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Politics

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
Al Drago / Bloomberg via Getty Images file
WHITE HOUSE

Trump says he's removing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa cook, citing his administration’s allegations of mortgage fraud

WATCHWATcHTrump fires Fed Governor Lisa cook after calling for her resignation
Trump administration's newest allegation against political foes: Mortgage fraud
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker
Eileen T. Meslar / chicago Tribune via Getty Images file
WHITE HOUSE

Proposed troop deployment to chicago draws criticism from city and state officials

'They're going to be brought down': Trump vows to go after Biden's advisers
LIVEMore than 1,000 have been arrested in D.c. since federal takeover, White House says

'He's defunding police': Illinois governor pushes back on Trump threat to send troops to chicago

Mail carriers around the world pausing shipments to the U.S. following executive order

Trump has ‘no business’ interfering in state voting laws, says Arizona Sec. of State

Abrego Garcia in IcE custody as his lawyer pushes for alternative to deportation to Uganda

'Do not come to chicago': Pritzker on Trump plans to send troops to Illinois

Trump authorizes specialized National Guard units as he threatens to expand effort to other cities

What Trump's cashless bail executive order means for D.c.'s courts

Trump says 'evil' Biden advisers are 'going to be brought down'

Trump says he would like to have another meeting with Kim Jong Un

Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into IcE custody ahead of possible deportation

Dr. J. Michael Waller sits in his car, in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 18, 2025.

carjacked in the capital: The 'crime of the pandemic' is still roiling D.c.

President Donald Trump walks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.

Trump ends week of Ukraine war talks on a more tentative note after Russia pushback

California Governor Newsom Makes Announcement On Gerrymandering In Response To Trump's Efforts In Texas

Gavin Newsom strikes a nerve — and seizes the spotlight — as he treads on Trump's turf

President Trump told reporters he was considering sending federal troops to other cities like chicago and Baltimore similar to the deployment in Washington, D.c. NBc News' Ryan Reilly has details on the president's comments on crime in those cities and the status of National Guard troops in the nation's capital.

Trump threatens to send troops into cities like chicago and Baltimore

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26m ago

Live Updates

Live Updates

Live updates: Trump moves to oust Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa cook

The president cited allegations of mortgage fraud against cook by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on Aug. 22, 2025.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on Aug. 22, 2025.
53m ago

Politics News

Politics News

There's no room for Trump's face on Mount Rushmore, despite MAGA push

Even back in 1936, lead sculptor Gutzon Borglum said the "stone limitations" of the site meant a fifth person couldn't be added.
4th of July - Keystone, SD
4th of July - Keystone, SD
4h ago

congress

congress

House panel to question former Trump official who oversaw Epstein's plea deal

The House Oversight committee also issued a subpoena to Jeffrey Epstein's estate, seeking any records that "could be reasonably construed to be a potential list of clients."
Alex Acosta
Alex Acosta
4h ago

From the Politics Desk

From the Politics Desk

How Trump is elevating potential 2028 Democrats: From the Politics Desk

Govs. Gavin Newsom, JB Pritzker and Wes Moore have been eager to jump into the ring against Trump on crime and redistricting.
A split triptych image of Gavin Newsom, left, Wes Moore, center, and JB Pritzker.
A split triptych image of Gavin Newsom, left, Wes Moore, center, and JB Pritzker.
8h ago

Asia

Asia

South Korea's Lee meets with Trump, promising to 'Make America Shipbuilding Great Again'

The U.S. ally's new president hopes the $150 billion deal can help revitalize the industry and stave off further tariffs.
Lee Jae Myung, left, and Donald Trump sit in chairs in the Oval Office
Lee Jae Myung, left, and Donald Trump sit in chairs in the Oval Office
10h ago

White House

White House

Trump signs executive orders aimed at ending cashless bail in D.c. and across the country

A White House official said the president could withhold federal funding if the district does not end the policy.
Trump Increases Federal Law Enforcement Presence, Deploys National Guard In Nation's Capital
Trump Increases Federal Law Enforcement Presence, Deploys National Guard In Nation's Capital
13h ago

Europe

Europe

France summons U.S. Ambassador charles Kushner over antisemitism claims

Kushner wrote in an open letter to President Emmanuel Macron that the country had not taken "sufficient action" to combat antisemitism.
Charles Kushner, the US ambassador to France who assumed office on July 11, 2025, has written to the French president on August 24, 2025, to denounce the government's "lack of sufficient action" in confronting antisemitism, days after similar remarks from the Israeli prime minister.
Charles Kushner, the US ambassador to France who assumed office on July 11, 2025, has written to the French president on August 24, 2025, to denounce the government's "lack of sufficient action" in confronting antisemitism, days after similar remarks from the Israeli prime minister.
15h ago

Politics News

Politics News

National Guard troops in D.c. begin carrying firearms

A majority of the guard members will carry their service weapons, but some will be armed with rifles, a Defense Department official said.
National Guard in District of Columbia
National Guard in District of Columbia
16h ago

culture & Trends

culture & Trends

It's the golden age of 'Josh'

In politics, sports and culture, Joshes are hot. It's a sign of generational change.
Close-up of suit with an American flag lapel pin and a golden "Hello My Name Is" tag with "JOSH" written on it.
Close-up of suit with an American flag lapel pin and a golden "Hello My Name Is" tag with "JOSH" written on it.
16h ago

Immigration

Immigration

D.c. students return to school as the city remains on edge amid Trump’s takeover

The head of Immigrations and customs Enforcement told NBc News that agents wouldn't be at D.c. schools on the first day Monday, but they might come onto campuses in the future.
Mayor Muriel Bowser in Washington, D.C., on July 7, 2025.
Mayor Muriel Bowser in Washington, D.C., on July 7, 2025.
20h ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

Mayor blasts federal threat to deploy National Guard to chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson is working with Illinois' governor to scope out legal avenues to prevent soldiers from overtaking the Windy city.
Image: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with sanctuary city mayors in Washington.
Image: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with sanctuary city mayors in Washington.