Agreement Trumps Agenda

At the Supreme Court, the Trump Agenda Is Always an ‘Emergency’

As legal challenges to the Trump administration mount, the justices are facing a key test — a flood of “emergency applications” asking for immediate intervention.

The New York Times - 1d

Capitol agenda: A brutal blow for Johnson and Trump

Politico - 1d

Iran says it is seeking "real and fair" agreement in nuclear talks

In the lead-up to talks this weekend, President Trump reiterated his warning that military action was "absolutely" possible if talks failed.

CBS News - 11h

Capitol agenda: Trump’s trade rep takes the hot seat

Politico - 3d

Republicans Clash Over Medicaid in Hunt to Pay for Trump’s Agenda

Conservatives in the House say they won’t back any package without deep cuts that would all but certainly affect the health program. Some Senate Republicans say they won’t accept such cuts.

The New York Times - 17h

Trump’s East Asia policy is incoherent

The tariff regime is a catastrophically contradictory counterpart to the painstaking East Asian security agreements,

The Hill - 13h

Trump admin live updates: Trump strikes deals with law firms totaling $600M

President Donald Trump on Friday announced agreements with five law firms for $600 million in pro bono work.

ABC News - 4h

Wall Street Journal asks if Trump has China trade strategy

The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is questioning whether President Trump has a clear agenda on trade as the tariff war with China heats up. "The reality is that Mr. Trump is making it ...

The Hill - 8h

Trump Cabinet members channel reality TV into their messaging

As the Trump administration reviews its goals and agenda in a full Cabinet meeting several members are taking a page out of the president's book and channeling reality TV in their video messaging. ...

CBS News - 1d

How Republicans got from 'DEAD ON ARRIVAL' to 'yes' on the Trump budget blueprint

As the fate of President Trump’s agenda hung in the balance in the House, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) turned to what he knows best: prayer. At the end of an hours-long, late-night meeting that ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump tariffs could push allies to align with China: Delaware governor

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) said he fears President Trump’s expansive tariff agenda is going to push U.S. trading allies in North America and Europe to align closer to China. “If the goal is some ...

The Hill - 6h

Trump announces $600 million in new deals with five law firms

President Trump announced a series of agreements with five major law firms Friday, signing deals for some $600 million in pro bono work as the Trump administration continues its pressure campaign ...

The Hill - 9h

Mortgage rates surge over 7% as tariffs hit bond market

Mortgage rates surged over 7% to end the week, after massive volatility in bond markets surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.

CNBC - 7h

U.S. Military Removes Commander of Greenland Base

Although the military did not say why the colonel had been dismissed, it said it would not tolerate any subversion of President Trump’s agenda.

The New York Times - 4h

US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission

The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE’s work with federal agencies.

Wired - 2d

Capitol agenda: Beyond the budget fight

Politico - 15h

Russia frees U.S. dual national Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap

U.S. and Russian intelligence agencies negotiated an agreement to free American Ksenia Karelina in exchange for a Russian detainee.

CBS News - 21h

Mohamed Salah snubs Saudi interest to sign new Liverpool contract

Salah would have left Liverpool as a free agent this summer if an agreement wasn’t reached

Yahoo Sports - 18h

US special envoy Witkoff holds talks with Putin on Ukraine ceasefire

The US envoy holds a third round of talks with the Russian president as agreement on a truce remains elusive.

BBC News - 5h

Coalition Deal in Germany Clears Way for Friedrich Merz to Become Chancellor

The agreement was concluded relatively quickly but still took about six and half weeks, during which the country had been virtually rudderless at a critical moment for Europe.

The New York Times - 2d

New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee

A draft global agreement sets a fee for cargo ships, which carry the vast majority of world trade, to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions.

The New York Times - 8h

Meta adds former Trump advisor to its board

Dina Powell McCormick's husband is a Republican senator who received Trump's endorsement, and she served in Trump's first administration.

CNBC - 1h

Lawmakers question Trump's Iran talks

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers question Trump's Iran talks President Trump is set to ...

The Hill - 1d

Bessent moves to center of Trump world

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stepped up his role on President Trump’s economic team, taking center stage on the president’s plans for tariffs. Bessent spearheaded the roll out of Trump’s ...

The Hill - 16h

Trump to undergo physical after years of reluctance to share medical information

President Donald Trump is preparing for his annual physical

ABC News - 18h

The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself

In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.

Wired - 1d

Trump visits Walter Reed for annual physical exam

The White House said a summary of the results of President Trump's physical will be released.

CBS News - 31m

Defense chiefs from around 30 countries expected at NATO for talks on Ukraine future

Britain’s defense minister is pressing his counterparts from around 30 countries to forge ahead with plans to deploy troops to Ukraine to police any future peace agreement with Russia

ABC News - 1d

CFP Waiver in House v. NCAA Settlement Draws Scrutiny

Atlanta attorney Michael McGlamry has reviewed his fair share of settlement agreements over a 30-year career representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases—including former NFL ...

Yahoo Sports - 22h

“I Believe We Can Win Many Trophies” – Mohamed Salah Explains Why he Has Signed a New Liverpool Contract

Mohamed Salah: A Continued Commitment to Liverpool’s GloryMohamed Salah’s recent decision to extend his stay at Liverpool FC reflects more than just a contractual agreement; it underscores his fir...

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Marlins minor league infielder Gregori Arias is suspended 56 games for positive drug test

Five players have been suspended this year for violating performance-enhancing substance agreements. Four of them have been under minor league programs and Jurickson Profar was suspended under the ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

Trump and Xi go mano a mano on tariffs — who will back down first?

If the showdown between Xi and Trump persists, it will hurt both countries — one will have to break, and I’m guessing it won’t be Trump.

The Hill - 11h

Trump doubles down on prosecuting his political enemies

President Trump's attack on Chris Krebs is much more than Trump throwing another tantrum about losing an election. It is a naked attempt to use the Department of Justice as a tool of political ...

The Hill - 12h

China mocks Trump trade war, raises tariffs

It’s Friday! Everyone wave to members of Congress as they leave town for recess! 👋 And now, we exhale. In today's edition: THE FIRST 100 DAYS China called Trump’s tariffs a ‘joke’: President ...

The Hill - 9h

Trump approval dips as economic uncertainty rises

{beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP'S JOB APPROVAL RATING has dropped from its highs amid the burgeoning trade war with China and economic uncertainty over his global tariffs. Trump had enjoyed a honeymoon ...

The Hill - 5h

Trump eyes major cuts to NOAA research

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump eyes cuts to weather, climate and oceans research The Trump administration is eyeing cuts to climate, weather and ocean ...

The Hill - 3h