Trump Warns Putin of ‘Very Severe Consequences’ If Ukraine War Continues

President Donald Trump had a warning for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. Trump spoke of “very severe consequences” if the Russian war against Ukraine does not come to an end after the two leaders’ upcoming meeting in Alaska on Friday. New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Zelle for allegedly enabling f… Original

Trump says he expects Congress to extend federal takeover of D.C. police

Washington — President Trump said Wednesday that the White House will seek “long-term extensions” from Congress to maintain control of D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, part of the president’s push to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital.  “I think the Republicans in Congress will approve this pretty much unanimously,” Mr. Trump said. Mr. Trump

Trump Names Kennedy Center Honorees, Says He’ll Host Awards Show

President Donald Trump (C) announces nominees for the annual Kennedy Center Honors (L-R) country music artist George Strait, actor Michael Crawford, actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, and members of rock band Kiss during an event at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Aug. 13, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump unveiled the 2025

Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.

Washington — President Trump visited the Kennedy Center Wednesday and announced this year’s list of Kennedy Center Honorees, after his administration took steps to overhaul the D.C. cultural institution in recent months. “This is a very exciting project,” Mr. Trump said. “We’re going to do something that will go rapidly, relatively inexpensively, and we’ll make

Trump Warns of ‘Very Severe Consequences’ If Putin Refuses to End Ukraine War After Alaska Summit

President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Aug. 13, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to end the war in Ukraine after their summit in Alaska on Friday. “There will

Attorneys General From 15 States Sue to Abolish National Firearms Act

Firearms on display at the Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit in Knoxville, Tenn., on Aug. 9, 2025. Michael Clements/The Epoch Times Fifteen states have joined a federal lawsuit calling for the National Firearms Act of 1934 to be abolished as an unconstitutional gun registry. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made the announcement at the