The White House is increasing its attacks on the judicial branch in the wake of decisions that briefly blocked President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. It’s a battle-tested playbook the administration has used before on a number of fronts with the courts, which have emerged as an even greater bulwark to the president’s policies in his second...
A year after launching, Qommittee, a national network of drag artists, says it’s just getting started. The group’s latest project, issued ahead of Pride, is a 43-page manual called the Drag Defense Handbook, documenting how drag performers, organizers and attorneys across the country have fought state bans and threats of violence and harassment — and won. The...
President Donald Trump is finally losing patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s disdain for honorable efforts to end the war in Ukraine. On Memorial Day, Trump responded to a weekend of extreme Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine by threatening new sanctions. He said Putin had “gone absolutely crazy.” On May 27, he added a […]
President Trump touted the partnership deal he helped broker between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel, saying the alliance will boost manufacturing and keep an iconic company under American ownership.
CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman said some White House officials are excited to see Elon Musk exit his role as a special government employee. The tech giant led the Department of Government Efficiency for 130 days with an objective to downsize federal spending by trillions. Haberman, also a New York Times journalist, said news coverage...
Lester Holt hosted his last “NBC Nightly News” show on Friday after a 14 year tenure as its anchor. The highly decorated reporter bid viewers a farewell by reminding them of their core values that guide the team’s coverage. “I'm so grateful for your trust around here,. Facts matter, words matter, journalism matters, and you...
President Trump said Friday he was not aware of Elon Musk’s reported drug use but indicated he was not troubled by it. “No, I wasn’t,” Trump told reporters when asked if he was aware of Musk’s regular drug use. “I think he’s fantastic. I think Elon is a fantastic guy,” Trump added. "I'm not troubled...