Tag: Donald Trump

A home under construction with a "SOLD" sign in the front.

Beltway Confidential

Trump’s missed opportunity on housing affordability

David Harsanyi · January 8, 2026 2:50 pm

Vice President JD Vance.

Vance announces new assistant attorney general position to focus on fraud

Christian Datoc · January 8, 2026 2:36 pm

Trump speaks at a Christmas event, while Somaliland citizens hold the republic's flag.

It’s time for Trump to recognize Somaliland

Tiana Lowe Doescher · January 8, 2026 2:00 pm

Iranian protesters march through Tehran

Iran hardens resolve as Trump threatens action over anti-government protests: What to know

Timothy Nerozzi · January 8, 2026 1:37 pm

Federal agents look on as protesters gather outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What to know about the ICE shooting in Minnesota that left one woman dead

David Zimmermann · January 8, 2026 1:33 pm

President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Trump tries to whip the defense industrial base to his will while urging increase in spending

Mike Brest · January 8, 2026 1:23 pm

Acting US Attorney John Sarcone.

Judge disqualifies New York US attorney and tosses subpoenas against Letitia James

Kaelan Deese · January 8, 2026 1:14 pm

Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY), upper left, Josh Hawley (R-MO), upper right, Susan Collins (R-ME), lower left, Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), lower middle, and Todd Young (R-IN), lower right.

The five Senate Republicans who broke rank with Trump on Venezuela war powers

Ramsey Touchberry · January 8, 2026 1:13 pm

President Donald Trump’s quest to put his stamp on the nation’s capitol may forever change the city’s relationship with the president’s favorite pastime. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump considers closing and renovating historic DC golf courses

Christian Datoc · January 8, 2026 12:13 pm

Venezuelans celebrate in Santiago, Chile.

Energy and Environment

Trump eyes Venezuelan critical minerals in addition to oil

Maydeen Merino · January 8, 2026 11:56 am

Donald Trump (left), Fani Willis (right)

Trump seeking over $6 million in legal fees over Georgia 2020 election interference case

Emily Hallas · January 8, 2026 11:53 am

President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago club, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla., as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senate advances Venezuela war powers resolution in rare rebuke of Trump

Ramsey Touchberry · January 8, 2026 11:43 am