Trump says Putin avoided 'severe consequences' for now
Russian President Vladimir Putin was cooperative enough in looking to end the Ukraine war at the summit on Friday to forestall "severe" sanctions, said President Trump. Source link
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New study finds coffee is good for you, but there’s a catch
Coffee drinking has been studied for decades as researchers have aimed to answer one burning question: Is it good for you? Or is it better to stick to joyless drinks like, you know, tap…
'We didn't get there': Trump says more work to do for Ukraine peace deal after summit with Putin
President Trump emerged from a three-hour summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin saying they were unable to reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine, but described the meeting as…
Putin reveals what he told Trump when they shook hands on tarmac in Alaska
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged from a three-hour meeting with Mr. Putin praising the get-together as "neighborly." Source link
Trump admin agrees to keep D.C. police chief in place, but with immigration enforcement order
The Trump administration on Friday reversed course and agreed to leave the Washington, D.C., police chief in control of the department after a court hearing. Source link
Oil settles nearly US$1 lower as Trump-Putin talks loom
Oil prices closed down nearly US$1 on Friday (Aug 15) as traders awaited talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, which could lead to an easing of the…
US: Stocks mostly lower after mixed data
Wall Street stocks finished mostly lower on Friday (Aug 15) with chip companies under pressure as markets digested mixed US economic data. US retail sales climbed 0.5 per cent in…
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…
America’s first needle-free, at-home flu vaccine is now available
There’s one less excuse to skip the flu shot this season. Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is out with a new version of the flu vaccine, and it makes getting vaccinated easier than ever.…
Northern Virginia schools defy Trump administration on transgender bathroom access
Five Northern Virginia school districts plan to keep allowing students to use restrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity, despite an ultimatum from the Trump administration.…
Trump Melts Down Upon Realizing Just How Much D.C. Hates Him
Washington’s malcontent over the sudden federalization of its law enforcement has apparently come as a surprise to Donald Trump. In a post on Truth Social Friday morning, the president…
Some workers would be excluded from student loan forgiveness program for 'illegal' activity
Teachers, social workers, nurses and other public workers would be cut off from a popular student loan cancellation program if the Trump administration finds their employer engaged in…
Secret Service to conduct threat exercise at White House while Trump is away
The Secret Service will conduct a routine active threat exercise at the White House while President Trump is out of town for a summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin.…
Man struck and killed on freeway after fleeing immigration agents, California official says
A man fleeing immigration authorities outside a Home Depot store in Southern California was struck and killed by an SUV when he ran across a nearby freeway, officials said. Source link
Who’s paying for Big Tech’s energy binge? You might be!
If cooling your house down during this summer’s heat wave is costing you an arm and a leg, you can blame AI. Tech companies plan to spend trillions to feed AI’s voracious appetite for…
Washington Times Weekly: Guns, tech and what happens when East meets West
I'm George Gerbo, and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and talk about their coverage of the latest news and events. Joining me today…
JD Vance Gets Wrench Thrown in Cotswolds Vacation by Angry Pub Staff
Organizations are ranked on the sheet as strong, moderate, or low, Axios reported Friday, with ratings built off social media posts, press releases, video testimonials, ads, White House…
Schumer accuses Trump administration of 'breaking the law' in withholding Epstein files
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer threatened to sue the Trump administration if it does not release the Epstein files, after it missed a deadline to provide the information. Source…
Coffee industry braces for impact of Brazil tariffs: 'Cause for concern'
Americans consume over 1.6 million tons of coffee each year. That morning fix is set to get more expensive. Source link
Watch What Federal Agents Are Really Getting Up to Around D.C.
When Donald Trump seized the Washington, D.C., police and announced the deployment of scores of federal agents and National Guardsmen to the nation’s capital, he said these forces had…
Putin sees summit with Trump as the end of Russia's international isolation
For Russian President Vladimir Putin, the summit with President Trump has ended Russia's international isolation and validated Moscow's claim that the war in Ukraine can be ended without…
Trump, Putin exchange friendly greetings in Alaska for Ukraine war summit
President Trump warmly greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin on the tarmac at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage in their first face-to-face meeting in six years. Source link
Trump’s Private Sector Shakedown
‘State capitalism’ never works. Source link
Trump, Putin arrive at Alaska military base for summit
President Trump arrived Friday afternoon at the Alaskan military base for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the Ukraine war. Source link