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MAGA faithful are angry about the Epstein case. Here's what to know
Read full article: MAGA faithful are angry about the Epstein case. Here's what to knowA broken promise to release more information about the Jeffrey Epstein case has sparked outrage among some of President Donald Trump’s loyal supporters.
Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employeesThe Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Senate Democrats say Trump's policies are hurting America’s ability to compete with China
Read full article: Senate Democrats say Trump's policies are hurting America’s ability to compete with ChinaSenate Democrats say President Donald Trump's policies are weakening America’s ability to compete with China.
Cuomo stays in NYC mayor’s race despite losing the Democratic primary to Mamdani
Read full article: Cuomo stays in NYC mayor’s race despite losing the Democratic primary to MamdaniFormer New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced he will run for New York City mayor as an independent candidate.
Under fire by Trump over costs, Chair Powell seeks watchdog review of Fed building overhaul
Read full article: Under fire by Trump over costs, Chair Powell seeks watchdog review of Fed building overhaulFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is asking an inspector general to review the cost of the central bank’s building renovations that White House officials have attacked as “ostentatious."
The Latest: Supreme Court will allow mass layoffs at Education Department
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court will allow mass layoffs at Education DepartmentThe Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding
Read full article: More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer fundingMore than 20 states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.
‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
Read full article: ‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting statesThe voters in early presidential nominating states are used to seeing contenders months or even years before most of the country.
Trump to meet NATO secretary-general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales
Read full article: Trump to meet NATO secretary-general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons salesNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to meet President Donald Trump this week on the heels of the U.S. leader announcing plans to sell NATO allies weaponry that they can then pass on to Ukraine.
US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from Trump
Read full article: US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from TrumpDemocratic President Joe Biden handed out subsidies to chipmakers and electric vehicle manufacturers.
'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms
Read full article: 'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midtermsDebate over President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package is over on Capitol Hill.
Trump marks one-year anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup final
Read full article: Trump marks one-year anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup finalPresident Donald Trump marked the one-year anniversary of a failed attempt on his life and watched Chelsea dominate Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey.
From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion
Read full article: From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercionPresident Donald Trump prides himself on being a dealmaker, but his negotiating style is more ultimatum than compromise.
One year after Trump assassination attempt, changes at Secret Service but questions remain
Read full article: One year after Trump assassination attempt, changes at Secret Service but questions remainA year after the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump during a Butler, Pennsylvania campaign rally, and the results from various investigations into the shooting are still coming.
Justice Dept. fires more prosecutors, support staff involved in Trump prosecutions, AP sources say
Read full article: Justice Dept. fires more prosecutors, support staff involved in Trump prosecutions, AP sources sayThe Justice Department has fired additional lawyers and support staff who worked on special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump.
Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine doses
Read full article: Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine dosesThe federal government has dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines worth thousands of dollars during the pandemic.
A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man
Read full article: A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed manOne year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partners
Read full article: Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partnersPresident Donald Trump has announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting Aug. 1.
DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their own
Read full article: DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their ownPresident Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has spawned state-level DOGE initiatives as Republican governors and lawmakers aim to show that they're in step.
Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California
Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in CaliforniaA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California.
Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffs
Read full article: Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffsIn the past week, President Donald Trump has managed to make his erratic trade policies even more baffling to countries desperate to negotiate an escape from his wrath.
Furor over Epstein files sparks clash between Bondi and Bongino at the Justice Department
Read full article: Furor over Epstein files sparks clash between Bondi and Bongino at the Justice DepartmentThe fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files flap is cascading, further roiling a Justice Department and FBI that have struggled for months to appease the demands of far-right conservative personalities and influential members of President Donald Trump’s base.
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'refusal' to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Read full article: Judge scolds Justice Department for 'refusal' to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego GarciaA federal judge in Maryland has scolded the Trump administration for its “utter refusal” to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks
Read full article: Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacksA divided federal appeals court has thrown out an agreement that would've allowed accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty in a deal sparing him the risk of execution for al-Qaida’s 2001 attacks.
Sen. John Cornyn outraises AG Ken Paxton by $1 million in first three months of Senate primary matchup
Read full article: Sen. John Cornyn outraises AG Ken Paxton by $1 million in first three months of Senate primary matchupCornyn will need to use his deep coffers to overcome an early polling deficit to Paxton, who is looking to deny the GOP incumbent’s bid for a fifth term.
The Latest: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate ICE arrests in California
Read full article: The Latest: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate ICE arrests in CaliforniaA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Los Angeles.
State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
Read full article: State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration planThe State Department is firing over 1,300 employees in line with a dramatic reorganization plan initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year.