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Why it matters: While modern U.S. presidents have typically shied away from exerting American influence over the Western hemisphere, the summit underscores Trump's willingness to reassert American control under his so-called " Donroe Doctrine ."

Trump announced joint strikes on Iran in a Truth Social video, directly addressing the Iranian people and telling them to seize control of their destiny.

President Donald Trump will visit Cincinnati Wednesday to tout his administration’s economic accomplishments and lower drug prices, White House officials announced.

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Trump President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP ...

It's unclear whether President Donald Trump's meeting with defense executives at the White House pushes munitions production beyond previously-announced agreements.

Jim Sciutto speaks to Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean about the U.S. war in Iran and President Trump’s claim that Cuba may fall “pretty soon.”

"The White House Correspondents Association has asked me, very nicely, to be the Honoree at this year's Dinner," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, adding it would be his "Honor to accept their invitation" after skipping the gathering during his first term and last year.