President Donald Trump threatened ‘very severe consequences’ for Russia if President Vladimir Putin doesn’t agree to end the war in Ukraine after their meeting in Alaska on Friday.  Trump issued the warning Wednesday as he is preparing for a sit-down with Putin in Anchorage.  ‘Yes, they will. There will be consequences,’ Trump said in response to a reporter’s question on the ...

President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday that he would meet with the top congressional Democrats ahead of the looming government funding deadline, but said he didn’t believe it would go well. Lawmakers in the House and Senate are currently away from Washington, D.C., in their respective districts and states, but the Sept. 30 deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown will ...

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is rolling out a new ad tying the policies of ‘radical’ Democrats, like New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, to the future outlook of the Democratic Party.  The new message, targeting 25 vulnerable House Democrats across the country with a modest ad buy on digital platforms, hammers the party on ‘Project 2026’ and ...

Vice President JD Vance is poised to meet with U.S. troops at a military installation in England Wednesday – capping off a high-stakes trip to the U.K. meeting with European leaders to discuss the war in Ukraine ahead of President Donald Trump’s Friday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vance’s visit to the U.K. comes as he’s sought to lay ...

The podcast stage is set for Taylor Swift. Following a surprise album reveal that sent Swifties into an overnight frenzy, the songstress is getting into all things ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ on an upcoming episode of ‘New Heights,’ a podcast hosted by NFL brothers Jason and Travis Kelce (who Swift is currently dating.) A clip posted to social media ...

This story has been updated with new information. EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — The jokes started early and often, and the 1,000-watt smiles rarely stopped.  “You guys are looking lovely in those pink bibs,” NBC’s eagle-eyed soccer anchor Rebecca Lowe said before rehearsal to the unsuspecting crew of workers tasked with getting the Premier League’s studio show off to a ...

The ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee penned a letter to the Department of Justice demanding information about Ghislaine Maxwell’s recent prison transfer and meeting with a top Trump administration official.  Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said the recent transfer of Maxwell – a convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and alleged accomplice – out of a maximum ...

Vice President JD Vance is poised to meet with U.S. troops at a military installation in England Wednesday – capping off a high-stakes trip to the U.K. meeting with European leaders to discuss the war in Ukraine ahead of President Donald Trump’s Friday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vance’s visit to the U.K. comes as he’s sought to lay ...

The ‘Barbie Inspiring Women Series’ continues to honor courageous women who have taken risks, changed the rules, and paved the way for generations of girls to dream big. Tennis icon Venus Williams will be honored with her own doll, available beginning August 15 at the Mattel Shop. Williams collaborated with the brand to create a Barbie that reflects her appearance ...

Except when he pitches against the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers. For the first time this season — in his 25th start of 2025 — Skenes gave up a first-inning run as the Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 14-0, to extend their winning streak to 11 games. Skenes — who entered Tuesday, Aug. 12 leading the league with a 1.94 earned run ...