Trump claims Tylenol use can lead to autism

Trump disagrees with allies who support Palestinian state

White House backs Border Czar Homan amid bribery allegations

The White House is supporting border czar Tom Homan after reports that he accepted bribes from undercover agents last year. Responding to media reports that Homan accepted 50-thousand dollars during an undercover FBI operation last year, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president’s border czar didn’t take the money. She accused the Biden administration of engaging in entrapment.

White House denies that Trump is weaponizing DOJ

The White House denies that President Trump is trying to weaponize the Justice Department. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt argues that it was the Biden administration who weaponized the DOJ, not President Trump. Over the weekend, the president demanded that his attorney general take action on investigations related to former FBI Director James Comey, Sen. Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Pentagon announces new restrictions on journalists

The Trump administration has announced new restrictions on reporters at the Pentagon. Under the new restrictions, the Pentagon will require credentialed journalists to sign a pledge to refrain from reporting information that has not been authorized for release, including unclassified information. Journalists who don’t abide by the policy risk losing credentials that provide access to the Pentagon. In a social media post, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said “the press is no longer allowed to roam the halls.” Follow the rules,” he said, “or go home.”

Trump praises Charlie Kirk as “hero” and “martyr” at memorial

President Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” at a memorial service attended by tens of thousands of people. The president said the assassination of his conservative political ally will only make his cause bigger and better. Joined by his vice president, Cabinet members, and other administration officials, the president described Kirk as “one of the brightest lights” who lived bravely and boldly.

Erika Kirk forgives the man charges with killing her husband

At her husband’s memorial service, Charlie Kirk’s widow offered forgiveness to the man charged with killing him. Eulogizing her husband, Erika Kirk said Charlie was dedicated to saving young men.  Then, in a remarkable moment as she choked back tears, Erika Kirk offered forgiveness. She said it’s what Christ did and what Charlie would do.

Tens of thousands attend Charlie Kirk memorial service in Arizona

Tens of thousands of people attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial to remember the slain conservative activist. The NFL stadium in Glendale, Arizona, served as the venue for a 5-hour memorial service that featured elements of a church revival, a political rally, and a state funeral. Speaker after speaker, including the president of the United States and top government officials, paid tribute to Kirk’s passion, wisdom, friendship, political impact, and Christian faith.

Trump ramps up efforts to investigate his political opponents

President Trump is escalating efforts to pursue legal cases against those he views as his political enemies. Over the weekend, the president posted an online message to Attorney General Pam Bondi, directing her to move forward with investigations of New York Attorney General Letitia James, former FBI Director James Comey, and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff. He claimed all three were guilty and wrote that “nothing is being done” on those investigations. Noting that he had been impeached and criminally charged, the president said “justice must be served now.” GC, Wash.

Conservative Sen. Ted Cruz calls FCC threat to ABC over Kimmel “dangerous”

Republican Senator Ted Cruz is glad to see Jimmy Kimmel off the air, but he’s not a fan of how it happened. Many conservatives are cheering the FCC chairman’s threat to punish ABC over late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about the death of Charlie Kirk. But Senator Cruz is not among them. On his latest podcast, the Texas Republican called the FCC threat to ABC “dangerous” and compared chairman Brendan Carr to a mafia boss. He warned that “there will come a time” when a Democrat wins the White House and “they will silence us.”

Trump and top admin officials to speak at Charlie Kirk’s memorial

President Trump is leading a sizable delegation to the memorial service for conservative grassroots leader Charlie Kirk. The service will feature remarks from several senior members in the Trump administration. In addition to the president and vice president, there will be eulogies from Cabinet Secretaries Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller are also scheduled to speak at the service, which will be held at State Farm Stadium in Arizona — a venue that can seat more than 70-thousand people.

Trump to meet China’s Xi in South Korea, travel to China next year

President Trump will meet with China’s leader in South Korea next month. Following a two-hour phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the president announced he will meet with Xi in South Korea in late October and will visit China early next year. Writing on his social media platform, the president said Xi would come to the United States “at an appropriate time.” He also said they made progress on approving a TikTok deal to allow the popular social media app to keep operating in the U.S.

Federal judge tosses Trump’s $15 billion NYT lawsuit

President Trump’s 15 billion dollar defamation lawsuit against The New York Times has been rejected by a federal judge. The judge ruled that the lawsuit was overly long and was full of “tedious and burdensome” language that had no bearing on the legal case. The president has 28 days to file an amended complaint, which the judge said should not exceed 40 pages. In the lawsuit, Donald Trump accused The Times of “intentional and malicious defamation” and he complained online that it’s become a virtual “mouthpiece” for the Democratic party.

