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White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller confirmed on Monday that the White House will be going after networks that organized riots, street violence, and other activities, calling such groups a “vast domestic terror movement.” The comments were made as Vice President JD Vance hosted Charlie Kirk's program days after the conservative commentator was assassinated last week while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders condemned the Sept. 10 assassination of Kirk and urged Americans to reject political violence while the investigation continues.President Donald Trump signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime, constituting his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, aligning herself with the party's progressive nominee as other prominent Democrats distanced themselves.

The Supreme Court cleared the way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to continue immigration operations in Southern California. The high court granted President Donald Trump's emergency request to overturn a ruling that restricted immigration stops in Los Angeles. In a separate case, the chief justice allowed Trump to remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission.Trump is still eyeing Chicago for the next crime crackdown. The Department of Homeland Security has already stepped up operations there, as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker maintains his opposition to federal deployment.France's government fell Monday after Parliament voted against a confidence motion in the prime minister. The move leaves President Emmanuel Macron to decide whether to appoint a new prime minister, call snap elections, or step down himself.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake killed some 800 people and injured more than 2,500 in eastern Afghanistan, according to figures provided Monday by the Taliban. Eastern Afghanistan is mountainous, with remote areas, and the quake has worsened communications.A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was targeted by GPS navigation jamming before safely landing in Bulgaria on Sunday. The commission said Bulgarian authorities suspect this interference was carried out by Russia.President Donald Trump demands pharmaceutical companies "justify the success" of their COVID-19 drugs, amid conflicting opinions within the CDC over the effectiveness of the drugs. Trump says companies should make public the "great" and "extraordinary" numbers they have shown him.

President Donald Trump met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Monday, unveiling plans to revive America's shipbuilding industry and launching a joint energy project in Alaska. He also issued new warnings to Beijing over trade and national security, threatening to raise tariffs on China to 200 percent.The president also signed executive orders ending cashless bail nationwide and increasing penalties for burning the American flag. Meanwhile, Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he surrendered to authorities in Baltimore. The Salvadoran national now faces possible deportation to Uganda.In the Middle East, Israeli forces launched two strikes on a hospital in Gaza, killing multiple civilians, including several journalists. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the second strike a “tragic mishap.” Meanwhile, Trump says he thinks the war in the Gaza Strip will end in two to three weeks.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy will travel to Washington, D.C. on Monday to meet with President Trump. The head of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, NATO Secretary Mark Rutte, French President Emmanuel Macron, and the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, will also join the meeting at the White House.On Sunday, Zelenskyy was welcomed by European leaders in Brussels.Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, says Russian President Vladimir Putin made concessions for Ukrainian “land swaps” during Friday's summit in Alaska.

President Donald Trump is urging Congress to pass legislation outlawing cashless bail, as part of his move to address crime policies nationwide—with New York Rep. Elise Stefanik announcing she'll lead the charge. This comes a day after Trump declared a citywide emergency in Washington, D.C., and took sweeping action to curb crime in the capital.The Trump administration is finalizing plans for Friday's meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moscow is demanding that Ukraine withdraw from its own Donetsk region ahead of the talks.A new study suggests this year's Los Angeles wildfires killed far more people than official counts indicate—with researchers estimating the true death toll could be over 14 times higher.

President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on India Monday, warning the country over its continued purchases of Russian oil. Meanwhile, the United States is poised to impose new sanctions and secondary tariffs on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a cease-fire with Ukraine by Friday.The Texas House failed to reach a quorum Monday, as Republican lawmakers attempt to pass a congressional redistricting bill. This comes after Democratic lawmakers fled the state on Sunday in protest of the measure. Gov. Greg Abbott has warned that he may seek to remove them from office if they do not return Monday. The next session of the Texas House is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT Tuesday.The State Department may soon require foreign nationals to pay a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States. The proposal primarily targets countries with high visa overstay rates.

