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Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more power
Read full article: Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more powerThe government shutdown is quickly becoming a way for President Donald Trump to exercise new command over the government.
Trump speaks at tele-rally to boost GOP's chances in governor's race in New Jersey
Read full article: Trump speaks at tele-rally to boost GOP's chances in governor's race in New JerseyPresident Donald Trump is urging his supporters in New Jersey to vote for Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli.
What lawmakers are saying about Trump's demolition of the East Wing
Read full article: What lawmakers are saying about Trump's demolition of the East WingMembers of Congress are divided largely along party lines on the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make room for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that President Donald Trump wants to build.
Fight over new US House districts in California could turn on advertising edge in closing days
Read full article: Fight over new US House districts in California could turn on advertising edge in closing daysLess than two weeks from Election Day, a potentially decisive edge in California's fight over new U.S. House districts has emerged: advertising.
Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI 'superintelligence'
Read full article: Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI 'superintelligence'Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity.
Obama will campaign with Spanberger and Sherrill in high stakes governor’s races
Read full article: Obama will campaign with Spanberger and Sherrill in high stakes governor’s racesFormer President Barack Obama will campaign alongside Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill in the final stretch of their statewide campaigns for governor in Virginia and New Jersey.
The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags on
Read full article: The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags onSenate Republicans projected a unified front at the White House Rose Garden Tuesday, arriving at President Donald Trump’s invitation as they refuse to yield to Democratic demands for health care funds into the fourth week of the government shutdown.
Heavy security after deadly violence in Kenya, as thousands mourn former Prime Minister Raila Odinga
Read full article: Heavy security after deadly violence in Kenya, as thousands mourn former Prime Minister Raila OdingaHeavy security has been deployed to Kenya’s western city of Kisumu before the final public viewing of the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
FEMA staff sound the alarm on disaster preparedness at rally in front of agency headquarters
Read full article: FEMA staff sound the alarm on disaster preparedness at rally in front of agency headquartersCurrent and former FEMA staff have gathered for a “FEMA Solidarity Rally” outside the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Friday.
Obama, aiming to boost Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, endorses Sherrill and Spanberger
Read full article: Obama, aiming to boost Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, endorses Sherrill and SpanbergerBarack Obama has endorsed Democratic candidates Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger for governor in New Jersey and Virginia.
After billions in failed big bets, funders and schools are turning to this small education nonprofit
Read full article: After billions in failed big bets, funders and schools are turning to this small education nonprofitLeslie Cornfeld launched the National Education Opportunity Network, or NEON, to address educational inequality.
Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time
Read full article: Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th timeSenate Democrats are rejecting for the 10th time a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government.
Supreme Court takes up Republican attack on Voting Rights Act in case over Black representation
Read full article: Supreme Court takes up Republican attack on Voting Rights Act in case over Black representationA Republican attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act that's designed to protect racial minorities comes to the Supreme Court this week, more than a decade after the justices knocked out another pillar of the 60-year-old law.
Marc Maron ends his podcast with final guest Barack Obama after 16 years and nearly 1,700 episodes
Read full article: Marc Maron ends his podcast with final guest Barack Obama after 16 years and nearly 1,700 episodesBarack Obama has helped Marc Maron close out his podcast, “WTF With Marc Maron,” after 16 years and over 1,600 episodes.
Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominations
Read full article: Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominationsThe White House is responding bitterly to President Donald Trump being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize despite efforts from Republicans and world leaders.
Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era restrictions on mining and drilling in 3 Western states
Read full article: Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era restrictions on mining and drilling in 3 Western statesSenate Republicans have voted to roll back restrictions on mining and drilling in federal land in three Western states.
Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize before. Experts say he's unlikely to win this year
Read full article: Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize before. Experts say he's unlikely to win this yearU.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn added attention to the annual guessing game over who its next laureate will be.
Canada's prime minister discussed reviving contentious Keystone XL pipeline with Trump
Read full article: Canada's prime minister discussed reviving contentious Keystone XL pipeline with TrumpA Canadian government official familiar with the matter says Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the contentious Keystone XL pipeline project during his White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
Trump has yet to provide Congress hard evidence that targeted boats carried drugs, officials say
Read full article: Trump has yet to provide Congress hard evidence that targeted boats carried drugs, officials sayThe Trump administration hasn't provided evidence to lawmakers that recent U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats were justified.
