Key Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Saudi Crown Prince

U.S. President Donald Trump greets the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington on Nov. 18, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Nov. 18 for bilateral discussions, marking

House Passes Resolution Condemning Democratic Congressman Over Retirement Move

U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia speaks at a news conference in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 6, 2025. Scott Olson/Getty Images WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives passed a resolution on Nov. 18 condemning Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) for announcing his retirement at the last minute and effectively making his chief of staff his successor. The tally

US–Venezuela Tensions Escalate: What to Know

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have reached their highest point in decades, as the Trump administration intensifies its military and counter-narcotics campaign in the Caribbean while signaling that direct talks—and even direct military action—remain on the table. The showdown is the product of years of deteriorating relations, disputed elections, drug-trafficking allegations, and increasing

US Lifts Tariffs on Philippine Agricultural Exports Worth $1 Billion

President Donald Trump (L) greets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on July 22, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images More than $1 billion worth of agricultural products from the Philippines will be exempted from reciprocal U.S. tariffs after President Donald Trump removed duties on numerous goods to bring down cost of living, officials

Education Department to Shift More Work to Other Agencies Amid Dismantling

Education Secretary Linda McMahon testifies on Capitol Hill on May 21, 2025. Rod Lamkey, Jr./AP Photo Several more Department of Education functions will be moved to other federal agencies as part of the ongoing effort to dismantle the department and save taxpayer dollars, a senior department official said Nov. 18. Federal grant programs for K-12