President Donald Trump hails the New York City Police Department as he vows to get to the bottom of Monday night's Manhattan shooting that killed four. Police said Tuesday they found a suicide note in the shooter's possession, and that he was specifically targeting the NFL headquarters. A vigil is scheduled Tuesday night as investigations continue.U.S. and Chinese officials on Tuesday wrapped up the second and final day of trade talks in Sweden. The two sides agreed to possibly extend a pause on tariffs, with the current deadline approaching in two weeks. Trump is expected to make a decision Wednesday.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal Tuesday to rescind a 2009 finding that linked human-caused climate change to public health risks. The finding is the basis for multiple regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin called the proposed rollback “one of the largest deregulatory actions in the history of the United States.”

President Donald Trump is issuing a new deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine. The announcement comes during Trump's high-profile meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and it follows what may be Trump's biggest trade deal yet, slashing tariffs with the EU and securing hundreds of billions in energy and defense purchases.Humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip appears to be increasing amid reports of starvation in the territory, as Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance voice concerns about the situation. Meanwhile, Israel says that a viral photo of a child who appears to be starving actually depicts a 5-year-old who has a genetic disease.A cease-fire deal has been reached between Thailand and Cambodia after a brief but deadly escalation of a border dispute. It comes after Trump suggested he would end trade negotiations with the two nations if they didn't stop fighting.

President Donald Trump announced new trade deals with the Philippines and Indonesia—two key U.S. allies facing increased Chinese aggression in the region. He also commented on Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's report on the 2016 election probe, saying, “It's time to go after people.”Following the release of more than 200,000 pages related to Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, the late civil rights leader's children are urging the public to view the records with empathy and respect.The Chinese Communist Party is blocking a U.S. government employee from leaving China. The State Department says the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office worker was visiting the country in a personal capacity.

As President Donald Trump marks his first six months in office, the White House is highlighting his achievements across various sectors. The update comes as Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard unveils hundreds of thousands of files related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., and takes new action following the release of documents tied to the 2016 election probe.Attorneys for Harvard and the Justice Department faced off in court today, urging a federal judge to rule on a $2 billion funding freeze. Harvard argued the freeze is illegal, while the Justice Department maintained that universities are not automatically entitled to federal funding.In the Middle East, Israel has deployed ground forces into parts of the central Gaza Strip for the first time since the conflict began. Some believe hostages may be held in the area. Meanwhile, 25 countries have signed a joint statement calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza.

President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will send billions in weapons to Ukraine through NATO allies. He also issued a fresh ultimatum to Moscow, threatening 100 percent “secondary tariffs” on Russia if no peace deal is reached within 50 days.In an after-term ruling, the Supreme Court is allowing Trump to move forward with his plan to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees. This comes as attorneys general from more than a dozen states sue the administration over frozen public education funding.Nine people are dead and dozens injured after a fire broke out Sunday at an assisted living center in Fall River, Massachusetts. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Meanwhile, more than 160 people remain missing after deadly Fourth of July floods in Central Texas. With more storms in the forecast, crews are bracing for further flash flooding.

The death toll has risen to at least 94 in the historic Texas flooding. As rescue and recovery efforts continue, the region is bracing for more rain. Amid criticism from Democrats, the White House says the National Weather Service issued timely warnings—and President Donald Trump is expected to visit the hardest-hit areas later this week.Trump is ramping up pressure on trading partners, notifying more than a dozen countries of new tariff rates today. The White House tells NTD the president will take any action necessary to prevent other nations from taking advantage of the United States.The Department of Homeland Security says it will terminate deportation protections for tens of thousands of Hondurans and Nicaraguans. Effective Sept. 6, the move will end Temporary Protected Status for an estimated 76,000 people.

The Senate is holding a marathon series of votes on the sweeping reconciliation bill. Republicans can afford to lose only three votes to pass it—and two GOP senators are firmly opposed.The White House tells NTD that Canada “caved to President Trump” by dropping its digital services tax. We have the latest on that, and why President Donald Trump is visiting Florida's “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center.Harvard has been put on notice by the Trump administration. A federal task force says the Ivy League university violated the civil rights of Jewish students.

