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The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted the Trump administration's request to proceed with plans to scale back the federal workforce.

President Trump escalated his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, accusing him of deception and not dealing in good faith when it comes to ending the three-year war in Ukraine.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday pitched himself as the antidote to President Trump, urging Democrats in one of South Carolina's most conservative towns to "push back" against the MAGA agenda by helping the party win back control of the U.S.

President Trump said he plans to impose a 50% tariff Tuesday on copper that is brought into the U.S. and, eventually, slap high levies on pharmaceutical imports after a grace period that lets drugmakers onshore operations.

President Trump ramped up his criticism of Vladimir Putin, saying the Russian president talks "bulls---" and offers "meaningless" gestures while refusing to end his attack on Ukraine.

President Trump lashed out Tuesday at a reporter for asking Attorney General Pam Bondi about Jeffrey Epstein during his Cabinet meeting, accusing the journalist of wasting time by focusing on the late sex trafficker.

President Trump said he will visit Central Texas on Friday as the state recovers after more than 100 people, including at least 30 children, were confirmed dead from the flash floods of July Fourth.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday launched a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting voters across rural areas - and some GOP strongholds - in the early-voting state, the latest signal that the Democrat is eyeing a 2028 run for president.

President Trump said Tuesday he will not budge from his decision to impose tariffs on goods from dozens of trading partners starting Aug. 1, pushing back on the idea he isn't committed to collecting the duties.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday it is "truly regrettable" that the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on its exports beginning Aug. 1, but the Trump administration is encouraging progress in trade negotiations.