Keyword "White House (presidential residence" - List of latest news (212 results)

22/04 Temu and Shein are increasing prices starting April 25: Here's what shoppers should know

Both companies announced price increases, which will take effect April 25. China and the U.S. have imposed 125% tariffs on imports.

13/04 Education Secretary Linda McMahon confuses AI with A1, sauce brand capitalizes on blunder

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon confused AI with A1 while speaking during the ASU+GSV Summit, and the sauce brand capitalized on the moment.

11/04 Judge demands daily updates on return plan for Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador

U.S. attorneys admitted in court records that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador but have contended they cannot get him back.

10/04 Make America gas again: How Trump's trade war with China impacts the global EV race

Donald Trump and China are engaged in a battle of tariffs. Here's why America could lose the international EV race in the process.

04/04 The White House labeled Taiwan a country when Trump announced tariffs. The issue? It isn't one

Taiwan was listed as a country the top of a cardboard sign held up by Trump during his tariff ceremony. But it isn't one, and China is not happy.

29/03 Fear, anxiety spread among Muslim Americans as Trump travel ban looms

The Trump administration is considering prohibiting or limiting travelers from more than 40 countries from entering the U.S.

27/03 Why Usha Vance's Greenland adventure got derailed by a dogsled race across ice and snow

Usha Vance had been set to visit Greenland to see cultural sites, including a major dogsled race - the Avannaata Qimussersua. Not now. What happened?

27/03 Leader of violent MS-13 gang arrested in Virginia, feds say

Alleged Mara Salvatrucha-13 gang leader was arrested in Virginia early Thursday, say federal officials, including AG Pam Bondi

26/03 Canada freezes rebate payments to Tesla, bans it from future rebate programs due to tariffs

Canada has frozen all rebate payments for Tesla TSLA.O and banned the electric-vehicle maker from future EV rebate programs.

25/03 Fired federal workers targeted by secretive Chinese network

Job ads were "part of a broader network of fake consulting and headhunting firms," a reasearcher found.

25/03 Live updates: Trump admin scrambles to defend group text leak as investigations begin

President Trump said his national security adviser, Mike Waltz, "learned a lesson" after he opened up a secret chat of Trump officials to a reporter.

24/03 Incendiary devices found at Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, police say

Austin police have launched a bomb investigation after 'suspicious devices' were found at a Tesla dealership in north Austin on Monday.

22/03 Trump drops order against law firm after it pledges $40 million in legal services

The firm agreed to provide pro bono work for causes chosen by Trump and to change its workplace diversity practices, the White House said.

22/03 Covert ops, Oswald surveillance and the JFK files. Here's more we've learned.

JFK assassination experts are finding potentially explosive new material in the vast trove of top-secret records that President Trump ordered released

21/03 Next-gen 'Beast': GM to build Trump's new presidential limousine

The Secret Service said on X that the director met with GM “to discuss advancements that could benefit the next generation of armored SUVs.”

21/03 Trump to order dismantling of the Education Department. But it's not closing entirely.

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Thursday afternoon that aims to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education.

20/03 President Trump signs order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education

President Trump ordered the dismantling the Department of Education, but the White House acknowledged the agency won't go away entirely.

19/03 Detained Palestinian protester says he's 'political prisoner' of Trump administration

Khalil's detention has sparked a wave of protests across the country, including in New York and Boston, and a brief occupation of Trump Tower.

18/03 'I never liked 'Hamilton' very much,' President Trump says in visit to Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump visited DC's Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and attended a board meeting after naming himself board chair.

13/03 Federal agencies owe Trump their layoffs plans today. How quickly will cuts come?

Thursday is the deadline for federal agencies to provide their plans for mass federal employee layoffs to President Donald Trump.

13/03 Universities pause critical research, rescind admissions after Trump budget cuts

Trump administration officials say budget cuts are necessary to reduce federal spending, but experts warn of long-term implications for our health.

13/03 NOAA fires, then rehires crew members who flew planes into hurricanes

National Hurricane Center forecasts rely on hurricane hunters, including flight crews who fly into hurricanes to gather data.

12/03 NOAA lays off 1,000 employees as President Trump escalates federal cuts

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is laying off more than 1,000 workers as part of President Trump’s federal government overhaul.

11/03 Trump says he'll raise tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum to 50%: Live updates

Trump said he would increase from 25% to 50% tariffs taking effect Wednesday for Canada after Ontario said it would raise electricity prices on U.S.

11/03 'This is not the end': Removal of Black Lives Matter mural begins in DC

“There was a movement, and there’s still going to be a movement,\

10/03 Fighter jets intercept another pilot near Trump's Mar-a-Lago amid 'excessive' violations

For the second time in as many days, NORAD F-16 jets escorted a civilian plane out of restricted airspace in Palm Beach County on Sunday afternoon.

05/03 Trump grants US automakers' request for a brief reprieve on Canada, Mexico tariffs

President Donald Trump has agreed to exempt automobiles from newly imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for the next month.

05/03 DC to remove Black Lives Matter mural after Republican lawmaker threatens funding cuts

The move comes as congressional Republicans threaten to revoke federal funding if the plaza is not repainted and renamed.

04/03 Trump pauses aid to Ukraine after dramatic Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy

Withholding aid is another sign that the relationship between the Trump administration and Ukrainian leadership has deteriorated.

02/03 UK, France and Ukraine will present peace deal to Donald Trump, British prime minister says

Britain and France will work on a peace deal with Ukraine and present it to Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday.

01/03 President Trump to sign executive order unleashing forest management after LA wildfires

President Trump signed an executive order that looks to federal forest management following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

01/03 No suit, no lunch, no respect: Zelenskyy-Trump feud started with a fashion dig

Zelenskyy, whose country was invaded by Russia three years ago in an ongoing conflict, has been known for his casual style.

01/03 President Trump to sign executive order making English the official language of US

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order that for the first time will make English the official language of the United States.

28/02 Judge in California blocks mass firing of probationary federal employees | The Excerpt

President Trump met with U.K. Prime Minister Starmer at the White House. Also, why many Americans are tired of cost-cutting tips. It's on The Excerpt.

26/02 Washington Post to limit opinion pages in support of 'personal liberties, free markets,' Bezos says

Jeff Bezos said The Washington Post will soon only publish opinion pages in support of \

23/02 Trump removes 150-year-old Resolute Desk from the Oval Office to be 'lightly refinished'

President Donald Trump temporarily removes the 150-year-old Resolute Desk from the Oval Office to be refinished.

22/02 Donald Trump says he's considering taking control of US Postal Service

President Trump said he's considering having his administration take control of the U.S. Postal Service and merge it into the Commerce Department.

19/02 'Vampires' in Social Security data? Here's what to know after Elon Musk claims SSA fraud

Elon Musk falsely claimed there were tens of millions of people aged 100-159 still receiving Social Security benefits.

17/02 Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to sensitive and restricted IRS data

Among the systems DOGE is trying to access is the Integrated Data Retrieval System, which includes extensive information on taxpayers.

17/02 President Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalate their government purge | The Excerpt

Federal prosecutors drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, the debate over government alcohol guidance. It's all on The Excerpt.

15/02 Elon Musk has to fill out a public financial disclosure, legal experts say. Where is it?

Elon Musk has to publicly disclose his wealth and debts, legal experts told USA TODAY.

13/02 75,000 federal workers take President Trump's buyouts as offer expires

About 75,000 federal employees accepted President Donald Trump's buyout offer, which the administration closed to applicants Wednesday night.

13/02 Trump, joined by Musk in Oval Office, orders up big cuts in federal workforce

President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that seeks to "significantly reduce the size of government" through Elon Musk's DOGE.

12/02 FBI finds 2,400 new documents linked to JFK assassination

The bureau found 2,400 newly inventoried, digitized records previously unassociated with the investigation.

11/02 American school teacher Marc Fogel released from prison in Russia

American school teacher Marc Fogel has been released by Russia, the Trump administration said, amid talks with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

10/02 Who is sitting with Trump at Super Bowl? There's politicians, family, staff and more

Members of government and member's of Donald Trump's family are sitting with the president as he becomes first president to attend a Super Bowl.

09/02 Trump predicts Super Bowl winner, pledges Musk probe of military and Education

Trump used the Super Bowl hooplah to announce he plans to direct Elon Musk to review the military and the Department of Education 'very soon'

08/02 Federal employees on Trump's buyout offer: 'The bridge is burned.'

Frustration, lengthy commutes, lack of trust: Federal employees explain why they accepted Trump's buyout offer.

07/02 Trump sends moon rock back to NASA that had been displayed in White House since 2021

The moon rock signifying NASA's lunar ambitions had adorned Joe Biden's Oval Office throughout his entire presidential administration.

07/02 Trump tries to fire chair of Federal Election Commission. Why she's refusing to leave.

President Trump has moved to fire Ellen Weintraub, the Democratic chair of the FEC, but she says her termination is invalid and won't step down.

07/02 Trump holds back billions in funding despite court ruling, states tell judge

U.S. District Judge John McConnell said the Office of Management and Budget's about-face on pausing federal payments and contracts was in "name only."

04/02 China hits back with levies on US products after Trump's tariffs take effect

China's Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15% for U.S. coal and 10% for crude oil, farm equipment, and some autos.

04/02 A 'Day Without Immigrants'? What to know about closures, demonstrations across the country

Foreign-born workers, both documented and undocumented, made up more than 19% of the U.S. labor force at the end of last year.

04/02 Trump says he paused US tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after call with Trudeau

The Canadian prime minister said the country has a $1.3 billion border plan and 10,000 "frontline personnel" protecting the border.

03/02 Trump makes DOGE head Elon Musk a 'special government employee' amid accusations of a takeover

President Trump made Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, a 'special government employee' at the White House. Here's what that means.

03/02 Wall Street braces for market impact after Trump tariffs

Global markets buckled up for a turbulent session Monday after Trump launched a trade war with sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

03/02 Dozens more USAID staff ousted as Trump administration dismantles aid agency

The Trump administration over the weekend put on administrative leave dozens more staff at U.S. Agency for International Development.

31/01 'Black box' flight data recorder recovered in DC plane crash | The Excerpt

Plus: President Donald Trump's comments over DEI in the aftermath of the tragedy. | Senate confirmation hearings continued Thursday.

31/01 Trump to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs beginning Saturday, White House says

Trump will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on goods from China, following a pledge he made after winning the White House.

30/01 Airplane collided with helicopter near Reagan National Airport, FAA says

An airplane collided with a helicopter while trying to land at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials said.

29/01 'An initial show of force': What to know about immigration raids, arrests across the country

Trump’s talk of “mass deportations’’ has sparked questions across the country.

29/01 Donald Trump offers eight-month buyouts to all federal employees

President Donald Trump is offering buyouts with eight months of pay to all federal workers who don't wish to return to the office.

28/01 Trump says military 'turned on the water' in California. State officials say that's false.

Donald Trump said the U.S. military entered California and opened a large flow of water to fight fires, but state officials denied those claims.

28/01 Trump issues new California water order as wildfires continue to burn: What to know

Donald Trump signed a wide-ranging executive order demanding federal and state officials deliver more water and other resources to southern California.

25/01 RFK Jr. applauds Trump’s move to declassify info on JFK, RFK and MLK’s deaths

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised President Donald Trump’s move to declassify files on his dad, uncle and Martin Luther King Jr.'s killings.

24/01 Peaceful pawprints on a complex diplomatic relationship

The practice of China lending pandas to other nations began in the 7th century. Here's why this sign of international good will was revived.

24/01 The Country of California? Could the state with the largest economy leave the union?

Trump and Newsom have been trading barbs over water. How far could this dispute go?

23/01 Antioch school shooting: What to know about attack in Nashville that left 2 dead

A teenage boy is suspected in a school shooting Wednesday in Nashville that left 1 dead and 2 others injured before he turned the gun on himself.

23/01 Trump's executive orders take aim at environmental justice measures: What it means

Presidents Clinton, Biden issued orders aiming to correct environmental injustice. On Monday, President Trump issued orders revoking those efforts.

22/01 Missouri man who crashed U-Haul into White House barrier and had Nazi flag gets 8 years

Sai Varshith Kandula was sentenced to 8 years in prison after he crashed a truck near the White House and brandished a Nazi flag in 2023.

20/01 Homeless population is up since Trump's first term. They face more housing challenges too.

The U.S. homeless population has increased by roughly 40% since Trump's first inauguration.

19/01 Joe Biden pardons five people, including late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey

President Joe Biden pardoned five people on Sunday, including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, and commuted the sentences of two.

18/01 Joe Biden pushes out 99% of 'Investing in America' funds before Donald Trump's return

President Biden calls his economic and climate programs "the most significant investment in America since the New Deal." Here's the breakdown.

18/01 When does TikTok ban take effect? Details on the app and its possible shutdown

Citing national security, the Supreme Court rules that TikTok can be banned if its Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell the app by Sunday.

16/01 President Biden warns of 'oligarchy' as he bids farewell to five decades in politics

President Joe Biden delivered a vigorous defense of his record in an Oval Office address that bid farewell to five decades in politics.

12/01 Was Donald Trump's historic sentence too harsh or too lenient? It depends who you ask

The president-elect's sentencing after being convicted of 34 felony counts in hush-money case draws a wide range of reactions from supporters, critics

07/01 Two death row inmates reject Biden's commutation of their sentences

Shannon Wayne Agofsky and Len Davis both filed emergency petitions prevent their death sentences from being commuted to life in prison without parole.

06/01 Donald Trump's victory formalized in front of a Congress led by Kamala Harris

Four years after the Jan. 6 riot, Kamala Harris oversaw a peaceful ceremony declaring Donald Trump and JD Vance the winners of the 2024 election.

06/01 Accused CEO killer hit with upgraded murder charges | The Excerpt

Plus: How Elon Musk and SpaceX changed a Texas town. A grieving Wisconsin community struggles to make sense of this week's school shooting.

05/01 New Orleans killer wore 'smart glasses' during attack but did not livestream

President Joe Biden and the first lady will visit the city Monday. The day also marks the start of Carnival that leads up to Mardi Gras.

26/12 Her ancestors left in chains. She came back as a guest of the president

Wanda Tucker first visited Angola to mark 400 years since Africans arrived in what is now America. This time she was invited by Biden.

24/12 President Joe Biden signs off on 2% pay raise for most civilian federal employees

On Monday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order that will give most federal employees a 2% increase starting January 2025.

23/12 Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday? Here’s what to know after Biden's executive order

Here is what to know after President Joe Biden signed an executive order making Christmas Eve a federal holiday in 2024.

20/12 Federal agencies to be closed on Christmas Eve 2024, employees excused from duty

On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order designating Christmas Eve as a federal holiday for most employees.

18/12 'Nothing nefarious': Biden rejects Trump claim that feds hiding drone info

No threat of national security or public safety has been determined from more than 5,000 reported sightings, federal officials say.

15/12 'This has gone too far': Drones temporarily closed runways at NY airport, governor says

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's statement comes among a rash of reported drone sightings and reassurances from federal agencies.

14/12 How President Biden is trying to Trump-proof his legacy

Before giving way to Donald Trump, President Biden is daring the GOP to eliminate his biggest wins and trying to take actions to preserve his agenda.

13/12 White House: Drones are manned aircraft; NJ lawmakers say that's not what they were told

National security adviser John Kirby said that the White House hasn't been able to corroborate ‘any of the reported (drone) sightings.'

13/12 White House says New Jersey drones are not from a foreign country, lawmakers demand answers

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the drones appear to be manned aircrafts flying legally.

22/11 Did Matt Gaetz resign from Congress? What to know after he backs out of Trump's AG role

Matt Gaetz announced his withdrawal from Donald Trump's attorney general nomination on Thursday.

20/11 Jose Ibarra found guilty of murder in trial over death of Laken Riley

Nursing student Laken Riley, 22, was murdered in February while she was out for a run near the University of Georgia.

14/11 Trump transition live coverage: Latest updates after Trump tapped Gaetz, Rubio, Gabbard

President-elect Donald Trump is still choosing his nominees for his second term in the White House − and making some surprising picks.

14/11 5 takeaways as Trump returns to Washington as president-elect: 'It's a nice world today'

Four years after leaving the White House in fury, President-elect Donald Trump returned to his old and future home Wednesday. Here are five takeaways.

13/11 Trump wants to close the Education Department. It's far easier said than done.

Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to close the federal Education Department. But dismantling the agency wouldn't be easy.

13/11 Donald Trump, Joe Biden meet at the White House: Photos show president greeting president-elect

President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden met inside the White House on Wednesday ahead of Trump's second presidential term.

11/11 Trump Cabinet picks: Who could fill positions like secretary of state, attorney general?

With Donald Trump headed back to the White House, he has a few months to build his next administration. After picking his chief of staff, who's next?

10/11 Charlamagne tha God says Trump won 'dinner table issues,' Harris has 'nothing to be ashamed about'

"I do believe in the future of this country because I have no choice but to," radio host Charlamagne tha God said in a new interview.

10/11 Biden to meet with Trump at the White House 4 years after being denied same honor

It will mark Trump's first return to Washington, D.C. since being elected the 47th president.

09/11 Jacky Rosen wins reelection in Nevada Senate race

Rosen is one of three Democratic senators from swing states to win despite Trump winning their state.

09/11 Will Trump implement Project 2025? What to know about the right-wing policy plan

In his campaign, former President Trump tried to distance himself from the Heritage Foundation plan. But most of its authors have ties to him.

07/11 Election 2024 live updates: Will Republicans or Democrats take control of House?

All eyes are on pivotal House races across the country after Donald Trump won the presidential election and Republicans picked up the Senate.

07/11 2024 US election results: Which states did Trump, Harris win? See Electoral College map

Donald Trump has reclaimed the White House in a stunning political comeback. Here's a look at which states he won.

06/11 Photos capture glee, despair as America reacts to 2024 presidential election results

American voters displayed the full gamut of emotions Tuesday night into Wednesday morning amid the comeback victory of former President Donald Trump.

06/11 Daily Briefing: Trump wins.

Former president Donald Trump has won the 2024 election. Here is the news to know on Wednesday.

06/11 Election 2024 live updates: Results, reaction from Donald Trump's election triumph

The latest news and reaction after Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris for the White House, securing a second term as President of the United States.

04/11 Fence around While House signals unease for visitors and voters

The Secret Service also erected barricades around Vice President Kamala Harris' official residence.

04/11 Final swing states poll from Emerson College/The Hill: See presidential election survey results

The final poll of swing states from Emerson College Polling/The Hill shows Donald Trump and Kamala Harris locked in a tight race for the White House.

04/11 Last New York Times/Siena poll of the 7 battleground states released: See the results

The New York Times and Siena College released their final polls of the seven battleground states Sunday. See the results.

03/11 ‘Keep Calm-ala and Carry On-ala’: Kamala Harris laughs at self on ‘SNL’

Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, dropped into “Saturday Night Live” just three days before the Nov. 5 election, where she offered some sage advice to the iteration of herself portrayed by comedian Maya Rudolph.

01/11 Hakeem Jeffries hits Mike Johnson's comments on 'massive reform' to Obamacare if Donald Trump wins

Jeffries hit Johnson in an exclusive interview with USA TODAY after the speaker talked about Obamacare reforms at a Pennsylvania campaign stop.

31/10 New presidential election polls released in Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina: See results

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris remain in a razor-thin race to claim up-for-grabs swing states that could solidify a victory.

26/10 Bring in the closer: Michelle Obama lends her popularity to Kamala Harris

Michelle Obama will urge voters to get off the sidelines at a campaign rally in support of Kamala Harris on the first day of early voting in Michigan.

26/10 Israel completes retaliatory military strikes in Iran; US says it wasn't involved

Israel’s military said early Saturday it had completed a series of retaliatory airstrikes against Iran in response to an Iranian missile attack.

25/10 White House issues new student debt relief plan before election, says millions may qualify

If the plan is finalized, the federal Education Department estimates that roughly eight million student loan borrowers could be eligible for relief.

21/10 Donald Trump visits Pennsylvania McDonald's, alleges without evidence Kamala Harris lied about college work

Former President Donald Trump made a brief campaign stop in at a Pennsylvania McDonald's on Sunday.

13/10 Biden visits Florida to survey Milton damage; nearly 1M without power, flooding persists

President Joe Biden will visit Florida communities devastated by Hurricane Milton as the state deals with power outages and persistent flooding.

12/10 Cleaning up after Milton: Floridians survey billions in damage, many still without power

Reports of damage from Hurricane Milton continue, as Floridians turn to recovery. Some roads are still blocked and many remain in the dark Saturday.

12/10 Nation's first AIDS walk marches toward 40: What we've learned and what we've forgotten

As the nation's AIDS walk marks its 40th year in Los Angeles, organizers say medical advances have taken lowered visibility even as challenges remain.

10/10 Why historian who accurately predicts elections says October surprise is a 'myth'

The historian who correctly predicted nine of the ten most recent presidential elections said that any October surprise is a “myth.”

08/10 Trump spoke with Putin as many as 7 times after leaving office, new book reports

Donald Trump has spoken with Vladimir Putin at least seven times since leaving the White House, journalist Bob Woodward reports in a new book.

08/10 In final rule, EPA requires removal of all US lead pipes in a decade

The dangers of lead contamination came into sharp relief in Flint, Michigan, a decade ago.

04/10 Allan Lichtman shares his 2024 presidential election prediction | The Excerpt

Allan Lichtman, historian and professor at American University, joins us on The Excerpt to discuss his 2024 presidential election prediction.

28/09 Donald Trump threatens to prosecute Google over 'good stories' about Kamala Harris

Former President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to prosecute Google for allegedly favoring Vice President Kamala Harris in search results.

28/09 'With your vote:' Donald Trump stumps in Michigan while turnout machine looks for voters

Donald Trump's campaign is gambling on turnout by relying on outside groups and targeting 'low propensity' voters.

19/09 Video of White House briefing altered to show abrupt end | Fact check

The clip is edited to remove Karine Jean-Pierre's answer to Peter Doocy's question about an apparent second assassination attempt against Trump.

05/09 Hawaii congresswoman says Tulsi Gabbard endorsing Trump is 'not pono'

'Pono' is a term in Hawaiian culture that represents righteousness, integrity and moral responsibility.

03/09 Harris and Walz talk Cabinet hires and a viral DNC moment in CNN interview | The Excerpt

Trump says he wants IVF treatment fully covered. Plus, the WHO announces pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations. It's all on the Excerpt.

28/08 Ukrainian pilots fly F-16 warplanes in combat for first time in fight against Russia

F-16s are the most sophisticated weapons the U.S.-led coalition has supplied Ukraine in its war with Russia.

18/08 DNC comes to 'Little Palestine' as Gaza deaths top 40,000

The nation’s largest Palestinian community plans to make its anguish heard as Democrats gather in Chicago to formally nominate Kamala Harris.

16/08 After record-breaking years, migrant crossings plunge at US-Mexico border

Along the US-Mexico border, migrant apprehensions plunge to the lowest level of the Biden-Harris era.

10/08 Tim Walz's working-class cred: no stocks, no bonds, and he doesn't own a home

Tim Walz's personal finances are an anomaly in US presidential politics: He has no stocks, bonds, or private equity, and he doesn't even own a home.

26/07 To prove fealty to Kamala Harris, the media gaslights voters by rewriting her past

The push to rewrite Kamala Harris' record as vice president and in the Senate is as Orwellian as it sounds.

18/07 Former White House employee, CIA analyst accused of spying for South Korea, feds say

Sue Mi Terry, a 54-year-old former senior White House employee and CIA analyst, is accused of spying for South Korea in exchange for luxury goods.

16/07 Trump assassination attempt unlikely to have lasting political impact, observers say

The list of US political assassinations and attempts is long, but this weekend's shooting probably won't have lasting impact, researchers say.

08/07 4 senior Democrats call for Biden to leave presidential race; one plans to go public with concerns

The private call comes ahead of lawmakers' return to Washington in a pivotal week for Biden's future. At least one plans to go public with his concerns.

03/07 Biden fixes 161-year-old oversight, awards Medal of Honor to 2 Civil War soldiers

Two soldiers from Ohio regiments who participated in a Civil War locomotive chase were finally awarded the Medal of Honor.

02/07 A dozen Republican-led states are rejecting summer food benefits for hungry families

Money for food is especially tight for families in a dozen states where Republican lawmakers declined to accept federal food assistance.

14/06 Supreme Court preserves access to abortion medication mifepristone | The Excerpt

President Biden says he won't commute any sentence given to his son Hunter Biden. Plus, a shift in global climate patterns is unfolding.

13/06 Immigration activists sue Biden administration over border policy

The suit says President Biden's executive order violates immigration laws by effectively barring migrants' access to the asylum system.

09/05 Hundreds of Columbia Jewish students sign pro-Israel letter. Not all Jewish students agree.

A letter signed by hundreds of Jewish students at Columbia University condemned 'hateful rhetoric' after recent on-campus protests against Israel.

06/05 Driver found dead after crashing into White House complex gate, Secret Service says

A driver was found dead after crashing a speeding vehicle into the outer perimeter gate of the White House complex Saturday night.

01/05 Police storm into building held by pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia | The Excerpt

Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues. Plus, the Biden administration plans to change federal rules on marijuana.| The Excerpt

28/04 The real migrant bus king of North America isn't the Texas governor. It's Mexico's president.

Mexico is busing migrants south to keep them from reaching the U.S. Immigrant advocates say it drives vulnerable people into the arms of smugglers.

28/04 Green Party presidential candidate among those arrested as campus protests multiply

Protesters want their schools to stop investing in Israeli firms that are involved with or profit from Israel's war against Hamas.

25/04 EPA to announce new energy standards aimed at cleaner air and curbing climate change

White House and EPA to release new rules to reduce pollution at power plants, curb fossil fuel emissions scientists say are driving climate change

25/04 Should Americans be worried about the border? The first Texas border czar says yes.

Cartels weaponize immigration by controlling the flow of migrants across America's southern border, Texas' border czar Mike Banks says.

25/04 Flint residents call on Biden to pay for decade-old federal failures in water crisis

The state of Michigan and city of Flint have both settled with residents over the water poisoning that began in April 2014. The feds have not.

22/04 'Antisemitism and anarchy': Rabbi urges Jewish students to leave Columbia for their safety

Rabbi Elie Buechler recommended students stay away from the university until safety conditions have improved substantially amid heated Gaza protests.

20/04 Trump is funneling campaign money into cash-strapped businesses. Experts say it looks bad.

Trump's campaign and affiliated committees have spent more than $800,000 at Trump properties since the start of 2023.

12/04 'Magnificent': Japan gifts more cherry trees to Washington as token of enduring friendship

Japan sent the 250 new trees to the United States as the National Park Service rehabs the Tidal Basin, and ahead of the 250th birthday of the U.S.

11/04 An astronaut is landing on the moon. For the first time, it won't be an American

Japan will join the U.S. on future moon missions as the two countries seek to strengthen science, education ties.

07/04 Looking back (but not directly at) Donald Trump's 2017 solar eclipse moment

The infamous photo of Donald Trump gazing at the sun with the naked eyed during the 2017 eclipse set the internet on fire with viral memes.

01/04 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll: Watch activities from White House's South Lawn

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31/03 Transgender Day of Visibility: The day explained, what it means for the trans community

Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrated annually on March 31. It's a day where many come together to support the trans community.

30/03 These extreme Easter egg hunts include drones, helicopters and falling eggs

Instead of carefully placed pastel prizes on lawns, two churches are using drones and helicopters to hide eggs.

27/03 RFK Jr.'s VP pick shows his presidential bid for what it is: A vanity project all about him

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. doesn't want to be considered a spoiler candidate for the 2024 election. His pick for vice president candidate shows otherwise.

15/03 PETA tells WH, Jill Biden annual Easter Egg Roll can still be 'egg-citing' with potatoes

PETA is recommending the White House and first lady Jill Biden use potatoes for its annual Easter Egg Roll instead of eggs.

12/03 Did Donald Trump beat a pair of pro golfers? One Congessional candidate said he did

Former President Donald Trump enjoys spending time on the golf course, and he had long hoped to host a major tournament at one of the courses his organization owns. The 2022 PGA Championship was originally scheduled at his course in Bedminster, but the PGA of…

10/03 Where does menthol cigarette ban stand? Inside the high-stakes battle at Biden's door.

A ban on menthol cigarettes pits tobacco-control groups who want to reduce smoking deaths against civil rights groups concerned about overpolicing.

08/03 The Excerpt podcast: Biden calls on Americans to \

President Biden calls on Americans to \

07/03 Nikki Haley drops out of 2024 election. As a Gen Z Republican, I won't vote for Trump.

