The legality of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces in Venezuela remains a subject of intense debate.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is ordering his representatives to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds to bring down housing costs.

Trump told reporters for the Times that Combs “asked me for a pardon,” adding that the request from the Bad Boy founder came “through a letter.” When asked more details about the request, Trump said, “Oh, would you like to see that letter?” The Times noted that the president did not produce the letter.

Donald Trump is the only US president to be impeached twice. Some lawmakers tried again in 2025, but Trump is worried about 2026 midterms elections.

The bills weren't seen as controversial and passed the House and the Senate unanimously. But President Donald Trump's vetoes carried signs of political disagreement.

Reuters, The Economist/YouGov and Gallup released monthly polls of Trump’s approval rating throughout 2025. A combined average of the polls finds Trump’s 2025 approval rating at 42%. Below is a chart featuring Trump’s monthly approval rating from Reuters, Gallup and The Economist/YouGov respectively. The chart can also be viewed here.

"With Trump, we have a similar situation in comedy," O'Brien said, "which is people saying, 'We've got a great Trump sketch for you. In this one, he's kind of talking crazy...and he tears down half the White House to build a giant ballroom, and he says it's going to be the new Mar-a-Lago.' 'Yeah, no, that happened yesterday.'"

During the interview, Trump took a lengthy call from President Gustavo Petro of Colombia, who was clearly concerned after repeated threats that Trump was considering an attack on the country similar to the one on Venezuela. Trump invited my colleagues to stay and listen, though what they heard was off the record.

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum reviving an aggressive approach to Iran as his new administration pressures the government in Tehran.