Live updates: President Trump meets with prime minister of Japan; other developments

President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday for a visit that included a joint news conference Friday afternoon. 

'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws

In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."

Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'

President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.

US shoppers hit with new fees on their packages, up to $50

U.S. consumers have already been feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on products made in China. 

Trump's HUD secretary pick Scott Turner confirmed in 55-44 vote

Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda.

Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know

Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.

Trump says he's given orders for Iran to be 'obliterated' if it assassinates him

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has left instructions to “obliterate" Iran if the country follows through on alleged threats to assassinate him.

50 states, 50 protests against Project 2025, Trump orders planned for Feb. 5

Protests against Project 2025 and President Donald Trump's executive orders are planned for Wednesday at state Capitol buildings in all 50 states.

China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.

Texas National Guard troops allowed to make immigration arrests

The Trump administration and the state of Texas have reached a deal that will allow Texas National Guard troops to make immigration arrests.

Tariffs could cause 'some pain' for Americans, Trump says

President Donald Trump insists tariffs on our closest neighbors are needed to “protect Americans," but he conceded Sunday that they might also cause “some pain."

Trump tariffs latest: China to file lawsuit for 'wrongful practices of US'

Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.

Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate

Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.