13 m. ago Trump’s controversial $250 visa fee could cost the US economy $11 billion as tourists stay away, research finds

The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the “visa integrity fee” would bring in more than $27 billion over a decade

Economics

17 m. ago Watch live: Trump and Putin hold press conference after crunch Ukraine talks

Watch live as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin hold a press conference after “high stakes” talks on Ukraine in Alaska on Friday (15 August).

Politics

19 m. ago Trump and Putin hold pivotal summit on Ukraine war in Alaska – live updates

Leaders, joined by respective cabinet delegations, meet at US air base to negotiate ending war in UkraineTrump gives warm welcome to Putin in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

Politics

19 m. ago Does Putin speak English? Politicos and experts weigh in as world wonders what leaders said in backseat of Trump’s Beast

Trump and Putin had several moments during the Alaska summit when they had the opportunity to be alone together

Politics

20 m. ago Hidden sign in Donald Trump's meeting with Putin that proves US President admires him

The two world leaders gripped one another in a firm handshake and beamed after they met in Anchorage, Alaska, but more subtle signs showed the depth of their mutual admiration

Politics

32 m. ago Washington DC and White House agree to scale back Trump ‘takeover’ of city police

US capital’s city law enforcement will remain under control of its chief, Pamela SmithWhite House officials and attorneys for Washington DC have agreed to scale back the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.Under an agreement announced early Friday evening, the US capital city’s metropolitan police department will remain under the control of its chief, Pamela Smith, instead of Terry Cole, the Drug and Enforcement Administration (DEA’s) top administrator, according to reports. Continue reading...

Events

35 m. ago Aggressive insults, grabbing all the headlines – Gavin Newsom is trying to be a Democratic version of Trump. Will voters buy it?

Republicans got behind Trump because ‘at least he fights.’ Will Democrats do the same? asks Eric Garcia

Politics

57 m. ago Donald Trump 'sickens' onlookers with telling greeting he gave to Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have met in Alaska to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine, with the US President warning he "won't be happy" if an agreement isn't reached

Politics

58 m. ago Lip reader reveals the tarmac whispers between Trump and Putin that hint at historic Ukraine deal: 'I'll help you'

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin appeared to agree to 'help' each other strike a deal as they met in person for the first time in six years.

Politics

59 m. ago Photos of border patrol arresting a woman selling food and workers at an LA car wash

U.S. border patrol agents made more arrests in Los Angeles and the surrounding area, arresting a woman selling food outside a Home Depot in Los Angeles and workers at a car wash in Montebello, California.

Events

61 m. ago Donald Trump's secret message to Putin during Alaska talks hints at major WW3 development

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met in the Alaskan capital of Anchorage on Friday evening as they bid to thrash out a solution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine

Politics

70 m. ago Michael Barrymore, 73, reveals shock health diagnosis that led to mini strokes as he reaches out to fans for support in heartbreaking post

The comedian, 73, was previously one of the UK's top stars but his decades long career ended after the death of Stuart Lubbock in 2001 following a party at his Essex home.

Events

71 m. ago Gas valve failure during routine maintenance work may have led to fatal explosion, US Steel says

U.S. Steel says preparations for a routine maintenance task may have led to an explosion at a U.S. Steel coal-processing plant near Pittsburgh that left two dead, sent 10 to hospitals and damaged part of the sprawling facility

Events

73 m. ago ‘Me pretending not to hear my coworkers’: Putin becomes meme just minutes into high

The Russian leader’s facial expression seems to have already stolen the show

Politics

73 m. ago Trump and Putin greet with handshake at historic summit on Ukraine ceasefire deal

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sat with their respective delegrations in front of a blue backdrop with words ‘Pursuing Peace’

Politics

77 m. ago Vladimir Putin's chilling response when asked if he'll stop killing civilians

Vladimir Putin touched down in Anchorage, Alaska for talks with Donald Trump - and has been asked some pointed questions.

Events

79 m. ago Trump meets Putin for 'high stakes' summit in Alaska in hopes of ending Ukraine war

Face-to-face meeting in Anchorage could determine not only the trajectory of the war, but also the fate of European security

Politics

79 m. ago Trump rolls out red carpet for Putin as Ukrainians watch from afar

US president’s warm Alaska greeting brings Russian leader in from the cold

Politics

80 m. ago Putin goes viral for pulling strange facial expressions at Alaska summit

Vladimir Putin has gone viral for the strange facial expressions he pulled during his meeting with Donald Trump at the crunch Alaska summit.

Politics

83 m. ago Some workers would be excluded from student loan forgiveness program for 'illegal' activity

The Trump administration has proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that could exclude teachers, social workers and nurses if their employers engage in activities deemed illegal

Events