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White House officials sought to downplay comments President Donald Trump made the day prior, urging Republicans to "nationalize" elections.

Trump is aggressively pushing for Congress to pass the SAVE Act to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration.

Trump previously announced he would close the performing arts center for two years, starting July 4, to allow time for major renovations.

President Donald Trump has taken significant steps toward helping the people of East Palestine, Ohio, after the severe 2023 train derailment.

Money only matters if Trump deploys it, something the president has been criticized for not doing for GOP candidates in the past.

The president told the House to make "no changes" to the funding deal and instead end the government shutdown with the legislation as is.

Trump, who has said he wants to "de-escalate" the situation, called Alex Pretti an "agitor" and "perhaps, insurrectionist" on Truth Social.

Trump said the closure will begin on July 4, 2026, and last "approximately" two years.

The president noted he may also file a lawsuit against the Epstein estate but confirmed that he'll "certainly" sue Wolff.

The rapper's appearance at a Trump administration event marked the culmination of her transformation into a MAGA surrogate.