Trump Hosts Italy’s Meloni Amid Demands From Iran

The meeting took place as Iran imprisoned an Italian reporter and demanded the release of a businessman facing extradition to the United States. PALM BEACH, Florida—President-elect Donald Trump has hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Mar-a-Lago. Trump confirmed the meeting in comments to reporters from Mar-a-Lago on Saturday night. The two leaders attended the

Judge Declines Jan. 6 Defendant’s Request to Attend Trump Inauguration

Russell Taylor’s cooperation and good conduct does not entitle him to permission to travel to Washington for the inauguration, the judge determined. A federal judge has denied a Jan. 6 defendant’s request to travel to Washington to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a trip requiring court approval under his probation terms. Russell Taylor, who pleaded

Trump Names Morgan Ortagus for Deputy Middle East Peace Envoy

‘She will hopefully be an asset to Steve [Witkoff], a great leader and talent, as we seek to bring calm and prosperity to a very troubled region,’ Trump said. President-elect Donald Trump has named Morgan Ortagus to be a deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East matters, while indicating some reservations. Trump announced the appointment

Organizers Say Trump Presidency Won’t Slow State Movements to Split, Merge, or Break Away

Eleven states have active independence movements in response to what they see as an irredeemably corrupt federal government. Advocates for state splits, mergers, or complete independence from the United States are going strong, even after President-elect Donald Trump’s win in November and his pledges to restore public trust in the federal government, according to movement

Biden Awards Presidential Medals of Freedom in White House Ceremony

Among the recipients are musician Bono, actor Michael J. Fox, basketball star Magic Johnson, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and George Soros. President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 individuals in a ceremony at the White House on Jan. 4, with list of recipients including famous actors, musicians, athletes, scientists,

Biden Awards Presidential Medals of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Others

Among the recipients are musician Bono, actor Michael J. Fox, basketball star Magic Johnson, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and George Soros. President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 individuals in a ceremony at the White House on Jan. 4, with list of recipients including famous actors, musicians, athletes, scientists,