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Yemen's al-Qaida branch leader threatens Trump, Musk and others
Read full article: Yemen's al-Qaida branch leader threatens Trump, Musk and othersThe leader of al-Qaida’s Yemen branch has threatened both U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in his first video message since taking over the group last year.
State Dept says current US visas from travel ban countries will not be revoked
Read full article: State Dept says current US visas from travel ban countries will not be revokedThe State Department has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates not to revoke visas previously issued to people from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries now under President Donald Trump’s new travel ban, which goes into effect next week.
The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own words
Read full article: The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own wordsLast Friday, President Donald Trump heaped praise on Elon Musk as the tech billionaire prepared to leave his unorthodox White House job.
What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
Read full article: What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic GamesU.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term.
Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for war
Read full article: Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while' as Merz blames Putin for warPresident Donald Trump says it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace.
US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles
Read full article: US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump's chief of staff, Susie WilesThe U.S. government is investigating after elected officials, business executives and other prominent figures received messages in recent weeks from someone impersonating Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s chief of staff.
Vance urges crypto industry to stay involved in politics as he touts Trump administration's record
Read full article: Vance urges crypto industry to stay involved in politics as he touts Trump administration's recordVice President JD Vance praised the cryptocurrency industry Wednesday and urged it to remain active in U.S. politics and policymaking, highlighting the Trump administration’s close ties to a deep-pocketed industry that’s become a powerful force in Washington.
Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who upended Romanian presidential race, withdraws from politics
Read full article: Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who upended Romanian presidential race, withdraws from politicsCalin Georgescu, the controversial populist whose bid for Romania’s presidency last year resulted in the annulment of an election in the European Union and NATO member country, has announced he is stepping away from political life.
Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances
Read full article: Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievancesPresident Donald Trump has used the first service academy commencement address of his second term to laud graduating West Point cadets for their accomplishments and career choice.
Vance says Trump will use US military decisively rather than in 'open-ended conflicts' of the past
Read full article: Vance says Trump will use US military decisively rather than in 'open-ended conflicts' of the pastVice President JD Vance has told military academy graduates that President Donald Trump is working to ensure that U.S. armed forces are only sent into harm’s way with clear goals rather than the “open-ended conflicts” of the past.
Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here's where some of his most showstopping comments stand
Read full article: Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here's where some of his most showstopping comments standIt may start as a casual aside, a wee-hours social media post or a much hyped announcement.
'Into the mouth of Trump hell'? South African president says White House meeting wasn't so dramatic
Read full article: 'Into the mouth of Trump hell'? South African president says White House meeting wasn't so dramaticThe sentiment in South Africa ahead of its leader’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House was one of trepidation.
Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House
Read full article: Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House, proclaiming that “lesser teams would have crumbled” during its nail-biting title game victory.
Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers
Read full article: Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmersPresident Donald Trump has used a White House meeting to confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers in that country.
Trump vows to turn the Kennedy Center around as he seeks to remake arts and culture in America
Read full article: Trump vows to turn the Kennedy Center around as he seeks to remake arts and culture in AmericaPresident Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center’s leadership, reinforcing how much time he’s devoting to remaking one of the nation’s premier cultural centers in a larger effort to ideologically and socially overhaul the nation’s arts scene.
Pope Leo XIV offers message of unity for polarized Catholic Church as pontificate officially starts
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV offers message of unity for polarized Catholic Church as pontificate officially startsPope Leo XIV has vowed to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world.
Who is Theo Von? The 'manosphere' podcaster with Trump in Qatar
Read full article: Who is Theo Von? The 'manosphere' podcaster with Trump in QatarPodcaster Theo Von performed a set for U.S. troops in Qatar where he joked about doing drugs on a mixed-race baby, the sexuality of men in the U.S. Navy, and compared the Qatari hosts’ attire to Klansman robes.
Funds from migrants sent back home help fuel some towns' economies. A GOP plan targets that
Read full article: Funds from migrants sent back home help fuel some towns' economies. A GOP plan targets thatMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says a Republican plan for an excise tax on some of the funds sent by migrant workers from the United States back to their home countries is "arbitrary and unjust.”.
Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms
Read full article: Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realmsThe contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally or in their world views.
The Latest: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting
Read full article: The Latest: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meetingPresident Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war.
Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire
Read full article: Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fireIndian and Pakistani soldiers have exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir, killing at least five civilians in a growing military standoff.
What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details
Read full article: What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited detailsThe Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom Thursday in grandiose terms, but with only limited details about what it achieves.
Vance says Russia was 'asking for too much' in its initial Ukraine peace offer
Read full article: Vance says Russia was 'asking for too much' in its initial Ukraine peace offerVice President JD Vance says Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine.
As Trump battles elite colleges, House GOP looks to hike endowment tax by at least tenfold
Read full article: As Trump battles elite colleges, House GOP looks to hike endowment tax by at least tenfoldAs Congress looks to slash spending and raise revenue for President Donald Trump’s tax bill, Republicans have turned attention to the huge endowments amassed by the country’s wealthiest colleges.
Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn't know if he backs due process rights
Read full article: Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn't know if he backs due process rightsPresident Donald Trump is circumspect about his duties to uphold due process rights laid out in the Constitution, saying in a new interview that he doesn't know whether U.S. citizens and noncitizens alike deserve that guarantee.
Hard-right candidate Simion secures decisive win in first round of Romania’s presidential redo
Read full article: Hard-right candidate Simion secures decisive win in first round of Romania’s presidential redoNearly complete electoral data shows that hard-right nationalist George Simion has secured a decisive win in the first round of Romania’s presidential election redo.
Marco Rubio criticized Germany. The foreign ministry hit back
Read full article: Marco Rubio criticized Germany. The foreign ministry hit backGermany’s foreign ministry has hit back at U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he criticized the decision to classify the Alternative for Germany party as a “right-wing extremist” organization.
Romania set to vote in critical presidential rerun with a MAGA-style nationalist in the forefront
Read full article: Romania set to vote in critical presidential rerun with a MAGA-style nationalist in the forefrontRomanians vote Sunday in one of the EU country’s most important elections in decades after the previous ballot was annulled following allegations of violations and Russian interference.
VP Vance's global travels are a mix of diplomacy, dealmaking, soft power and family time
Read full article: VP Vance's global travels are a mix of diplomacy, dealmaking, soft power and family timePresident Donald Trump has dispatched Vice President JD Vance all over the world in the opening months of the administration.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's primary and special election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's primary and special electionCincinnati’s mayor faces a primary challenge Tuesday from two first-time candidates, including the half brother of Vice President JD Vance.
A US-led effort to end the war in Ukraine looks favorable to Russia, but mixed signals emerge
Read full article: A US-led effort to end the war in Ukraine looks favorable to Russia, but mixed signals emergeWhat’s emerged from the Washington-led effort to end the war in Ukraine suggests a deal that seems likely to be favorable to Russia.
Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review
Read full article: Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid reviewA prominent pastor and veteran of the Civil Rights Movement says he was told items he had loaned to the Smithsonian Institution would be under review for whether they should remain on display at the institution.
Vance heralds 'industrial renaissance' in his visit to a South Carolina steel plant
Read full article: Vance heralds 'industrial renaissance' in his visit to a South Carolina steel plantVice President JD Vance has visited a steel plant in South Carolina, where he heralded the launch of an “industrial renaissance” in the U.S., in part due to President Donald Trump’s moves to boost domestic industry.
The Latest: Trump names Rubio as acting national security adviser, taps Waltz as UN ambassador
Read full article: The Latest: Trump names Rubio as acting national security adviser, taps Waltz as UN ambassadorPresident Donald Trump says he is naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting national security adviser to replace Mike Waltz, whom he is nominating as United Nations ambassador.
Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?
Read full article: Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine have signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources.
The Senate votes down resolution to block Trump's global tariffs amid economic turmoil
Read full article: The Senate votes down resolution to block Trump's global tariffs amid economic turmoilSenate Republicans have narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month, giving the president a modest win Wednesday as lawmakers in both parties have remained skeptical of his trade agenda.
