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MICHELLE L. PRICE

MICHELLE L. PRICE

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Political|US

Trump wants Congress to end the changing of clocks and keep the country on daylight saving time

President Donald Trump is urging Congress to “push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day” in his latest dig at the semiannual changing of clocks

Trump wants Congress to end the changing of clocks and keep the country on daylight saving time
Election|Political|US

Trump targets ‘Anonymous’ author and former top cybersecurity official in escalation of retribution

President Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts to punish his critics by signing a pair of memoranda directing the Justice Department to investigate two officials from his first administration and stripping them of any security clearances they may have

Trump targets ‘Anonymous’ author and former top cybersecurity official in escalation of retribution
Political|US

Trump administration is having early discussions to hold a military parade in Washington on June 14

The Trump administration is having early discussions about a grand military parade in Washington this summer

Trump administration is having early discussions to hold a military parade in Washington on June 14
Political|US

Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children

President Donald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Joe Biden’s adult children, which the former president had extended for six months shortly before leaving office in January

Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff

Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say a series of airstrikes have hit the capital, Sanaa, on Saturday evening

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning
Business|MidEast|Political|US

Trump's pick for hostage negotiations envoy withdraws nomination but will continue on hostage issues

Adam Boehler, President Donald Trump’s nominee to become special envoy for hostage affairs, has withdrawn his nomination to avoid a requirement that he divest from his investment business

Trump's pick for hostage negotiations envoy withdraws nomination but will continue on hostage issues
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

President Donald Trump says he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and before he even took office

Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Steve Witkoff has gone from spotting Trump cash at a deli to helping him navigate Ukraine and Gaza

Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Moscow for high-level talks

Steve Witkoff has gone from spotting Trump cash at a deli to helping him navigate Ukraine and Gaza
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-off

President Donald Trump in recent days has dismissed fears of a recession and brushed aside the stock market sell-off, going so far as to say, “You can’t really watch the stock market.”

In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-off
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

President Donald Trump’s threat to double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada has led the provincial government of Ontario to suspend its planned surcharges on electricity sold to the United States

Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes
Political|US|World

Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

President Donald Trump is expressing uncertainty that NATO would come to the United States' defense if the country were attacked

Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11
Economy|Political|US

How Trump justifies his tariffs — from budget balancing to protecting 'the soul' of America

To President Donald Trump, “tariff” is more than “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.”

How Trump justifies his tariffs — from budget balancing to protecting 'the soul' of America
Economy|MidEast|Political|US

Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent

President Donald Trump has vowed to keep up his campaign of “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy in his address to Congress

Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Giant chipmaker TSMC to spend $100B to expand chip manufacturing in US, Trump announces

Chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, President Donald Trump announced Monday as he appeared with the company’s head at the White House

Giant chipmaker TSMC to spend $100B to expand chip manufacturing in US, Trump announces
Americas|Political|US

Trump signs order designating English as the official language of the US

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States

Trump signs order designating English as the official language of the US
Political|US

Trump spars with Maine's governor at the White House over transgender athletes

President Donald Trump has sparred with Maine’s governor during a meeting of governors at the White House

Trump spars with Maine's governor at the White House over transgender athletes
Election|Political|US

Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order

President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday by making an appearance at a celebratory reception with a surprise guest, golf legend Tiger Woods, while calling out other athletes in attendance and marveling at the size of the crowd

Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order
Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|US

Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for 'radical transparency' from government

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to study how to expand access to in vitro fertilization and make it more affordable

Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for 'radical transparency' from government
Economy|Education|Political|US

Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffs

Federal workers were responding with anger and confusion Friday as they grappled with the Trump administration’s latest effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce by ordering agencies to lay off probationary employees who have yet to qualify for civil service protections

Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffs
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US

Trump administration begins sweeping layoffs with probationary workers, warns of larger cuts to come

The Trump administration is intensifying its sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce by ordering agencies to lay off all probationary employees who had not yet gained civil service protection

Trump administration begins sweeping layoffs with probationary workers, warns of larger cuts to come
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China, hopes for defense spending cuts

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China and that eventually he hopes all three countries could agree to cut their massive defense budgets in half

Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China, hopes for defense spending cuts
Political|US

White House says it's the judges — not Trump — causing a 'constitutional crisis'

The White House says court rulings going against President Donald Trump's administration are coming from “judicial activists” on the bench whose decisions amount to a “constitutional crisis.”

White House says it's the judges — not Trump — causing a 'constitutional crisis'
Business|Economy|Political|US

Musk appears at White House defending DOGE's work but acknowledging mistakes

President Donald Trump’s most powerful adviser, Elon Musk, has made a rare public appearance at the White House to defend the swift and extensive cuts he’s pushing across the federal government while acknowledging there may be mistakes

Musk appears at White House defending DOGE's work but acknowledging mistakes
Business|Political|US

With firings and lax enforcement, Trump moving to dismantle government's public integrity guardrails

In the first three weeks of his administration, President Donald Trump has moved with brazen haste to dismantle the federal government’s public integrity guardrails that he frequently tested during his first term

With firings and lax enforcement, Trump moving to dismantle government's public integrity guardrails

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