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Trump announces drug-pricing deal with Pfizer, new ‘TrumpRx’ website

The White House has been pursuing efforts to lower U.S. drug costs by linking them to the cheaper prices paid abroad.
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Trump announces drug-pricing deal with Pfizer, new ‘TrumpRx’ website

The White House has been pursuing efforts to lower U.S. drug costs by linking them to the cheaper prices paid abroad.

Live updates: Trump, Hegseth to address senior military leaders in unusual meeting

The gathering, at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, was ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, requiring some officers to fly thousands of miles.
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Live updates: Trump, Hegseth to address senior military leaders in unusual meeting

The gathering, at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, was ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, requiring some officers to fly thousands of miles.

Netanyahu agrees to Trump plan for Gaza deal, but Hamas still a question

The Monday meeting between Trump and the Israeli prime minister could be a key step toward renewing serious peace talks.
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Netanyahu agrees to Trump plan for Gaza deal, but Hamas still a question

The Monday meeting between Trump and the Israeli prime minister could be a key step toward renewing serious peace talks.

After Adams exit, Mamdani looks to solidify lead in NYC as Trump meddles

The front-runner faces a field of opponents led by former New York governor Andrew M. Cuomo, a Democrat who is running as an independent and hoping to pull off an upset.
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After Adams exit, Mamdani looks to solidify lead in NYC as Trump meddles

The front-runner faces a field of opponents led by former New York governor Andrew M. Cuomo, a Democrat who is running as an independent and hoping to pull off an upset.

Is Trump keeping all his promises? This MAGA couple doesn’t think so.

Eight months into his second term, the president is facing some difficulties living up to the high expectations of his supporters.
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Is Trump keeping all his promises? This MAGA couple doesn’t think so.

Eight months into his second term, the president is facing some difficulties living up to the high expectations of his supporters.

A plan to send troops to Portland remains riddled with uncertainties

Federal law places strict limits on using soldiers for law enforcement. President Trump is pushing those limits. How much courts may push back remains unclear.
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A plan to send troops to Portland remains riddled with uncertainties

Federal law places strict limits on using soldiers for law enforcement. President Trump is pushing those limits. How much courts may push back remains unclear.

Oregon sues Trump administration over order to deploy troops in Portland

The defense secretary issued a memo saying 200 members of the Oregon National Guard would be activated, an action state leaders say is unlawful.
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Oregon sues Trump administration over order to deploy troops in Portland

The defense secretary issued a memo saying 200 members of the Oregon National Guard would be activated, an action state leaders say is unlawful.

Democrats, Republicans dig in ahead of Trump meeting on funding bill

The two sides appear to be at a stalemate as Democratic leaders seek negotiations, while Republicans want to push through a funding bill passed by the House.
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Democrats, Republicans dig in ahead of Trump meeting on funding bill

The two sides appear to be at a stalemate as Democratic leaders seek negotiations, while Republicans want to push through a funding bill passed by the House.

Democrats, Republicans dig in ahead of meeting with Trump on funding bill

The two sides appear to be at a stalemate as Democratic leaders say Trump and the GOP have to negotiate, while Republicans want to push through a funding bill passed by the House.
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Democrats, Republicans dig in ahead of meeting with Trump on funding bill

The two sides appear to be at a stalemate as Democratic leaders say Trump and the GOP have to negotiate, while Republicans want to push through a funding bill passed by the House.

How Vance helped Trump get his TikTok deal, despite political risks

The creation of a U.S. subsidiary, which has raised questions about censorship and favor for allies, will almost certainly be touted by Vance as a top achievement.
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How Vance helped Trump get his TikTok deal, despite political risks

The creation of a U.S. subsidiary, which has raised questions about censorship and favor for allies, will almost certainly be touted by Vance as a top achievement.

White House considers funding advantage for colleges that align with Trump policies

The proposal has the potential to transform the government’s vast research funding operation, which has long awarded university grants based on scientific merit.
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White House considers funding advantage for colleges that align with Trump policies

The proposal has the potential to transform the government’s vast research funding operation, which has long awarded university grants based on scientific merit.

The full force of Trump’s federal job cuts is about to hit the D.C. region

Paychecks will end soon for thousands of workers who took offers of deferred resignation — and a possible shutdown looms, too.
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The full force of Trump’s federal job cuts is about to hit the D.C. region

Paychecks will end soon for thousands of workers who took offers of deferred resignation — and a possible shutdown looms, too.

Trump calls for troops in Portland, escalating use of military inside U.S.

