Trump-Meloni spat grows over claim Italian PM ‘begged’ for photo: ‘astonished’

A simmering rift between President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni burst into the open Friday after the G7 summit, exposing growing tensions between two leaders whose close political alliance had long positioned Meloni among Trump’s closest allies on the world stage. “Donald Trump’s statements are completely made up. I am frankly astonished. … Read more

WATCH: Would-be second-term President Biden left searching for family on stage after Obama Center opening

Former President Joe Biden was caught in an awkward moment when he drifted back toward the stage as the dedication ceremony for President Barack Obama’s presidential library wrapped up Thursday. Video shows Biden pulling down his sunglasses and peering into the crowd as his wife, Jill Biden, and Obama exited the stage, leaving him behind. … Read more

Kevin O’Leary warns China is winning the AI race because U.S. states are slowing data center production

As data center projects continue to get shut down across the country, “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary and other investors are warning that the facilities are needed to compete with China in the artificial intelligence race. Data centers are at the forefront of the continued development of AI, serving as the hardware for the large … Read more

Is Trump’s Iran deal a failure? – video explainer

Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, claiming it delivered a ‘major win’ for the US – even as it made significant political and financial concessions to Tehran to reopen the strait of Hormuz and prevent a worldwide depression Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war Iran announces … Read more

Bill Pulte assumes role of US acting director of national intelligence

Head of Federal Housing Finance Agency who investigated Trump’s enemies takes over top intelligence role Timeline of Bill Pulte’s appointment as acting director of national intelligence Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency director, became the acting director of national intelligence (DNI) on Friday, following a tug-of-war between Donald Trump and Washington lawmakers over the … Read more

Timeline of Bill Pulte’s appointment as acting director of national intelligence

Trump loyalist’s rise to lead US spy agencies sparked firestorm over his lack of experience and partisanship Bill Pulte assumes role of US acting director of national intelligence Bill Pulte took the reins on Friday as the acting director of national intelligence, placing the staunch Trump loyalist in charge of America’s intelligence apparatus. Pulte’s path … Read more

‘The purpose of the rule is fascism’: scientists fight back against planned Trump research cuts

Stand Up for Science founder says proposal to control how grants are spent would ‘dismantle US science ecosystem’ While waiting to board her flight home at Ronald Reagan Washington national airport recently, Colette Delawalla was reviewing a list of possible impacts from a proposed Trump administration rule on controlling federal money, including grants for research. … Read more

Obama Shares Vision for His New Chicago Presidential Center

In a wide-ranging interview, former President Barack Obama sat down for a conversation with TODAY’s Craig Melvin where he opens up about the inspiration behind his new Presidential Center in Chicago and weighs in on Iran, the nation’s political polarization, the splintering of media and more. He also discusses Michelle Obama’s legacy and her impact … Read more