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.
LAPD chief pushes back on Trump National Guard claim
Chief McDonnell said the protests in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday are "nowhere near" the level of needing the National Guard.
GOP senator accuses Trump of "petty vindictiveness" after White House snub
"It makes you wonder about the quality of people you're dealing with," GOP Senator Rand Paul told reporters.
Donald Trump's approval rating is slipping, polls show
Trump's overall approval rating has dipped in the latest poll, but the president is seeing massive gains on immigration.
National Guard commander backtracks on remark about detaining civilians
Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, the commander of the National Guard, previously told the AP guardsmen have started detaining civilians.
Trump's EPA scraps air protections in effort to revive coal power
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims the repeal of two Biden-era air quality rules will save money, but his own agency's data indicates high health costs.
Trump admin accuses Newsom of 'crass political stunt' in legal filing
The Trump admin accused California's governor of a "crass political stunt" after he filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the deployment of U.S. Marines and the National Guard in LA.
White House says Gavin Newsom 'owns' LA protests: 'This is his city'
The White House stepped up its criticism of Calfornia Gov. Gavin Newsom after the Demorcat attacked President Donald Trump in a nationally televised speech.
Mary Trump predicts US to face "yet another test" from Donald Trump
Mary Trump predicted the president's military parade would have one of two potential outcomes.
Republican veterans are against Trump's military parade
A new survey of veterans shows that over half of Republican veterans disapprove of President Donald Trump's plan to roll tanks through Washington, D.C.
Democrat challenge to Trump suffers major blow
The findings come amid growing frustration with Democratic leadership since their loss in the 2024 election.
New Yorkers warned of 38 percent spike in health insurance
Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has been divisive in Congress, with Democrats and Republicans warning of its potential consequences.
Trump administration warns VA employees over social media posts
VA employees must avoid posting "sensitive information" about the department on social media, guidance leaked to Newsweek shows.
Trump's Ukraine deadline for Putin passes. What next?
The Republican President last week described Russia and Ukraine as "two young children fighting like crazy."
Elon Musk suffers polling blow with Republicans after Trump feud
Some Republicans are changing their tune about Musk after his falling out with the president.
Donald Trump scores major polling win over Democrats
On the question of trust, Republicans lead Democrats on immigration by 6 points in CBS and CNN polling and 19 in an Ipsos survey.
Trump puts Iran nuclear deal in doubt, raising risk of war
President Trump's statement that he's "less confident" about a deal with Iran highlights the growing risk that stalled talks could lead to military conflict.
Trump says trade deal with China 'done'
Trump says the US and China have struck a deal that will mean 55% tariffs on Chinese good and Chinese students returning to American colleges.
"No Kings" protest to be largest mobilization since Trump took office
Millions of people are expected to turn out across the country to protest against President Donald Trump on his birthday, June 14.
Map and list of cities hosting anti-Trump 50501 protests on June 14
"The regime is using small escalations to see what the population is willing to accept," one planned protest attendee told Newsweek.
LA sheriff investigating if outside 'organization' is behind ICE riots
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said on Wednesday that he is investigating whether outside agitators or an organized group behind the L.A. riots. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Company behind changes to 2024 election voting machines speaks out
Jack Cobb, the director of Pro V&V, told Newsweek via email that the changes were not "of any significance."
Donald Trump says he could have been a flutist
President reveals he was a talented musician as a child and excelled at the flute.
Kim Kardashian condemns ICE raids in passionate defense of immigrants
"When we witness innocent, hardworking people being ripped from their families in inhumane ways, we have to speak up," the business mogul wrote on Instagram.
Donald Trump opens door to forgiving Elon Musk
The president's comments came as Musk said he regretted his X posts, which went "too far."
Why Was Kilmar Abrego Garcia Returned to the US? | Opinion
There's hope that the Justice Department's decision to obey the Supreme Court and return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States represents a trend.
Fact check: are Marines refusing to go to Los Angeles?
A viral social media post claimed Marines did not turn up to help curb protests and riots in Los Angeles.
North Korea responds to US entry ban
North Koreans are "not interested" in entering the country, according to a commentary published by state media.
Map and list of cities hosting "No Kings" protests against Trump on June 14
Organizers are calling for Americans to attend demonstrations across the country to protest President Trump on his 79th birthday.
The growing threat of political violence from the left
As Trump's second term deepens America's political divides, experts warn of a new wave of far-left militancy playing out online and, increasingly, in the streets.
Public Schools Are Under Attack, and Texas Is Just the Beginning | Opinion
Texans deserve schools that serve all students, not political agendas.