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White House begins demolishing East Wing to clear space for Trump’s planned ballroom
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Construction crews began tearing down the White House’s East Wing late Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, to make way for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom, surprising many observers and drawing swift backlash from preservationists.
Aboard Air Force One, Trump says he’d “love” a third term, rules out VP workaround
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On October 27, 2025, en route to Japan, President Donald Trump declined to rule out seeking a third term in 2028 while dismissing a vice‑presidential end run as “too cute,” comments that drew swift reaction as the White House faces scrutiny over a controversial East Wing demolition.
Trump suggests invoking Insurrection Act against Chicago crime
President Donald Trump stated he could use the Insurrection Act to address violent crime in Chicago, urging Governor JB Pritzker to request federal assistance. Speaking aboard Air Force One after a Middle East trip, Trump criticized local leadership and highlighted successes in other cities. He referenced ongoing legal challenges to his National Guard deployments.
Secret Service discovers suspicious stand near Trump airport
The U.S. Secret Service found an elevated hunting stand with a clear view of President Donald Trump's Air Force One exit at Palm Beach International Airport. The discovery prompted increased security measures, leading Trump to board the plane using smaller stairs on Sunday. No suspects have been identified, and the FBI is leading the investigation.
Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to halt war after Zelenskyy meeting
President Donald Trump called for Ukraine and Russia to immediately stop fighting along current battle lines following a two-hour White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on October 17, 2025. Trump suggested both sides claim victory without further territorial changes, marking a shift from his recent support for Ukraine retaking lost land. Discussions also touched on potential U.S. Tomahawk missile sales to Ukraine, though Trump expressed hesitation.
North Korea test-fires cruise missiles ahead of Trump's South Korea visit
North Korea announced on Wednesday that it test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea the previous day, a provocation timed just before U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Trump expressed a desire to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his October 29-30 trip, but North Korea's silence has fueled speculation that such a meeting is unlikely.
Anti-Trump protesters gather in rural Pella, Iowa
October 21, 2025 22:32NewsNation host mocks 'No Kings' protests as anti-democracy
October 18, 2025 00:40Trump says Spain should be reprimanded for defense spending
October 15, 2025 00:05Letitia James vows to fight Trump at Mamdani rally after indictment
October 13, 2025 00:04Federal judge limits National Guard role in Illinois
October 06, 2025 00:00Trump warns of massive bloodshed if Hamas rejects Gaza peace deal
October 05, 2025 00:02Trump advocates immediate arrests for flag burners
October 05, 2025 00:02Trump voices new confidence in Ukraine war effort
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk posthumously
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President Donald Trump posthumously presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk on October 14, 2025, during a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. The award, accepted by Kirk's widow Erika, honors the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder who was assassinated in Utah last month. The event coincided with what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday.
Celebrities renew sharp criticism of Trump during second term as 'No Kings' protests surge
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Months into President Donald Trump’s second term, several prominent entertainers — including Robert De Niro, Kathy Griffin, Whoopi Goldberg, Rob Reiner, Larry David and Rosie O’Donnell — have amplified critiques of his leadership amid nationwide 'No Kings' demonstrations and ongoing online sparring.
GOP oversight chair comments on Trump's crypto deals
Republican Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer stated that Donald Trump's lucrative cryptocurrency deals are acceptable. He cited the Trump family's disclosure of income sources as justification. The remarks came during a segment on CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper.
Lula and Trump plan meeting at Asean summit
Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Donald Trump are set to meet on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the Asean summit, to discuss US-imposed tariffs on Brazil. The meeting's organization involved Brazilian businessmen and diplomats, amid fears of American unpredictability. Lula expresses optimism for a solution without prior demands.
Senate votes 52-48 to nullify Trump’s Brazil tariffs; five Republicans join Democrats
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The Republican-led Senate approved a resolution to terminate the national emergency President Donald Trump used to impose 50% tariffs on Brazil, passing 52-48 with five GOP votes. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, is largely symbolic given a House procedural blockade and the prospect of a presidential veto, but it foreshadows more tariff votes and an upcoming Supreme Court test of Trump’s trade powers.
Trump appeals New York hush money conviction, invoking presidential-immunity limits on evidence
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President Donald Trump has filed a 96-page appeal with a New York appellate court seeking to overturn his felony conviction in the Manhattan hush money case, arguing the trial improperly relied on evidence tied to his official acts and that the judge should have recused himself.