Donald J. Trump

75,000 federal workers take buyout after judge approves Trump’s downsizing plan

February 12, 2025 9:28pm CST

A federal judge has cleared the way for President Donald Trump's deferred resignation program aimed at downsizing the federal workforce.

Trump elected chairman of Kennedy Center, replaces board with loyalists

February 12, 2025 8:40pm CST

Less than a week after announcing his intention to take over the role, President Donald Trump was elected chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday.

Trump says he and Putin will begin talks to end Ukraine war after prisoner swap

February 12, 2025 8:35pm CST

President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, signaling a shift in U.S. policy.

East Bay man creates anti-Trump 'Grounds for Impeachment' coffee

February 12, 2025 8:17am CST

Jay Maille of Pleasanton is resisting the Trump administration with coffee.

Trump admin asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletes

February 11, 2025 7:43pm CST

The Trump administration is urging the NCAA and high school sports associations to reallocate past awards and records, citing its new transgender sports policy.

Illinois congressman warns residents could be hit hard by federal spending cuts

February 11, 2025 5:44pm CST

An Illinois congressman is pushing back against President Donald Trump's proposed federal spending cuts.

After Blagojevich’s pardon, Jesse Jackson Jr. renews request for his own

February 11, 2025 5:01pm CST

After former President Donald Trump pardoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is making another push for his own pardon. 

Here's what Europe could target for countermeasure tariffs

February 11, 2025 2:52pm CST

The European Union is preparing countermeasures in response to President Trump’s new steel and aluminum tariffs, with potential targets including American-made bourbon, jeans, and motorcycles.

Trump doubles down on Gaza plan after meeting with king of Jordan

February 11, 2025 12:49pm CST

During a White House meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, President Donald Trump reiterated his proposal for the U.S. to take control of Gaza.

JFK assassination: Thousands of undisclosed records uncovered by FBI

February 11, 2025 11:20am CST

Thousands of records connected to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as a result of President Donald Trump’s executive order to release the files have been uncovered by the FBI.

Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence

February 10, 2025 10:14pm CST

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose 14-year sentence for political corruption charges he commuted during his first term. 

Illinois leaders slam Trump’s decision to pardon Blagojevich

February 10, 2025 9:38pm CST

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose 14-year sentence for political corruption charges he commuted during his first term. 

Trump signs executive order against paper straws after saying they ‘don’t work’

February 10, 2025 7:43pm CST

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.

Ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all Israeli hostages by Saturday, Trump says

February 10, 2025 5:40pm CST

Hamas said it would delay the release of any more hostages, citing Israel's violation of the ceasefire terms.

Google Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' after Trump order

February 10, 2025 5:11pm CST

Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an order from President Donald Trump.