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Michael Goodwin: Trump’s first 100 days illustrate his strengths and mindset —decisive, bold, and in a hurry

Any discussion of the opening days of Donald Trump’s presidency must start at the key date — last Nov. 5, when he rose from the political dead to seize...

Steve Witkoff is fumbling foreign talks and dragging Trump down

In his first 100 days, President Trump has scored a lot of wins at...

‘We’ve just gotten started:’ Trump takes Michigan victory lap at 100-day mark

In the first rally of his improbable second term, President Trump sounded like he was running for a third, touting major accomplishments, making huge promises, and jabbing at Democrats who are angling to block him.

Judge accused of helping man evade ICE suspended by Wisconsin Supreme Court

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, saying Tuesday that it is in the public interest to relieve her of her duties as she faces two federal charges.

Witkoff: Putin sees opportunity for the ‘first time in decades’ for a relationship recalibration

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin sees an opportunity for the “first time in decades” for a U.S.-Russia relationship recalibration. “I think that … he sees the opportunity for the first time in decades, to recalibrate the relationship of the Russian Federation with the United States, and...

Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder from Park City

The Sundance Film Festival announced that it will be moving from Park City, Utah - its home for over four decades - to Boulder, Colo., in 2027, according to its organizers. “Boulder is an art town, tech town, mountain town, and college town. It is a place where the Festival can build and flourish,” Sundance...

Meet the DOGE team

Several members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made their first public appearance as a team to make the case for their cost-cutting efforts amid growing pushback. The tech billionaire and seven DOGE staffers sat for an interview with Fox News host Brett Baier on Thursday, where they discussed their push to slash $1...

GOP senator: Stefanik putting Trump’s agenda ‘above her own ambitions’

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said Thursday that Elise Stefanik is putting the Trump administration’s agenda above her own political ambitions hours after the president announced he would pull her as the nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. “Elise was perfect for the job, so for that reason, I'm disappointed, but she's one of...

Trump order targets ‘divisive narratives’ in Smithsonian museums

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order seeking to exert more control over what is displayed at Smithsonian museums and federal sites, citing what the White House called “divisive narratives” promoted by certain museums. The executive order claimed that the Smithsonian Institution, which operates numerous museums in the nation’s capital, “has, in recent years, come...

GOP chairman: ‘You can’t impeach a judge just because you disagree with their opinion’

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the 91-year-old chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, pushed back Thursday against calls by President Trump and some House Republicans to impeach federal judges who rule against Trump’s agenda. “You can’t impeach a judge just because you disagree with their opinion,” Grassley told Fox News when asked about calls to impeach...

World Central Kitchen says Israeli strike killed Gaza volunteer

The World Central Kitchen (WCK) said that an Israeli military strike killed one of the charity group’s volunteers working in the Gaza Strip and injured six other people. “Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of one of our volunteers in Gaza. Israeli strikes hit near one of our WCK-supported community kitchens...

Trump signs order targeting law firm with ties to Robert Mueller

President Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation targeting WilmerHale, a law firm with ties to former special counsel Robert Mueller, making it the latest law firm to be a target for retribution. The presidential action directs the government to suspend any security clearances held by WilmerHale employees, review the firm's access to government buildings and...

Musk doubles down on calling Mark Kelly ‘a traitor’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump, doubled down on accusing Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) of being a "traitor" because he visited Ukraine and insisted the United States support the country earlier this month. Fox News’s Bret Baier asked Musk why he would call the senator a traitor on X in reaction...

Trump launches task force to make DC ‘safe and beautiful,’ focusing on deportations, crime, homelessness

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday with the goal of improving Washington's cleanliness and safety, focusing on deporting migrants in the nation’s capital and cleaning up crime and homelessness. The order launches a task force “to ensure effective federal participation” in the enforcement of immigration laws and redirecting resources to apprehend and deport migrants...

Watch live: Trump hosts annual Ramadan dinner at White House

President Trump is set to host the annual Iftar dinner, a feast of breaking bread common for Muslims during the month of Ramadan, at the White House Thursday evening. The dinner comes as war rages in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas after a fragile ceasefire, brokered by the U.S., Qatar and Egypt, was...

Battle over proxy voting for new parents intensifies in House GOP

The battle between Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and House GOP leaders over looming floor action to allow proxy voting for new parents is intensifying as both sides of the heated debate dig in their heels — with the clash potentially coming to a head as soon as next week. Luna says she has no...

Trump auto tariffs spur alarm

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story  5 questions about Trump’s auto tariffs President Trump escalated his trade war with partners when he announced this week he would impose a 25-percent tariff on foreign vehicles and automobile parts. © AP The president argued that...

Duke objects to use of its branding in ‘White Lotus’

Duke University has objected to the use of its branding in the popular HBO show “The White Lotus.” “White Lotus just blessed us w an all-time meme if Duke loses early in the tournament (and for any brutal Duke loss thereafter),” a user on the social platform X captioned an image of a moment in...

Susie Wiles on a changed Trump: ‘I think he’s a better leader now’

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles believes President Trump is a better leader than he was eight years ago but credits his experiences for his growth rather than herself.

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