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove Cook from Fed board

President Trump is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors. The request comes after an appeals court rejected the president’s effort to oust Cook from the Fed’s seven-member governing board. He accuses Cook of mortgage fraud. She denies lying and refuses to leave her post. The Fed board was established by Congress to be largely independent from day-to-day politics. No president has fired a sitting Fed governor in the agency’s 112-year history. GC, Wash.

On Palestinian statehood, Trump and Starmer disagree

President Trump and British Prime Minister Starmer disagree over the possibility of a Palestinian state. The two leaders displayed great warmth and cooperation following their talks in the U-K. But there’s distance between them in how to reach peace in the Middle East. Britain will soon recognize a Palestinian state, but the president is not on board. At the United Nations last week, the U-S voted against a resolution supporting a two-state solution and urging Israel to commit to a Palestinian state.

Trump cheers suspension of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!

President Trump is cheering the suspension of late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel. The president called Kimmel’s suspension “great news for America” because “he said a horrible thing about a great gentleman known as Charlie Kirk.” ABC pulled the show after pressure from Trump’s FCC chairman. But the president said it wasn’t a free speech issue. Writing online, the president called for the removal of NBC’s late-night hosts, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, citing “horrible ratings.”

Trump, Starmer call for more pressure on Russia’s Putin

President Trump and British Prime Minister Starmer discuss ramping up pressure on Russia to end its war with Ukraine. At a press conference wrapping up his state visit to the U-K, the president said he was very disappointed with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. “He’s really let me down,” he said. Prime Minister Starmer denounced Putin’s continued attacks against Ukraine and violations of NATO airspace, saying “these are not the actions of someone who wants peace.” He said pressure on Putin needs to be ramped up in order to end the bloodshed. GC, Wash.

King Charles honors Trump with banquet at Windsor Castle

An extravagant banquet capped President Trump’s first day of his two-day state visit to Britain. King Charles and Queen Camilla honored President and Mrs. Trump with a lavish banquet at Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Hall. In toast remarks, the president called his second state visit to the U-K “truly one of the highest honors of my life.” The king celebrated the alliance between the two countries and said they should stand together with their allies to defeat tyranny and support Ukraine.

Trump’s Fed appointee wanted bigger interest rate cut

President Trump’s new appointee to the Federal Reserve wanted a bigger rate cut than the quarter of a percentage point reduction. Trump economic advisor Stephen Miran was a late addition to the Fed’s Board of Governors this week. And he stood alone after the interest rate announcement. Miran was the only Fed policymaker who dissented from the decision to cut rates by a quarter of a point. Miran preferred a larger half-point cut, but Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said later there wasn’t “very much support” for the bigger-size cut among Fed officials.

King Charles welcomes Trump for state visit in grand fashion

President Trump was greeted in spectacular fashion at Windsor Castle kicking off a two-day state visit to Britain. The president and first lady were greeted first by Prince William and his wife Catheri at the one-thousand-year-old castle estate, and then by King Charles and Queen Camilla. The pageantry included a horse-drawn carriage procession, military honor guards and mounted troops. Later, the president and first lady visited St. George’s Chapel, where they laid a wreath at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth the Second.

Trump warns Hamas not to use hostages as human shields

President Trump has a warning for Hamas. Hours after the Israeli military began its Gaza City operation, the president warned Hamas not to use hostages as human shields. If they do, he said “they’ll be in big trouble.” The Trump administration had been hoping for a potential ceasefire, but those efforts stalled after Israel launched a military strike against Hamas leaders in Qatar, which has been serving as a mediator in peace talks.

Trump heads to United Kingdom for 2nd state visit as president

President Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom will include meetings with King Charles and Prime Minister Starmer. As he left the White House on his overseas trip, the president said he has a very good relationship with the UK. This is Donald Trump’s second state visit to the U.K., which is a first for an American president. He said he plans to continue trade negotiations during this week’s visit.

Trump sues The New York Times for $15 billion

President Trump has filed a 15 billion dollar defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists. In his latest confrontation with media outlets, the president’s lawsuit accuses The New York Times of “intentional and malicious defamation.” The suit cites the newspaper’s endorsement of Vice President Harris in the 2024 election. Writing on his social media platform, the president called the Times “one of the worst and most degenerate newspapers” in American history and said it’s become a virtual “mouthpiece” for the Democratic party. GC, the WH.

Trump urges GOP to “stick together” in fight over shutdown

President Trump is urging Republicans in Congress to vote in favor of a temporary spending bill that would avert a government shutdown. Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill say they’re willing to shut down the government in order to save cuts to health care funding. At the White House, the president is telling Republicans to “stick together.” He writes on social media that GOP lawmakers must “fight back” against, what he calls, “radical left Democrat demands.” Government funding runs out at the end of September.