Senators were presented with an affidavit on Tuesday from Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, detailing concerns about the nominee for defense secretary. She mentioned that his behavior had led his second wife to feel unsafe. This affidavit was...
On the latest episode of The Excerpt podcast, USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning delves into how refugees and their advocates are preparing for a potential second term for President-elect Donald Trump. Anticipated protests are on the horizon leading...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a significant declaration on Tuesday, announcing that bringing an end to Russia's war in Ukraine would become official U.S. policy during President Donald Trump's administration. Rubio, a former U.S. Senator known for...
In the legal saga surrounding former President Trump's co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, the balance of justice hangs delicately. A recent ruling by Judge Cannon has put a spotlight on the constitutional rights of the individuals involved...
Elon Musk's gesture of raising one arm in salute during President Donald Trump's inauguration has sparked controversy over its meaning. Some observers compared it to the Nazi salute, but Musk dismissed the scrutiny, attributing it to political motivations. He...
Democratic attorneys general took a bold stand on Tuesday as they filed lawsuits in Massachusetts and Washington state challenging President Donald Trump's recent attempt to curtail automatic birthright citizenship. The move comes in response to Trump signing an executive...
In a curious twist of social media fate, a wave of Facebook and Instagram users recently found themselves unexpectedly linked to the virtual worlds of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. This peculiar phenomenon arose following the...
TikTok boasts 170 million users in the United States. President Trump, while signing the order at the White House on Monday night, minimized concerns regarding national security and suggested that the U.S. should have partial ownership of TikTok. He...
In a bold and decisive move, former President Trump made headlines by declaring a national border emergency and directing the U.S. armed forces to thwart any perceived "invasion" at the U.S.-Mexico border. This included cracking down on illegal migration...
President Donald Trump used his clemency powers on his first day back in office to pardon or commute the prison sentences of over 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. This included those...