Trump Says Ukraine Did Not Target Putin’s Residence, Countering Kremlin Claims

U.S. President Donald in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec. 18, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump on Jan. 4 told reporters he did not believe Ukraine targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in a drone attack last week, countering claims from Moscow. “I don’t believe that strike happened. There

Congress returns amid Venezuela operation; facing deadline to avert shutdow

Washington — Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown. The next funding fight comes fresh off a revolt from moderate Republicans over rising health care costs, and as the conflict with Venezuela and frustration with the Justice Department’s handling of the rollout of the Epstein files