President Trump posting on Truth Social on Monday that a cease-fire has been agreed between Israel and Iran. The announcement comes hours after Iran launched multiple missiles at a U.S. air base in Qatar. Qatar's Defense Ministry said it “successfully” intercepted the attack.The Trump administration can now resume deporting criminal illegal immigrants to countries other than their homelands. In a 6–3 ruling along ideological lines, the Supreme Court today reversed a lower court decision that had blocked the administration from carrying out such removals.A rare and dangerous June heatwave is sweeping across much of the country, putting nearly 150 million people under heat alerts from Texas to Maine. In the Northeast, temperatures are forecast to reach their highest levels in more than a decade.

President Donald Trump is attending the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada. He says leaders are working to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and is calling for a return to the negotiating table. Additionally, the United States and the UK signed a document at the summit formalizing a trade agreement, with Trump calling the deal fair for both nations.Israeli forces struck the headquarters of Iran's state-run media during a live broadcast. Meanwhile, more residents in Israel were killed after an Iranian missile hit another residential building.The Justice Department has charged a suspect in the shooting of lawmakers in Minnesota. Authorities arrested 57-year-old Vance Boelter following a two-day manhunt.

California is suing the Trump administration. Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's attorney general accuse President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of overstepping their authority by deploying the California National Guard during riots in Los Angeles over the weekend.Meanwhile, civil rights and labor leaders rallied in Los Angeles Monday, demanding the release of a union leader arrested in a federal immigration raid. Trump doubled down on the National Guard deployment, calling violent protesters in Los Angeles “professional agitators.”Trump's travel ban went into effect just after midnight Monday. It bars citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States and imposes travel restrictions on seven others.

The suspect in Sunday's attack in Colorado has been charged with a hate crime. Authorities say the man allegedly shouted “Free Palestine” as he threw firebombs at a Jewish event in Boulder. Twelve people were injured.Russia and Ukraine successfully concluded a second round of direct talks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 2. The two sides reached agreement on three key points, including a prisoner exchange and a possible meeting between the presidents.In a brief order Monday, the Supreme Court said it will consider whether to revive a challenge to a state's policy of counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day. In a separate decision, the court declined to take up cases challenging strict gun laws.

House Republicans hit a setback in passing President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Fiscal hawks are pushing for deeper Medicaid cuts—a move that's threatening to derail Republican leadership's self-imposed Memorial Day deadline.Former FBI Director James Comey is under investigation for a controversial social media post. Several officials have condemned the post, saying it appeared to be a threat on Trump's life.The first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have ended without any major breakthroughs. Trump now says he plans to set up a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he wraps up his trip to the Middle East.

As the United States and China agree to temporarily lower tariffs, President Donald Trump is touting a "reset" with Beijing—while warning that tariffs could be ramped up again if a long-term deal doesn't materialize. The White House also tells NTD that a 120 percent tariff remains in place for small packages imported from China.The president today signed a sweeping executive order directing pharmaceutical companies to reduce drug costs. The order aims to bring U.S. drug prices more in line with those paid in other countries. Trump says costs for Medicaid and Medicare will soon drop as a direct result of the new order.Hamas terrorists have released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip. This comes as Trump sets out on a visit to the Middle East. Meanwhile, Israel's prime minister says hostage negotiations will continue—even under fire.

President Donald Trump has announced 100 percent tariffs on films produced outside the United States, saying the move is intended to revitalize America's film industry. He pointed to a growing trend of Hollywood productions moving overseas to avoid high labor costs and taxes.The president also signed an executive order Monday banning federal funding for gain-of-function research conducted in China, Iran, and other countries. These experiments, which typically enhance the properties of pathogens, have previously been linked to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.Meanwhile, the House passed the Falun Gong Protection Act by voice vote with no objections. The bill seeks to impose sanctions on foreign nationals involved—directly or indirectly—in the forced harvesting of organs in China. It's one of several China-related measures debated in the House Monday.

