Ashley J. DiMella

4 hours ago

Trump leaves China with breakthroughs — and unfinished business on Xi’s biggest fights

Trump returns from China summit praising Xi and trade progress, but Taiwan, AI, human rights, and Iran remain unresolved after high-stakes talks.

17 hours ago

Trump touts ‘fantastic trade deals’ in final Xi meeting amid tariff standoff

President Donald Trump touts an incredible visit and fantastic trade deals with China after his final meeting with Xi, as Beijing agrees to order 200 Boeing jets.

18 hours ago

Trump reveals Xi’s stance on arming Iran as Hormuz tensions rattle markets

President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged not to supply Iran with military equipment, calling it a major win from the bilateral summit.

1 day ago

‘Intense standoff’ erupts between Secret Service, Chinese officials during Trump-Xi event: report

U.S. Secret Service and Chinese security officials are reportedly clashing during President Trump's high-stakes meetings with Xi Jinping in Beijing.

1 day ago

Trump pushes Xi on trade after Supreme Court ruling dents key China pressure tool

President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for high-stakes trade talks as Supreme Court tariff setbacks cast a shadow over discussions.

2 days ago

Vance turns up heat on states with federal cash threat over Medicaid fraud crackdown

Vice President JD Vance threatens to cut anti-fraud funding to states that don't prosecute Medicaid fraud, singling out California, New York and Hawaii.

2 days ago

Vance confronted about 2028 ambitions after Trump teases 'dream team' Rubio ticket

Vice President JD Vance responded to Trump's 2028 split ticket tease with Rubio, saying he dislikes discussing future political ambitions.

2 days ago

Trump gets red-carpet welcome in China, but past Beijing trip shows pageantry only goes so far

Trump arrived in Beijing with a red carpet ceremony ahead of talks with Xi Jinping focused on trade tensions and the ongoing war with Iran.

2 days ago

Trump keeps secret Vance letter in Resolute Desk if crisis erupts, official reveals

Gorka reveals Trump left a letter addressed to VP JD Vance in the Resolute Desk drawer with a plan should Vance ever need to succeed the president.

2 days ago

Twin Cities’ wage hikes roasted after report exposes job-crushing fallout in Tim Walz’s backyard

A Minneapolis Fed study links the $15 minimum wage in the Twin Cities to reduced employment and hours, complicating national pushes for higher wages.

3 days ago

Trump's FDA boss resigning as admin taps next acting leader

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns after clashes over the abortion drug mifepristone and mounting pro-life group frustrations.

4 days ago

Left-wing governor ripped for ‘insane’ answer on whether he’d support minor son’s gender transition

Social media users blast Maryland Gov. Wes Moore after he said he would support his minor son's decision to transition in a podcast interview.

May 8

Left-wing local leader torched after griping about American flags, pushing ‘more relatable’ replacement

A Lynnwood, Washington, councilwoman said a pride flag is more relatable than an American flag and suggested changes to a local park's flag display.

May 7

Trump surprises famously low-profile power player with tribute as she steps out for rare public appearance

Trump praises Susie Wiles as the best chief of staff ever in a surprise message at the Independent Women's Forum gala honoring her as Woman of Valor.

May 7

Rubio holds ‘constructive’ meeting with Pope Leo after Trump sends hard-line Iran message to Vatican

Rubio and Pope Leo held a private Vatican meeting to ease tensions between the Trump administration and the pontiff over the U.S.-Iran conflict.

May 7

Rubio heads to Rome with Trump’s Iran clash looming over Pope Leo, Meloni talks

Rubio led a White House briefing with pointed remarks on Iran before traveling to Italy for meetings with Pope Leo and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

May 6

White House torches Jayapal over Cuba oil outreach: Dems ‘sip margaritas with terrorists’

Rep. Pramila Jayapal faces backlash after saying she spoke with foreign ambassadors about getting oil to Cuba despite U.S. sanctions on the island.

May 6

Katie Porter’s attempt to brush off viral outburst backfires as critics torch ‘worst political ad’

Katie Porter addresses her on-camera outbursts in a new campaign ad as she seeks to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom in California's governor's race.

May 5

Judge who apologized to WHCA shooting suspect was appointed by court full of anti-Trump judges

A federal judge who apologized to the suspect accused of plotting an attack against Trump has a history of challenging D.C. federal crime prosecutions.

May 5

Rubio’s Trump admin juggling act grows as meme-worthy role list becomes reality

Marco Rubio, the multitasking secretary of state and viral meme star from Kentucky Derby jockey to DJ, is set to lead the White House press briefing.

May 5

Trump turns Obama-era youth health policy on its head as school fitness benchmark returns

Trump to sign a presidential memorandum restoring the competitive fitness test for students as part of his push to Make America Healthy Again.

May 4

Big Tech joins forces with Trump admin to unleash patriotic birthday push into homes nationwide

Google partners with the Trump administration to launch Making of the Nation, an immersive tech initiative spotlighting U.S. history at its 250th year.

May 4

Melania Trump advisor turns up the heat on Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ fallout

Melania Trump advisor Marc Beckman calls for advertisers to drop Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, saying ABC should cut ties with him.

May 2

Dr Oz names 5 states in fraud crackdown as Trump administration targets Medicaid abuse

Dr. Oz says CMS has written letters to five states as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on Medicaid and healthcare fraud schemes.

April 30

Crockett ripped for latest 'low IQ' jab at paralyzed Texas governor following ‘Hot Wheels’ fallout

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott "uniquely disabled" on a broadcast, sparking backlash and accusations of hypocrisy.

April 29

Melania Trump advisor reveals what first lady was thinking as Secret Service rushed WHCA Dinner

Melania Trump was "in full control" during the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, her senior advisor tells reporters.

April 29

Trump’s behind-the-scenes enforcer pulls back the curtain in rare public move

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles launched her own X account to share updates about advancing President Trump's agenda and delivering on promises.

April 29

Dems’ ‘No Kings’ rhetoric backfires as critics lambaste ‘confusing’ reaction to actual king

King Charles III received a bipartisan standing ovation in Congress, prompting Republicans to highlight Democrats' "No Kings" protest hypocrisy.

April 28

Melania Trump, Queen Camilla team up at White House youth event spotlighting US-UK bond

First lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla hosted students at the White House for hands-on VR and history activities focused on children's well-being.

April 28

King Charles set for historic address to Congress in first US visit as monarch

King Charles is set to address Congress during his U.S. state visit, becoming only the second British royal to speak before the legislative body.