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Trump on Third Term: 'I Would Love to Do It'

President won't rule it out, but he does rule out the idea of running as vice president

(Newser) - Reporters keep pressing President Trump about the possibility of a third term, and he continues to keep the idea in play.
  • "I would love to do it," Trump said aboard Air Force One when asked about the notion of running in 2028, reports ABC News . "I have
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Venezuela: Trump Is Plotting Regime Change

Lindsey Graham appears to confirm Trump wants Nicolás Maduro out—and may strike soon

(Newser) - A top Venezuelan official is accusing President Trump of actively trying to topple the government of Nicolás Maduro. Tarek William Saab, Venezuela's attorney general and a close Maduro ally, told the BBC that there is "no doubt" Trump is seeking regime change and wants to turn Venezuela...

Newsom: 2028 Decision Could Be Years Away

California governor says any decision will wait until after midterms

(Newser) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he hasn't ruled out a run for the White House—he just won't make that call until after the 2026 midterm elections. In a Sunday interview with CBS News , Newsom—one of President Trump's most vocal critics—acknowledged he'd be "...

Huge Win for Milei's Far-Right Party in Argentina Midterms

As opposition party suffers worst performance in years

(Newser) - Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in key districts in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration, the AP reports. Milei's governing La...

Trade Negotiators Say There's a Framework Now for Trump, Xi

Tariffs, soybeans, rare earths are on the agenda

(Newser) - Top US and Chinese negotiators struck an optimistic tone after two days of trade talks in Kuala Lumpur over the weekend, signaling progress ahead of a meeting between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the discussions produced "a very successful framework" for the...

New York Times Identifies Mystery Donor to Troops

Newspaper says banking heir Timothy Mellon gave $130M to the Pentagon

(Newser) - A few days ago, reports surfaced that an anonymous donor had given the Pentagon $130 million to help pay troops during the government shutdown. Now, the New York Times has identified him: Timothy Mellon, a banking heir and railroad magnate who is a major supporter of President Trump. The president...

Trump Begins Asian Trip by Overseeing Peace Deal

President presides over ceremony between Cambodia and Thailand

(Newser) - President Trump began his Asia tour in Malaysia on Sunday by overseeing the signing of a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia—a ceremony that allowed him to boast of his peace-making efforts. "On behalf of the United States, I'm proud to help settle this conflict and forge a...

Trump Adds to Canada's Penalty Over Reagan Ad

Commercial about tariffs should've been pulled sooner, president says

(Newser) - President Trump said on Saturday that he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by another 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario. Premier Doug Ford had said he would pull the ad after the weekend, and it ran Friday night during...

That Cup of Joe Is Getting Costly
That Cup of Joe
Is Getting Costly
Oct 25, 2025 8:30 AM CDT

That Cup of Joe Is Getting Costly

Tariffs, weather cause coffee prices to spike in US

(Newser) - It's getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix. The average US price of a pound of ground coffee hit $9.14 in September, a 3% increase from the August average of $8.87, and 41% higher than in September 2024, per US government figures. Coffee prices...

4 'Frequent Targets' Are Now in Trump's Sights for Prosecution

President wants law sicced on Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray, Jack Smith, and Lisa Monaco

(Newser) - President Trump on Friday called for the prosecution of four senior Biden-era Justice Department officials, escalating his attacks on political opponents. In a post on Truth Social , Trump accused former Attorney General Merrick Garland, ex-FBI Director Christopher Wray, former special counsel Jack Smith , and ex-Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco of...

US Slams Colombian Prez, Family With Sanctions

Gustavo Petro 'has allowed drug cartels to flourish,' per Treasury chief Scott Bessent

(Newser) - The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Friday on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a member of his government over accusations of involvement in the global drug trade, sharply escalating tensions with the leftist leader of one of the closest US allies in South America. The Treasury Department leveled...

On Trump's Trip, One Longshot Is a Meeting With Kim Jong Un

President leaves for Asia on Friday night

(Newser) - President Trump leaves for a high-profile tour of Asia on Friday night, his first visit to the region since returning to office. The big event is an expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, though Reuters notes that much uncertainty exists over how substantive it will be. Meanwhile, speculation is...

Chelsea Clinton Has Some Thoughts on WH Demolition

Former first daughter says she's 'unsettled' by Trump's razing of East Wing in USA Today op-ed

(Newser) - If anyone might have thoughts on President Trump's demolition of the White House's East Wing to make way for a new ballroom, it's Chelsea Clinton, who lived decades ago at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. as a child when her dad, Bill Clinton, was president. But "although I...

New York AG Pleads Not Guilty in Fraud Case

Letitia James is fighting back on case against her pushed by President Trump

(Newser) - New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges accusing her of lying on mortgage papers to secure favorable loan terms in a case pushed by President Trump. James' first court appearance in Virginia sets the stage for a high-stakes legal battle between the Republican...

Ontario Premier, Trump Face Off Over Anti-Tariff Ad

Trump claims Reagan 'loved tariffs for our country'

(Newser) - President Trump announced late Thursday that he was ending trade talks with Canada over an ad the government of Ontario has been airing in the US—and he continued attacking the ad Friday morning. In a Truth Social post, he claimed Canada was "illegally" trying to influence the Supreme...

Poll: Key Constituency Has Soured on Trump

His approval rating with Hispanic adults has slipped from 41% to 27% since March

(Newser) - President Trump's favorability has fallen among Hispanic adults since the beginning of the year, a new AP -NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows, a potential warning sign from a key constituency that helped secure his victory in 2024.
  • The October survey found that 25% of Hispanic adults
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Trump Calls Off Trade Talks With Canada Over Reagan Ad

Ad denouncing tariffs apparently upset the president quite a bit

(Newser) - President Trump said late Thursday that he was ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing US tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing US court decisions, the AP reports. The post on Trump's social media...

There Are Points Being Made With Fast East Wing Demolition

Speedy work without outside review makes points for Trump, Philip Kennicott writes in the Washington Post

(Newser) - Almost before Americans knew it was happening, the East Wing of the White House was torn down. The demolition is shocking, Philip Kennicott writes in a column in the Washington Post , but for Trump, making fast work of the East Wing demolition and ballroom construction highlights a series of points....

Trump Authorizes FEMA Aid, but Not for Blue States

President denies requests from Democrat-led states, approves declarations for Alaska, ND, Missouri

(Newser) - President Trump approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota, and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe late Wednesday, while denying requests from Vermont, Illinois, and Maryland and leaving other states waiting longer for answers. The decisions fell mostly along party lines, with Trump touting on social media Wednesday...

Trump Calls Off Deployment to San Francisco

President spoke with the mayor, as well as 'friends' in the city

(Newser) - President Trump has reversed course on a planned federal deployment to San Francisco this weekend. Both Trump and the city's Democratic mayor, Daniel Lurie, confirmed the shift on Thursday. "I spoke to Mayor Lurie last night and he asked, very nicely, that I give him a chance to...

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