President Donald Trump is signing executive orders today to bolster law enforcement and to publish a list of sanctuary cities and states. The White House says these jurisdictions are obstructing federal immigration enforcement.The White House is also highlighting a major drop in illegal border crossings during the president's first 100 days. But border czar Tom Homan warns there may still be as many as 20 million illegal immigrants in the country—and today, the administration is sending them a message.President Trump's first 100 days come to a close tomorrow. NTD will have all-day coverage and analysis—from his promises and progress to the challenges ahead and what a second term could look like.

President Donald Trump today is finalizing a reciprocal tariffs plan ahead of what the White House calls "one of the most important days in modern American history." As stocks fluctuate on Tuesday, the administration aims to ease concerns about market reactions.The White House announced that illegal crossings at the southwest border are at the lowest level in U.S. history. It comes as the Trump administration faces multiple legal challenges related to illegal immigration.Two special elections in Florida are set to reshape the dynamics in Congress. Republicans are hoping to add two more seats to their slim House majority.

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Monday to end price gouging in the live entertainment ticket resale market, with Kid Rock attending the signing at the White House.In Wisconsin on Sunday, in the lead-up to a closely watched Supreme Court race, Elon Musk handed out $1 million checks to two Wisconsinites who signed an online petition. Two Wisconsin courts declined to stop the payments. A legal expert weighs in.Seventeen Tesla cars were destroyed in a fire at a Tesla dealership in Italy. This comes amid global protests over the weekend against CEO Elon Musk and his role at the Department of Government Efficiency.

President Donald Trump is standing by his national security adviser following the accidental inclusion of a journalist in a Signal group chat about highly sensitive plans believed to involve bombing Houthi terrorist targets in Yemen. Trump stated today that no classified information was shared and that national security adviser Mike Waltz should not apologize. Waltz, in turn, says he never communicated with the reporter in question.The Senate Intelligence Committee held its annual Worldwide Threat Assessment Hearing today with the Trump administration's new intelligence chiefs. For the first time ever, transnational criminal organizations top the list in the Worldwide Threat Assessment from the U.S. intelligence community.The United States announced progress in talks with Russia and Ukraine on the third day of cease-fire negotiations in Saudi Arabia. Russia and Ukraine have officially agreed to the details of a limited cease-fire, with attacks on energy facilities and ships in the Black Sea now supposed to stop.

South Korea's Hyundai announced a $21 billion investment in the United States today, with President Donald Trump at the White House. The investment includes a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana, which is expected to produce over 2.7 million metric tons of steel annually.Additionally, Trump proposed a 25 percent tariff on any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela. He posted on Truth Social that the secondary tariff would apply to all trade with the United States.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to visit a maximum-security prison in El Salvador that holds alleged Venezuelan gang members deported from the United States. Venezuela is now starting to accept its citizens back, meaning the United States won't need to send them to El Salvador.

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States will build the sixth-generation fighter jet F-47, and strive to maintain dominance in air and space. He called it "the most advanced, most capable, and most lethal aircraft ever built." The contract has been awarded to Boeing.The Justice Department said Friday that it may invoke state secrets privilege to avoid complying with a federal judge's order, which challenges the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants suspected of being part of the Tren de Aragua terrorist group. At a press conference, Trump said he doesn't need the judge's permission to deport them.Protesters in Israel continue to clash with police outside the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This comes after he instructed Israeli forces to resume operations in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, Israel has reported killing several high-level members of the Hamas terrorist group.Flights have resumed at London's Heathrow after a fire knocked out its power supply, shutting down Europe's busiest airport for the day, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and causing global travel turmoil.

President Donald Trump announced that around 80,000 pages of files related to President John F. Kennedy's assassination will be released Tuesday while attending a board meeting at the Kennedy Center Monday afternoon. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also condemned recent bomb threats at the Kennedy Center, with suspicious Chinese Communist Party ties targeting Shen Yun Performing Arts.The Trump administration is strongly defending the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, despite concerns that it may have violated a judge's order.Trump announced plans to discuss the Ukraine conflict with Russia's Vladimir Putin Tuesday, with a contested nuclear plant among the key topics.Trump is also casting doubt on some pardons issued by former President Joe Biden. Trump said Sunday that Biden signed off on the January 6 Committee pardons using "an autopen," and for that reason, they should be voided.

