2 More Universities Decline Trump’s Offer for Preferential Federal Funding

Students walk between classes in front of College Hall on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Sept. 25, 2017. Charles Mostoller/Reuters Two more universities have declined to sign President Donald Trump’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, bringing the total number of nays to four, with five schools still undecided.

Watch Live: Trump meeting Zelenskyy at White House after speaking with Putin

Washington — President Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House Friday, a day after Mr. Trump had a long call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and announced that the two leaders will meet in Budapest. Zelenskyy and Mr. Trump shook hands when the Ukrainian president arrived, and a reporter asked the

Trump looks to cement his architectural legacy as Democrats bristle

Benjamin Leon Jr. hustled to a White House security checkpoint Wednesday night. He was running late for a dinner recognizing financial backers of President Trump’s new ballroom construction project. Secret Service officers waved Leon and his wife through.  Once inside, Leon, a wealthy Florida businessman and Mr. Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Spain, joined an

Zelenskyy expected to press Trump for increased long-range weapons, targeting help

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planning to press President Trump not only for long range Tomahawk missiles and upgraded air defense capabilities, but also for increased intelligence sharing to help his forces inflict more damage on Russia’s energy sector. A Ukrainian and a U.S. lawmaker told CBS News that Kyiv wants to purchase equipment to

Thune Says He Won’t Negotiate ‘Under Hostage Conditions’ to End Shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (C), joined by other Senate Republicans, speaks during the 15th day of the government shutdown at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Oct. 17 reiterated that the government needs to be reopened before