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Trump signals reluctance to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles

The Ukrainian leader, who visited the White House on Friday, is seeking long-range missiles to use against Russia in a war that Trump is eager to end.
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Trump signals reluctance to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles

The Ukrainian leader, who visited the White House on Friday, is seeking long-range missiles to use against Russia in a war that Trump is eager to end.

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified documents case

A grand jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, indicted Bolton on Thursday afternoon on 18 counts of transmitting or retaining national defense information.
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John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified documents case

A grand jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, indicted Bolton on Thursday afternoon on 18 counts of transmitting or retaining national defense information.

U.S. conducts another Caribbean boat strike, detains some survivors

The operation is the sixth known attack on alleged drug smugglers in waters off Venezuela, but the first known to have left some people alive.
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U.S. conducts another Caribbean boat strike, detains some survivors

The operation is the sixth known attack on alleged drug smugglers in waters off Venezuela, but the first known to have left some people alive.

GOP tries to brand anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests as ‘hate America’ rallies

Ahead of the more than 2,600 rallies planned for Saturday across the country, Republican officials have sought to cast the protests against the president’s policies as un-American.
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GOP tries to brand anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests as ‘hate America’ rallies

Ahead of the more than 2,600 rallies planned for Saturday across the country, Republican officials have sought to cast the protests against the president’s policies as un-American.

Trump plans Putin summit on Ukraine, raising stakes for Zelensky meeting

The call with Putin came right before his meeting with Zelensky where the Ukrainian leader was hoping to obtain new long-range weaponry to use against Russia.
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Trump plans Putin summit on Ukraine, raising stakes for Zelensky meeting

The call with Putin came right before his meeting with Zelensky where the Ukrainian leader was hoping to obtain new long-range weaponry to use against Russia.

Trump, buoyed by Gaza deal, plans Putin summit on Ukraine peace

The call with Putin came right before his meeting with Zelensky where the Ukrainian leader was hoping to obtain new long-range weaponry to use against Russia.
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Trump, buoyed by Gaza deal, plans Putin summit on Ukraine peace

The call with Putin came right before his meeting with Zelensky where the Ukrainian leader was hoping to obtain new long-range weaponry to use against Russia.

Trump’s focus on looks — from ‘central casting’ to ‘those lips’

The president’s longtime interest in physical appearance was frequently in evidence this week, including on his swing through the Middle East.
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Trump’s focus on looks — from ‘central casting’ to ‘those lips’

The president’s longtime interest in physical appearance was frequently in evidence this week, including on his swing through the Middle East.

Judges admonish Trump administration, hand it legal setbacks in Chicago cases

A federal appeals court declined for now to let the Trump administration deploy troops in the Chicago area. A different judge said she was ‘profoundly concerned’ federal officials were violating her orders.
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Judges admonish Trump administration, hand it legal setbacks in Chicago cases

A federal appeals court declined for now to let the Trump administration deploy troops in the Chicago area. A different judge said she was ‘profoundly concerned’ federal officials were violating her orders.

Top military officer central to Trump’s drug war will step down early

Adm. Alvin Holsey has served as the head of U.S. Southern Command for less than a year. The position typically rotates every three years.
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Top military officer central to Trump’s drug war will step down early

Adm. Alvin Holsey has served as the head of U.S. Southern Command for less than a year. The position typically rotates every three years.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker reports $1.4 million in Las Vegas gambling winnings

“I like to play cards,” said Pritzker, a billionaire who is often touted as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, a prospect he has not ruled out.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker reports $1.4 million in Las Vegas gambling winnings

“I like to play cards,” said Pritzker, a billionaire who is often touted as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, a prospect he has not ruled out.

White House releases plan to broaden access to IVF, fertility drugs

President Donald Trump announced guidance encouraging employers to offer fertility benefits and a plan to cut the cost of fertility drugs. 
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White House releases plan to broaden access to IVF, fertility drugs

President Donald Trump announced guidance encouraging employers to offer fertility benefits and a plan to cut the cost of fertility drugs. 

How big will ‘No Kings’ protests be this weekend? Karen Tumulty took your questions.

Join our chief political correspondent for her live chat every other Thursday at noon Eastern time.
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How big will ‘No Kings’ protests be this weekend? Karen Tumulty took your questions.

Join our chief political correspondent for her live chat every other Thursday at noon Eastern time.

Trump administration, Newsom feud over planned live-fire military event

An event this weekend set to be attended by Vice President JD Vance has prompted concerns over whether it will be necessary to temporarily shut down a major highway.
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Trump administration, Newsom feud over planned live-fire military event

An event this weekend set to be attended by Vice President JD Vance has prompted concerns over whether it will be necessary to temporarily shut down a major highway.

GOP congressman says Capitol Police is investigating swastika in his office

Rep. Dave Taylor’s office called the appearance of an American flag with a swastika on it “vile vandalism.” An image of the flag taken from a virtual meeting in which it appeared behind a staffer was shared online Wednesday.
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GOP congressman says Capitol Police is investigating swastika in his office

Rep. Dave Taylor’s office called the appearance of an American flag with a swastika on it “vile vandalism.” An image of the flag taken from a virtual meeting in which it appeared behind a staffer was shared online Wednesday.

