Washington Times - Politics

• Trump to test German Chancellor Merz on trade, Ukraine war at White House meeting

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  President Trump's meeting Thursday with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz showcases America's tough pivot on trade, security and the war in Ukraine.

• Trump and Chinese President Xi spoke by phone amid trade dispute, Chinese media say

  5-6-2025 Politics Washington Times - Politics 69

  President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call Thursday to discuss trade disputes and other sources of friction between the...

• Biden denies autopen was used without his knowledge

  5-6-2025 Politics Washington Times - Politics 75

  Former President Joseph R. Biden issued a rare public statement Thursday denying claims that his top aides were making key decisions and using the...

• Trump tariffs would slash deficits by $2.8T but hamstring economy, raise inflation, says CBO

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  President Trump's tariffs would dramatically slash budget deficits through new revenues but also reduce the size of the U.S. economy and spark...

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• Trump speaks with Xi amid stalled talks between the U.S. and China over tariffs

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  U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday at a time when stalled tariff negotiations between their two countries have...

• New bill in House would codify Trump's order banning woke curriculum from U.S service academies

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  A House GOP lawmaker introduced legislation Thursday that would codify President Trump's executive order to stop U.S. military academies from...

• Trump, citing national security concerns, signs new travel ban for 19 countries

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  President Trump issued a new broad travel ban Wednesday on 12 countries and a partial ban on seven others, saying the U.S. doesn't have enough...

• Supreme Court won't block release of officers' names who attended 'Stop the Steal' rally

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  The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to block a state court ruling that would reveal the names of Seattle police officers who were investigated...

• Trump issues proclamation to block new foreign students from studying at Harvard

  5-6-2025 Politics Washington Times - Politics 36

  President Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday night ordering his government to deny entry to the U.S. for any new foreign students who plan to...

• Trump orders DOJ probe of Biden aides commandeering the autopen

  5-6-2025 Politics Washington Times - Politics 38

  President Trump Wednesday ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the Biden administration's use of the autopen and alleged actions by...

• Senate Republicans want to reopen SALT deal but worry about House margins

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  Senate Republicans are considering whether to lower the House-proposed $40,000 cap on the federal deduction for state and local taxes, known as...

• Trump's support of Rose among the voices Manfred listened to in ruling MLB ban ended with death

  5-6-2025 Politics Washington Times - Politics 35

  President Trump's support of Pete Rose was among the factors Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred weighed when he decided last month that...