Excerpts From the Fiery Exchange Between Trump and Zelensky at the White House
During the Oval Office meeting, President Trump told the Ukrainian leader: “You’re either going to make a deal or we’re out.”
United States Politics and Government
Trump to Sign Order Designating English as Official Language of the U.S.
The order is expected to be largely symbolic but would be a victory for America’s English-only movement, which has long had ties to efforts to reduce immigration and restrict bilingual education.
Trump’s Cuts Come With Risks. Including From Volcanoes.
A spending freeze could disrupt systems that warn communities when eruptions appear imminent.
Education Dept. Workers Offered Buyouts Ahead of ‘Very Significant’ Layoffs
An email was sent to staff members outlining the offer, but it quickly disappeared from employee inboxes, creating more confusion.
Prosecutors in Washington Demoted in Retribution Push by Trump Ally
Ed Martin, the acting U.S. attorney in the District of Columbia, took the action against federal prosecutors who had been involved in Jan. 6 cases.
Democratic National Committee Files Lawsuit Against Trump
The party claims President Trump’s executive order aimed at independent agencies will gut the Federal Election Commission.
Federal Workers Will Get Another Email Asking Them to Detail Accomplishments
Elon Musk sowed chaos across the government just days ago by asserting that failure to comply with a similar directive would result in their dismissals.
Former Defense Secretaries Call Trump’s Firing of Military Leaders ‘Reckless’
The five men asked the House and the Senate to hold hearings “to assess the national security implications of Mr. Trump’s dismissals.”
Oil Companies Wanted Trump to Lower Costs. Tariffs Are Raising Them.
The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
After Insults and False Claims, Trump to Host Zelensky for Minerals Deal
President Trump will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Friday after falsely asserting that Ukraine started the war with Russia and calling him a “dictator without elections.”