Trump wanted a White House ballroom. These companies are funding it.

Tech, crypto and defense companies are among the donors that have committed millions to help turn Trump’s ballroom dream into a reality, according to the White House.
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Trump wanted a White House ballroom. These companies are funding it.

Tech, crypto and defense companies are among the donors that have committed millions to help turn Trump’s ballroom dream into a reality, according to the White House.

Supreme Court seems open to limiting key section of Voting Rights Act

Further limits on the use of race in drawing electoral districts could have a major impact on representation in Congress and legislatures.
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Supreme Court seems open to limiting key section of Voting Rights Act

Further limits on the use of race in drawing electoral districts could have a major impact on representation in Congress and legislatures.

U.S. pushes Russia to negotiate as Hegseth warns Moscow of imposing ‘costs’

Offering Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine has been suggested as a way of pressuring Russia to return to the negotiating table.
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U.S. pushes Russia to negotiate as Hegseth warns Moscow of imposing ‘costs’

Offering Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine has been suggested as a way of pressuring Russia to return to the negotiating table.

Trump’s pardon request for Netanyahu marks shift from promoting U.S. values abroad

Trump has upended American presidents’ tradition of promoting the rule of law and democracy overseas.
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Trump’s pardon request for Netanyahu marks shift from promoting U.S. values abroad

Trump has upended American presidents’ tradition of promoting the rule of law and democracy overseas.

Democratic senator shouldn’t run at age 80, new primary challenger says

Rep. Seth Moulton launched a bid against Sen. Edward J. Markey in Massachusetts, opening up another battlefront in a tense intra-party divide over candidates’ ages.
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Democratic senator shouldn’t run at age 80, new primary challenger says

Rep. Seth Moulton launched a bid against Sen. Edward J. Markey in Massachusetts, opening up another battlefront in a tense intra-party divide over candidates’ ages.

U.S. revoked at least six visas over Kirk comments, State Department says

“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” it said, adding that it continues to identify visa holders who have made such comments.
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U.S. revoked at least six visas over Kirk comments, State Department says

“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” it said, adding that it continues to identify visa holders who have made such comments.

As Trump focuses again on Ukraine war, Zelensky seeks long-range missiles

Offering Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine has been suggested as a way of pressuring Russia to return to the negotiating table.
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As Trump focuses again on Ukraine war, Zelensky seeks long-range missiles

Offering Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine has been suggested as a way of pressuring Russia to return to the negotiating table.

Charlie Kirk would have run for president, widow says at White House

Trump posthumously honored conservative activist Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom about a month after he was fatally shot at a campus event.
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Charlie Kirk would have run for president, widow says at White House

Trump posthumously honored conservative activist Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom about a month after he was fatally shot at a campus event.

Trump gives Kirk Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor

Trump posthumously honored conservative activist Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom about a month after he was fatally shot at a campus event.
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Trump gives Kirk Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor

Trump posthumously honored conservative activist Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom about a month after he was fatally shot at a campus event.

U.S. kills 6 alleged drug smugglers in new strike off Venezuela, Trump says

The operation follows Senate Republicans’ narrow defeat of a measure that aimed to prevent the administration’s actions on legal grounds.
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U.S. kills 6 alleged drug smugglers in new strike off Venezuela, Trump says

The operation follows Senate Republicans’ narrow defeat of a measure that aimed to prevent the administration’s actions on legal grounds.

Trump says U.S. won’t benefit from $20 billion bailout for Argentina

By his own account, Trump is offering $20 billion to Argentina to help its president, who faces a possible financial crisis and a legislative election Oct. 26.
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Trump says U.S. won’t benefit from $20 billion bailout for Argentina

By his own account, Trump is offering $20 billion to Argentina to help its president, who faces a possible financial crisis and a legislative election Oct. 26.

Trump says U.S. will disarm Hamas if it does not do so itself

Hamas has not yet publicly agreed to or signed anything that specifies how it would disarm, but Trump suggested he had received verbal assurances the group would.
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Trump says U.S. will disarm Hamas if it does not do so itself

Hamas has not yet publicly agreed to or signed anything that specifies how it would disarm, but Trump suggested he had received verbal assurances the group would.

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’s bid to set aside $1.4 billion verdict

The Supreme Court rejected a bid by conspiracy theorist and Infowars founder Alex Jones to set aside the historic $1.4 billion jury verdict against him for defaming families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary mass killing.
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Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’s bid to set aside $1.4 billion verdict

The Supreme Court rejected a bid by conspiracy theorist and Infowars founder Alex Jones to set aside the historic $1.4 billion jury verdict against him for defaming families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary mass killing.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, tearing into her own party, says GOP men in Congress are ‘weak’

“There’s a lot of weak Republican men and they’re more afraid of strong Republican women,” Greene said.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, tearing into her own party, says GOP men in Congress are ‘weak’

“There’s a lot of weak Republican men and they’re more afraid of strong Republican women,” Greene said.