admin Tax season is underway and the Trump administration is urging families to sign up for so-called “Trump Accounts” when they file their 2025 returns. President Donald Trump will join Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, CEOs and investors at an all-day summit on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., calling on parents to open their accounts. Under Trump’s signature … Read more
President Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with an attack “far worse” than the strikes he ordered against the country’s nuclear sites in June if Tehran doesn’t agree to a deal to curb its nuclear program. “A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a … Read more
Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has called off a scheduled world premiere at the Kennedy Center of a symphony about Abraham Lincoln, the latest in a wave of cancellations since President Donald Trump ousted the previous leadership. Glass’ Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln,” was to have been led by Grammy-winning conductor Karen Kamensek for performances on June 12 and June 13. … Read more
In a rare political statement, first lady Melania Trump on Jan. 27 spoke out about violence in Minnesota, calling for America to “unify” amid weeks of unrest in the midwestern state’s Twin Cities. ‘I know my husband, the president, had a great call yesterday with the governor and the mayor, and they’re working together to … Read more
Former President Barack Obama holds an 11-point lead over President Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2028 matchup, according to a new poll. Neither man is constitutionally eligible to run for president. Why It Matters Talk of Trump seeking a third term has circulated since the start of his second term last January, stoked by the president and some in … Read more
Stephen Colbert revealed that the curtain will fall on “The Late Show” on Thursday, May 21, bringing an end to a CBS franchise that has defined late-night television for more than three decades. The host made the announcement during a Monday taping of NBC’s “Late Night With Seth Meyers” set to air Tuesday, Jan. 27, putting a firm … Read more
President Donald Trump has said that the upcoming film, Melania, which follows the First Lady Melania Trump in the lead-up to President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, is “selling out fast.” This is what ticket sales in some states are showing ahead of the film’s release. Why It Matters The 104-minute film is landing in the United States and some global theatres … Read more
Donald Trump’s Arctic strategy has been 500 years in the making. When Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic in 1492, he intended to find a direct path from Europe to Asia. He didn’t, of course — but the first transatlantic explorer to sail under an English flag, John Cabot, tried again a few years later … Read more
President Donald J. Trump has officially announced that he will not attend this year’s Super Bowl, marking a notable departure from his high‑profile presence at the game last season. In a wide‑ranging interview with the New York Post, the 79‑year‑old leader explained his decision — and used the platform to offer sharp criticism of the event’s entertainment lineup. The 60th … Read more
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Monday, two sources told ABC News, as the administration faces fallout over federal agent operations in Minnesota and the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. Noem’s top adviser, Corey Lewandowski, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, White House press secretary Karoline … Read more