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Trump Ranks Himself ‘The Greatest’ U.S. President, Above Lincoln and Washington, While Leaving Reagan Off List
President Donald Trump has published his own hierarchy of American presidents, placing himself alone in a category labeled "The Greatest" while assigning George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt to the lower designation of "Great" and leaving Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy and several other prominent presidents unranked. 
President Donald Trump has published his own hierarchy of American presidents, placing himself alone in a category labeled "The Greatest" while assigning George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt to the lower designation of "Great" and leaving Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy and several other prominent presidents unranked. -
NATO Allies Brace for Possible Russian Sabotage as Trump Dismisses Attack Fears: ‘There Is No Problem’
President Donald Trump is dismissing concerns that Russia could attack NATO territory even as Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia strengthen defenses against potential sabotage and U.S. intelligence assessments reportedly examine whether Moscow could eventually launch a limited operation designed to test the alliance. 
President Donald Trump is dismissing concerns that Russia could attack NATO territory even as Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia strengthen defenses against potential sabotage and U.S. intelligence assessments reportedly examine whether Moscow could eventually launch a limited operation designed to test the alliance. -
Paul Krugman Warns Trump Could Leave ‘Wreckage’ as Political Pressure Mounts: ‘Trump Hates America’
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has delivered a sharply critical assessment of President Donald Trump, arguing that mounting political pressure could lead the president to inflict greater institutional and physical damage on the U.S. as his hold on power weakens. 
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has delivered a sharply critical assessment of President Donald Trump, arguing that mounting political pressure could lead the president to inflict greater institutional and physical damage on the U.S. as his hold on power weakens. -
CIA Director John Ratcliffe Warned Moscow Against Attacking NATO During Secret Russia Trip, Report Says
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow this week and warned Russian officials against attacking a NATO member, according to CBS News, in an unusual high-level intelligence visit that came as U.S. assessments and European governments increasingly focus on the risk that Russia could test the alliance with a limited military or cyber operation. 
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow this week and warned Russian officials against attacking a NATO member, according to CBS News, in an unusual high-level intelligence visit that came as U.S. assessments and European governments increasingly focus on the risk that Russia could test the alliance with a limited military or cyber operation. -
Marco Rubio Tells Allies U.S. Won’t Strike Iran ‘For the Time Being’ as Trump Turns to Economic Pressure
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told U.S. allies that Washington isn't expected to launch new military strikes against Iran "for the time being," as President Donald Trump's administration shifts its immediate focus toward tightening economic pressure on Tehran, according to Axios. 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told U.S. allies that Washington isn't expected to launch new military strikes against Iran "for the time being," as President Donald Trump's administration shifts its immediate focus toward tightening economic pressure on Tehran, according to Axios. -
Nancy Pelosi Discloses Up to $13.5 Million in Intel, Bloom Energy Investments as Both Benefit From Trump Policies
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi disclosed millions of dollars in new investments tied to Intel and Bloom Energy, two companies positioned to benefit from U.S. government support for semiconductor manufacturing, hydrogen infrastructure and the power-intensive artificial-intelligence boom. The July transactions, attributed to Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, included shares and call options that could represent more than $13 million in purchases based on the ranges reported in congressional disclosures. 
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi disclosed millions of dollars in new investments tied to Intel and Bloom Energy, two companies positioned to benefit from U.S. government support for semiconductor manufacturing, hydrogen infrastructure and the power-intensive artificial-intelligence boom. The July transactions, attributed to Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, included shares and call options that could represent more than $13 million in purchases based on the ranges reported in congressional disclosures. -
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Trump a ‘False Little God’ and ‘Neocon Puppet’ as MAGA Rift Deepens
Former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene escalated her break with President Donald Trump over the weekend, calling him a "false little god" and a "neocon puppet" after Trump attacked Greene, Tucker Carlson and former Rep. Thomas Massie over their increasingly public effort to organize a political movement outside his orbit. 
Former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene escalated her break with President Donald Trump over the weekend, calling him a "false little god" and a "neocon puppet" after Trump attacked Greene, Tucker Carlson and former Rep. Thomas Massie over their increasingly public effort to organize a political movement outside his orbit. -
Trump Portfolio Bought Up to $50,000 in SpaceX Stock Weeks After IPO, Disclosure Shows
President Donald Trump's investment managers bought between $15,001 and $50,000 of SpaceX shares in June shortly after Elon Musk's space company went public, according to financial disclosures, adding a prominent federal contractor to a presidential portfolio already facing scrutiny over thousands of trades. 
President Donald Trump's investment managers bought between $15,001 and $50,000 of SpaceX shares in June shortly after Elon Musk's space company went public, according to financial disclosures, adding a prominent federal contractor to a presidential portfolio already facing scrutiny over thousands of trades. -
California Moves to Ban Child Marriage at 18 After Assembly Passes AB 1267 in 66-8 Vote
California lawmakers are close to imposing an absolute minimum marriage age of 18, advancing legislation that would eliminate parental and judicial exceptions that currently allow minors to marry. Assembly Bill 1267, authored by Democratic Assemblymember Gail Pellerin of San Jose, passed the Assembly 66-8 and received unanimous Senate approval on Aug. 19, leaving a final Assembly concurrence vote before the measure can be sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom. 
California lawmakers are close to imposing an absolute minimum marriage age of 18, advancing legislation that would eliminate parental and judicial exceptions that currently allow minors to marry. Assembly Bill 1267, authored by Democratic Assemblymember Gail Pellerin of San Jose, passed the Assembly 66-8 and received unanimous Senate approval on Aug. 19, leaving a final Assembly concurrence vote before the measure can be sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom. -
Bessent Unleashes ‘Greatest Financial Offensive Ever’ Against Iran as Tehran Targets Hormuz Shipping
The Trump administration said it is launching what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called an "economic D-Day" against Iran on Monday, escalating Washington's campaign to cut Tehran off from international commerce while Iranian officials threatened countries that participate in the restrictions and warned vessels in the Strait of Hormuz of possible seizure or confiscation. 
The Trump administration said it is launching what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called an "economic D-Day" against Iran on Monday, escalating Washington's campaign to cut Tehran off from international commerce while Iranian officials threatened countries that participate in the restrictions and warned vessels in the Strait of Hormuz of possible seizure or confiscation.
