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Watch live: Trump, first lady host White House Easter Egg Roll
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Monday morning will host the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. President Trump pledged last year that religion was “coming back to America” as he kicked off his first White House Easter Egg Roll since returning to office.
Watch live: Trump, first lady host White House Easter Roll
Administration by Kyle Balluck - 04/06/26 8:29 AM ET Link copied by Kyle Balluck - 04/06/26 8:29 AM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING President Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Monday morning will host the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. President Trump pledged last year that religion was “coming back to America” as he kicked off his first White House Easter Egg Roll since returning to office.
Watch live: Trump addresses Republicans at retreat
President Trump on Monday is scheduled to address Republicans at their annual retreat in Miami. House Republicans are gathering at Trump’s Doral, Fla., resort for a three-day issues conference aimed at charting their legislative agenda for the year ahead and sharpening their message for the 2026 midterm elections. The meeting comes after a turbulent week for the GOP conference. Watch the remarks, scheduled to begin at 4:35 p.m. EST, in the video player below. Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc.
Watch live: Trump addresses Republicans at retreat
Administration by Kyle Balluck - 03/09/26 8:38 AM ET by Kyle Balluck - 03/09/26 8:38 AM ET Share LinkedIn Email NOW PLAYING President Trump on Monday is scheduled to address Republicans at their annual retreat in Miami. House Republicans are gathering at Trump’s Doral, Fla., resort for a three-day issues conference aimed at charting their legislative agenda for the year ahead and sharpening their message for the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump warns ‘armada’ heading to Iran: ‘Maybe we won’t have to use it’
Administration by Kyle Balluck - 01/23/26 7:54 AM ET by Kyle Balluck - 01/23/26 7:54 AM ET Share LinkedIn Email NOW PLAYING President Trump warned late Thursday that the U.S. is sending an “armada” toward Iran amid nationwide demonstrations against the regime, but questioned whether the U.S. would actually take any action against Tehran. “We have a big flotilla going in that direction,” Trump told reporters on AirForce One en route to Washington from Davos, Switzerland.
President Trump on Monday afternoon is scheduled to participate in a Mexican Border Defense Medal presentation. The medal was established to recognize service members deployed to the U.S. international border with Mexico. Watch the presentation, scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. EST, in the player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Donald Trump participates in Mexican Border Defense medal presentation
President Trump on Monday afternoon is scheduled to participate in a Mexican Border Defense Medal presentation. The medal was established to recognize service members deployed to the U.S. international border with Mexico. Watch the presentation, scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. EST, in the player above.
Watch live: Trump announces $12B in aid to farmers
Search query Watch live: Trump announces $12B in aid to farmers Mon, December 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM UTC President Trump is expected Monday afternoon to announce $12 billion in aid to farmers in the U.S. Farmers, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins are expected to join the president at the White House for the announcement. Watch the announcement, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EST, in the player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Watch live: Trump announces $12B in aid to farmers
President Trump on Monday afternoon is expected to announce $12 billion in aid to farmers in the U.S. Farmers, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins are expected to join the president at the White House for the announcement. Watch the announcement, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EST, in the player above.
Watch live: Melania Trump welcomes White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump is scheduled to welcome the official White House Christmas tree early Monday afternoon. The tree, which will be posted in the Blue Room, is a 25-foot concolor fir from Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan, according to the White House. Watch the North Lawn event, scheduled for noon EST, in the video player above.
Watch live: Melania Trump welcomes White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump is scheduled to welcome the official White House Christmas tree early Monday afternoon. The tree, which will be posted in the Blue Room, is a 25-foot concolor fir from Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan, according to the White House. Watch the North Lawn event, scheduled for noon EST, in the video player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Watch live: Melania Trump welcomes White House Christmas tree
Search query Watch live: Melania Trump welcomes White House Christmas tree Mon, November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM UTC First lady Melania Trump is scheduled to welcome the official White House Christmas tree early Monday afternoon. The tree, which will be posted in the Blue Room, is a 25-foot concolor fir from Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan, according to the White House. Watch the North Lawn event, scheduled for noon EST, in the video player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Donald Trump meets Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
President Trump on Monday is scheduled to meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House. The two leaders are expected to discuss rare earth minerals and global security. Trump administration officials last week announced plans to take a more active role in ensuring access to “rare earths” — minerals that are key components in several important technologies — in response to new Chinese export restrictions.
