The Department of Justice is suing California over two recently enacted laws that would prohibit federal agents from wearing facial coverings and require them to identify themselves while conducting their duties. The lawsuit filed Monday argues California’s laws violate the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, under which federal laws take precedence over state laws. The Trump administration also
The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the devastated territory and envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state. Russia, which had circulated a rival resolution, abstained along with China on the 13-0 vote. The U.S. and other
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stands next to U.S. President Donald Trump during the Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13, 2025. Brian Snyder/Reuters WASHINGTON—Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the White House on Nov. 18 will be his first in more than seven years. The United States and
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Oval Office on Nov. 17, 2025. Brendan Smialowski /AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on Nov. 17 that he is willing to conduct lethal strikes in Mexico to stop drug trafficking. “Would
President Donald Trump, joined by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Senior Advisor to FIFA for Global Strategy and Governance Carlos Cordeiro, and Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), delivers remarks during a meeting of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Oval Office of the White House
President Donald Trump looks on during the swearing-in ceremony of U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Nov. 10, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Donald Trump said on Nov. 17 that a country attempted to renegotiate a trade agreement with the United States. “A country
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) building in Washington on May 15, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Chief of Staff Karen Evans will replace outgoing Acting Director David Richardson, who has resigned, the agency confirmed on Monday. Richardson, a former Marine Corps officer from Michigan, is leaving the emergency response agency