NYT Politics·10d ago
Top Tax Official to Leave Trump Administration
Ken Kies, who held two top jobs at the Treasury Department and the I.R.S., is leaving the government.
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The Hill·10d ago
Newsom: Trump didn't sign housing bill because 'it looks ... like California'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday said President Trump refused to sign the bipartisan housing bill passed with overwhelming support in the House and Senate because what the legislation proposed "looks ... like California." Newsom brought it up while he signed a state bill for affordable housing in California, telling state officials and stakeholders...
NYT Politics·10d ago
‘We Love Iraq,’ Trump Tells New Prime Minister in Oval Office Meeting
The meeting comes as President Trump’s administration has been ratcheting up pressure on Baghdad to diminish Iran’s influence in Iraq.
NYT Politics·10d ago
Trump’s Plan to Charge a Toll in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know
A day after President Trump announced a hefty 20 percent fee on cargo through the waterway, he reversed his decision.
The Hill·10d ago
'OC' actor Ben McKenzie urges Senate to vote down crypto bill
Actor Ben McKenzie, best known for his role on the TV drama "The OC," urged Senate Democrats on Tuesday to vote against a cryptocurrency regulation bill over the lack of an ethics provision limiting President Trump’s involvement in the industry. McKenzie has become a key crypto critic, releasing a documentary about the industry last year...
The Hill·10d ago
Senate Democrats demand Pentagon release findings on Iran school strike investigation
More than two dozen Democratic senators led by Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) are demanding the Trump administration reveal by next week the findings from a Pentagon probe into a Feb. 28 strike at a girls' school in Iran that killed 175 people, most of whom were children. “The [Defense] Department must promptly provide Congress with the...
The Hill·10d ago
California enacts $3,500 rebates on some EVs
California will begin offering instant rebates of up to $3,500 to first-time electric vehicle (EV) buyers later this summer, replacing some of the incentives lost after the Trump administration phased out EV and clean energy tax credits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday signed new legislation establishing a $270 million rebate program for California...
The Hill·10d ago
Watch live: Darline Graham Nordone, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, sworn in to finish term
Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), will be sworn in to serve the remainder of the term on Tuesday afternoon, two days after her brother died at age 71 from an aortic dissection. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed Nordone, who was backed by President Trump, on Monday to...
The Hill·10d ago
Trump eyes oil deals with Iraq's new prime minister
President Trump offered a very warm welcome to Iraq’s newly elected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House on Tuesday, with an eye toward giving American companies premier access to the country’s “tremendous” oil reserves. Trump lobbied for al-Zaidi’s appointment following last year's parliamentary elections. Trump came out against the initial front-runner, former Iraqi...
The Hill·10d ago
Trump teases Thursday speech about elections: 'Our country has to shape up'
President Trump teased what he said will be “big news” during his primetime address set for Thursday, telling reporters the speech will be about voting machines and election integrity among other topics. “It will concern that subject and we’ll have a couple of other things to say also,” Trump said Tuesday, when asked what Americans...
The Hill·10d ago
Balogun says 'outside noise' over Trump's red card reversal made things 'difficult' before World Cup loss
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun suggested the controversy over President Trump's push to have a red card he was given during the nation's run in the 2026 World Cup was a distracting factor before their exit from the tournament. "My initial reaction was, you know, I was happy to be back in the team," Balogun said...
Politico·10d ago
Soccer nut Viktor Orbán has World Cup thoughts
Trump-allied former Hungarian leader compares tonight’s Spain-France matchup to the 1954 World Cup final.
The Hill·10d ago
Trump downplays FBI role after Graham death: ‘I wish he took better care of himself'
President Trump said he did not know why the FBI showed up at the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C) home in Washington, saying the bureau is “wasting their time.” “Well, I don’t know why because I think he had a problem,” Trump said in the Oval Office Tuesday while meeting with the Iraqi prime minister....
Washington Examiner·10d ago
Pete Buttigieg keeps 2028 White House bid on the table
Pete Buttigieg keeps 2028 White House bid on the table Washington Examiner
The Hill·10d ago
Trump takes back Strait of Hormuz toll; Supreme Court justices ask for more security in rare testimony
🪱 Plus: How to avoid cyclosporiasis amid outbreak {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Who else is freaked out about this cyclosporiasis outbreak? 🙋 I basically live on watermelon, blueberries and other fresh fruit in the summer. Hopefully, health officials will figure out the cause soon. In today's issue: Trump drops 20 percent Strait of Hormuz...
NYT Politics·10d ago
Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation
The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign businesses while he is in office.
The Hill·10d ago
Live updates: Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll in favor of investment; Kagan, Barrett spell out justices' security issues
President Trump hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House as the conflict with Iran has returned to near-daily strikes by both sides and a fight over the Strait of Hormuz. The president on Tuesday said he was dropping a 20 percent fee in favor of investment from countries in the region. "I...
The Hill·10d ago
Jon Stewart mocks Trump's Graham remarks: 'My favorite part of any eulogy is when they announce the person's life score'
Late-night host Jon Stewart on Monday went after President Trump for his recent comments about the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), in which he ranked the Palmetto State senator’s life numerically. Earlier Monday, Trump went on Fox News’s “Fox & Friends” to discuss Graham’s life, noting a moment that followed the Jan. 6, 2021, riots...
The Hill·10d ago
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.62 million sex abuse, defamation payment from Trump
Writer E. Jean Carroll has received a payout of the over $5.6 million owed to her three years after a jury found President Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. “Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll,” said Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, in...
The Hill·10d ago
Trump nixes 20 percent Strait of Hormuz toll proposal
President Trump announced on Tuesday that he would scrap his proposal yesterday for a 20 percent tolling fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and would instead pursue trade and investment deals with Gulf states. Trump made the pitch a day ago as part of efforts to unlock commercial shipping through the crucial waterway....
The Hill·10d ago
Watch live: Trump meets Iraqi prime minister as Iran war intensifies
President Trump is welcoming Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House on Tuesday morning as tensions in the Middle East simmer over renewed strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Al-Zaidi, a political newcomer who took office earlier this year after receiving Trump's backing, has made anti-corruption efforts a centerpiece of his government while...
Newsweek·10d ago
JD Vance’s Chances of Beating AOC and Newsom in New 2028 Poll
JD Vance’s Chances of Beating AOC and Newsom in New 2028 Poll Newsweek
The Hill·10d ago
What to know about Trump plan for Strait of Hormuz toll
President Trump on Monday proposed that the U.S. impose a toll on the Strait of Hormuz for providing safe passage to vessels traveling through the battle-ridden waterway in attempts to restore international oil shipping levels. The president said the U.S. would be “reimbursed” at a rate of 20 percent for being the “guardian” of the...
The Hill·10d ago
Trump knocks congressman he pardoned, says he is now 'fighting' Cuellar
President Trump lashed out at Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) on Monday, saying he never expected the congressman he pardoned to run for office again as a Democrat and accusing him of disloyalty. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump called Cuellar a “weak and incompetent version of me” and was furious about his decision to...