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Pentagon ‘still mystified’ as drone drama deepens
Objects exhibiting advanced technology continue to fly with complete impunity over sensitive military installations and critical infrastructure.The Hill - 3d -
Rubio emerges as major Trump World player
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is finding himself in a sometimes uncomfortable spotlight in his high-risk, high-reward place as a Trump administration Cabinet official. Rubio is not a ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry may be closed under pressure from President Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Why Trump's Justice Department visit was controversial
President Trump on Friday became the first president to visit the Justice Department in a decade. The president walked out to cheers from loyal department officials before attacking his predecessor ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Trump on Greenland's fury over visit: 'This is friendliness, not provocation'
President Trump on Monday defended the decision to send a U.S. delegation to Greenland, saying that officials from the Danish territory had invited them after Greenland Prime Minister Múte Bourup ...The Hill - 4d -
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Atlantic publishes more texts from Trump officials; These presidents hated their officials portraitsCBS News - 1d -
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Atlantic publishes more texts from Trump officials; These presidents hated their officials portraitsCBS News - 1d -
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Atlantic publishes more texts from Trump officials; These presidents hated their officials portraitsCBS News - 1d -
Weak productivity and Trump tariffs: the chancellor remains in perilous fiscal waters
Official forecasts show how easily Reeves’ plan could run into troubleFinancial Times - 2d -
As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear
Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities’
The architects of projects like Próspera are drafting legislation to create US cities that would be free from federal regulations.Wired - Mar. 7 -
Trump’s Focus on Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Is Partly Linked to Minerals Deal, Officials Say
The U.S. is seeking access to Ukrainian minerals, which require extensive energy to process. The Zaporizhzhia power plant in southern Ukraine, which Russia controls, could help with that, Kyiv says.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Trump Officials Say Deportees Were Gang Members. Few Details Were Disclosed.
Families and immigration lawyers argue not all of the deportees sent to a prison in El Salvador over the weekend had ties to gangs.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
National security council investigating after Trump officials accidentally text journalist top-secret Yemen war plans – as it happened
This blog has now closed. You can read more of our US politics coverage here . Outrage after White House accidentally texts journalist war plans: ‘Huge screw-up’ White House inadvertently ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump Officials in Leaked Signal Chat Had Criticized Hillary Clinton’s Private Email Server
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who disclosed war plans in a Signal group with a journalist, condemned Mrs. Clinton’s actions in November 2016.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats call Trump intel officials' use of group chat "reckless, sloppy and stunning"
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.CBS News - 2d -
Democrats call Trump intel officials' use of group chat "reckless, sloppy and stunning"
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.CBS News - 2d -
Democrats call Trump intel officials' use of group chat "reckless, sloppy and stunning"
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.CBS News - 2d -
Democrats call Trump intel officials' use of group chat "reckless, sloppy and stunning"
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.CBS News - 2d -
Democrats call Trump intel officials' use of group chat "reckless, sloppy and stunning"
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.CBS News - 2d -
Administration Officials Believe Order Lets Immigration Agents Enter Homes Without Warrants
It remains unclear whether the Trump administration will apply the law in this way. But such an interpretation, experts say, would infringe on basic civil liberties.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Trump to gut Education Department
🤫 Plus: GOP wants Musk to 'shut up' about Social Security {beacon} It’s Thursday. Today is the first official day of spring and March Madness! 🏀 Who do you have winning your bracket? Email me ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Trump elevates deportations case
{beacon} It’s Friday! Well, this has been a doozy of a week. But good news, Washington’s cherry blossoms just officially reached peak bloom! 🌸 In today's issue: Supreme Court may get involved ...The Hill - 5h -
Trump elevates deportations case
{beacon} It’s Friday! Well, this has been a doozy of a week. But good news, Washington’s cherry blossoms just officially reached peak bloom! 🌸 In today's issue: Supreme Court may get involved ...The Hill - 5h -
Trump: US has 'just about' ended Ukraine intelligence-sharing suspension
President Trump said Sunday the United States had "just about" ended a suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, adding that he expects "a lot of progress" during the talks with Ukrainian ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Canada will level $20B in tariffs in response to Trump moves on steel, aluminum
Canada is expected to impose $20.7 billion in retaliatory tariffs after President Trump decided to enforce a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum, which went into effect Wednesday. ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump administration emboldening Russia's position in negotiations with Ukraine, expert says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will take Ukraine's demands to Russian officials as talks continue to bring an end to the war. Iulia Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump envoys begin Russia outreach after Ukraine breakthrough
Trump administration officials are reaching out to their Russian counterparts as the White House says the ball is in Moscow’s court to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. National security adviser ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump administration directs military to develop options for Panama Canal
NBC News' Courtney Kube reports on the Trump administration directing the U.S. military to begin developing options for the Panama Canal, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Federal judge rules Trump must reinstate many fired federal employees
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration must reinstate probationary government employees fired unlawfully at several agencies, lambasting the Justice Department at a hearing ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Trump Tariffs Leave No Country Room for Exemptions, U.S. Tells Canada
In talks aimed at finding common ground on tariffs, Canadian officials were told April 2 will be a crucial day in setting the Trump tariff doctrine, and any relief could come later.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump calls out perceived opponents in Justice Department speech
President Donald Trump made a rare appearance at the Justice Department on Friday where he accused DOJ officials of weaponizing their power and illegally targeting him and his allies for political ...NBC News - Mar. 15 -
Trump meets with Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor on St. Patrick's Day
President Trump met at the White House on Monday with controversial mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor to mark St. Patrick's Day. McGregor met with other White House officials during his ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Trump administration pauses $175m in funds to UPenn over trans athlete policy
White House official reportedly calls funding freeze ‘just a taste of what could be coming’ for Ivy League university. US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has paused ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Zelensky Agrees in Call With Trump to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets
President Trump also floated the idea of the United States taking control of Ukrainian power plants, according to U.S. officials. The Ukrainian president said he was not pressured about the proposal.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
CBO projects deficits will sharply rise if Trump tax cuts made permanent
New projections from Congress’s official legislative scorer show deficit levels will explode if the Trump tax cuts are made permanent and not simply extended. In response to an inquiry from House ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Trump on war plans group chat: 'It’s just something that can happen'
President Trump on Tuesday acknowledged a mistake occurred when a journalist was swept up in a text message chain with top administration officials on plans for an attack on Houthi rebels, saying ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Elections
Administration officials cited cracking down on immigrants illegally on voter rolls as one of the executive order’s main goals, amplifying Mr. Trump’s grievances about electoral integrity.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump downplays group chat where military plans were discussed
President Donald Trump is downplaying the Signal group chat where secret American airstrikes were discussed for days by top officials in the presence of The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump reacts to new Atlantic messages: 'Really not a big deal'
President Trump on Wednesday shrugged off new reporting from The Atlantic highlighting messages from a Signal group in which administration officials discussed specific timing of an attack on ...The Hill - 2d