Supreme Court seems ready to revive GOP challenge to Illinois mail-in ballot law
Read full article: Supreme Court seems ready to revive GOP challenge to Illinois mail-in ballot lawThe Supreme Court seemed ready to revive a Republican challenge to an Illinois law that allows the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, which have been a target of President Donald Trump.
Your phone rings, and it's a number from Sweden. Do you answer? A Nobel Prize winner didn't
Read full article: Your phone rings, and it's a number from Sweden. Do you answer? A Nobel Prize winner didn'tThis year’s Nobel Prize science winners got the good news from early morning phone calls and door knocks.
'Tennessee Three' Democrat announces bid for Congress against longtime representative from Memphis
Read full article: 'Tennessee Three' Democrat announces bid for Congress against longtime representative from MemphisTennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson says he is running for a U.S. House seat representing Memphis, challenging longtime Democratic congressman Steve Cohen to represent the majority-Black city in a contest of youth versus experience.
In ‘A House of Dynamite,' Kathryn Bigelow explores 18 minutes that decide the fate of civilization
Read full article: In ‘A House of Dynamite,' Kathryn Bigelow explores 18 minutes that decide the fate of civilizationKathryn Bigelow's new film, "A House of Dynamite," explores the chilling reality of nuclear annihilation.
Comey pleads not guilty as lawyers signal intent to argue Trump foe's case is politically motivated
Read full article: Comey pleads not guilty as lawyers signal intent to argue Trump foe's case is politically motivatedFormer FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty in a criminal case that has highlighted the Justice Department’s efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump.
Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact
Read full article: Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pactThe Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Russia’s offer to extend the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States, saying it raises hope for keeping the pact alive after it expires in February.
Will the government shutdown affect next year's election? Recent history provides clues
Read full article: Will the government shutdown affect next year's election? Recent history provides cluesPolitical leaders in Washington are spending much of their energy these days blaming the other party for what could be a significant government shutdown.
It's déjà vu for Muslim Americans as anti-Muslim playbook follows Zohran Mamdani's success
Read full article: It's déjà vu for Muslim Americans as anti-Muslim playbook follows Zohran Mamdani's successZohran Mamdani’s rise in New York City’s mayoral race has brought him national prominence and a surge of anti-Muslim vitriol, including from elected officials and prominent conservatives.
Federal government could resume taking DACA applications for permits to live and work in U.S.
Read full article: Federal government could resume taking DACA applications for permits to live and work in U.S.Expected changes to a six-year-old lawsuit in Texas against DACA could mean the federal government will resume taking new applications for the program that offers people without legal immigration status two-year, renewable permits to live and work in the U.S. legally.
Democrats voted for a shutdown. Now they have to find a way out
Read full article: Democrats voted for a shutdown. Now they have to find a way outSenate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn’t extend or restore health care benefits, choosing instead to force a government shutdown.
The US military has long been an engine of social change. Hegseth's approach runs counter to that
Read full article: The US military has long been an engine of social change. Hegseth's approach runs counter to thatThe U.S. military has historically been an engine for cultural and social change in America.
National parks will remain 'generally' open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closed
Read full article: National parks will remain 'generally' open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closedCrowds of people loaded onto boats to tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Wednesday morning with no immediate signs of the government shutdown that is triggering the furlough of about two-thirds of National Park Service employees.
Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel's strike
Read full article: Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel's strikeU.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.
Texas' redrawn US House map that boosts GOP begins a key court test
Read full article: Texas' redrawn US House map that boosts GOP begins a key court testA panel of three federal judges will begin considering whether Texas can use a redrawn congressional map that boosts Republicans and has launched a widening redistricting battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Cuban foreign minister says Rubio's 'personal' agenda in Latin America risks Trump's peace prospects
Read full article: Cuban foreign minister says Rubio's 'personal' agenda in Latin America risks Trump's peace prospectsCuba's top diplomat says recent U.S. escalations in the Caribbean are a result of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s “personal” agenda against the region.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Trump is marching the country into a government shutdown
Read full article: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Trump is marching the country into a government shutdownHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are “marching the country” into a government shutdown.
