Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump's immigration policies are shaking that belief
Read full article: Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump's immigration policies are shaking that beliefAs President Donald Trump reshapes immigration and the nationโs relationship with immigrants, some naturalized citizens are wondering if the country they made a commitment to when they took the oath of citizenship is still making one to them.
The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high prices
Read full article: The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high pricesPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits.
Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status
Read full article: Emails reveal Epstein's network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender statusEmails released by the House Oversight Committee reveal how Jeffrey Epstein maintained connections with influential figures despite his 2008 guilty plea to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.
Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary
Read full article: Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are waryNow that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they'll negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums.
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
Read full article: Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of CongressThe Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026.
From gowns to pantsuits, Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, 'The Look'
Read full article: From gowns to pantsuits, Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, 'The Look'Michelle Obama says that on any day during the eight years she was first lady of the United States, she could go from giving a speech to meeting with a foreign counterpart to digging in her vegetable garden with schoolchildren.
Justice Department issues flurry of subpoenas in fresh inquiry into Trump-Russia probe: AP sources
Read full article: Justice Department issues flurry of subpoenas in fresh inquiry into Trump-Russia probe: AP sourcesThe Justice Department has embarked on a fresh investigation into one of President Donald Trumpโs chief grievances, issuing a flurry of subpoenas related to the U.S. governmentโs inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer's Senate leadership
Read full article: Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer's Senate leadershipDemocrats are riding high after Election Day wins and some are capitalizing on the victory of New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.
California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026
Read full article: California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026California voters have approved a plan to overhaul the stateโs congressional district boundaries, giving Democrats a boost in their bid to win the U.S. House majority next year.
Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump's GOP. Takeaways from Election Day 2025
Read full article: Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump's GOP. Takeaways from Election Day 2025Democrats are dominating the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
G2 or not G2: Trump's new favorite term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggage
Read full article: G2 or not G2: Trump's new favorite term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggagePresident Donald Trump has suggested his outlook to the U.S.-China relationship with a six-word post on Truth Social.
Republicans seek to tap into Trump energy on eve of Election Day in New Jersey, Virginia
Read full article: Republicans seek to tap into Trump energy on eve of Election Day in New Jersey, VirginiaNew Jersey Republicans are trying to ride the coattails of President Donald Trumpโs 2024 electoral momentum.
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats
Read full article: Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by DemocratsThe Trump administration is indicating in court that it will only partially fund the federal food assistance program as the government shutdown reaches into a second month.
Tariffs are Trump's favorite foreign policy tool. The Supreme Court could change how he uses them
Read full article: Tariffs are Trump's favorite foreign policy tool. The Supreme Court could change how he uses themFor President Donald Trump, tariffs โ or the threat of them โ can bend nations to his will.
Obama blasts Trump ahead of Election Day in Virginia and New Jersey. Republicans keep it local
Read full article: Obama blasts Trump ahead of Election Day in Virginia and New Jersey. Republicans keep it localFormer President Barack Obama is urging voters to use Tuesday's elections in Virginia and New Jersey to rebuke President Donald Trump and candidates loyal to him.
Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Read full article: Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdownTwo federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown.
Democrats test a new playbook in Tuesdayโs election: Less talk of Trump, more focus on economy
Read full article: Democrats test a new playbook in Tuesdayโs election: Less talk of Trump, more focus on economyDemocrat Abigail Spanberger is focusing on economic concerns rather than bold promises and anti-Donald Trump rhetoric in her race for Virginia governor.
Justice Department strips Jan. 6 references from court paper and punishes prosecutors who filed it
Read full article: Justice Department strips Jan. 6 references from court paper and punishes prosecutors who filed itThe Justice Department has stripped references to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack from court papers and punished two federal prosecutors who filed the document seeking prison time at sentencing Thursday for a man arrested with guns and ammunition near former President Barack Obama's home.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia on Election DayVirginia will elect its first woman as governor as Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger look to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Judge's order blocking removal of man from US wasn't received until after he was deported, DHS says
Read full article: Judge's order blocking removal of man from US wasn't received until after he was deported, DHS saysImmigration authorities say they did not receive word of a court order blocking the removal of an Alabama father until after he had been deported to Laos.
Federal health officials push effort to spur cheaper biotech drugs
Read full article: Federal health officials push effort to spur cheaper biotech drugsFederal regulators are trying to make it easier to develop cheaper alternatives to powerful drugs that many Americans depend on to treat autoimmune diseases or cancers.
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff gambles on shutdown to save health subsidies as reelection bid looms
Read full article: Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff gambles on shutdown to save health subsidies as reelection bid loomsThere may be no rank-and-file Democratic senator with more at stake from the federal government shutdown than Georgiaโs Jon Ossoff.
UN condemns US embargo on Cuba for a 33rd year, but Washington's stand draws bit more support
Read full article: UN condemns US embargo on Cuba for a 33rd year, but Washington's stand draws bit more supportThe U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for a 33rd year.
Retirees and students in Florida are seeking to defend 2020 census results against a GOP challenge
Read full article: Retirees and students in Florida are seeking to defend 2020 census results against a GOP challengeTwo Florida college students and an advocacy group for retirees are asking a federal judge to let them intervene in a lawsuit to defend census methods used to protect privacy and fill in missing data.
The East Wing of the White House is gone. Here's a look at some of the history made there
Read full article: The East Wing of the White House is gone. Here's a look at some of the history made thereBetty Ford reportedly said that if the White House West Wing is the โmindโ of the nation, then the East Wing is the โheart.โ.
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 governorโs races
Read full article: Obama will campaign with Spanberger and Sherrill in high stakes governorโs 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 Trumpโs 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 Kenyaโs 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 โFEMA Solidarity Rallyโ 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, โWTF With Marc Maron,โ 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 Trumpโs 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 yearโs 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 โA House of Dynamite,' Kathryn Bigelow explores 18 minutes that decide the fate of civilization
Read full article: In โA 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 Departmentโs 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 Trumpโs comments about Russiaโs 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 dรฉjร vu for Muslim Americans as anti-Muslim playbook follows Zohran Mamdani's success
Read full article: It's dรฉjร vu for Muslim Americans as anti-Muslim playbook follows Zohran Mamdani's successZohran Mamdaniโs rise in New York Cityโs 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 didnโt 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 Rubioโs โpersonalโ 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 โmarching the countryโ 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 Reserveโs 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 administrationโs 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 ABCโs 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 โbeyond scientific disputeโ and that evidence supporting that finding has only grown stronger.
Obama says the US is at โan inflection pointโ after Kirkโs killing and Trump has divided the country
Read full article: Obama says the US is at โan inflection pointโ after Kirkโs 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.