Trump confirms US personnel are being removed from parts of Middle East

President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that United States personnel are being “moved out” of parts of the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Israel and Iran. “Well, they are being moved out because it could be a dangerous place, and we’ll see what happens. But they are — we’ve given notice to move out. […]

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Trump says ‘I could’ get Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador

In an exclusive interview with ABC News to mark his 100th day in office, President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he “could” secure the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man his administration said in court was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. “Now the Supreme Court has upheld an order that you must return […]

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President Trump ‘remains in excellent health,’ says White House physician

President Trump “remains in excellent health,” according to the results of his annual physical, which the White House released Sunday morning. The president underwent his annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday. Trump, 78, exhibits “robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function,” according to the report. “President Trump exhibits excellent […]

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‘Elon Musk doesn’t even know my job exists,’ fired federal worker says

Among the hundreds of people chanting “Elon Musk has got to go!” and “No one elected Elon!” in front of the U.S. Capitol on Monday were recently fired federal workers left devastated and uncertain by their terminations. “Elon Musk doesn’t even know my job exists, right? But like, we do a lot. I mean, I’m […]

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Trump says he’s opposed ‘many’ of Musk’s ideas, but praises effort to shut down USAID

Amid questions about Elon Musk’s role, President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters he’s opposed “many” of the billionaire ideas to slash government spending, but praised his moves to shut down USAID, the international aid agency, and defended Musk’s reportedly youthful “Department of Government Efficiency” aides. When asked how often he is speaking to Musk […]

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Karoline Leavitt, youngest White House press secretary, to make briefing room debut

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will make her debut at the first press briefing of President Donald Trump’s second term on Tuesday, making history as the youngest in her role to stand behind the podium. “I look forward to taking the podium into answering questions from all of the voices in the media. They […]

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Michelle Obama to skip Trump inauguration

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, her office confirmed to ABC News. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration,” the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama said in a statement. This […]

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Affordable Care Act enrollments surge as Biden’s term nears end, White House says

A record nearly 24 million Americans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act during the final enrollment period of the Biden administration, the White House announced Wednesday, a 9% jump from the prior year, with a week left for more to enroll. The 2025 enrollment figure is buoyed by 3.2 million new consumers compared to last […]

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Biden establishes largest corridor of protected land by adding 2 new monuments

President Joe Biden on Tuesday is set to designate two new monuments and, in doing so, establish the largest tract of protected land in the continental United States by expanding a corridor out West, the White House said. The proclamations Biden plans to sign would create the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands National Monuments, with the […]

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Biden announces $2.5 billion in Ukraine defense assistance

WASHINGTON and LONDON — President Joe Biden announced on Monday that the United States would offer almost $2.5 billion in defense assistance to Ukraine, a move that will bring an “immediate influx of capabilities” as the country defends itself against Russia’s assault. “At my direction, the United States will continue to work relentlessly to strengthen […]

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