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US bars Iran's diplomats from shopping at Costco without permission
Read full article: US bars Iran's diplomats from shopping at Costco without permissionThe Trump administration has formally barred Iranian diplomats based in or visiting New York from shopping at wholesale club stores like Costco and purchasing luxury goods in the United States without specific permission from the State Department.
Trump's Federal Reserve appointee seeks steeper rate cuts
Read full article: Trump's Federal Reserve appointee seeks steeper rate cutsPresident Donald Trump’s appointee to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors said Monday that the central bank’s key interest rate should be much lower than its current 4.1% level, staking out a position far different than his colleagues.
Hundreds of stars sign letter defending free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension
Read full article: Hundreds of stars sign letter defending free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's suspensionHundreds of Hollywood and Broadway stars are urging Americans to defend free speech following Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
Moldova detains 74 people over an alleged Russia-backed unrest plot around key election
Read full article: Moldova detains 74 people over an alleged Russia-backed unrest plot around key electionMoldovan authorities have conducted 250 raids and detained dozens of people as part of an investigation into an alleged Russia-backed plan to incite mass riots.
White House says Oracle will manage TikTok security for US users under proposed deal
Read full article: White House says Oracle will manage TikTok security for US users under proposed dealTech giant Oracle will oversee the security of a licensed copy of recommendation engine powering TikTok under the terms of a proposed divestment deal, according to a senior official in President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday.
The Latest: Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House to announce autism findings
Read full article: The Latest: Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House to announce autism findingsPresident Donald Trump says billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the U.S. will take control of TikTok.
Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business
Read full article: Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising businessAfter deflecting the U.S. Justice Department’s attack on its illegal monopoly in online search, Google is facing another attempt to dismantle its internet empire during a trial focused on its abusive tactics in digital advertising.
While praising Charlie Kirk’s commitment to free speech, Texas leaders move to punish students celebrating his death
Read full article: While praising Charlie Kirk’s commitment to free speech, Texas leaders move to punish students celebrating his deathGov. Greg Abbott called for a student to be expelled for celebrating Kirk’s death. Legal experts say the student’s speech is likely constitutionally protected.
Major statewide propositions will be on the Nov. 4 ballot. Here are your voting rights in Texas.
Read full article: Major statewide propositions will be on the Nov. 4 ballot. Here are your voting rights in Texas.Learn more about all the ways you can register to vote, cast your ballot and protect your rights at the polls.
17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know.
Read full article: 17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know.A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.
A Syrian president arrives in New York for UN General Assembly for the first time in nearly 60 years
Read full article: A Syrian president arrives in New York for UN General Assembly for the first time in nearly 60 yearsSyrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has arrived in New York to attend the U.N. General Assembly.
Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal
Read full article: Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok dealPresident Donald Trump has mentioned that billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the U.S. will take control of TikTok.
Guinea counts votes in a referendum that could allow junta leader to run for president
Read full article: Guinea counts votes in a referendum that could allow junta leader to run for presidentVote counting was underway in Guinea in a referendum on a draft constitution that could allow the junta leader to run for the presidency.
Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movement
Read full article: Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movementPresident Donald Trump and his supporters have paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service in Arizona.
Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified info
Read full article: Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified infoThe Pentagon is stepping up restrictions on the media by requiring journalists to sign a pledge not to report on information that has not been authorized for release, including unclassified information.
After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in America
Read full article: After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in AmericaThe Trump administration is ending the federal government’s annual report on hunger in America, saying it had become “overly politicized″ and ”rife with inaccuracies.
Trump nominates White House aide to be top US prosecutor for office probing Letitia James
Read full article: Trump nominates White House aide to be top US prosecutor for office probing Letitia JamesPresident Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Lindsey Halligan as the top federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Marchers gather in worldwide protest of financial institutions 'profiting off the climate crisis'
Read full article: Marchers gather in worldwide protest of financial institutions 'profiting off the climate crisis'On the eve of New York Climate Week, activists and members of the public have gathered to protest the financial institutions that are “making our lives more expensive while profiting off the climate crisis, war and genocide,” the organizers say.
Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House says
Read full article: Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House saysAn emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app's video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations.
Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown looms
Read full article: Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown loomsA possible federal shutdown is looming at month's end, and the Democratic leaders of Congress are demanding a meeting with President Donald Trump to negotiate.
Trump's economic promises to Black voters fall short after a modest shift in support for him in 2024
Read full article: Trump's economic promises to Black voters fall short after a modest shift in support for him in 2024Donald Trump warned during the campaign that Black Americans were losing jobs in large numbers and things would only worsen without his leadership.
Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalate
Read full article: Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalatePresident Donald Trump likes to project dominance and confidence on the world stage, but lately he's been expressing more frustration and disappointment.
In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage
Read full article: In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stageIn all the stunning things about ABC’s swift removal of Jimmy Kimmel, its longtime late-night host and Oscars-hosting face of the network, perhaps the least surprising was that a comedian was again at the center of a battle over free speech.
ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in Chicago
Read full article: ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in ChicagoAn immigration enforcement operation in the Chicago area is troubling immigrants and activists because of what they say are increasingly aggressive tactics.
Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk's killing
Read full article: Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk's killingMembers of Congress are taking steps to tighten their own security as the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has deeply shaken lawmakers who were already concerned for their safety.
Young Texas conservatives say Charlie Kirk’s death is galvanizing their religion-forward politics
Read full article: Young Texas conservatives say Charlie Kirk’s death is galvanizing their religion-forward politicsThousands gathered for the Texas Youth Summit, where speaker after speaker memorialized Kirk and encouraged young attendees to rise in his place.
Trump says US has carried out another fatal strike targeting alleged drug-smuggling boat
Read full article: Trump says US has carried out another fatal strike targeting alleged drug-smuggling boatPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month.
Trump administration moves to revoke permit for Massachusetts offshore wind project
Read full article: Trump administration moves to revoke permit for Massachusetts offshore wind projectThe Trump administration has moved to block a Massachusetts offshore wind farm, its latest effort to hobble an industry and technology that President Donald Trump has attacked as “ugly” and unreliable compared to fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.
Suspect recorded killings of 2 Israeli Embassy staffers on a body camera, prosecutors say
Read full article: Suspect recorded killings of 2 Israeli Embassy staffers on a body camera, prosecutors sayFederal prosecutors say a man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington was wearing a body camera that captured video of the killings from his perspective.
Web of business interests shows that Kimmel's future rests on far more than his jokes
Read full article: Web of business interests shows that Kimmel's future rests on far more than his jokesThe decision about whether to keep Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night ABC show depends on far more than his jokes.
Judge blocks USDA from collecting data about SNAP applicants in 21 states
Read full article: Judge blocks USDA from collecting data about SNAP applicants in 21 statesA judge has temporarily stopped the federal government from collecting personal information about residents in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, in 21 states and Washington, D.