Trump says Kennedy Center will close for two years for renovations

Several performers canceled after the center's board voted to add Trump's name to it last year.
A person walks a dog in front of the tall facade of a building with lettering reading THE DONALD J. TRUMP AND THE JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.
A person walks a dog in front of the tall facade of a building with lettering reading THE DONALD J. TRUMP AND THE JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

If Iran declines nuclear deal, Trump says 'we'll find out' if a U.S. attack sparks regional war

The escalating rhetoric from both leaders comes as the U.S. has sent a carrier strike group and air defense systems to the Middle East.
Signing ceremony of the Peace Charter for Gaza in Davos
Signing ceremony of the Peace Charter for Gaza in Davos

AI-altered photos and videos of Minneapolis shootings blur reality

Social media users are trying to use AI to get clearer images and videos of the shootings but are instead misleading millions.
A deepfake image showing a man resembling Alex Pretti holding a cell phone in his hand while standing near a law enforcement officer, who wears a flak jacket.
A deepfake image showing a man resembling Alex Pretti holding a cell phone in his hand while standing near a law enforcement officer, who wears a flak jacket.

Trump says DHS won't respond to protests in Democratic-led cities until they 'ask us for help'

The president said federal law enforcement will still guard federal property "very powerfully" in those cities.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
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Through carnage of the government crackdown, Iranian protesters looked to Trump

President Donald Trump urged Iranians to continue demonstrating because "help is on its way."
Aftermath Of Anti-Government Protest In Tehran
Aftermath Of Anti-Government Protest In Tehran
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Live Updates

Live Updates

Senate votes to approve government funding deal; Trump names Kevin Warsh as Fed chair nominee

Since the House won't be back in session until Monday, there will be a brief government shutdown this weekend.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Trump names veteran economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

Brett Matsumoto's nomination comes months after the White House withdrew President Donald Trump's earlier pick for BLS commissioner.
BLS Headquarters As Trump Expected To Name New Head In Coming Days
BLS Headquarters As Trump Expected To Name New Head In Coming Days

Humans welcome to observe: This social network is for AI agents only

Launched Wednesday, Moltbook has already sparked fascination in the AI community as advanced bots — agents — converse. Its creator says an AI is in charge.
8-bit style message bubbles with various emojis, like a block emoji, a salute emoji, a phone emoji.
8-bit style message bubbles with various emojis, like a block emoji, a salute emoji, a phone emoji.
2d ago

Auto racing

Auto racing

Trump orders up IndyCar race on the streets of Washington for 'America250 Grand Prix'

The president signed an executive order instructing his administration to work with Washington's mayor to launch the race in August.
Vehicles crowd a six-lane street with the U.S. Capitol building visible in the background.
Vehicles crowd a six-lane street with the U.S. Capitol building visible in the background.

Confusion in Kyiv and Moscow after Trump says Putin agreed to pause attacks for a week

Trump told a Cabinet meeting he had personally asked Putin to stop attacking because of the "extraordinary cold" in Ukraine.
Russian drone attack on Vilnyansk
Russian drone attack on Vilnyansk
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Iran ready for talks or war, foreign minister says as Trump weighs military action

Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests earlier this month left thousands dead in one of the biggest challenges to the hard-line government in decades.
Daily Life In Iran
Daily Life In Iran