Donald Trump
The latest news on President Donald Trump. Trump won as a Republican against Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016. He lost his bid for reelection in 2020 against Democrat Joe Biden. He ran again in 2024 and defeated Kamala Harris. Born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, he was a businessman and television personality before entering politics. Married to Melania Trump, he is the father of Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump and Barron Trump.
Senate Dems complete reading of "big, beautiful bill" in 16 hours
Senate Democrats forced a 16-hour reading of President Trump's 940-page "big, beautiful bill" to delay and highlight Medicaid cuts.
Supreme Court doesn't have 5 votes to uphold birthright citizenship: ex-AG
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales spoke at a forum hosted in Aspen, Colorado, on Sunday alongside fellow former deputy AG Sally Yates.
Senator Thom Tillis will not seek another term after voting down Trump bill
The North Carolina Republican is not seeking reelection, according to the Associated Press.
Trump to announce "wealthy" TikTok buyer group in two weeks
The president announced on Sunday that a "wealthy group" wants to buy TikTok and promised to reveal their identity within two weeks.
Donald Trump warns NY mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani: "Do the right thing"
Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary last week but still faces an uphill battle for support.
Trump teases Fed Chair replacement shortlist: 'Anybody but Powell'
President Donald Trump blames his Federal Reserve appointee for America's high interest rates.
Children of deportees should "go with the parents"—Senator Mullin
"Why wouldn't you send a child with their parents? Why would you want to separate them? I wouldn't want to be separated from my kid," the GOP senator said.
Donald Trump notches his best week yet
A Supreme Court decision, a Middle East ceasefire, and a major trade breakthrough with China shifted the narrative in his favor.
Ex-NASA chief sounds alarm over space agency's future
Bill Nelson said NASA is "being savaged" by proposed Trump administration cuts.
Donald Trump voters are losing faith with Trump
Trump's MAGA base is showing signs of erosion.
Exclusive: Joe Exotic shares updates on prison life and deported husband
"I would never believe it if I didn't live it," Exotic told Newsweek in an exclusive interview from his prison in Texas.
Trump reacts to 'great, big, beautiful bill' Senate vote
Trump has hailed the narrow vote to advance his flagship legislation, celebrating it as a "great victory."
Trump urges Israel-Gaza ceasefire in late night all-caps post
In a late-night Truth Social post, President Donald Trump wrote: "MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!"
GOP advances Trump's 'big, beautiful Bill' despite party holdouts
Senate GOP advances Trump's $3.8T package 51-49 despite party defections with grueling weekend debate before House return.
Trump threatens primary challenge against Tillis over bill vote
The president said he will meet with potential primary challengers to the Republican lawmaker "over the coming weeks,
Iranian woman who has lived in US for four decades detained by ICE
Mandana Kashanian, who came to the U.S. as a teenager on a student visa in 1978, has been arrested by immigration officials and is in an ICE detention facility.
Senate to vote on Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill": Here's what it contains
Senate debates Trump's $3.8T tax-cut bill with border funding and Medicaid cuts while Democrats force full reading.
Elon Musk calls Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill "political suicide"
Musk and the president had a very public falling out over the spending bill after the tech mogul returned to the private sector.
Thousands gather in Tehran to mourn dead from Israel strikes
Thousands of Iranians took to the streets to mourn around 60 people who were killed in Israeli strikes over the past few weeks.
DOGE terminates nearly 3,000 government phones
DOGE cuts nearly 3,000 government phones across agencies, saving $2.84M annually through cuts to mobile, landline, and VOIP services.
California closes $12 billion budget deficit with hit to migrants
Starting in 2026, California will halt new enrollments for undocumented adults in Medi-Cal, effectively capping the program's growth.
Man born on Army base to US soldier deported to Jamaica
Jermaine Thomas, who was born to a naturalized U.S. citizen father on a U.S. Army base, was recently deported to Jamaica.
Donald Trump approval rating falls to all-time low
Newsweek's tracker shows that 43 percent of Americans currently approve of Trump's performance, while 53 percent disapprove.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia scores win over Trump admin in emergency appeal
Garcia has pled not guilty to human trafficking charges.
Donald Trump blasts $30 billion Iran nuclear deal report: "hoax"
The president has hit back at the report that his administration would help fund non-military nuclear facilities for Iran.
Donald Trump scores Iran war powers win
The Senate voted against the war powers resolution, which would have required the president to seek congressional approval for any new hostilities against Iran.
Donald Trump suffers legal blow: "Grave constitutional violations"
Trump targeted a number of law firms involved in cases against him or representing his rivals with executive orders.
Exclusive: Democrat on how Trump's tariffs could reshape key Iowa race
"I've already talked to some farmers who are very worried about the effect of tariffs and the trade war with China," Christina Bohannan told Newsweek.
Republican to retire as Democrats eye potential House seat: Reports
Nebraska Republican Don Bacon is set to announce his retirement on Monday, according to multiple news outlets.
Elon Musk staffer 'Big Balls' joining Social Security Administration
Edward Coristine resigned from the federal government earlier this month but has returned in a new special government employee role, according to WIRED.