Scrutiny grows over the legality of continued US strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Trump is expected to meet on the sidelines of the World Cup draw with the leaders of Canada and Mexico.

Donald Trump says he has ended eight wars since he took office in January 2025. But the US has only been involved in 6 peace agreements or ceasefires.

President Trump proclaimed US flags at half-staff at the White House, federal buildings, military posts and abroad until sunset December 4 to honor Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, the 20-year-old West Virginia National Guardsman fatally shot November 26 near Farragut West Metro in a targeted attack.

Deputy FBI director Dan Bongino walked back one of his conspiracy theories after being confronted by Fox News’ Sean Hannity.

The NPS also added more free-admission days for next year – calling them "patriotic fee-free days" – such as Trump's birthday on June 14, July 4th weekend and the 110th Birthday of NPS. The Department of the Interior did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment.

Mr. Trump will attend the 2026 men’s World Cup draw on Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, where organizers are also poised to announce the first recipient of the “FIFA Peace Prize.

Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley is facing questions from Congress today over a follow-up strike on an alleged drug vessel as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Venezuela and pushes for a peace deal in Ukraine.

In Somalia, people are pushing back and pointing to the positives after President Trump disparaged their country.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking shots at Donald Trump and his tendency to fall asleep during meetings. Newsom, 58, took to X to share a meme featuring three photos of the president, 79, dozing off on the job,

Karoline Leavitt was called out by CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins as she left a White House briefing amid a chorus of complaints from reporters. Prominent supporters of Trump demanded answers after it was revealed that U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee held a secret meeting with Jonathan Pollard.

President Donald Trump has put a simple promise on the table: use tariff revenue to send most households a one-time $2,000 payment, framed as a "tariff dividend" or rebate. The politics are complicated,