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More Than $11 Million in Taxpayer-Funded Pro-Trump Ads Have Run So Far
The advertisements have drawn bipartisan backlash, and Trump said Monday night that he would stop using taxpayer funds to pay for them. Instead, he plans to tap MAGA Inc., his super PAC, to cover the costs going forward
US Air Force Withdraws All Bombers from British Base Targeted in Suspected Terror Plot
The U.S. Air Force has withdrawn all of its bombers from RAF Fairford in England, a U.S.-run military base that has been used in strikes against Iran, following an investigation into a suspected terror plot targeting…
Trump Announces $90 Medicare Payments for Seniors Ahead of Midterm Elections
President Donald Trump has announced that more than 20 million senior citizens will receive $90 each to help cover Medicare premium costs, just weeks before the Nov. 3 midterm elections
CNN, MS NOW and Politico Regain White House Access After Court Blocks Trump Media Ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters regained access to the White House on Thursday after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s decision to bar the three news organizations from the White House…
US Government Funds TV Ad Featuring Trump’s Midterm Messaging
At first glance, a television advertisement featuring President Donald Trump may appear to be a typical Republican campaign commercial. The 30-second spot shows images of Trump while declaring that “America will never…
Trump Faces Criticism Over National Security Case for Washington Arch
President Donald Trump is facing criticism over plans to turn a proposed 250-foot (76-meter) triumphal arch near Washington into a military facility, with opponents accusing his administration of creating a national…
Early Voting Begins in 2026 US Midterm Elections
In-person early voting for this year’s U.S. midterm elections begins Friday, opening the final six weeks for Americans to decide who they want to lead Congress. Voters will make their choices amid concerns over the cost…
Trump Administration Has Cut or Frozen $177 Billion in Federal Grants Across All States
The Trump administration has cut, frozen or delayed as much as $177 billion in federal grants since President Donald Trump began his second term, according to an analysis released Wednesday by a pro-democracy nonprofit…
Trump Touts White House Renovations, Says Building Was in ‘Very Bad Condition’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday praised ongoing renovations at the White House, saying the historic building was in “very bad condition” before the work began. He accused previous presidential administrations of…
Trump Reiterates $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Pledge if Republicans Win Midterms
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his controversial pledge to provide a $5,000 “dividend” to every adult American if his Republican Party retains control of Congress following the November midterm elections
Clinton Criticises Trump and Netanyahu, Calls for Tougher US Position on Israel
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has sharply criticised the governments and policies of President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while stressing that her opposition to their…
Trump Promises $500 Obamacare Rebates for 1 Million Enrollees in 30 States
The Trump administration is promising $500 rebate checks to an estimated 1 million enrollees in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans across 30 states, claiming they were overcharged through exchange fees…