NTD Evening News

President Donald Trump is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he is speaking to steelworkers and highlighting his role in keeping U.S. Steel under American ownership. The rally follows his announcement last week of a partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel.

On Friday, Trump held a press conference alongside Elon Musk to mark the end of Musk’s tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Trump praised Musk for “leading the most sweeping and consequential government reform program in generations.” Musk said he believes the agency will continue to grow stronger and expressed confidence in achieving “a trillion dollars of waste and fraud reduction” over time.

In a major immigration development, the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end a Biden-era parole program. The policy had allowed individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to live and work in the United States. With the decision, the administration can now begin deporting more than half a million immigrants.

A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily paused a lower court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs on a wide range of countries. The Trump administration earlier in the day told the federal appeals court in a filing that it would seek emergency relief with the U.S. Supreme Court as soon as Friday if it did not act quickly to pause the lower court decision.

The White House confirmed that Israel has accepted a new proposal for a cease-fire from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and that the proposal has been submitted to Hamas. The terrorist group, meanwhile, said it “was reviewing the new Witkoff proposal.”

A federal judge said she would extend an order blocking the Trump administration from immediately revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. And just a day before, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States will “aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students.”

Amid stalled negotiations, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll know within two weeks whether Russia’s Vladimir Putin is serious about making peace. And in another blow to Harvard, Trump has proposed capping the number of international students there at 15 percent.

Elon Musk, who is leading the Department of Government Efficiency, criticized the recently approved House spending bill, saying it detracts from his efforts to reduce the federal budget deficit. He and several Senate Republicans are calling for deeper spending cuts in what's known as Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas’s Gaza commander, Mohammad Sinwar, has been killed. Sinwar, the brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and one of Israel’s most wanted men, was believed to have played a key role in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

Trump administration officials said Tuesday that the White House is poised to cancel $100 million in contracts with Harvard University. Meanwhile, the State Department has instructed embassies and consulates to pause new student visa appointments as officials review and expand vetting procedures for applicants.

President Donald Trump is calling out California Gov. Gavin Newsom and threatening to withhold federal funding to the state over a transgender athlete competing in women’s sports. At the same time, the Supreme Court has declined to hear a Massachusetts student’s challenge after his public school barred him from wearing a T-shirt that read, “There are only two genders.”

In a major update, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its COVID-19 vaccination guidelines—no longer recommending the vaccine for children or pregnant women.

Honoring the sacrifice of America’s fallen soldiers, President Donald Trump delivered a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery. He also highlighted plans for an upcoming military parade to mark the 250th birthday of the United States Army. Across the country, cities held ceremonies to remember those who have died in service to the nation.

Trump said Monday that he is still working to achieve a peace deal in Ukraine. This comes as Russia strikes military targets in response to recent Ukrainian attacks. Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin “crazy” for "needlessly killing a lot of people," while Russia cited the “emotional overload of everyone” involved.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is in Israel to attend a memorial ceremony for two embassy staffers recently killed in Washington. Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike hit a shelter building in the Gaza Strip that was reportedly being used by terrorists.

A vessel carrying raw sewage explodes in New York City, killing one worker and injuring two others. The city's mayor says there's no suspicion of foul play.

Russia and Ukraine successfully conclude the largest prisoner swap since the start of the war but the fighting continues. Here's what the two sides say about the situation.

What's next for Harvard as the university and the Trump administration spar over its foreign student program? Two guests join us to explore what this case means for Harvard and its foreign students.

Burnout is running rampant in today's fast-paced, always-on world. What are the key warning signs of it, and how can you stop it before it spreads? A mental health counselor and holistic health expert shares their insight.

And new discoveries among the stars are bewildering researchers, from Neptune's possible new neighbor to a planetary system with the strangest orbit yet.

President Donald Trump on Saturday delivered his first military commencement address since returning to office, commending graduates at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for choosing a life of service. He described the moment as part of a “golden age” for the nation and highlighted reforms underway in the military.

Trump on Friday night announced a new partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel. He said the deal would keep U.S. Steel’s headquarters in Pittsburgh, create at least 70,000 jobs, and contribute $14 billion to the U.S. economy.

Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed cases of a new COVID-19 variant linked to rising infections in parts of Asia. A report from the University of Minnesota identifies the NB.1.8.1 variant as a key factor behind recent surges in those regions.

A quick turnaround in the standoff between the Trump administration and the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university: In just one day, a federal court blocked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s revocation of Harvard’s international student program.

President Donald Trump aims to ignite a nuclear renaissance in the United States, with a slate of executive orders signed today to boost the nuclear energy industry. The move seeks to secure American energy dominance and advance efforts to win the artificial intelligence arms race with China. Additionally, the president is threatening new tariffs on the EU and Apple.

The United States and Iran completed their fifth round of nuclear talks today, but no deal has been reached. Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee says he doesn’t believe the U.S. would object to Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Israeli embassies around the world have stepped up security after two embassy staff members were shot and killed outside a museum in Washington. President Donald Trump expressed "deep sorrow" over the shooting in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday morning. The suspect, a 31-year-old man, reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” as he was arrested, and is now facing multiple charges, including the murder of foreign officials.

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the decision on the X social media platform, saying the administration is holding Harvard accountable for “fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus.” Harvard has called the move “unlawful.”

On Capitol Hill, lawmakers have passed the GOP’s budget bill following a series of marathon markups and emergency meetings. The Senate now has approximately one month to pass its version of the reconciliation bill before the self-imposed July 4 deadline.

Another tense meeting took place in the Oval Office. President Donald Trump’s conversation with the South African president began cordially but quickly turned into an open debate over allegations that white South Africans are being targeted for persecution.

A judge has ruled that the Trump administration broke the law by deporting illegal immigrants to South Sudan. The administration argues the individuals were convicted of violent crimes and notes that the decision came from a district judge.

House Republican leadership met with Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the reconciliation bill—referred to by Trump as the "one, big, beautiful bill." Speaker Mike Johnson aims to bring it to a vote ahead of a self-imposed Memorial Day deadline.