Articles filed under Political Figures
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Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House’s South Lawn this weekendJun 12, 2026 6:30 pm - A federal judge ruled on Friday that the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
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US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister saysJun 12, 2026 11:02 am - Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.
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Tensions between Trump and Macron could be on full display at next week’s G7 summit in FranceJun 12, 2026 8:09 am - French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America first” policies and mixed signals about NATO. Despite tensions, Macron has tried to accommodate Trump’s schedule for next week's G7 summit in France, even adjusting the start date to ensure Trump’s attendance.
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Trump threatens new DC takeover if democratic socialist mayoral candidate winsJun 11, 2026 6:37 pm - President Donald Trump on Thursday waded into D.C.’s mayoral race for the first time, saying he is opposed to Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist, winning next week’s Democratic primary.
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Opening of Canada-US bridge in Detroit that Trump threatened to block is delayedJun 11, 2026 8:16 am - WASHINGTON — The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block has been delayed due to “outstandin...
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Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the warJun 11, 2026 7:20 am - U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
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$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump’s UFC fight at White HouseJun 10, 2026 7:32 pm - President Donald Trump's planned UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing that offers a glimpse into the preparations.
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Judge rejects watchdog’s bid to block Trump administration’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fundJun 10, 2026 6:49 pm - A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a government watchdog's request for a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from forging ahead with a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government.
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Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his termJun 10, 2026 4:25 pm - President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House.
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US strikes Iran and Tehran fires back. Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled talksJun 10, 2026 7:41 am - The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran, and Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled peace negotiations.