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A new US-Iran memorandum, set to be signed Friday, promises to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the lack of disclosed terms has split Washington. Trump and Republicans hail it as a strategic victory, while Democrats demand clarity, pointing to the war's heavy costs. Analysts warn that key issues like Iran's nuclear program remain unresolved and may be harder to tackle now.
A never-before-seen UFC event at the White House for Trump's 80th birthday highlights his deep ties to combat sports but also carries political risks.
A federal judge ruled that adding Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center was illegal, as only Congress can rename the venue. Workers began dismantling the signage following the ruling, which also blocked Trump's renovation plans. Several artists had canceled performances after the name change.
A federal judge has rejected a last-ditch effort by President Trump's appointees on the Kennedy Center board to keep his name on the building's facade. The ruling affirms the order to remove Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The case highlights ongoing legal challenges to Trump's efforts to reshape iconic institutions.
President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney, to serve as US Attorney General, a move expected to spark a contentious confirmation battle in the Senate. Blanche has been acting Attorney General since Pam Bondi's dismissal on April 2, and his tenure has raised concerns about the Justice Department's independence.
President Donald Trump has pardoned former Republican Representative Stephen Buyer, who was serving a 22-month sentence for insider trading. The pardon, signed June 5 and announced June 6, reverses Buyer's conviction for illegal stock trades made after leaving Congress.
Voters in six U.S. states went to the polls Tuesday in primaries setting the stage for November's midterm elections. Early results show Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton leading in California's governor race, while contested House and Senate races emerge in Iowa, New Jersey, and elsewhere.
The U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has abandoned a nearly $1.8 billion fund established to compensate alleged victims of politically motivated prosecutions, amid bipartisan backlash and legal setbacks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the decision Tuesday, but the underlying agreement protecting Trump's tax records remains intact.
President Trump announced he would step away from the Kennedy Center after a federal judge barred him from adding his name to the building and blocked a planned two-year closure. The judge sided with a Democratic trustee who sued, citing a 1964 law naming the center for President Kennedy.
