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2026-10-09 21:50:05

Trump Eases Russia Sanctions in Diesel Deal Before Midterms

Trump struck a deal with Putin for Russia to supply diesel to the U.S., easing sanctions ahead of midterms despite backlash from Zelenskyy and Democrats. The Treasury issued a six-month license as diesel prices remain high. read more

2026-10-08 07:10:34

Trump Wants His Florida Golf Course to Become Presidential Retreat

Trump proposes turning his West Palm Beach golf course into a presidential retreat, calling it "sort of a Camp David." The plan, submitted to local officials, would blend presidency with his business ventures and requires county approval. read more

2026-09-30 12:20:06

Trump Meets AI Leaders to Shape Americas Tech Future

NPR's Michel Martin discusses President Trump's AI Summit with tech leaders alongside AI policy expert Aalok Mehta, examining key takeaways from the high-profile meeting between the administration and industry figures. read more

2026-09-29 22:10:05

Trump Meets AI Execs, Unveils Government AI Tool

President Trump met with AI CEOs at the White House Tuesday, promoting a new government AI tool as his administration intensifies focus on artificial intelligence, even as concerns about the technology's growing risks continue to mount. read more

2026-09-28 13:50:03

Trumps D.C. Building Spree Tests Capitals Norms

Trump's second term reshapes Washington, D.C. with ballrooms, helipads, gilded statues, and a 250-foot arch, bypassing Congress and historic preservation laws. Critics call it self-memorialization; the "builder-in-chief" insists only he will do it. read more

2026-09-28 09:10:04

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal to End War

President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war. Five men were arrested near a U.K. air base over an alleged terror plot. Trump's ongoing fight with the press leaves his events uncovered by journalists. read more

2026-09-22 09:30:41

Trump Looks for Diplomatic Wins at U.N. Amid Struggles

President Trump addresses the UN General Assembly Tuesday amid low approval ratings, legal setbacks, and Iran war concerns. He seeks diplomatic wins before hosting China's Xi Jinping, highlighting peace deals and defending his Iran policy. read more

2026-09-21 11:40:03

UN Assembly Meets as Trump Unveils Military Arch Plan

World leaders gather for UNGA as Trump pushes a 250-foot arch as a military complex and the FAA plans an $875 million AI air traffic control overhaul. DHS investigates an immigration agent shooting in Austin. read more

2026-09-18 10:10:02

Trump Threatens Kennedy Center Demolition as Poland Warns on Russia

Trump threatens to demolish the Kennedy Center amid ongoing court battles, while his other priorities face pushback this week. Poland's PM warns Russia could strike nations supporting Ukraine. read more

2026-09-17 20:10:03

Roy Cohns Toxic Legacy: How He Shaped Donald Trump

Kai Bird's biography of Roy Cohn examines how the lawyer taught Trump tactics like deny, delay, attack, sue, never admit defeat, and avoid paper trails, tracing Cohn's influence from McCarthyism to Trump. read more

2026-09-15 22:10:03

Kennedy Center Shuts Down After Judge Blocks Trump Renaming

The Kennedy Center board voted to close the historic arts center after a federal judge again blocked adding Trump's name. Trump vowed to cancel renovations unless reversed. Financial woes and politicization preceded the decision. read more

2026-09-15 18:40:04

Judge Blocks Trump Name at Kennedy Center

A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center board from restoring Trump's name or renaming its grounds, citing Congress's mandate. The ruling precedes a board meeting on possible shutdown amid financial crisis and politicization concerns. read more

2026-09-15 02:10:06

Trump Boasts White House Renovations Turning It Into a Palace

Trump boasts he's turning the White House into a "palace," unveiling a granite helipad on the South Lawn. He's renovated the Rose Garden, Oval Office, and Palm Room, while critics accuse him of king-like behavior. read more

