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Trump's Granddaughter Is Making Her LPGA Debut

Kai Trump will play in the Annika at Pelican Golf Club on Nov. 13-16

(Newser) - President Trump's granddaughter will be taking a detour on her way to playing college golf at the University of Miami—Kai Trump will make her LPGA Tour debut next month, reports the AP . Kai Trump received a sponsor exemption Tuesday to play in the Annika at Pelican Golf Club...

Johnson: Trump Is Trolling Foes With Talk of Third Term

House speaker says he doesn't see a 'path' for the president to run again

(Newser) - House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday poured cold water on talk of a potential third term for President Trump. Johnson said he has discussed the idea directly with Trump and doesn't see a realistic way forward, reports the Hill . "There's the 22nd Amendment," Johnson told reporters,...

New Player in US-Japan Talks: The Ford F-150
'Go Out and Buy a Toyota:'
Trump Deploys Car Diplomacy
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Oct 28, 2025 11:05 AM CDT

'Go Out and Buy a Toyota:' Trump Deploys Car Diplomacy

Japanese prime minister displays a Ford F-150 as Trump urges US troops to buy Toyotas

(Newser) - President Trump met with new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, but Reuters notes that another American figure has emerged as a symbol of international trade talks—the Ford F-150. Coverage:
  • Takaichi made a point to have a shiny F-150 parked in the courtyard of Akasaka Palace, where the
...

Trump: I'll Send 'More Than the National Guard' to Cities

In speech to troops, president suggests military deployments to 'troubled' areas

(Newser) - President Trump ramped up his warnings to what he calls "troubled" American cities on Tuesday with a suggestion that he might deploy military troops, reports the Hill :
  • "We have cities that are troubled—we can't have cities that are troubled," Trump said in a speech to
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The Strategy Behind Trump's Talk of a Third Term
The Strategy Behind
Trump's Talk of a Third Term
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Oct 28, 2025 7:49 AM CDT

The Strategy Behind Trump's Talk of a Third Term

Analysts say it keeps him from being seen as a weak lame duck, but it could backfire

(Newser) - President Trump continued to muse about the possibility of a third term this week, and nobody can quite figure out how serious he is. Sure, he may just be trolling his political enemies, but "it would be foolish to completely dismiss it," writes Aaron Blake in a CNN...

Trump Praises Ultraconservative Japan PM

Two nations hail 'golden age' of alliance, cooperation

(Newser) - President Trump began one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday by warmly greeting Japan's new, ultraconservative prime minister , with plans to later speak to US troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingle with business leaders, the AP reports. Although Trump is visiting one of America'...

Doug Ford: Anti-Tariff Reagan Ad Did Its Job

'They're talking about it in the US, and they weren't talking about it before I put the ad on'

(Newser) - Ontario's premier bragged Monday about the impact of his anti-tariff ad that prompted President Trump to end trade talks with Canada. Premier Doug Ford said the ad had over a "billion impressions around the world" and "generated a conversation that wasn't happening in the US,"...

Trump Gets a Surprise Backer Over Ballroom
Trump Gets a Surprise
Backer Over Ballroom
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Oct 27, 2025 12:33 PM CDT

Trump Gets a Surprise Backer Over Ballroom

Washington Post editorial board is all in favor

(Newser) - The editorial page of the Washington Post isn't usually in President Trump's corner. But the top editorial in Sunday's paper is an exception: It's all in favor of his plans to tear down the East Wing and build a ballroom. Yes, Trump "is pursuing a...

Trump: Yes, I Had an MRI, and 'It Was Perfect'

President reveals test but doesn't say why doctors ordered it

(Newser) - President Trump revealed a previously undisclosed detail about his visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earlier this month: He had an MRI scan. The memo that had been released by White House physician Capt. Sean Barbabella after the visit referred to "advanced imaging," but the White...

Now Indiana Is Jumping on the Redistricting Bandwagon

Republican Gov. Mike Braun calls a special session to redraw the state's congressional boundaries

(Newser) - Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun called Monday for state lawmakers to return to Indianapolis for a special session to redraw the state's congressional boundaries, escalating a national fight over midcycle redistricting. President Trump has ramped up pressure on Republican governors to draw new maps that give the party an...

Trump on Third Term: 'I Would Love to Do It'

President won't rule it out, but he does rule out the idea of running as vice president

(Newser) - Reporters keep pressing President Trump about the possibility of a third term, and he continues to keep the idea in play.
  • "I would love to do it," Trump said aboard Air Force One when asked about the notion of running in 2028, reports ABC News . "I have
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Venezuela: Trump Is Plotting Regime Change

Lindsey Graham appears to confirm Trump wants Nicolás Maduro out—and may strike soon

(Newser) - A top Venezuelan official is accusing President Trump of actively trying to topple the government of Nicolás Maduro. Tarek William Saab, Venezuela's attorney general and a close Maduro ally, told the BBC that there is "no doubt" Trump is seeking regime change and wants to turn Venezuela...

Newsom: 2028 Decision Could Be Years Away

California governor says any decision will wait until after midterms

(Newser) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he hasn't ruled out a run for the White House—he just won't make that call until after the 2026 midterm elections. In a Sunday interview with CBS News , Newsom—one of President Trump's most vocal critics—acknowledged he'd be "...

Huge Win for Milei's Far-Right Party in Argentina Midterms

As opposition party suffers worst performance in years

(Newser) - Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in key districts in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration, the AP reports. Milei's governing La...

Trade Negotiators Say There's a Framework Now for Trump, Xi

Tariffs, soybeans, rare earths are on the agenda

(Newser) - Top US and Chinese negotiators struck an optimistic tone after two days of trade talks in Kuala Lumpur over the weekend, signaling progress ahead of a meeting between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the discussions produced "a very successful framework" for the...

New York Times Identifies Mystery Donor to Troops

Newspaper says banking heir Timothy Mellon gave $130M to the Pentagon

(Newser) - A few days ago, reports surfaced that an anonymous donor had given the Pentagon $130 million to help pay troops during the government shutdown. Now, the New York Times has identified him: Timothy Mellon, a banking heir and railroad magnate who is a major supporter of President Trump. The president...

Trump Begins Asian Trip by Overseeing Peace Deal

President presides over ceremony between Cambodia and Thailand

(Newser) - President Trump began his Asia tour in Malaysia on Sunday by overseeing the signing of a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia—a ceremony that allowed him to boast of his peace-making efforts. "On behalf of the United States, I'm proud to help settle this conflict and forge a...

Trump Adds to Canada's Penalty Over Reagan Ad

Commercial about tariffs should've been pulled sooner, president says

(Newser) - President Trump said on Saturday that he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by another 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario. Premier Doug Ford had said he would pull the ad after the weekend, and it ran Friday night during...

That Cup of Joe Is Getting Costly
That Cup of Joe
Is Getting Costly
Oct 25, 2025 8:30 AM CDT

That Cup of Joe Is Getting Costly

Tariffs, weather cause coffee prices to spike in US

(Newser) - It's getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix. The average US price of a pound of ground coffee hit $9.14 in September, a 3% increase from the August average of $8.87, and 41% higher than in September 2024, per US government figures. Coffee prices...

4 'Frequent Targets' Are Now in Trump's Sights for Prosecution

President wants law sicced on Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray, Jack Smith, and Lisa Monaco

(Newser) - President Trump on Friday called for the prosecution of four senior Biden-era Justice Department officials, escalating his attacks on political opponents. In a post on Truth Social , Trump accused former Attorney General Merrick Garland, ex-FBI Director Christopher Wray, former special counsel Jack Smith , and ex-Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco of...

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