National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil on ABC News' "This Week."

The president met with state and local officials, who praised the White House response, and lashed out at a question on whether aid and rescue efforts occurred fast enough.

The Secret Service briefly locked down the White House's front lawn and nearby areas after an unidentified object was thrown over the North Lawn fence, prompting road closures and a security response.

President Donald Trump is traveling to central Texas on Friday to survey the aftermath of a catastrophic flood that has killed more than 100 people and put his administration on the sudden defensive over its emergency response efforts.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is accusing a California marijuana business of employing minors at a grow facility that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided on Thursday—an allegation the state-licensed operator is denying following the enforcement action.

An ABC News interview from 1999 has resurfaced in recent weeks, taking place shortly after the pair went public with their romance. Correspondent Don Dahler asked about their relationship, prompting Melania to hit back at claims that she was only with Donald for his wealth.

Emergency responders continue to search for missing people and local police said efforts have been slowed by "sightseers who are making things worse."

The White House has dismissed the criticism of the budget bill by Elon Musk, asserting that the bill does not contribute to the deficit.

The White House directed the Defense Department and NASA to gather details on billions of dollars in SpaceX contracts following the blowout between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.

Trump, making his first comments on Musk’s criticism of his bill during an Oval Office press conference, insinuated the Tesla CEO opposes his “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” because he is “upset” the electric vehicle tax credit was removed, adding he’s not sure he’ll remain friends with Musk and alleging Musk “knew the inner workings of the bill.”