The art of the praise World leaders have lavished praise on President Trump in order to smooth diplomatic relations, and get better deals too. Tamara Keith
Virginia Giuffre's family expresses shock over Trump saying Epstein 'stole' her Her family's statement is the latest development involving Epstein, who took his own life in a New York jail in 2019 while facing federal sex trafficking charges, and the Republican president. The Associated Press
The White House sets a swath of new tariff rates — and a new date — for dozens of countries An executive order says most of the tariffs will not take effect for at least a week, despite an earlier assertion that new rates would take effect on Friday. Some goods from Canada would get a new 35% tariff rate beginning Friday, though. NPR Washington Desk
How popular podcasts became a political must-stop, even in an off-election year In 2024, President Trump popped up as a guest in a number of popular podcasts. Now, even in an off-election year, politicians are taking to the same non-political podcasts to reach a new audience. Juana Summers
Trump's dream of building a ballroom at the White House is becoming a reality After at least 15 years of talking about it, President Trump is building a ballroom at the White House. Work will begin this September, with a price tag of $200 million, the White House says. Tamara Keith
Trump announces 90-day extension of prior trade deal with Mexico President Trump, who has insisted Aug. 1 is a firm deadline for countries around the world, said that "the complexities of a Deal with Mexico are somewhat different from other Nations." Danielle Kurtzleben
How Trump is breaking presidential norms President Trump's critics accuse him of breaking or ignoring norms.
Christian refugees caught in the crosshairs of U.S. immigration policy The Trump administration's overhaul of the U.S. asylum and refugee systems has taken a toll on people fleeing religious persecution, including many Christians. Ximena Bustillo
Republicans in Texas release a proposal for a new congressional map Republicans in Texas have released a proposal for a new state congressional map. President Trump has said he wants a map that helps his party win five more House seats in next year's midterms. Steve Inskeep