A familiarity with the gears of government helped Trump’s team move with much more speed and sweep in their first week than they did eight years ago.

President Donald Trump answered questions at a press availability on a range of topics following a White House meeting with top congressional Republicans.

The leaders are likely to discuss a range of topics, including Trump’s priorities for executive orders that he has vowed to sign into law during his first week.

After the sedate Joe Biden years, the return of a presidency that is an incessant assault on the senses is a reminder of why so many millions of Americans see Trump as a compelling, historic figure – and why millions more deeply fear him.

Some U.S. House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster aid be coupled with as-yet unspecified conditions on the wildfire-ravaged state.

The White House meeting was billed as a strategy session, with the House and Senate at odds over how to pass President Donald Trump's agenda.

But it appears there is disagreement about how to get it done after House Speaker ... Trump at the White House hoping to map out a plan to move a massive package through the GOP-controlled Congress.

Two months ago, in his first network television interview after the election, Donald Trump said he owed his victory to Americans’ anger over immigration and inflation, specifically the rising cost of groceries.

The White House will need to lead the way toward an agenda that delivers on its key themes of supporting workers and parents. One key tension was put on display in a leaked negotiation document earlier this month.

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more. Federal agencies are being directed to place all employees working on DEI programs and initiatives to be put on paid administrative leave by Wednesday at 5 p.m.

At Trump Burger in Bellville, locals reflected on the first week of Donald Trump’s second term, expressing optimism about his swift actions and plans for the future. Supporters emphasized a return to traditional values,