Politics

President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on August 18, 2025.This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your…

1:19District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser walks outside of federal court in Washington, Aug. 15, 2025.Mark Schiefelbein/AP On Monday, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed skepticism regarding assertions that the arrival of federal officers has enhanced safety in the city,…

1:05Members of the D.C. National Guard are stationed along Constitution Avenue near the White House and Washington Monument on August 17, 2025, in Washington, DC.Samuel Corum/Getty Images An additional influx of National Guard troops is anticipated to arrive in Washington,…

3:25Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump engage in a meeting at the White House’s Oval Office in Washington, August 18, 2025.Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared optimistic during their meeting…

MSNBC is now MS NOW.Goodbye MSBNC, and hello “MS NOW.” In an announcement that has triggered widespread befuddlement and mockery, the progressive cable news network is getting rebranded. The new name isn’t meant to call to mind Microsoft or the…

2:34President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One in the air on August 15, 2025, en route to Anchorage.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images On Monday, President Donald Trump announced in a message on his social media platform that he intends…

President Donald Trump shows crime statistics as he delivers remarks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House August 11, 2025, in Washington, DC.Donald Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, DC’s police force…

2:10First lady Melania Trump arrives to attend the opening night of “Les Miserables” at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2025.Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump posted on social media the “peace letter” from first…

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025.This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news…

10:12Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears on ABC News’ “This Week” on Aug. 17, 2025.ABC News Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must be willing to compromise…