The Latest Breaking News from Kristen Welker

California governor backs away from 2028 speculation while taking first step to address why his party lost the White House: Joe Biden

There isn’t a single industry that Donald Trump hasn’t influenced with his unpredictable choices. From federal employees to those depending on government assistance for food, soybean farmers to cattle ranchers, Trump’s behaviour has impacted everyone. Yet, he refuses to acknowledge this, and so do his loyal supporters.

Former daytime TV personality baffles NBC anchor with attempt to rationalize president’s hyperbole on cutting the cost of pharmaceuticals

The Democratic leaders met with President Donald Trump in a futile attempt to avoid a government shutdown

Senate GOP leader dodges on Justice Department politicization while Trump and Vance vow openly to keep targeting enemies

Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro says US stands at ‘inflection point’ after Charlie Kirk killing and urges unity over division

Spencer Cox said suspect had been ‘radicalized’ and was in relationship with person transitioning from male to female

Arrest of workers has strained relations between Seoul and Washington. Plus, Myanmar scam centers thought to hold 100,000 trafficked people

Billionaire Scott Bessent dismisses concerns about president’s levies and predicts ‘acceleration’ in US economy

Illinois, New York among Democratic states threatening counter-measures over Texas redistricting

Another Republican says it should be on table, illustrating challenge posed by scandal for Maga base and the party