redistricting on the ballot in California. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during an election rally at Forest Hills Stadium […]

Topline President Donald Trump agreed to several concrete concessions in his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday, most notably a decrease in tariffs, but Beijing’s offers appear more vague and tentative, leading experts to conclude that Xi has successfully manipulated Trump’s trade wars to China’s advantage. Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with U.S. President […]

Topline The White House fired all members of the Commission of Fine Arts on Tuesday, according to The Washington Post, making the cuts as the commissioners were expected to review construction plans for controversial Trump-backed projects like the massive proposed White House ballroom. President Donald Trump holds models of an arch as he delivers remarks […]

Topline President Donald Trump said Saturday the only way he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin is if he’s certain “we’re going to make a deal,” calling his most recent attempt at brokering a ceasefire in Ukraine “very disappointing.” President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter aboard Air Force One during a […]

Topline Some federal employees missed full paychecks Friday for the first time since the government shut down on Oct. 1, as the closure will last at least until Monday, the next time the Senate is expected to vote on a funding bill. The government shutdown stretched on into a thirteenth day Monday. AFP via Getty […]

Topline Democrats in Virginia announced an effort Thursday to redraw their congressional map in an effort to pick up more House seats in next year’s midterm elections—the latest move by Democrats to counter Republican-led gerrymandering in other states, The New York Times reported. President Donald Trump delivers an announcement on his Homeland Security Task Force […]

Topline President Donald Trump resisted the idea of making a declaration of war against Venezuelan drug cartels being targeted by U.S. military strikes, telling reporters Thursday “we’re gonna kill them” as the legality of the strikes, which have not been approved by Congress, has come into question. Trump commented on strikes against drug cartels Thursday. […]

Topline The Senate on Wednesday for a twelfth time rejected a GOP-backed measure to reopen the government, blocking the funding bill from moving forward—with no new supporters, indicating negotiations remain at a stalemate as the shutdown becomes the second-longest in U.S. history. The government shutdown stretched on into a thirteenth day Monday. AFP via Getty […]

Topline The government may distribute some tariff revenue to Americans soon, President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday, the president’s latest suggestion he could send tariff funds directly to taxpayers. Trump made the comment during an Oval Office appearance Tuesday. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts Trump said […]

Topline The Senate for an eleventh time Monday rejected a GOP-backed measure to reopen the government, blocking the funding bill from moving forward—with no new supporters, indicating negotiations remain at a stalemate. The government shutdown stretched on into a thirteenth day Monday. AFP via Getty Images Timeline Monday, Oct 20The bill, which needed 60 votes […]

Topline The Department of Homeland Security reportedly spent $172 million on two private jets for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and other agency officials—as Noem’s spending habits using public dollars have faced criticism dating back to her time as South Dakota governor. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem looks on during a roundtable discussion in […]

Topline President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor, John Bolton, was indicted Thursday in Maryland, where he is being investigated for the potential mishandling of classified documents — becoming the third political foe of Trump indicted in recent weeks. Former National Security Adviser John Bolton speaks at a panel at the Willard InterContinental Hotel on […]

Topline The U.S. military is considering taking its ongoing sea strikes against Venezuelan drug cartels to land, President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday, a potential escalation of his controversial efforts to curb drug smuggling into the U.S. Trump floated the idea of land strikes Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts […]