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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an agreement Tuesday barring the federal government from pursuing audits, monetary claims or other tax-related actions against President Donald Trump, his family members and affiliated businesses over existing matters, dramatically expanding the scope of the administration’s controversial settlement with the IRS. The one-page addendum, …

President Donald Trump said Monday that he is delaying a planned U.S. military strike on Iran because “serious negotiations” are underway to potentially prevent the war from escalating further. In a social media post, Trump revealed for the first time that a military assault on Iran had been scheduled for …

President Donald Trump is considering a major change to the White House grounds by building a permanent helipad to accommodate the next generation of Marine One helicopters, according to multiple people familiar with internal planning discussions. The proposal, which could move forward as early as this summer, stems from a …

Donald Trump is expected to abandon a series of lawsuits against the federal government in exchange for the creation of a $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded compensation program benefiting allies who claim they were targeted by the Biden administration, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The proposed settlement would establish a …

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not influencing his negotiations with Iran, drawing immediate backlash as inflation and fuel prices continue climbing during the ongoing war. Speaking to reporters on the White House South Lawn before departing for a diplomatic trip to China, Trump was asked …

President Donald Trump flexed his political muscle in Indiana on Tuesday, as Republican primary voters ousted five state senators who had defied his push to redraw congressional maps, according to NBC News projections. The results mark a significant victory for Trump and his allies following a high-profile clash with GOP …

President Donald Trump has overseen a sweeping effort to place his name and likeness across the federal government, with branding initiatives now reaching everything from buildings and military hardware to currency, passports and public-facing websites. Administration officials have framed the campaign as part of a broader celebration of the nation’s …

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Monday sharply criticized ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over remarks he made about the first lady days before a gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, escalating tensions between the administration and the media. In a post on …

The Trump administration is taking aim at what it calls rampant fraud in state Medicaid programs. But by focusing almost exclusively on Democratic-led states, it has handed ammunition to critics who say it mainly wants to embarrass its political enemies, not save taxpayer dollars. In announcing earlier this month that …

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch, ruling that the president failed to adequately demonstrate the publication acted with malicious intent. U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles found that Trump’s complaint did …

Donald Trump is facing rare public criticism from prominent voices on the religious right after posting an AI-generated image that appeared to depict himself in a Christ-like role, prompting accusations of blasphemy and calls for its removal. The image, shared Sunday night on social media as Trump returned to Washington …

Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday against sharp criticism from Donald Trump, saying he has “no fear” of the administration and will continue advocating for peace amid escalating global conflicts. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria, Leo said his stance is rooted in religious teachings …

President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested he may grant sweeping pardons to top administration officials before leaving office, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal, raising new concerns about how far he could go in wielding one of the presidency’s most expansive powers. “I’ll pardon everyone who has come …

President Donald Trump outlined sweeping military and political goals at the outset of U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran, but weeks later, with a tenuous ceasefire in place, many of those objectives remain only partially fulfilled. In an eight-minute address on Feb. 28, Trump said the campaign aimed to eliminate threats from …

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday condemned President Donald Trump’s threat to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure, urging world leaders to pursue diplomacy as tensions escalate toward a potential military confrontation. Leo called Trump’s warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not reach a deal “truly unacceptable,” emphasizing …