A look at the Trump-Comey relationship and the indictment against the former FBI director
Read full article: A look at the Trump-Comey relationship and the indictment against the former FBI directorThe indictment of former FBI Director James Comey represents the first criminal case against a perceived adversary of President Donald Trump so far in this administration.
Trump extends Georgia health insurance program with work requirements, despite red tape findings
Read full article: Trump extends Georgia health insurance program with work requirements, despite red tape findingsPresident Donald Trump's administration has extended Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program for 15 months.
Bipartisan group of top officials urges Court to reject Trump's effort to fire Fed governor
Read full article: Bipartisan group of top officials urges Court to reject Trump's effort to fire Fed governorA bipartisan group of former Federal Reserve chairs, Treasury secretaries, and top White House economists urged the Supreme Court Thursday to reject an attempt by President Donald Trump to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.
Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen urge Supreme Court to let Lisa Cook keep her job as a Fed governor
Read full article: Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen urge Supreme Court to let Lisa Cook keep her job as a Fed governorAlan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen and other former top economic officials appointed by presidents of both parties are urging the Supreme Court to preserve the Federal Reserve’s political independence and allow Lisa Cook to remain as a central bank governor for now.
Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speech
Read full article: Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speechAs they mourn slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump, members of his administration and a broader universe of supporters have seemed to impose a double standard on speech.
What to know about the H-1B visa Trump has targeted with $100,000 fees, generating confusion, fear
Read full article: What to know about the H-1B visa Trump has targeted with $100,000 fees, generating confusion, fearThe Trump administration’s abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has stunned and confused employers, students and workers from the United States to India and beyond.
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.
Federal watchdog report on Georgia's Medicaid program raises concerns about administrative costs
Read full article: Federal watchdog report on Georgia's Medicaid program raises concerns about administrative costsA government watchdog has raised concerns about high administrative costs in Georgia's Medicaid program.
National Academy of Sciences rebuffs Trump EPA's effort to undo regulations fighting climate change
Read full article: National Academy of Sciences rebuffs Trump EPA's effort to undo regulations fighting climate changeThe National Academy of Sciences says evidence supporting a 2009 U.S. government finding that climate change threatens public health is “beyond scientific dispute” and that evidence supporting that finding has only grown stronger.
Obama says the US is at ‘an inflection point’ after Kirk’s killing and Trump has divided the country
Read full article: Obama says the US is at ‘an inflection point’ after Kirk’s killing and Trump has divided the countryFormer President Barack Obama says the U.S. is at an "inflection point" after conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
From Carter's kiss to Trump's step ahead: Famous presidential gaffes toward British royals
Read full article: From Carter's kiss to Trump's step ahead: Famous presidential gaffes toward British royalsU.S. presidents and first ladies have had their share of awkward moments with the British royal family over the years.
Families in crisis after massive immigration raid at Hyundai plant in Georgia
Read full article: Families in crisis after massive immigration raid at Hyundai plant in GeorgiaAfter Koreans detained in a historic raid on a Georgia Hyundai plant were sent home, lawyers and social workers say the nearly 200 non-Korean workers ensnared in the crackdown remain in legal limbo.
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
Read full article: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidiesThere’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Charlie Kirk shaped a generation of young people into a conservative force
Read full article: How Charlie Kirk shaped a generation of young people into a conservative forceCharlie Kirk began plotting a way to mold young minds into conservatism at an age when he was still sorting out his own path.
Senate Republicans take first steps to change rules to speed up Trump's nominees
Read full article: Senate Republicans take first steps to change rules to speed up Trump's nomineesRepublicans are taking the first steps to change the rules of the Senate to confirm more of President Donald Trump’s nominees.
Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports and avoid stores
Read full article: Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports and avoid storesAs the nation’s third-largest city awaits a much-hyped federal intervention, residents are making changes in their daily routines.
CBS News' new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job's traditional definition
Read full article: CBS News' new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job's traditional definitionCBS News has appointed an ombudsman to investigate consumer complaints, although Kenneth Weinstein's background and duties are different from the way the job has traditionally been defined in journalism.
Takeaways from an AP analysis about longer delays in approving US disaster aid
Read full article: Takeaways from an AP analysis about longer delays in approving US disaster aidAn Associated Press analysis reveals that survivors of major natural disasters in the U.S. are waiting longer for federal aid.
Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom Hanks
Read full article: Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom HanksPresident Donald Trump celebrated news that an alumni group from West Point canceled an award ceremony set to honor Tom Hanks.
Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump's blocked nominees
Read full article: Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump's blocked nomineesSenate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans are ready to change the chamber’s rules to allow quick confirmations of dozens of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees.
'SNL' wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophies
Read full article: 'SNL' wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophiesKendrick Lamar and Barack Obama each won their second career Emmy at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
President Donald Trump will watch the US Open men's final from Rolex's suite, AP source says
Read full article: President Donald Trump will watch the US Open men's final from Rolex's suite, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the details says President Donald Trump will watch the U.S. Open men’s final from Rolex’s suite in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
'The Studio,' 'The Penguin' and Julie Andrews are among the winners at the Creative Arts Emmys
Read full article: 'The Studio,' 'The Penguin' and Julie Andrews are among the winners at the Creative Arts EmmysJulie Andrews has won her third Emmy Award at age 89 for her voice-over work on Netflix's “Bridgerton.”.
Republicans are preparing to change Senate rules to speed Trump's nominees
Read full article: Republicans are preparing to change Senate rules to speed Trump's nomineesRepublican senators say they are prepared to change the chamber’s rules to get around the Democratic blockade of President Donald Trump’s nominees, discussing a proposal to make it easier to confirm multiple nominees at once.
C-SPAN announces deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, Hulu
Read full article: C-SPAN announces deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, HuluC-SPAN's three public affairs networks will be carried beginning this fall on YouTube TV and Hulu's live television package, according to a deal announced on Wednesday.
What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he's firing
Read full article: What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he's firingLisa Cook made headlines three years ago when she became the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world.
Texas redistricting fight shakes up battle lines for both parties in key US Senate race
Read full article: Texas redistricting fight shakes up battle lines for both parties in key US Senate raceThe push to redraw congressional maps in Texas is shifting the dynamics of the state’s 2026 Senate campaign.
Justice Department won't defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
Read full article: Justice Department won't defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutionalThe Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for heavily Hispanic universities that is being challenged in court, declaring that the government believes the funding is unconstitutional.
Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governor
Read full article: Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governorThe Texas Senate has given final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature.
Trump's death penalty push faces setbacks as judges block attempts to reverse prior decisions
Read full article: Trump's death penalty push faces setbacks as judges block attempts to reverse prior decisionsPresident Donald Trump's administration has been pushing for the death penalty, but judges are blocking attempts to reverse previous decisions against capital punishment.
California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling special election on redrawn congressional map
Read full article: California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling special election on redrawn congressional mapCalifornia voters will decide in a November special election whether to approve a redrawn congressional map designed to help Democrats win five more U.S. House seats next year.
Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps
Read full article: Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new mapsFormer President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.
A look at those Trump has targeted in tactic of revoking security clearances
Read full article: A look at those Trump has targeted in tactic of revoking security clearancesThe Trump administration’s announcement this week that it would rescind the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials was hardly an isolated act.
US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mine
Read full article: US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mineA U.S. appeals court has put the brakes on the transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a company that plans to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America.
The Latest: Trump says he is setting up direct meeting for Zelenskyy and Putin
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he is setting up direct meeting for Zelenskyy and PutinU.S. President Donald Trump says he has called Russian President Vladimir Putin and begun to arrange a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump says he’ll talk to Putin after meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House
Read full article: Trump says he’ll talk to Putin after meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has started arranging a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board
Read full article: In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on boardDemocrats have struggled to find effective ways to oppose President Donald Trump, and even some Democratic voters describe the party as weak.
Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed after failing to reach a deal to end Ukraine war
Read full article: Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed after failing to reach a deal to end Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump has failed to secure an agreement from Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, falling short in his most significant move yet to stop the bloodshed, even after rolling out the red carpet for the man who started it.
Judge strikes down key parts of Florida law that led to removal of books from school libraries
Read full article: Judge strikes down key parts of Florida law that led to removal of books from school librariesA federal judge has struck down key parts of a Florida law that allowed parents to remove books they found objectionable from public school libraries.