Pence calls Trump’s diesel deal with Putin a ‘betrayal’ to Lindsey Graham, urges him to rescind it

Former Vice President Mike Pence called President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil a “betrayal” to late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s legacy and urged the president to “rescind” it.

Republicans, evangelicals oppose livestreamed execution: What does Trump say?

A growing number of GOP lawmakers and religious leaders are speaking out about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan.

Vance casts doubt on livestreaming Hasan execution: ‘I’m not going to be watching it’

Vice President JD Vance questioned whether the Pentagon will livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, while saying he would not watch it if the broadcast proceeds.

New poll says a bipartisan majority of Americans blame Trump for rising costs

A majority of Americans attribute the nation's rising cost of living to President Donald Trump's policies, as inflation and elevated consumer prices outpace wage growth for millions of people.

Gov. Gavin Newsom weighs mass commutation of California's death row sentences

Having already instituted a moratorium on executions in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom indicated he is considering taking a far more drastic step: commuting the sentences of all 563 individuals currently on the state's death row.

Nidal Hasan execution in Fort Hood to be livestreamed publicly, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in 2009, for the first time, since the time and location was approved on Tuesday.

Trump doubles down on 'let them hit' LA, San Diego comment
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President Donald Trump appears to have doubled down on his controversial comment about Los Angeles and San Diego from earlier in the week.

Baseball legend Roger Clemens to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says

Roger Clemens, the seven-time Cy Young award-winning MLB pitcher, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, President Donald Trump said.

FBI may investigate Nolan Wells' death, Trump says

President Trump says the FBI may investigate the death of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old who died on a July 4th boat outing with friends.

White House responds to backlash over Trump's ‘take out’ LA, San Diego remarks

The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."

Uproar after Trump suggests Iran 'take out' LA, San Diego
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President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego to keep the country safe.

Oakland named one of the top 10 best large cities in the U.S.
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The city of Oakland California has been named one of the top 10 best large cities in the country by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Oakland is globally recognized for its diverse community, vibrant art and culture, and award winning culinary scene. Mayor Barbara Lee, and Peter Gamez, with visit Oakland, expand on win for the town.

Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

According to posts on Monday from Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump has approved a U.S. Army firing squad to execute Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 shooting in Fort Hood, Texas.

Trump says he's sending $90 checks to 20 million seniors: What to know

President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.

Trump warns of retaliation for Israel-bound flight attack
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Georgetown University professor Michele L. Swers explains President Donald Trump's recent claim that Iran might be connected to the recent attempt to hijack an Israel-bound plane.

How a hidden scam plaguing college campuses has racked up a multimillion-dollar price tag

A hidden scheme draining millions from the federal student aid system and infiltrating college campuses has emerged as a key target of the Trump administration's fraud crackdown, with officials faulting Biden-era identity verification policies for opening the door to it.