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Trump’s under-siege aide cracks as political war breaks out over her access to the president: Natalie Harp, 35, caught in foul-mouthed explosion as insiders reveal the toll scrutiny is taking on the White House
A political row has erupted within Donald Trump’s White House over the access enjoyed by aide Natalie Harp, 35, after she was reportedly caught in a foul-mouthed outburst amid mounting scrutiny of her role. Insiders say the episode illustrates the strain the intense attention is placing on Harp and on the wider White House operation,…
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LISTEN: How ‘Dateline’ Became a Content Dynamo for NBC News
NBC News executives Liz Cole and Paul Ryan discussed on Variety’s “Daily Variety” podcast how “Dateline” has grown from a traditional broadcast newsmagazine into a wide-reaching content operation spanning linear TV, digital platforms, free streaming, syndication, podcasts, social media and live events. Cole, senior executive producer of “Dateline” and president of NBC News Studios, and…
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Trump plays down bond market fears, pushes interest rate cuts
President Trump downplayed concerns around the bond market and called for lower interest rates during a meeting with cryptocurrency executives at the White House on Wednesday. “No, I don’t think so,” Trump told reporters, in response to a question about whether Americans should be concerned about volatility in the bond market. “Our country is doing…
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Trump’s approval rating plummets to new low ahead of critical midterms: ‘More work to do’
President Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a record low of his second term, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, tying his weakest-ever approval figure as president. The drop comes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a critical test for the Republican Party’s ability to retain control of Congress, and adds to a run of…
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The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T.
The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That’s leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates —pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else.
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Kennedy Center delays restoring Trump’s name to front amid legal battle
The Kennedy Center has agreed to hold off on placing President Trump’s name onto the performing arts building amid an ongoing legal battle over the venue. The center’s Trump-aligned board voted last week to add the president’s name to its building again, months after a federal judge ordered it removed. The center said in a…
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Trump to sit down with Michael Cohen for interview, former fixer says
President Trump will sit for an interview with Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney turned critic, who admitted to facilitating payments to adult film actor Stormy Daniels to cover up an alleged affair ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Cohen, who had sparred with Trump in recent years after a public falling out, has since reconciled with the president,…
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Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Canada and the United States say they are close to finalising a new trade deal, with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney both describing the talks as a success, though the precise contents of the agreement remain unclear. Negotiators met for a third consecutive day on Wednesday after Trump paused a threatened wave…
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My Morning Jacket Signs Publishing Deal with Peermusic
My Morning Jacket has signed a publishing deal with Peermusic, covering the band’s future releases as well as solo work by frontman Jim James, including his forthcoming album Wowed Out, due via ATO Records on 28 August. The agreement continues a working relationship spanning more than two decades between the band and Jamie Cerreta, now…