U.S. strikes have targeted a Middle Eastern terrorist group backed by Iran. President Donald Trump ordered aerial strikes against the Houthis in Yemen and issued a stern warning to Iran.The White House announced Saturday that Trump signed the stopgap spending bill passed by Congress. Lawmakers narrowly averted a government shutdown on Friday night by passing the Republican-led resolution.Tornadoes tore through the Midwest and Southeast overnight, causing widespread destruction. At least 14 people have been killed in Arkansas and Missouri, as the storms continue into the Southeast.

The Senate is voting on a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown. Friday afternoon, nine Democrats and one independent joined Republicans to advance the government funding bill in a key procedural step, as Congress faces a midnight deadline to prevent a shutdown.President Donald Trump spoke Friday at the Department of Justice, joined by the heads of the Department of Justice and the FBI, addressing major changes happening in the justice system.The Trump administration has launched an investigation into 45 universities under Title IX for alleged “impermissible use of race-exclusionary preferences, race-based scholarships, and/or race-based segregation.” This follows a February memo in which the administration formally gave schools two weeks to stop any practices that treat people differently based on race.Russian President Vladimir Putin says he'll spare the lives of Ukrainians in Kursk after hearing from Trump. This comes as the United States continues its efforts to secure a cease-fire in Ukraine.

The U.S. stock market dropped after President Donald Trump stated he wouldn't rule out a recession. The White House later issued a statement on the downturn.Federal immigration authorities arrested a pro-Palestinian activist and revoked his green card. Trump responded on Truth Social, saying, "This is the first arrest of many to come."A U.S. military oil tanker and a Portuguese cargo ship carrying sodium cyanide collided off the coast of England, sparking a large fire, a dramatic rescue effort, and concerns about environmental damage.Canada's Liberal Party has selected Mark Carney to succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister. Carney criticized Trump's tariffs as unjustified and expressed support for Canada's retaliatory measures.

President Donald Trump confirms that U.S. and Ukrainian officials are set to meet again, with Saudi Arabia welcoming the opportunity to host the meeting.The U.S. economy continued to grow, adding more than 150,000 jobs in February. This marks the first complete monthly labor market report under Trump's second term.Crypto industry leaders met with the Trump administration at the inaugural White House Crypto Summit. The president emphasized the importance of keeping the United States at the forefront of digital assets.Two U.S. Army soldiers and one retired soldier were arrested Friday, charged with selling sensitive military intelligence to China.

President Donald Trump and the CEO of TSMC announced a historic $100 billion investment in semiconductor plants in Arizona, marking the largest foreign investment in U.S. history. At the press conference, Trump also reaffirmed his commitment to a quick end to the Ukraine war and confirmed that new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China will begin Tuesday.The Senate is currently voting on the confirmation of Linda McMahon as the next secretary of education. Meanwhile, with government funding expiring in less than two weeks, Democratic lawmakers are threatening Republicans with a government shutdown if the Trump administration continues what they see as the withholding of congressionally approved funds.Wildfires continue to rage across South Carolina, with 175 fires scorching over 4,200 acres statewide. Fire crews are battling blazes in multiple counties, including Horry, Spartanburg, Union, Oconee, and Pickens. On Sunday, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency as fires swept through the Carolinas and Georgia, threatening homes and forcing evacuations.

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President Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House to discuss the war in Ukraine. Trump said the United States is very close to a minerals deal with Ukraine that could help end the war.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted Western leaders in Kyiv to mark the third anniversary of the war with Russia. Western leaders vowed to continue providing Ukraine with billions of dollars in aid.Trump said FBI Director Kash Patel appointed Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and podcast host, as FBI deputy director. He will be responsible for the bureau's day-to-day law enforcement operations, and the position does not require Senate approval.The Office of Personnel Management sent an email to federal workers asking them to list five work accomplishments from the past week, with Elon Musk saying in a post on X that they could be fired if they don't respond. Trump defended the move as a way to downsize the federal workforce.