Lovefest or Cabinet meeting? For Donald Trump, it's both
Read full article: Lovefest or Cabinet meeting? For Donald Trump, it's bothSecretary of State Marco Rubio notes at the end of President Trump’s marathon Cabinet meeting that the U.S. has brought home 47 wrongfully detained Americans so far in Trump’s second term.
Takeaways from Canada's election: America's northern ally rejects Trump after he dominates race
Read full article: Takeaways from Canada's election: America's northern ally rejects Trump after he dominates raceThe first major test of Donald Trump’s influence on the affairs of a longtime U.S. ally went badly.
Danish king arrives in Greenland as Trump eyes strategic Arctic island
Read full article: Danish king arrives in Greenland as Trump eyes strategic Arctic islandKing Frederik X of Denmark has arrived in Greenland to kick off a visit to the semiautonomous territory that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to annex because of its strategic Arctic location.
In first 100 days, Trump struggles to make good on promises to quickly end Ukraine and Gaza wars
Read full article: In first 100 days, Trump struggles to make good on promises to quickly end Ukraine and Gaza warsAhead of his second go-around in the White House, President Donald Trump spoke with certainty about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine in the first 24 hours of his new administration and finding lasting peace in the devastating 18-month conflict in Gaza.
Tech industry tried reducing AI's pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its 'woke AI' efforts
Read full article: Tech industry tried reducing AI's pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its 'woke AI' effortsArtificial intelligence technology that works well for the world’s billions of people of color was a business imperative for Google when the company asked sociologist Ellis Monk to help make its AI products more inclusive.
Romanians confront a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a presidential election rerun
Read full article: Romanians confront a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a presidential election rerunRomanians are confronting a deluge of online disinformation ahead of a fraught presidential election redo next week, including ominous claims that the EU and NATO member country is surging toward “imminent war” with Russia.
Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll findsAn AP-NORC poll finds many Americans don't agree with President Trump’s aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda, and even Republicans aren't overwhelmingly convinced his attention has been in the right place.
Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years
Read full article: Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the yearsThe clash in style between Donald Trump and Pope Francis and their positions on migration, the environment and poverty will come into sharper focus with the president in Rome for Francis’ funeral.
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
Read full article: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources sayDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer.
Marguerite Casey Foundation dips into endowment to grant out $130M this year
Read full article: Marguerite Casey Foundation dips into endowment to grant out $130M this yearThe Marguerite Casey Foundation plans to significantly increase donations this year to $130 million to help nonprofits respond to policy changes from the Trump administration.
Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African American history museum after Trump's order
Read full article: Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African American history museum after Trump's orderSome Black churches are pledging to support the National Museum of African American History and Culture following an executive order by President Donald Trump alleging exhibits there and at other Smithsonian Institution sites have expressed a “divisive, race-centered ideology.”.
Indian-controlled Kashmir has been the scene of many violent attacks in past decades
Read full article: Indian-controlled Kashmir has been the scene of many violent attacks in past decadesAt least 26 people were killed and more than a dozen injured after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Disputed Kashmir has witnessed worst attack on civilians in years, sparking fear of rising tensions
Read full article: Disputed Kashmir has witnessed worst attack on civilians in years, sparking fear of rising tensionsAt least 26 people have been killed and 17 others wounded after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the worst assault in years targeting civilians in the restive region that has seen an anti-India rebellion for more than three decades.
The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica
Read full article: The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter's BasilicaThe body of Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.
The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal
Read full article: The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade dealWhile in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country.
One day before Pope Francis’ death, US Vice President Vance received an audience on Easter Sunday
Read full article: One day before Pope Francis’ death, US Vice President Vance received an audience on Easter SundayOne of Pope Francis’ final encounters before his death was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who visited the Vatican over the weekend.
The Latest: Harvard sues Trump administration to stop its grants freeze
Read full article: The Latest: Harvard sues Trump administration to stop its grants freezeHarvard University announced Monday that it was suing to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus.
Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs
Read full article: Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffsU.S. Vice President JD Vance has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration.
Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration, gets chocolate eggs for kids
Read full article: Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday after tangle over migration, gets chocolate eggs for kidsU.S. Vice President JD Vance has met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday as the pontiff recovers from pneumonia.
Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to know
Read full article: Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to knowU.S. Vice President JD Vance has begun a four-day tour of India as the two countries seek to strengthen their partnership by negotiating a bilateral trade deal.
Vatican notes 'exchange of opinions' over migrants, prisoners in meeting with Vance
Read full article: Vatican notes 'exchange of opinions' over migrants, prisoners in meeting with VanceU.S. Vice President JD Vance has met with the Vatican’s No. 2 official as they the sides spar over the U.S. crackdown on migrants.
Romania's presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled vote
Read full article: Romania's presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled voteRomania is gearing up to hold a presidential election redo next month, a high-stakes test for the European Union member’s democracy after last year’s annulled vote triggered the country’s deepest political crisis since 1989.
ACLU sues Defense Department school system over banning race- and gender-related books
Read full article: ACLU sues Defense Department school system over banning race- and gender-related booksThe American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Department of Defense’s school system over banned race- and gender-related educational materials.
Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine war
Read full article: Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine warSecretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, will travel to Paris this week for talks with European allies on U.S. efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation order
Read full article: The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation orderA federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold President Donald Trump’s administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador.
In a bid to corral the anti-Trump resistance, Bernie Sanders, AOC visit red states
Read full article: In a bid to corral the anti-Trump resistance, Bernie Sanders, AOC visit red statesVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is taking his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour deep into Trump territory alongside his fellow progressive champion Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Vance fumbles Ohio State's NCAA football championship trophy as Buckeyes visit the White House
Read full article: Vance fumbles Ohio State's NCAA football championship trophy as Buckeyes visit the White HouseVice President JD Vance ended the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House by fumbling the trophy the players won as their sport’s national champion.
Head of US Space Force base in Greenland is fired after Vance visit
Read full article: Head of US Space Force base in Greenland is fired after Vance visitThe commander of a U.S. Space Force base in Greenland has been fired after she sent a base-wide email breaking with official messaging following Vice President JD Vance’s visit to the Danish territory that President Donald Trump is seeking to annex.
The Latest: Trump administration offers no details on mistakenly deported man after court ruling
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration offers no details on mistakenly deported man after court rulingA federal judge lambasted a government lawyer who couldn’t explain what, if anything, President Donald Trump’s administration has done to arrange for the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Kash Patel has been replaced by Army Secretary Driscoll as acting head of the ATF, AP sources say
Read full article: Kash Patel has been replaced by Army Secretary Driscoll as acting head of the ATF, AP sources sayFBI Director Kash Patel was quietly removed weeks ago as the acting chief of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and has been replaced with the Army secretary.
National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpage
Read full article: National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpageThe National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes.
Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal
Read full article: Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral dealUkraine's economy minister has told The Associated Press it will send a delegation to Washington next week for talks on a new draft of a proposed mineral deal with the U.S. The negotiations mark a renewed push to finalize an agreement that could establish a joint investment fund.
A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies
Read full article: A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiraciesLaura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have President Donald Trump's ear again.
Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
Read full article: Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strikeThe Pentagon’s acting inspector general has announced that he will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen.
Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyalty
Read full article: Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyaltyPresident Donald Trump said that he’s fired “some” White House National Security Council officials.
Danish prime minister visits Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory
Read full article: Danish prime minister visits Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territoryDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is in Greenland for a visit aimed at building the trust of Greenlandic officials as the Trump administration is seeking control of the Arctic territory.
Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake
Read full article: Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stakePresident Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok.
An ‘administrative error’ sent a Maryland man to an El Salvador prison, ICE says
Read full article: An ‘administrative error’ sent a Maryland man to an El Salvador prison, ICE saysPresident Donald Trump's administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador prison.
The Latest: Sen. Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech at over 24 hours
Read full article: The Latest: Sen. Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech at over 24 hoursNew Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted 25 hours and 5 minutes, setting the record for the longest continuous Senate floor speech in the chamber’s history.