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Trump explains mysterious hand bruises, bleeding in WSJ interview.
In an interview defending his health, President Trump said his heavy intake of aspirin is the cause of noticeable bruises on his hand.
Trump defends health, ACA subsidies expiration, Venezuela strikes as 2026 begins
Trump claims he’s in ‘perfect health’ after interview on aspirin regimen, compression socks
Trump boasted Friday that he "aced" his cognitive exam for the "third straight time."
Trump, 79, Starts Bizarre Bald Eagle Crusade in Bid to Move on From Health Scrutiny
After his “PERFECT HEALTH” defense, Trump invokes the specter of the national bird suffering a gruesome death.
How to Save a Democracy
Looking at how the Trump administration fits into a pattern of authoritarian governance can empower people to think about how to best resist the country’s slide to autocracy.
Trump addresses his health as questions linger about bruises and October scans at Walter Reed
Trump regrets handing Dems health 'ammunition' with October scan — clarifies it was a CT, not an MRI
President Donald Trump underwent a CT scan in October amid health scrutiny, with White House physician reporting perfectly normal results.
Trump says he takes more aspirin than recommended: Is that dangerous?
Revelations about Trump's use of the blood thinner emerge during a newspaper interview.
Trump defends health after concerns over bruised hand
Trump defends health after concerns over bruised hand
Trump says he ‘aced’ third cognitive exam in defense of ‘perfect’ health
President Trump said he is in “perfect health” and “aced” a cognitive exam for the third time in a row in a TruthSocial post on Friday. “The White House Doctors have just reported that I am i…
Trump, 79, Launches Desperate Defense After Bombshell Revelations About His Health
The president revealed he underwent a CT scan and takes more aspirin than medically advised.
Network of presidential business deals
Stating the obvious, the U.S. president has made lucrative business deals while in office. The scale of these deals is more difficult to figure out. For the New York Times, Lazaro Gamio and Amy Sch…
Pander to Trump or Fight Back? A Preview of Politics in 2026
The year ahead will show if global governments follow Trump’s lead or start to challenge his MAGA agenda.
After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.
In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.
After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.
In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.
Get up to speed on what you missed in NC politics over the holidays
We’ve got updates on property tax reform, lawsuits against the Trump administration, new challengers in Republican primaries and more.
Trump says he takes higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors recommend
In an interview about his health, the US president says: "I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart".
Small business owner shares how Trump's tariffs affected sales
President Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs on Chinese imports affected many U.S. businesses last year. We check in with one small business owner to ask what the year and holiday season were like.
Trump says water pipeline veto was because of cost, but critics say it's retribution
President Trump has vetoed a bill to help finish a water pipeline in Colorado, saying it's about "fiscal sanity." Critics say the president's veto is a form of political retaliation.
Analysis: 2026 is a hinge in history that will define Trump’s second term and legacy
2026 will be a defining year for the political standing and ultimate substance and legacy of President Donald Trump’s second term, at home and overseas.
Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins
The Trump administration is abruptly cutting dozens of staff who are at the forefront of disaster response and recovery at the Federal Emergency Management Agency this week, according to internal emails obtained by CNN and sources familiar with the plan.
Trump news at a glance: president denies falling asleep in public meetings as he defends ‘perfect’ health
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump robustly defended his health after the first year of his second term in office raised growing questions. Key US politics stories from 1 January 2026
Trump rejects doctors’ advice to take less aspirin: ‘I want nice, thin blood’
President Trump said in new interview regarding his health that he has rejected his doctors’ advice to take less aspirin for cardiac prevention because he has been taking it for more than two decad…
5 takeaways from Trump's defiant WSJ interview on his health
Trump says he had a CT scan during a recent medical exam and not an MRI scan, as he previously claimed.
Trump speaks out about his health
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, President Trump gave his most extensive comments about his health ever. He said he takes 325 milligrams of aspirin a day. He says he has ignored doctors’ advice to lower his dosage because he’s been taking the same dose for 25 years and is “superstitious”. After originally saying he had an MRI in October, the president now says he had a CT scan. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
President Trump talks about health in recent Wall Street Journal interview
Trump explained the bruising on his hands is from daily aspirin and makeup.
