Americans think Trump prioritizes his wealth more than helping US, poll finds

In a recent poll, most Americans believe President Trump is improperly profiting from his presidency and placing his personal financial interest ahead of the country.

Oil prices rise amid Trump's plan to buy Russian diesel

Crude oil prices rose on Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that the United States reached an agreement to purchase Russian diesel imports.

Judge orders Trump administration to stop airing controversial ads

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must end an advertisement campaign that spent millions of taxpayer dollars on messaging that critics argued was political.

Pence calls Trump’s diesel deal with Putin a ‘betrayal’ to Lindsey Graham, urges him to rescind it

Former Vice President Mike Pence called President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil a “betrayal” to late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s legacy and urged the president to “rescind” it.

Republicans, evangelicals oppose livestreamed execution: What does Trump say?

A growing number of GOP lawmakers and religious leaders are speaking out about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan.

Trump's proposed memorial arch faces lawsuit from Virginia county board

President Donald Trump’s planned Triumphal Arch faces a new lawsuit from the Arlington County Board in Virginia, according to the Associated Press. 

New poll says a bipartisan majority of Americans blame Trump for rising costs

A majority of Americans attribute the nation's rising cost of living to President Donald Trump's policies, as inflation and elevated consumer prices outpace wage growth for millions of people.

Nidal Hasan execution in Fort Hood to be livestreamed publicly, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in 2009, for the first time, since the time and location was approved on Tuesday.

Baseball legend Roger Clemens to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says

Roger Clemens, the seven-time Cy Young award-winning MLB pitcher, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, President Donald Trump said.

FBI may investigate Nolan Wells' death, Trump says

President Trump says the FBI may investigate the death of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old who died on a July 4th boat outing with friends.

Trump administration proposes $70K fee to allow international students to work in US, reduce fraud

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee Wednesday for international students who want to work in the United States, a plan it says should "make it easier for American citizens to compete in the job market."

Trump administration announces $174 million investment in HBCUs

The U.S. Department of Education announced more than $174 million in one-time additional funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

White House responds to backlash over Trump's ‘take out’ LA, San Diego remarks

The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."

Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

According to posts on Monday from Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump has approved a U.S. Army firing squad to execute Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 shooting in Fort Hood, Texas.

Kennedy Center Honors moves to Capital One Arena amid fight over Trump's name

This year's Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. rather than its traditional riverfront venue, which remains at the center of a legal battle over adding President Donald Trump's name to the building.