Watch live: Trump meets Australian prime minister
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Watch live: Trump meets Australian prime minister
President Trump on Monday is scheduled to meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House. The two leaders are expected to discuss rare earth minerals and global security. Trump administration officials last week announced plans to take a more active role in ensuring access to “rare earths” — minerals that are key components in several important technologies — in response to new Chinese export restrictions.
Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries hold news conference amid government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) held a news conference Thursday afternoon with the government shutdown in its third week. The Senate on Thursday for a 10th time blocked a House GOP bill to fund the government. Later in the day, the Senate will vote on a stand-alone defense appropriations measure. It’s a curveball in the shutdown fight intended to put Democrats in a difficult position.
Schumer: Trump’s proposed shutdown layoffs are an ‘attempt at intimidation’ Original
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says a new memo from the White House budget office warning that mass firings could be on the table if there’s a government shutdown is “an attempt at intimidation.” Schumer, who was scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House Thursday to discuss a funding deal before Trump cancelled the meeting, predicted that federal courts would overturn any attempt by the administration to use a shutdown as a justification to fire thousands of federal workers.
Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges
Mistakenly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleaded not guilty to human smuggling charges in a Nashville courtroom on Friday after being returned to the U.S. from a Salvadoran prison to face trial. The Trump administration had resisted court orders directing Abrego Garcia be returned to the U.S., but he was swiftly returned last week as the Justice Department announced charges for the Maryland resident, who is a Salvadoran national.
Watch live: Trump participates in Invest America Roundtable
President Trump on Monday afternoon is scheduled to participate in an Invest America Roundtable at the White House. A White House official confirmed to NewsNation that Trump at the event, which is scheduled to begin a 2 p.m. EDT, will highlight $1,000 “Trump Account” investments for kids to be included in his GOP mega bill. Watch the roundtable live in the video player above.
Watch: Trump participates in Invest America roundtable
President Trump participated in an Invest America roundtable event Monday afternoon at the White House. A White House official confirmed to NewsNation that Trump at the event, which is scheduled to begin a 2 p.m. EDT, will highlight $1,000 “Trump Account” investments for kids to be included in his GOP megabill. Watch the roundtable coverage recorded earlier in the video player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Alito blasts late-night ruling on deportation flights as ‘legally questionable’
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito faulted his colleagues for temporarily halting deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act “literally in the middle of the night.” Alito’s dissent, also sent out at nearly midnight Saturday, came after the court agreed in the early hours of the morning to block for now any additional flights that would transport migrants to a Salvadoran prison.
Alito blasts late-night ruling on deportation flights as ‘legally questionable’
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito faulted his colleagues for temporarily halting deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act “literally in the middle of the night.” Alito’s dissent, also sent out at nearly midnight Saturday, came after the court agreed in the early hours of the morning to block for now any additional flights that would transport migrants to a Salvadoran prison.
Alito blasts late-night ruling on deportation flights as ‘legally questionable’
1 hour ago Exclusive: The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly. Rep.
Live updates: Trump holds press briefing on plane crash; Gabbard pressed on Assad, Snowden
President Trump intends will hold a press briefing from the White House Thursday morning to update reporters on a late-night midair crash between a passenger plane and Army helicopter near Washington, D.C. No survivors have been found or are expected, authorities said Thursday at an early-morning press conference. Authorities have moved to recovery efforts in the crash, which Trump and his newly minted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy both said they believed was preventable.
Watch live: Harris speaks after Trump election win certification Original
Vice President Harris is expected to speak Monday afternoon after Congress certified President-elect Trump’s electoral victory. The certification officially cemented his win over Harris ahead of his inauguration with no objections from any lawmakers. Harris presided over the event, donning a business-like or expressionless demeanor and refrained from any applause. Watch live in the player above. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved.
