A federal judge appeared skeptical of the Trump administration’s claims that it has the proper authority to continue construction on the East Wing site that was demolished last year. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon heard arguments Thursday on a motion brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to block the ongoing construction of the
The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Trump announced — on the first day of his second term — that America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said Thursday. But it’s hardly a clean break. The U.S. owes more than $130 million to the global health
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) departs after President Donald Trump spoke during an address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on March 4, 2025. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) took a step toward running for Minnesota governor on Thursday, by filing paperwork
Participants hold flags from 158 countries and organizations during a parade to express gratitude to everyone involved in the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on Oct. 13, 2025. Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images President Donald Trump said on Jan. 22 that the United States intends to bid on hosting World Expo 2035 in Miami. “The Great
The White House posted a photo on social media that was digitally altered to make it look like a protester was sobbing as she was arrested in connection with a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a Minnesota church. A photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong’s arrest — showing Armstrong with a neutral expression
Washington — The House defeated the latest war powers resolution on Thursday in response to President Trump’s recent military operation in Venezuela. Democrats continue to hammer the issue and have repeatedly tried to block further military action in the South American country, but the efforts have lacked enough GOP support. Two Republicans joined all Democrats
Vice President JD Vance gives remarks while standing in front of ICE agents following a roundtable discussion with local leaders and community members amid a surge of federal immigration authorities in the area, at Royalston Square in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 22, 2026. Jim Watson – Pool/Getty Images MINNEAPOLIS—Vice President JD Vance said that local