The White House is actively developing a new retirement savings initiative aimed at millions of workers without employer-sponsored plans, with President Trump potentially unveiling the concept in his upcoming State of the Union address, Semafor has learned.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told a conservative conference that current administration officials fear politically motivated prosecutions if Democrats regain power in 2028, highlighting ongoing tensions over the weaponization of justice departments.
A Massachusetts federal judge has issued a stay on the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians, ruling the Trump administration's move unlawful. The decision marks another judicial roadblock in the administration's broader campaign to end humanitarian protections for immigrants from over a dozen nations.
An analysis of public records and financial disclosures reveals that President Donald Trump's net worth has nearly doubled since his 2025 inauguration, fueled by policy decisions and business ventures that critics argue blur the line between public office and private gain.
The White House is considering rolling back some tariffs on goods containing steel and aluminum, the latest in a series of recent concessions aimed at easing consumer prices and political pressure.
A major federal oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Cook Inlet has concluded with zero bids, dealing a symbolic blow to the Trump administration's push to reignite fossil fuel development in the state despite sweeping policy reversals.
Jay Allen, an Arkansas manufacturer and former Trump voter, tells AP that the administration's tariff policy has severely hurt his business, leading to operating losses and workforce reductions, with new tariffs potentially compounding the pain.
As questions mount over President Trump's Iran policy, his biographer Michael Wolff identifies Jared Kushner as the central figure shaping the administration's approach, citing his deep Middle East ties and unique access to the president's thinking.
President Trump's appointment of former personal attorney Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General has exposed fractures within his base, with key allies criticizing the move as Bondi's Epstein-file controversy continues to haunt the administration.
In a tense 'Face the Nation' broadcast, U.S. and NATO officials defended the ongoing military campaign against Iran amid missile attacks on Israel, a threat to global oil chokepoints, and growing domestic skepticism. As the administration pushes for allied support to secure the Strait of Hormuz, key Democrats and polls reveal deep divisions over the war's necessity and endgame.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed on whether the administration has a "social media problem" following the deletion of controversial posts from the accounts of President Trump and Vice President Vance.
A Senate hearing on the economy turned heated as Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to acknowledge official data showing increased grocery prices under the Trump administration, leading to accusations of factual denial.
Top U.S. oil executives have privately cautioned the Trump administration that the conflict with Iran threatens to severely disrupt global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz for the foreseeable future, exacerbating market volatility and pushing prices higher, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Following a landmark Supreme Court decision, the Trump administration is exploring legal and policy maneuvers to avoid refunding an estimated $175 billion in tariffs deemed illegal, sparking a debate over the rule of law and economic fairness.
The Justice Department faces questions over its release of Epstein investigation records, which included a photograph of Donald Trump with his face obscured. The disclosure, part of a three-million-page document dump, has reignited scrutiny over political sensitivities and transparency in the high-profile case.
In a pointed display of judicial independence, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, a Trump appointee, was notably absent from the President's State of the Union address days after authoring a concurring opinion that struck down a key Trump administration trade policy. The absence underscores deepening tensions between the executive branch and the high court.
A senior Vatican official has described a January meeting between U.S. defense officials and the Papal Nuncio as "tense" and marked by "bullying" behavior, contradicting the administration's portrayal of a cordial dialogue. The leak follows Pope Leo XIV's critical remarks on U.S. foreign policy.
Leading U.S. business coalitions are urging the Trump administration to establish a systematic process for refunding billions in tariffs now deemed illegal, calling the issue a matter of survival for small enterprises.
The Trump administration is steering the United States toward a potential large-scale military confrontation with Iran, echoing the prelude to the Iraq War but with less public scrutiny and an evolving set of justifications, from nuclear concerns to regime change.
First Lady Melania Trump's public denial of any association with Jeffrey Epstein has sparked predictions of prolonged political fallout, with analysts suggesting her call for congressional hearings may open a new chapter in the scandal.