Hamas is set to release six living hostages Saturday, after Israel says that one of the bodies it returned was not that of an Israeli hostage.The United States and Ukraine have not yet agreed on a rare earth minerals deal. The White House says using the minerals as compensation for aid would benefit both Washington and Kyiv.President Donald Trump is signing another round of memorandums while two of his nominees are sworn in Friday: Howard Lutnick as secretary of commerce and Kash Patel as FBI director.The Senate passed a budget resolution along party lines after 10 hours of overnight voting. Democrats attempted to slow the process and use the floor time to target the Department of Government Efficiency and Republicans' future tax plans.Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley after the devastating January wildfires. The move follows ongoing disputes between Bass and Crowley over the department's handling of the fires.

At least 18 people were injured when a Delta Air Lines flight flipped over upon landing at Toronto International Airport. All 80 passengers and crew members were accounted for.A federal judge will soon rule on a lawsuit aiming to curtail Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Thirteen Democratic state attorneys general are seeking to block Musk and DOGE from accessing government systems and firing employees at seven agencies.European leaders held an emergency meeting in Paris to discuss the Russia–Ukraine war. They expressed their desire to have a say in peace negotiations between the United States and Russia.Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a delegation to Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties between the United States and Russia. Tuesday's meeting will also touch on the war in Ukraine with the goal of ending it soon.Israel announced that its military killed a top Hamas terrorist during a drone strike in southern Lebanon. This occurred on the 500th day since Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel that initiated the war.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring federal funding to universities and schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates. He also signed another executive order formally creating the National Energy Dominance Council.Vice President JD Vance attended the Munich Security Conference and criticized European allies for retreating from fundamental values like free speech. He also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the war.Southern California was slammed by the biggest storm of the winter so far, triggering mudslides and flooding in Los Angeles County, including areas recently devastated by wildfires.

President Donald Trump has signed another batch of executive orders, including the 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports that he announced Sunday.A federal judge in Boston has continued to pause the Trump administration's buyout offer to federal employees, while a separate federal court has ordered Trump to fully comply with an earlier ruling lifting the federal funding freeze.Hamas has announced that it will delay the next release of Israeli hostages, which was scheduled for this Saturday, putting the cease-fire deal at risk. The terrorist group accused Israel of violating the cease-fire agreement. Israel responded by instructing its military to prepare to its highest level of readiness.A fast-moving winter storm dropped up to a foot of snow in the Northeast, causing travel disruptions. The next storm is expected to form across the Plains on Tuesday and move eastward into the Mid-Atlantic.

During a press conference with Japan's prime minister, President Donald Trump said that Japan's Nippon Steel is considering investing in U.S. Steel instead of buying it.A federal judge issued a temporary pause on the Trump administration's plan to place thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees on leave.

Among the executive orders signed Tuesday by President Donald Trump was one that reinstates "maximum pressure" on Iran, which the United States designates as a state sponsor of terrorism.Trump met Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.FBI agents filed two lawsuits Tuesday pushing back against Justice Department efforts to identify employees who have investigated Trump.

President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China Saturday.The same day, Trump announced that he ordered air strikes on a senior ISIS attack planner and other terrorist targets in Somalia.A small medical transport jet carrying a child, her mother, and four others crashed into a neighborhood in Philadelphia shortly after takeoff on Friday. At least seven people are dead, including all six people onboard the plane.

President Donald Trump says he will impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China starting on Feb. 1.Authorities announced Friday that they have recovered 41 bodies and the black boxes from the midair collision that occurred over the Potomac River near Washington.Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to Panama and four other countries to advance Trump's foreign policy agenda.

President Trump signed three executive orders that reshape the military. They ban transgender troops, eliminate DEI programs, and reinstate troops who were discharged because of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.DeepSeek, a small Chinese startup, is shaking the artificial intelligence world. Tech stocks tumbled after a recent announcement by the company.Colombia reached an agreement with the Trump administration to receive flights deporting illegal immigrants from the United States, after Trump threatened 25-percent tariffs on all Colombian imports.Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and death camp.

