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What’s at stake as Trump and Musk feud publicly
There's no sign that a reconciliation is possible between President Trump and Elon Musk after the two traded insults in public view. Scott MacFarlane reports there is a lot of money and political power at stake.
Germany’s Merz says he’s confident Trump is committed to NATO
Merz described his Oval Office meeting and extended lunch with Trump as constructive but also candid, noting that the two leaders expressed different views on Ukraine.
Trump suggests Ukraine, Russia may need to ‘fight for a while’
Trump likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in early 2022 — to a fight between two young children who hated each other.
Trump says U.S.-China trade talks back on after call with Xi
"Our respective teams will be meeting shortly at a location to be determined," Trump wrote on his social media platform after the call, which he said lasted an hour and a half.
What the CBO says about Trump’s proposed tax cuts and the national debt
The political headwinds stalling President Trump's massive tax extension and budget cuts were hit by a powerful dose of accounting. The Congressional Budget Office reports the current budget package would add more than $2 trillion to the national debt ove...
Putin ready to help Trump with Iran nuclear deal talks, Kremlin says
Trump said after a phone call with Putin on Wednesday that time was running out for Iran to make a decision on its nuclear program.
Trump announces new travel ban for 12 countries, restrictions on 7
The ban takes effect Monday at 12:01 a.m., which may help avoid chaos that unfolded at airports nationwide when a similar measure took effect with virtually no notice in 2017.
Trump says Putin vowed Russian response to Ukraine drone attack in call
The U.S. president said in a social media post that his lengthy call with Putin 'was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace.'
How Trump’s rollback of EPA regulations affects air quality
President Trump is easing regulations that were designed to protect the environment, with his EPA administrator saying they're a burden on industry. In tonight's "Eye On America," David Schecter looks at the impact of this in Houston, branded by the Ameri...
Details on possible U.S.-Iran nuclear deal
Outlines of a possible deal between the U.S. and Iran over the country's nuclear energy program are emerging. Will Todman, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses the deal in tonight's interview.
Navy to rename USNS Harvey Milk, latest Trump White House move against LGBTQ history
The U.S. Navy is planning to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship named for the slain gay rights leader and a Navy veteran. Tom Hanson reports on the name change and some of the other actions the Trump administration has taken on LGBTQ history.
Senate returns to work on Trump budget bill
Senators are returning to Washington this week to begin their review of President Trump's budget bill. Mr. Trump is warning Republicans they could face consequences if they don't give the bill their support. Taurean Small has more.
What to know about Trump’s flurry of pardons
President Trump flexed the power of his office this week, issuing a blitz of pardons and commutations. The president also said he would consider pardoning the men convicted in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Ali Bauman has more...
Trump’s tariff hike on steel causes fresh uncertainty
President Trump on Friday announced a doubling of tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, which could threaten to impact the prices of cars, appliances and even construction supplies. Taurean Small has details.
Explaining Supreme Court ruling impact on migrants fleeing violence
The Supreme Court ruled that it will allow the Trump administration to terminate a program that allowed more than 500,000 Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians and Venezuelans to temporarily live and work in the United States while a legal battle over the effort...