There are some conservatives, like me, who wanted Donald Trump out and who know Nikki Haley can beat Joe Biden. That didn't seem to matter.

07/03 The Excerpt podcast: Alabama lawmakers pass IVF protections for patients and providers

Alabama lawmakers passed IVF protections, plus a look back at former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's presidential campaign.

06/03 VIP health system for top US officials risked jeopardizing care for rank-and-file soldiers

A health care system run by the Pentagon has given preference to Washington elites, potentially compromising care for rank-and-file military members.

25/02 Google suspends AI image feature from making pictures of people after inaccurate photos

Google suspended the image generation feature of its AI platform Gemini from making pictures of people after the feature made inaccurate images.

25/02 Republicans clapped when a 'cool dictator' defended Trump. Somehow that makes sense.

Donald Trump has increasingly sounded more in sync with Russian rule than he has with American democracy.

19/02 Celebrate Presidents Day by learning fun, interesting facts about US presidents

On Presidents Day, learn fun facts about US presidents. Examples include Andrew Johnson befriending mice and Calvin Coolidge loving raccoons.

13/02 Most American Jews feel less safe in US after Israel-Hamas war, new report says

Three in four American Jews feel less safe in the U.S. and consider antisemitism a serious problem, an annual survey released on Tuesday found.

01/02 From Zendaya to Simone Biles, 14 quotes from young icons to kick off Black History Month

From Zendaya and Storm Reid to Simone Biles and Jerome Foster II, here are some inspiring quotes from young Black artists, athletes and activists.

01/02 Biden's pivot: Why the president is moving to the right in 2024 on immigration

President Joe Biden's call for authority to "shut down the border" shows how far the immigration debate has moved to the right.

31/01 As border battle brews between Texas and U.S., tiny Eagle Pass braces for its next conflict

A riverfront park has become a militarized outpost. Now residents wonder whether a planned border convoy will bring more disruption.

31/01 Trump-era White House Medical Unit improperly dispensed drugs, misused funds, report says

The White House Medical Unit had \

31/01 Trump social media post about marching with MLK Jr. is fabricated | Fact check

The post is digitally fabricated. There's no evidence of such a post on Trump's social media or any credible reports of him saying such a thing.

30/01 Donald Trump awaits verdict in $370 million fraud case he calls a 'hoax'

Donald Trump awaits the ruling in a fraud case seeking $370 million and to stop him doing business in New York. He blasted the case as a 'hoax.'

30/01 This doctor admitted COVID pandemic mistakes. Then his critics attacked him again.

Former director of the National Institutes of Health took the rare step of acknowledging public health leaders made mistakes during COVID-19 pandemic.

27/01 Weeks after controversial hospital stay, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to Walter Reed

Austin, 70, developed an infection after surgery for prostate cancer Dec. 22 and was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Jan. 1.

27/01 Texas border standoff: What to know about Eagle Pass amid state, federal dispute

The town of Eagle Pass, Texas as become the focal point of a border dispute between the federal government and local officials.

24/01 Abbott keeps up border security fight after Supreme Court rules feds' can cut razor wire

The high court's ruling on Monday sent the case back to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals where a hearing is set for Feb. 7.

23/01 Antisemitism on X: Elon Musk says he is 'Jewish by association' after Auschwitz visit

Elon Musk toured the Nazi death camp on Monday alongside conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. Here's what the billionaire said about their visit.

23/01 Will the Doomsday Clock tick closer to catastrophe? We find out today

The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic clock: a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

21/01 Are you paying attention to the GOP primaries? You're missing the real campaign news.

Poll after poll shows that voters just don't want what they certainly will get – a 2020 redux of Biden versus Trump. Why not choose something new?

18/01 These Republicans want to punish conservative rebels as tensions erupt in the House

“To use a football analogy, they want to throw a hail mary pass on every play. You don’t win ball games that way.”

16/01 Fake White House fire report is latest high-profile swatting attempt: What to know

As the trend of ne'er-do-wells targeting politicians with SWAT teams proliferates, even the White House itself is not exempt from swatting attempts.

16/01 Nikki Haley calls on Republican voters to choose a new leader after Donald Trump wins Iowa Caucus

Nikki Haley urged caucusgoers to reconsider supporting Donald Trump after his projected win in Iowa, saying it's time for a "new generational leader."

13/01 Scientists to deliver a warning about nuclear war with Doomsday Clock 2024 announcement

First set in 1947, the Doomsday Clock warns humanity about how close – or far – we are to destroying our world with our own dangerous technologies.

11/01 Can the US handle more immigration? History and the Census suggest the answer is yes.

U.S. Census data shows the foreign-born population made up 13.9% of the total in 2022 and suggests it hit 15% last year.