President Donald Trump visited communities in western North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene and areas in Los Angeles scorched by wildfires. He announced that he would be signing an executive order to begin the process of fundamentally overhauling or "getting rid of" FEMA.The White House confirmed that flights deporting illegal immigrants have begun, with two flights already having arrived in Guatemala. The Trump administration also announced it is expanding fast-track deportation authority nationwide.Trump virtually addressed the 52nd annual March for Life, and Vice President JD Vance spoke at the rally in person in Washington. They both promised that their administration would be pro-family and pro-life.The Hamas terrorist group in Gaza is set to release four Israeli female soldiers Saturday. They will be the second batch of hostages released under the six-week ceasefire deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a last-minute dispute with Hamas was delaying Israeli approval of the cease-fire deal. Netanyahu's cabinet has yet to meet to vote on the agreement, accusing Hamas of reneging on parts of the deal.Senate committees held confirmation hearings for more of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. These include Pam Bondi for attorney general, Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary, and Lee Zeldin for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.Trump's pick for national security adviser said the president-elect is exploring options to “preserve” TikTok. This came as Trump announced the appointment of three special ambassadors to Hollywood, with the goal of bringing business back to the U.S. entertainment industry.President Joe Biden issued an executive order aimed at strengthening the nation's cybersecurity. The order makes it easier to target foreign adversaries or hacking groups attempting to compromise U.S. internet and telecommunications systems.

Wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people, destroyed more than 12,000 structures, and forced over 100,000 people to evacuate. Although the fires have mostly stopped spreading, forecasters warn that strong Santa Ana winds will return through at least Wednesday.With just a week left in office, President Joe Biden delivered his foreign policy address at the State Department. Biden said his stewardship of American foreign policy has left the United States safer and economically more secure than when he took office four years ago.Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees will begin Tuesday. The Armed Services Committee will question Pete Hegseth—Trump's pick for secretary of defense—who is facing the most scrutiny.A federal judge has allowed the Justice Department to release part of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's 2020 election case. However, Trump's lawyers may seek to challenge the order all the way to the Supreme Court.The White House said Israel and Hamas are on the verge of reaching a cease-fire and hostage agreement. In the first phase of the deal, Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages, while Israeli forces would maintain a presence along the Egypt-Gaza border and the Israel-Gaza border.

President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced in his New York business records criminal case to an unconditional discharge, meaning no punishment or penalties. Trump appeared via video from Mar-a-Lago and said he would appeal his conviction.Massive wildfires in Southern California have killed 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures. The Pentagon has stated that it is ready to deploy 500 active-duty personnel and ten Navy helicopters to help suppress the fires.The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in TikTok's challenge to a law that could potentially ban the platform on Jan. 19. The justices appeared critical of TikTok's argument that the law violated its First Amendment rights to free speech.

Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded without challenge. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the session, and no objections were raised to the tally of electoral votes.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will resign as leader of the ruling Liberal Party but will remain prime minister until his party elects a new leader in the coming months.A major winter storm brought heavy snow, ice, wind, and frigid temperatures from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast. Dangerous travel conditions led to school closures and flight cancellations.President Joe Biden announced a ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal coastal waters. The order could be difficult for Trump to reverse, as it may require an act of Congress to repeal.

Republican Congressman Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection to the House speakership on the first ballot. The tally was 218–215, after he flipped two hard-line GOP holdouts.President Joe Biden will visit New Orleans following the terrorist attack that killed 14 people. Meanwhile, in the case of the Tesla Cybertruck explosion, a former girlfriend of the soldier involved said he appeared to show symptoms of traumatic brain injury from his deployment in Afghanistan.Biden blocked a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Japan's Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns. Both companies condemned the decision as politically motivated.A major winter storm will bring heavy snow, hazardous ice, rain, and severe thunderstorms to millions of Americans over the weekend and into next week. Authorities have warned of treacherous travel conditions, power outages, and widespread closures from the Plains to the East Coast.