2026-09-14 23:40:04

Trump Says He Alone Can Guardrail AI

Holly Baxter argues Trump’s belief that he alone can guardrail AI is dangerously flawed, as experts warn powerful systems need independent oversight, not one fallible leader, dismissing warnings as conspiracy theories while invoking China as a scare tactic. read more

2026-09-14 23:30:03

Trump Blames Democrats for Blocking $5,000 Voter Payments

Trump blames Democrats for opposing his $5,000 voter payment plan, tied to Republicans winning midterms. Experts say it would cost over $1.2 trillion. Even Speaker Johnson admits Congress must approve it. read more

2026-09-14 23:00:05

Kennedy Center Board Proposes 10 Ways to Add Trumps Name

Trump's Kennedy Center board proposes 10 new ways to inscribe his name on the building, citing financial distress. A judge previously blocked renaming the venue after JFK. Board votes Tuesday amid legal battle. read more

2026-09-14 18:10:03

Trump Slams AI Safety Push as Sick Conspiracy

President Trump attacked AI safety calls as a "sick conspiracy," claiming only a "strong and smart" president needs to control AI. His rant followed tech leaders urging slower development, causing stock market declines. read more

2026-09-14 17:20:06

Trump Shares Personal Playlist with Reporters on Air Force One

President Trump shared his personal "Approved Rally Playlist" with reporters aboard Air Force One, featuring Dolly Parton, ABBA, and Pavarotti. He said he wanted to make journalists happy, though several artists have objected to his using their music. read more

2026-09-14 13:30:03

Kennedy Center Warns of Collapse Without Trump Name

The Kennedy Center warns of fiscal collapse unless Trump's name is restored to its exterior, amid a legal battle over his rebranding efforts. Lawyers call it a vanity project holding the venue hostage. read more

2026-09-14 11:30:04

Judge Blocks Trump Mail Voting Order Ahead of Supreme Court Case

A federal judge blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing Trump's executive order restricting mail-in balloting ahead of midterms, citing risks that valid absentee ballots won't be counted. The Supreme Court is already weighing the administration's appeal. read more

2026-09-14 09:50:03

Trump Hesitant to Pardon Lindsay Clancy in State Case

President Trump responded to a pardon plea from Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, saying her case is a state matter. Clancy, accused of killing her three children, faced a mistrial. Trump called it “very sad,” adding there’s “no win no matter what.” read more

2026-09-14 09:40:05

Trump Calls White House a Dump Amid $927M Renovation Spree

Trump calls the White House a "dump," prioritizing costly renovations over midterms, Iran, and inflation. His pet projects total $927 million, while polls show voters want focus on living costs. read more

2026-09-14 09:10:04

Trump Backs Tougher Crypto Ethics Rules Ahead of Senate Vote

President Trump has agreed to about 80% of a strict ethics compromise in cryptocurrency legislation, accepting state attorneys general enforcement and divestment requirements for officials holding significant stakes in digital currency ventures, ahead of a critical Senate procedural vote this week. read more

2026-09-13 20:10:04

Trump Prioritizes AI Race With China Over Safety Rules

President Trump downplays AI safety concerns, prioritizing US competition with China. He dismisses warnings from tech leaders about rapid development risks, while lawmakers debate regulation. Trump insists whoever wins AI wins, amid calls for slowed development and safety measures. read more

2026-09-13 16:50:07

White House Slams Reporter Over Trump Aide Coverage

White House social media team attacked journalist Aaron Rupar as a "sick, deluded freak" after he noted aide Natalie Harp joined Trump's Ireland golf trip, amid scrutiny over her unusually close relationship with the president and reported $45,000 holiday cash gifts. read more

2026-09-13 16:40:06

Trumps $5,000 Promise Sparks Skepticism as Vance Attacks Democrats

After Dallas midterm convention, Trump's $5,000 campaign promise draws attention but not belief. VP JD Vance calls Democrats extremists. NPR notes it doesn't pay for coverage. read more

