President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree

The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.

President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.

Governor DeSantis announces over $112M in grants to improve state’s water quality and supply

On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state was awarding more than $112M in grants to improve water quality and supply across Florida’s Gulf Coast and Central Florida.

Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."

Trump on Somalis: 'I don't want them in our country'

President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."

$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026

During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.

Trump's doctor says president had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen

The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."

Trump's approval rating drops to lowest so far in second-term: Gallup

President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest point since he took office the second time, Gallup’s latest poll found. Here’s what the numbers are saying.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

Trump Obamacare extension proposal: What to know

The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.

Pentagon investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly over video

Arizona's senior senator is now under investigation by the Pentagon, after he took part in a video with other Democratic lawmakers where they told military members that they can "refuse illegal orders."

First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree

First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.

DeSantis seeks to scuttle 'Alcatraz' access case

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has fired back at a lawsuit filed by Democratic lawmakers seeking access to a controversial immigrant-detention center in the Everglades, saying they don’t have a legal right to enter the facility “at their pleasure."