10/01 Donald Trump says he hopes economy tanks this election year 'because I don't want to be Herbert Hoover'

Trump said, “When there’s a crash - I hope it’s gonna be during these next 12 months, because I don't want to be Herbert Hoover."

09/01 Driver in custody after hitting White House gate with car, Secret Service says

A man is in custody after crashing a car into an exterior gate on the White House complex Monday, a Secret Service spokesman said.

09/01 'I was entitled': Donald Trump previews his Tuesday courtroom appeal on presidential immunity

Donald Trump is back in court this week, on two different cases. One deals with presidential immunity, the other is his New York fraud trial.

06/01 Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the plan to import prescription drugs from Canada into law in 2019, but it required FDA approval.

31/12 Biden fast-tracks work authorization for migrants who cross legally

The Biden administration is holding a carrot out for legal immigration: faster temporary work permits.

28/12 Chris Christie defends staying in the 2024 race, says Donald Trump will 'burn America to the ground'

The former governor pushed back on criticism for his campaign in a new seven-figure TV ad, defending his position as the GOP's outspoken Trump critic.

28/12 North Korea's Kim Jong Un preparing for war − citing 'unprecedented' US behavior

Kim Jong Un said an in-depth analysis indicated the \

27/12 As migration surges, immigration court case backlog swells to over 3 million

There are now more immigrants in the U.S. with a pending immigration case than people living in Chicago.

26/12 DEI under siege: Why more businesses are being accused of ‘reverse discrimination’

White Americans claim they are being denied opportunities so that businesses can hire and promote more people of color and achieve diversity goals.

23/12 Experts say Biden's pardons for federal marijuana possession won't have broad impact

President Joe Biden's pardons to Americans convicted of federal marijuana crimes won't have as broad an impact, experts say.

19/12 James Comer is no hypocrite. His Kentucky farm isn't the same as the Bidens' shell corporations.

Rep. James Comer's company has assets and an active business purpose. The Bidens have more than 20 shell companies with no known business purpose.

14/12 The Excerpt podcast: House Republicans authorize Biden impeachment investigation

House Republicans have authorized an impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden, analysis of two cases SCOTUS will hear and more top stories.

13/12 UN votes big for cease-fire in Gaza; Israel begins flooding Hamas tunnels: Live updates

At least 1,645 Israeli soldiers have been injured since "Operation Swords of Iron" began after the Hamas attack Oct. 7.

10/12 'One of the most dangerous moments': Republican and Democratic senators race to resolve aid, border disputes

The lead Democratic negotiator in Senate border talks described them as "the most dangerous moments that I've ever faced in American politics."

30/11 'A massive failure?' President Biden takes on Rep. Boebert in her Colorado district over the economy

President Joe Biden took his economic message to the district of Rep. Lauren Boebert on Wednesday to highlight clean-energy projects she opposed.

29/11 2023 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony: How to watch the 101st celebration live

This is the 101st tree lighting for the National Christmas Tree, a tradition dating back under President Calvin Coolidge.

29/11 Winds topple 40-foot National Christmas Tree outside White House; video shows crane raising it upright

The 40-foot Norway spruce fell Tuesday after a strong wind gust, but has since been put upright again.

27/11 Watch live: First Lady Jill Biden unveils 2023 White House holiday decorations

First Lady Jill Biden unveiled the 2023 seasonal decorations at the White House, with the theme of the \

27/11 3 men of Palestinian descent shot near University of Vermont in possible hate crime, authorities say

The FBI is investigating the shootings of three young men of Palestinian descent who were injured near the University of Vermont, authorities said.

02/10 The price of coming home: How much do President Biden's trips to Delaware cost the state?

The president and first lady regularly visit their homes in Greenville and Rehoboth Beach.

25/07 President Biden won’t acknowledge his youngest granddaughter. It turns off even some supporters.

President Biden's decision not to recognize a grandchild his son Hunter fathered out of wedlock has complicated his public image as a family man.

07/07 Former Trump press secretary: 'No way' Hunter Biden was source of cocaine at White House

Former Trump White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany dismissed the idea the cocaine found at the White House belonged to Hunter Biden.

05/07 Where was the cocaine found in the White House? A lobby where visitors enter West Wing

The Secret Service is investigating how the cocaine got into the White House.

04/07 Cocaine found in West Wing of White House while President Biden was away: What we know

Secret Service agents were doing routine rounds on Sunday when they found the white powder in a working area of the West Wing.

11/04 Interactive map of spring hummingbird migration: Every state they'll arrive in plus feeding tips

Here's what you need to know about hummingbirds' spring migration north and how to safely feed hummingbirds.

03/04 Who is Asa Hutchinson? What to know about the former GOP governor running for president

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is competing for the Republican presidential nomination. He spoke to USA TODAY about his 2024 ambitions.

06/03 The Conways - Trump confidante Kellyanne and fierce Trump critic George - are splitting up

George Conway became one of Trump's fiercest critics on social media, later helping to found the anti-Trump Republican group, the Lincoln Project,