2026-09-12 21:10:45

Trump Blames Secret Service for Preventing Golf Cheating

President Trump claimed Secret Service agents prevent him from cheating at golf, saying "I can't cheat" during a Dublin speech. He joked it's not that he wouldn't cheat, but 250 agents watch him. read more

2026-09-12 20:30:45

Maher Stunned by Trumps Bizarre Pledge at Dallas Convention

Bill Maher mocked Trump's bizarre convention pledge of allegiance, where supporters swore loyalty to him. Trump warned non-voters would "go to hell." Maher, stunned, said he's "got nothing anymore," continuing his long history of criticizing the president. read more

2026-09-12 17:10:05

Trump Calls for 30-Foot Washington Statue at Smithsonian

President Trump urged the Smithsonian to install a 30-foot "Colossus" statue of George Washington, replacing a modernist sculpture, ahead of Washington's 300th birthday in 2032, part of broader efforts to reshape America's historical narrative and federal institutions. read more

2026-09-12 15:50:03

Trump Jokes Secret Service Stops Him Cheating at Golf

President Trump said Secret Service agents prevent him from cheating at golf, telling Dublin business leaders he couldn't move the ball with 250 agents watching. He made the remark before attending the Irish Open, amid longstanding accusations of rule-bending on the course. read more

2026-09-11 22:20:03

Contractor Blames Shoddy Work, Not Vandals, for Reflecting Pool Damage

Trump's contractor admitted shoddy work, not vandals, damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Human oversight and incompatible chemicals caused the liner failure, contradicting Trump's sabotage claims. Prosecutors dismissed vandalism cases. Repairs continue on the delayed $14.7 million project. read more

2026-09-11 22:10:07

US Loans $100M to Africell to Counter China in Africa

The Trump administration issued a $99.6 million loan to Africell, the sole U.S.-owned African mobile network, to counter Huawei's dominance and expand American tech influence in Angola and beyond. read more

2026-09-11 16:40:05

Trump Honors 9/11 Victims at Pentagon 25th Anniversary Ceremony

President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon, hearing the 184 victims' names read aloud. Vice President JD Vance attended New York's observance as officials gathered in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, honoring nearly 3,000 lives lost. read more

2026-09-11 16:30:41

Trump Convention Speech Ratings Fall Short of Fox Lineup

Trump's GOP convention speech drew 2.5 million viewers, fewer than Fox's Hannity and Gutfeld!, failing to deliver the usual ratings bump despite his claims of beating NFL viewership. read more

2026-09-11 16:20:06

Trump Faces Sleep Accusations at Pentagon 9/11 Ceremony

Internet users accused 80-year-old President Trump of appearing sleepy and closing his eyes during the Pentagon's 9/11 remembrance ceremony. The White House insisted he was "solemnly listening," dismissing the claims as lies. read more

2026-09-11 04:50:07

Trump Mocks Paxtons Wardrobe Again at Dallas GOP Event

Trump mocked Ken Paxton's fashion sense for a second night at a Dallas GOP convention, despite endorsing him. Paxton smiled through the insults, while polls show him trailing Democrat James Talarico by three points in Texas's Senate race. read more

2026-09-11 04:50:05

Trump Warns Non-Voters Will Go to Hell at GOP Convention

At a Dallas GOP convention, Trump led a mock pledge urging supporters to vote Republican in November, warning they’d “go to hell” if they didn’t. The bizarre spectacle closed the midterm convention amid struggling approval ratings. read more

2026-09-11 04:50:03

Trump Falsely Claims No Empty Seats at Texas GOP Event

President Trump falsely claimed there were "no empty seats" at the Republican midterm convention in Texas, despite photos showing numerous empty seats in the American Airlines Center's upper section. Trump has a history of exaggerating crowd sizes at his events and rallies. read more

2026-09-10 23:40:07

Trump Jokes Hed Award Himself Medal of Honor

President Trump said he wanted to award himself the Medal of Honor but is not allowed, joking then admitting he wasn't kidding. Trump never served and was accused of draft dodging. He also complained about not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize. read more