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The latest stories on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk under President Trump's administration.
Trump endorses Andrew Cuomo in the New York mayoral race
The president backed Cuomo, who is running as an independent against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, instead of Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
Trump holds tele-rallies for Virginia and New Jersey candidates on election eve
The president spoke highly of his preferred candidate for governor in New Jersey but did not mention the Virginia GOP nominee by name.
Trump says he knows 'nothing' about the crypto billionaire he pardoned
The president's admission comes as he and his Republican allies continue to claim that President Joe Biden was unaware of his own pardon process.
With Trump's focus elsewhere, the economy shows signs of trouble
The shutdown is intensifying anxiety over the economy, creating a bleak picture that has some Republicans sounding the alarm.
Trump says he feels 'badly' for royal family over Andrew-Epstein scandal
"That’s been a tragic situation," Trump said Sunday, after King Charles III stripped his brother of his princely title and effectively banished him from the royal family.
Trump says China's Xi assured him he won't take action on Taiwan while Trump is president
U.S. officials have long been concerned about the possibility of China using military force against Taiwan, the self-governing island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory.
Immigration
Trump says he is committed to ongoing ICE raids: 'They haven't gone far enough'
In an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes," the president said some federal judges have "held back" his deportation agenda.
White House launches spoof MySpace page mocking Democratic leaders over shutdown
The webpage referred to Hakeem Jeffries as "Temu Obama" and posted additional photos of the House minority leader wearing a sombrero.
Track President Trump's approval rating
Follow Trump’s approval rating in NBC News polls and see how it compares to those of Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Updated regularly.
Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms
Around two-thirds of voters say the president hasn't lived up to expectations on the economy, according to an NBC News poll.
Newsom says 'rules of the game have changed' when it comes to pushing back on Trump
In a wide-ranging interview, the California governor slammed the GOP-controlled Congress and the Supreme Court for bowing to the president.
