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President Donald Trump called for de-escalation Monday after Israel and Iran exchanged fresh rounds of missile strikes, raising fears that the conflict could spiral further despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. The latest escalation came after Israel launched overnight strikes on Iranian military targets and infrastructure, prompting Iran to fire multiple waves …

President Donald Trump defended his handling of the Iran conflict, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and his administration’s controversial “anti-weaponization” fund during a wide-ranging interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press.” But several of the president’s statements conflicted with intelligence assessments, government reports and publicly available evidence. …

The Kennedy Center has begun removing references to President Donald Trump from official materials after a federal judge ruled that the institution’s board lacked the authority to add his name to the landmark performing arts venue. In guidance issued Thursday, the center’s legal office instructed staff to eliminate references to …

After beginning his second term with a rapid series of executive actions and policy initiatives, President Donald Trump now finds himself battling legislative gridlock, legal setbacks and an increasingly complicated foreign policy crisis centered on Iran. More than a year into his presidency, Trump’s legislative agenda has slowed in Congress, …

The White House late Friday released the results of President Donald Trump’s latest physical examination, with his physician concluding that the president remains in excellent health while recommending increased exercise and additional weight loss. In a medical memorandum, White House physician Sean Barbabella wrote that Trump continues to demonstrate strong …

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 …