Month: November 2025

It’s a “great tool,” said the House speaker.

President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is under fire after he reportedly instructed a Russian official on how to coach Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to approach Trump as the U.S. seeks to broker an end to Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Trump defended Witkoff, calling the interaction about a proposed peace plan “a standard thing.” “That’s…

President Trump on Tuesday defended special envoy Steve Witkoff’s call with Russian aide Yuri Ushakov to coach the Kremlin foreign policy adviser on how to approach President Vladimir Putin on a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.  “That’s a standard thing. He’s gotta sell this to Ukraine, he’s gotta sell Ukraine to Russia,”…

President Trump blasted the New York Times over an article it published on Tuesday drawing attention to his age and suggesting he is losing stamina while in office. “The Creeps at the Failing New York Times are at it again,” Trump wrote on Truth Social of the article before mentioning his 2024 electoral victory, which…

The president flipped out at “the Creeps” at the newspaper, calling them an “enemy of the people.”

President Trump said late Tuesday he does not plan to replace FBI Director Kash Patel, who has drawn scrutiny in recent weeks. “No, he’s doing a good job. Kash Patel? No, he’s doing a great job, I think,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked if he planned to replace Patel. White House…

The new pesticide would be sprayed on crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat.

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The president’s flip-flop on goods from China has forced small firms to make very difficult choices.

The Brazilian overstayed a tourist visa and is in “removal proceedings,” Homeland Security told CNN.

The Democratic Arizona senator issued a defiant response to attacks from the president and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

“What a miracle,” mocked one social media user.

Dave Trott revealed how “members I have kept in touch with” are really feeling right now.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is one of the few Republicans to condemn the Trump administration’s response to a recent video.

The late-night host also showed how Trump’s buddy did “everything he could” to get the president to walk back his suggestion.

New York City’s mayor-elect said he had “no idea” about the plans until he saw the coffee table book.

The “Late Night” host disclosed why the turkeys got so “suspicious” toward the president at the pardoning ceremony.

Republican Sens. John Curtis (Utah) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) backed fellow Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), amid a Pentagon probe into “serious allegations of misconduct” against the senator after he and five other Democratic lawmakers told service members to disobey illegal orders from the Trump administration. Curtis said Tuesday afternoon on the social platform X that…

Among the changes are more fee-free days.

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said Tuesday that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff “cannot be trusted” to lead negotiations between the administration, Russia and Ukraine. “For those who oppose the Russian invasion and want to see Ukraine prevail as a sovereign & democratic country, it is clear that Witkoff fully favors the Russians,” said Bacon, a staunch…

The network’s data chief said the president’s polling numbers have dropped to new lows in his second term.

President Trump said Tuesday that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will likely meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, as the administration looks to broker an end to the war in Ukraine. “I think so,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One on whether Witkoff will meet with the Russian leader. Witkoff last…

A reported proposal from the president has triggered blowback from his own party.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) believes Special Envoy Steve Witkoff instructing a Russian official on how to suggest a peace plan to President Trump is a “major problem.” The transcript of an Oct. 14 phone call between Witkoff and Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, was reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday….

Letterman said he’s “never been more proud” of the comedian following the president’s social media attacks.