Trump administration

The latest on the 47th presidential administration.

2d ago

Live Updates

Live Updates

Department of Homeland Security heads toward shutdown

President Donald Trump’s pick for a top State Department post is facing bipartisan opposition over past remarks about Israel and the Holocaust.
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Trump

U.S. strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing three

The strike was the latest in a series of attacks going back to September that have killed at least 120 people, according to the Defense Department.
A video still from the X account of U.S Southern Command shows a vessel being struck on Friday.
A video still from the X account of U.S Southern Command shows a vessel being struck on Friday.
2d ago

Trump vows voter ID requirements for the midterms, 'whether approved by Congress or not'

In social media posts on Friday, the president said if Congress failed to approve legislation mandating voter ID, he would issue an executive order.
Donald Trump is seen speaking against a clear blue sky.
Donald Trump is seen speaking against a clear blue sky.
2d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Don Lemon pleads not guilty to Minnesota church protest charges

The former CNN anchor was inside a church on Jan. 18 when protesters disrupted a service.  A pastor there, demonstrators alleged, worked for ICE.
Don Lemon is surrounded by cameras and reporters.
Don Lemon is surrounded by cameras and reporters.
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Five months after Sen. Bill Cassidy asked RFK Jr. to testify, it still hasn't happened

The Louisiana Republican, who now faces a MAHA challenger, was the key vote to confirm Kennedy despite his misgivings.
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
2d ago

Europe

Europe

Germany's Merz warns America it cannot 'go it alone'

Last year's gathering of top security figures set the tone for a growing rift between the U.S. and Europe.
Image: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz  and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Image: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz  and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Trump nominee stalls after GOP senator challenges him on remarks about Jews and Israel

Sen. John Curtis of Utah said he opposes Jeremy Carl for a State Department post in part because of his "anti-Israel views and insensitive remarks about the Jewish people."
Jeremy Carl staring away while wearing a suit and a tie.
Jeremy Carl staring away while wearing a suit and a tie.

Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking

Ex-NFL players Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon were granted the clemency.
Former NFL players Joe Klecko, Billy Cannon and Travis Henry.
Former NFL players Joe Klecko, Billy Cannon and Travis Henry.
3d ago

Live Updates

Live Updates

Senate Democrats block bill for Department of Homeland Security funding; DHS set to shut down this weekend

The Trump administration is expanding efforts to strip citizenship from foreign-born Americans, two people familiar with the plans told NBC News.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.