"Superstitious" Trump says higher aspirin dosage behind hand bruises
He's defied doctors' calls to lower the dosage because he wants "nice, thin blood pouring through my heart," Trump told the WSJ.
‘My health is perfect’: Trump dismisses scrutiny of his age and fitness
By the end of his second term, Trump will be the oldest sitting president in US history, though he denies slowing down.
6 Changes to National Health Policy to Watch in 2026
From the passage of a massive bill that reduced federal funds for Medicaid to a comprehensive overhaul of a federal vaccine advisory panel, Congress and the Trump administration delivered major changes to America’s public health system in 2025. Many of those changes are poised to reshape coverage,
Trump defends his health and energy while revealing new details on medical screenings he underwent
President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details.
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil discusses his relationship with Mamdani
Khalil also spoke about the Trump administration’s attempt to deport him and Mamdani being the first Muslim mayor in New York City.
Trump Has Renamed the Kennedy Center, but a Satirist Owns the URL
A comedy writer bought the web domain TrumpKennedyCenter.org and the satirical site he created is drawing attention amid the backlash over the institution’s renaming.
Trump says there’s ‘nothing’s wrong’ with his health, got CT scan not MRI
President Trump disputed the idea that there was anything wrong with his health and clarified that he got a CT scan instead of an MRI scan when he visited Walter Reed National Military Me…
Trump, 79, Totally Blows Up Leavitt’s Lies Over His Ailing Health
The president’s own explanations undercut the White House line over his hand bruising and an October scan.
Trump says he takes more aspirin than recommended but his ‘health is perfect’
President tells Wall Street Journal in interview that his doctors encouraged him to take lower dose but he declined
Trump defends health in interview over his energy level, CT scan and aspirin use
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump revealed details about his energy level, recent CT scan and defying doctors orders on aspirin use.
Cannabis, data centers and Trump vs. Massie: 3 storylines from 2025 in Kentucky politics
Communities grappled with data center projects, the cannabis industry faced delays and setbacks, and the president battled with a Kentucky congressman throughout 2025.
Trump defends his energy and health in interview
President Trump said he had a CT scan during an examination in October, and he said his health is good overall.
Trump defends his energy, offers details on health screening
President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details
Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent
President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details.
Trump, in Interview, Defends His Energy and Health, Offers New Details on Screening He Underwent
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details. Trump, in the interview, said he ...
Jan. 6 attack 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
In a closed-door interview, Smith characterized the Republican president as the “most culpable and most responsible person” in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health
President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview published Thursday that he takes a higher dose of aspirin than his doctors have recommended, blaming that for the visible hand bruises that have generated renewed questions about his health.
Trump tells WSJ he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors advise in lengthy interview on his health
President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview published Thursday that he takes a higher dose of aspirin than his doctors have recommended, blaming that for the visible hand bruises that have generated renewed questions about his health.
Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care
The Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs
She provides the raw material to Trump’s influencer machine
Margo Martin, a lesser-known member of the president’s staff, fuels social media with a blitz of Trump content.
From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda
As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularity
Trump loomed over Nebraska’s top political stories of 2025
Nebraska and the Omaha area prepare for national close-ups in 2026, including midterm races for governor, U.S. House and Senate.
How Trump upended the federal government in 2025
As President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House winds down, he has already transformed and upended the federal government.
The Supreme Court broadly expanded Trump's power in 2025, with key exceptions
The justices granted emergency appeals and set aside rulings from district judges who blocked Trump's orders from taking effect. But the court also put two important checks on his power.
Trump's sweeping student-loan repayment overhaul goes into effect in the new year. Here's what's changing.
Student-loan borrowers will begin to see the effects of Trump's changes to repayment and borrowing in July 2026.
Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’
Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a 'giant scam' during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.
Inside Trump’s $1,000 New Year’s Eve party
Champagne and caviar? Anyone can do it.
CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say
The CIA has assessed Ukraine was not targeting a residence used by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a recent drone attack in the north of his country, according to US officials, undercutting an assertion the Russian president had made to Trump in a Monday phone call.
12 African countries the US has signed $16 billion in health agreements with
The United States has allocated over $16 billion in health agreements with African countries during Trumps presidency
Under Fire for Trump Rulings, Chief Justice Says Courts Still Check Political Power
John Roberts in year-end report expounds on judicial independence as the court faces criticism for being deferential to Trump.
With CIA strike, signs Trump is 'shaping the battlespace' in Venezuela
Trump acknowledged a covert U.S. strike on Venezuelan territory in an interview with a local news outlet on the day after Christmas, setting off a scramble to clarify which target he was talking about.
Trump says he’s withdrawing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he’s withdrawing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland but left the door open to sending federal forces “in a much different and stronger form.”
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago and other cities
Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he’s removing the Guard troops for now.
Trump says National Guard leaving Chicago, LA and Portland
Trump announced on social media Dec. 31 that troops will be leaving the three Democratic-led cities, following a Supreme Court decision.
Trump says National Guard leaving Chicago, LA and Portland
Trump announced on social media Dec. 31 that troops will be leaving the three Democratic-led cities, following a Supreme Court decision.
Read Jack Smith's full deposition on the decision to indict Trump
The 255-page document, released on the last day of 2025, accounts for some eight hours of testimony.
Longtime MAGA ally Boebert lashes out at Trump over veto
The Colorado Republican said she hopes Trump’s action on a water infrastructure bill benefiting her district “has nothing to do with political retaliation.”
Colorado Democrats rip Trump over water bill veto: ‘Politics at its worst’
Colorado Democratic Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper on Wednesday slammed President Trump for vetoing a bill aiming to complete a water project in The Centennial State. The president issu…
Bari Weiss fires back at George Clooney's claim that she is 'dismantling' CBS News
Bari Weiss has responded to George Clooney calling her hiring as editor-in-chief of CBS News a sign of Donald Trump's increasing influence over the media.
House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition
The House Judiciary Committee on New Year’s Eve released a transcript and video of its closed-door hearing with Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump.
Trump agrees to return control of California’s National Guard to the state
The decision comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s refusal to allow him to send troops from other states to Chicago.
‘Rot in hell’: Trump post reignites feud with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis over Tina Peters
Heading into the New Year, President Donald Trump said he would like Gov. Jared Polis and others in Colorado to “rot in hell.” The object of the president’s ire is Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk convicted of state crimes for a data breach at his office. Polis, along with other Colorado officials, has defended […]
Trump administration retreats in Newsom lawsuit over National Guard deployment
In a brief filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Tuesday, Justice Department lawyers said they no longer oppose lifting a partial administrative stay and formally withdrew their request to keep California National Guard under federal control while the appeal proceeds.
These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them
President Donald Trump has issued the first vetoes of his second term, rejecting two bipartisan natural resources bills.
The 10 biggest political stories of 2025
President Trump’s first year back in office brought a whirlwind of new political news in 2025. There was a major legislative victory for the White House, wins for Democrats in elections and t…
Trump Vetoes 2 Bills, Drawing Accusations of Retaliation
The president said he blocked the bills to save taxpayers’ money. But he has grievances against a tribe in Florida and officials in Colorado.
How is Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026?
Big changes are coming in the new year as healthcare subsidies expire and requirements for food assistance take effect.
Top political figures to watch in 2026
Here’s a look at some of the most important political figures, other than President Donald Trump, to keep an eye on in 2026.
Photos show the year in politics as Trump brought change to America in 2025
Poll finds Trump, 3 potential presidential candidates, viewed unfavorably by Americans
As 2025 draws to a close, Americans are viewing Trump and these three potential candidates in an unfavorable light.
State officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing 'concerning health risks'
Florida bill would ban paper straws following Trump's executive order regarding regulations. State lawmakers say alternatives contain dangerous chemicals.