President Donald Trump authorized the use of troops in Portland, Oregon, in a campaign to use the U.S. military against Americans that has little modern precedent.
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Trump calls for troops in Portland, escalating use of military inside U.S.

President Donald Trump authorized the use of troops in Portland, Oregon, in a campaign to use the U.S. military against Americans that has little modern precedent.

Trump authorizes troops for Portland, escalating use of military inside U.S.

The president authorized the use of “Full force, if necessary,” in a campaign to use the U.S. military against Americans that has little modern precedent.
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Trump authorizes troops for Portland, escalating use of military inside U.S.

The president authorized the use of “Full force, if necessary,” in a campaign to use the U.S. military against Americans that has little modern precedent.

Government shutdowns high on drama, but low on long-term political impact

As Washington stumbles toward another government shutdown, some veterans of previous battles caution against reading too much into the political tea leaves.
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Government shutdowns high on drama, but low on long-term political impact

As Washington stumbles toward another government shutdown, some veterans of previous battles caution against reading too much into the political tea leaves.

National Weather Service at ‘breaking point’ as storm approaches

The National Weather Service is struggling to maintain its weather forecasting operations due to significant staffing cuts under the Trump administration.
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National Weather Service at ‘breaking point’ as storm approaches

The National Weather Service is struggling to maintain its weather forecasting operations due to significant staffing cuts under the Trump administration.

Trump officials ask Supreme Court to uphold ban on birthright citizenship

Most experts say Trump’s effort to do away with birthright citizenship is legally dubious, but the high court has backed the president in other emergency rulings.
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Trump officials ask Supreme Court to uphold ban on birthright citizenship

Most experts say Trump’s effort to do away with birthright citizenship is legally dubious, but the high court has backed the president in other emergency rulings.

Dominion and former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani settle defamation lawsuit

Lawyers for Dominion Voting Systems and Giuliani said both parties agreed to a “confidential settlement.” Terms were not disclosed.
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Dominion and former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani settle defamation lawsuit

Lawyers for Dominion Voting Systems and Giuliani said both parties agreed to a “confidential settlement.” Terms were not disclosed.

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to Nexstar and Sinclair’s ABC stations

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has been off the air on ABC stations in D.C. and other markets since Disney-owned ABC reinstated the late-night host Tuesday.
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Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to Nexstar and Sinclair’s ABC stations

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has been off the air on ABC stations in D.C. and other markets since Disney-owned ABC reinstated the late-night host Tuesday.

Who is Lindsey Halligan, the interim U.S. attorney prosecuting James Comey?

Before she was sworn in Monday as an interim U.S. attorney, Halligan, a 36-year-old former White House aide, had no prosecutorial experience.
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Who is Lindsey Halligan, the interim U.S. attorney prosecuting James Comey?

Before she was sworn in Monday as an interim U.S. attorney, Halligan, a 36-year-old former White House aide, had no prosecutorial experience.

Hegseth says soldiers from Wounded Knee will keep Medals of Honor

The previous defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, had asked the Pentagon to review 20 medals that were given to soldiers from the massacre.
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Hegseth says soldiers from Wounded Knee will keep Medals of Honor

The previous defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, had asked the Pentagon to review 20 medals that were given to soldiers from the massacre.

What do Democrats think of Kamala Harris? It’s complicated.

Harris returns to the spotlight with a new memoir on her 2024 campaign, prompting questions about her political future during her national book tour.
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What do Democrats think of Kamala Harris? It’s complicated.

Harris returns to the spotlight with a new memoir on her 2024 campaign, prompting questions about her political future during her national book tour.

This blue state governor sent the National Guard to her biggest city

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham sent soldiers to Albuquerque to help police deal with crime, making sure it didn’t look like a military takeover.
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This blue state governor sent the National Guard to her biggest city

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham sent soldiers to Albuquerque to help police deal with crime, making sure it didn’t look like a military takeover.

With Comey prosecution, Trump fulfills promise of revenge

President Donald Trump’s predecessors sought to preserve the Justice Department’s independence in political prosecutions. Trump openly interfered with the Comey prosecution.
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With Comey prosecution, Trump fulfills promise of revenge

President Donald Trump’s predecessors sought to preserve the Justice Department’s independence in political prosecutions. Trump openly interfered with the Comey prosecution.

Trump targets domestic terrorists — but only mentions the ‘radical left’

Administration officials on Thursday vowed a focus on ‘left-wing terrorism’ as Trump directed cabinet leaders to investigate political violence.
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Trump targets domestic terrorists — but only mentions the ‘radical left’

Administration officials on Thursday vowed a focus on ‘left-wing terrorism’ as Trump directed cabinet leaders to investigate political violence.