Trump says US speaking with Iranian leader, extends deadline on Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced on social media Monday morning that he has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days.

Live updates: Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.

Trump says he'll put ICE agents at airport security if funding bill isn’t passed

As TSA wait times increase amid the shutdown, President Trump said this weekend he’d move ICE agents to do airport security if a funding bill isn’t passed soon.

Final design for Trump commemorative gold coin approved

The design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump was approved ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

SAVE America Act: Republicans launching voting bill debate in Senate

President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.

Kennedy Center board votes in favor of 2-year closure for renovations

The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations. 

FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.

‘Titanic-inspired’ statue of Trump, Epstein pops up in DC

A statue depicting President Donald Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein reenacting that famous Jack and Rose scene in the movie "Titanic," popped up in D.C. earlier this week.

SAVE America Act: Trump pushing to add ban on mail ballots

President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.

DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'

Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.

IRS unveils proposed regulations for new Trump Accounts savings program

The IRS and the Treasury Department have released more details about the implementation of Trump Accounts for parents and guardians who want to use the savings accounts for their children.

DOJ releases more Epstein files accusing Trump of sexual assault

The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.

Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.

Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law

Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.

Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’

After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."

NYPD increases security at Jewish sites across NYC amid Iran conflict

Recent airstrikes and escalating conflicts involving Iran have prompted the NYPD to ramp up security at Jewish cultural sites and neighborhoods across the five boroughs during the holiday of Purim.