Here is the full list of Joe Biden's recent clemency announcement Original
President Biden early Thursday announced that he is pardoning 39 people and commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 others, setting a new daily record for clemency with a focus on those who were under home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sweeping act of clemency came as Biden has been under pressure to pardon more people after he granted one for his son, Hunter. The president said in a statement he would take more steps in the weeks ahead before he leaves office.
Pro-Larry Hogan super PAC targets Angela Alsobrooks over report on tax breaks
A super PAC supportive of Republican Maryland Senate candidate Larry Hogan is airing a new ad targeting Democrat Angela Alsobrooks over a recent CNN report that she improperly received tax breaks on her properties. “This economy has been hard on our wallets, but not on Angela Alsobrooks,” says a narrator in the 30-second ad, which is being launched by the pro-Hogan super PAC Maryland’s Future and was first shared with The Hill.
34 GOP senators call potential Biden plan for Palestinian refugees national security risk Original
More than two dozen Republican senators are calling a potential proposal by President Biden to accept Palestinian refugees from Gaza a national security risk, following the administration’s acknowledgment that discussions are underway to help Palestinians in the U.S. bring families over from the region. A letter rejecting the potential proposal was led by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the number three GOP leader, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and 33 colleagues.
Jill Biden congratulates Jason Kelce on his retirement Original
Jill Biden is among the Philadelphia Eagles mega-fans lauding Jason Kelce following the longtime center’s retirement announcement. “Congratulations on a legendary career,” the first lady said in a Monday post on social media. Biden’s celebratory message came just hours after a teary-eyed Kelce announced his NFL retirement during a news conference. The 36-year-old Super Bowl LII champion played his whole 13-year career for the Eagles.
Jill Biden congratulates Jason Kelce on his retirement
Jill Biden congratulates Jason Kelce on his retirement Jill Biden is among the Philadelphia Eagles mega-fans lauding Jason Kelce following the longtime center’s retirement announcement. “Congratulations on a legendary career,” the first lady said in a Monday post on social media. Biden’s celebratory message came just hours after a teary-eyed Kelce announced his NFL retirement during a news conference. The 36-year-old Super Bowl LII champion played his entire 13-year career for the Eagles.
US expected to veto UN Security Council resolution on Israel cease-fire Original
The U.S. is prepared to veto a resolution at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday calling for Israel to implement a cease-fire in its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip amid efforts to secure a temporary halt in fighting. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas Greenfield is prepared to veto the resolution proposed by Algeria, The Associated Press reported.
19-year-old charged with threatening a president after crash near White House
(The Hill) — The driver of a box truck is facing multiple charges, including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, after a crash near the White House late Monday, authorities said. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet that uniformed officers detained the driver after the box truck collided with security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Square. No injuries were reported, he said.
19-year-old charged with threatening a president after crash near White House
(The Hill) — The driver of a box truck is facing multiple charges, including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, after a crash near the White House late Monday, authorities said. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet that uniformed officers detained the driver after the box truck collided with security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Square. No injuries were reported, he said.
Man charged with threatening to kill, kidnap or harm president after crash near White House
(The Hill) — The driver of a box truck is facing multiple charges, including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, after a crash near the White House late Monday, authorities said. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet that uniformed officers detained the unidentified driver after the box truck collided with security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Square. No injuries were reported, he said.
Driver detained after box truck crash near White House
(The Hill) — The driver of a box truck was detained after a crash near the White House late Monday, the Secret Service said. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet that uniformed officers detained the driver after the box truck collided with security barriers on the north side of Lafayette square. No injuries were reported, he said.
Driver detained after box truck crash near White House
(The Hill) — The driver of a box truck was detained after a crash near the White House late Monday, the Secret Service said. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet that uniformed officers detained the driver after the box truck collided with security barriers on the north side of Lafayette square. No injuries were reported, he said.
Driver detained after box truck crash near White House
(The Hill) — The driver of a box truck was detained after a crash near the White House late Monday, the Secret Service said. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet that uniformed officers detained the driver after the box truck collided with security barriers on the north side of Lafayette square. No injuries were reported, he said.
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