Newsom says he’s ‘softened’ on idea of third Trump term, warns of GOP 'rigging' 2028

Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks on affordability at a rally in Pennsylvania, coinciding with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's criticism of President Joe Biden's policies. This event follows a federal judge's decision to unseal grand jury documents related to the sex-trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, after the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Trump signed last month.

President Trump referred to Representative Jasmine Crockett's entry into the Texas Senate race as a 'gift to Republicans,' expressing doubts about her chances of winning. He characterized her as a 'low IQ person' during a flight to Pennsylvania, suggesting that her candidacy could benefit the Republican Party.

The Trump administration has announced plans to terminate the Biden student loan repayment program known as the Save plan, which has provided assistance to over 7 million borrowers. This decision follows a settlement with several Republican-led states that criticized the program as 'illegal.'

A nationwide effort to redraw congressional voting districts, initiated by former President Donald Trump, is gaining momentum as political parties seek advantages ahead of the upcoming elections. This reshaping of districts is seen as a strategic move to influence electoral outcomes in favor of the GOP.

A retiring U.S. Navy admiral briefed Congress regarding military strikes targeting alleged drug trafficking boats near Venezuela, which resulted in the deaths of survivors from an initial attack. This briefing comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Trump administration's military operations in the region.

President Donald Trump's administration has threatened to withdraw federal funding for public transportation in Chicago following a violent incident where a woman was allegedly set on fire inside a commuter train. This incident has raised alarms about safety in the city's transit system.

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles announced that former President Donald Trump will actively campaign for GOP candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, adopting a strategy reminiscent of a presidential campaign. This approach aims to bolster Republican support during a critical electoral period.

President Donald Trump has announced that Nvidia will be allowed to sell its advanced H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, effectively lifting a previous export ban that was in place due to national security concerns. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S. trade policy regarding technology exports to China.