From Capitol Hill to governors races, here's a look ahead to the 2026 midterms
It will mark the first midterms since President Donald Trump returned to office with his Republican party in control of both chambers of Congress
'Who Can Forget 2025?': Fox Nation remembers roller coaster year in politics, culture and more
Fox Nation's 'Who Can Forget 2025?' follows the year's most defining events, from President Donald Trump's executive orders to the Sydney Sweeney jeans controversy.
Place Your Bets: A 2026 Political Quiz
This multiple-choice look at the year ahead offers predictions on Trump, Congress, the courts and the political surprises of 2026.
Political winners and losers of 2025
President Trump’s return to power dominated 2025. He began his second term with rapid moves aimed at shifting the nation’s political culture — and then just kept going. Trump’s approach cleav…
Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term
President Donald Trump issued the first vetoes of his second term Tuesday, blocking two bipartisan, infrastructure-related bills.
Newsom's 2025: Wildfire crisis, budget cuts and bombastic opposition to Trump
Gavin Newsom's year included the aftermath of the LA fires, budget cuts, Trump battles and a Prop 50 win. What's next for California's governor in his final year?
US Signs $16 Billion of Health Agreements With African Nations
The US signed a health agreement with Ivory Coast bringing the total value of bilateral deals President Donald Trump’s administration has done in Africa since withdrawing from the World Health Organization to more than $16 billion.
Inside Trump’s “no data, just vibes” approach to science
8 ways the administration has undermined data collection this year.
Wisconsin awarded $200M for rural health care, part of Trump megabill
Wisconsin plans to use the first-year award of $200 million to kickstart its plans to bolster its rural health workforce and invest in new tech.
From aisles to ballots: How Mass. grocery prices explain what’s at stake in the 2026 midterms
With the 2026 midterms looming, Bay State Democrats are vowing to keep the pressure on Republican President Donald Trump's White House.
How Trump’s tariffs hit Americans: Rising costs and global backlash
From bourbon-less cocktails to Brazilian coffee, Trump's tariffs stirred tensions among U.S. friends, foes. Is relief coming via $2,000 rebate checks?
Opinion | Trump Is the Jan. 6 President
Tragically, America is still living in a political era that began on Jan. 6, 2021.
Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
New bruising on Donald Trump’s left hand is reviving questions about his health nearly one year after he became the oldest president to take the oath of office.
Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
New bruising on Donald Trump’s left hand is reviving questions about his health nearly one year after he became the oldest president to take the oath of office.
Opinion | The 2025 Politics Yearbook: Most Likely to Be Extreme and Chaotic
How much more chaotic could a second Trump term be? 2025 did not disappoint.
In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war
Experts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes.
Trump family business delays launch of $499 gold smartphone
US-made device planned by end of year hit by recent government shutdown affecting shipments
Pennsylvania awarded $193 million for rural health care from Trump bill that also cut Medicaid
WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania’s plan to stabilize its struggling rural health care systems will get a $193 million infusion as President...
It’s been a difficult year for science. Here’s what researchers say about the future : Short Wave
Science in the United States took some big hits this year. The Trump Administration disrupted federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits. Administration officials say those changes were a step towards reinvigorating federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health. But many scientists disagree. NPR health and science correspondents Rob Stein and Katia Riddle chat with host Emily Kwong about what these cuts could mean for the future of science.Interested in more stories on the future of science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
How Pakistan’s Asim Munir became Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’
The army chief, analysts say, has driven Pakistan's geopolitical reemergence over the past year as a soldier-diplomat.
Analysis: CIA strike brings Trump closer to grave new year decisions on Venezuela
President Donald Trump has thrust the country into a significant new phase in his showdown with Venezuela with a CIA strike on a port facility.
Revisited: Is Trump building a political dynasty?
In the second episode of our special Politics Weekly America series, the reporters Ashley Parker, Rosie Gray and Eric Cortellessa explain why some of Trump’s family decided to step back from political life, and who stepped up to get him back to the White House
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
President Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services.