Trump urges US to stay out of Syrian civil war, blaming Obama for failure as Islamists close in on capital
JERUSALEM—President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday weighed in for the first time on the Syrian Islamist revolt against the country’s dictator Bashar al-Assad who is holed up in his palace in…
The Speaker’s Lobby: Thermonuclear Fracas
The 13 members of the House’s bipartisan panel investigating the assassination attempt of President-elect Trump huddled around a microphone in the Rayburn House Office Building early Thursday afternoon. The task…
DAVID MARCUS: Triumphant Trump at Notre Dame signals America and the West are back
Just over five years ago, the world watched in anguish as Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most potent symbols of Christendom, was engulfed in flames. Not long after, Donald…
Reporter’s Notebook: Following President Biden on his ‘global finale’ to Africa
LUANDA, Angola — It could have been the symbol of President Biden’s seemingly jinxed trip to Angola. Postponed in 2023 due to the wars in the Middle East. Postponed again…
Special Counsel Jack Smith required to submit Trump findings to DOJ before leaving. What happens next?
Special Counsel Jack Smith is required to submit to the Justice Department a report summarizing the results of his dual investigations into President-elect Trump — an action that will put…
‘Breathtaking speed’: Trump’s Paris trip marks return to global stage as leaders turn ‘the page’ on Biden
President-elect Trump is in Europe this weekend for his first overseas trip since his commanding victory in last month’s presidential election. Trump will meet with Emmanuel Macron after the French…
Pete Hegseth says he had ‘substantive conversation’ with Joni Ernst as Trump signals support
President-elect Trump expressed public support for embattled defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth Friday, and the nominee said he had a ‘substantive conversation’ with Sen. Joni Ernst. Hegseth, a former National…
‘Take a seat’: Obama ripped for being on ‘high horse’ during first post-election speech
Conservatives on social media blasted former President Obama after his first speech since the presidential election in which he lamented polarization in politics. During a speech Thursday at the Obama Foundation’s Democracy…
Here’s how Trump plans to install longtime ally Kash Patel as FBI director
President-elect Trump announced last week that he intends to nominate former White House aide and longtime ally Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, potentially making him the only U.S.…
Karine Jean-Pierre peppered with questions about Hunter Biden in first televised press briefing since pardon
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was bombarded with questions from reporters in the first televised press briefing since President Biden pardoned son Hunter Biden. She also spoke to reporters…