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FBI analyzed phone records of senators as part of Trump Jan. 6 probe, lawmakers say
Read full article: FBI analyzed phone records of senators as part of Trump Jan. 6 probe, lawmakers sayThe FBI in 2023 analyzed phone records of more than a half dozen Republican lawmakers as part of an investigation into efforts by Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Trump approves Alaska mining road to boost copper, zinc production
Read full article: Trump approves Alaska mining road to boost copper, zinc productionPresident Donald Trump on Monday ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals.
Company bids less than a penny per ton in biggest US coal sale in over a decade
Read full article: Company bids less than a penny per ton in biggest US coal sale in over a decadeA Navajo tribe-owned company has bid $186,000 to lease 167 million tons of coal on federal lands in southeastern Montana.
Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans
Read full article: Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer AmericansSeveral groups and nonprofit organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the canceling of a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans.
Supreme Court rebuffs push to revive Missouri law barring police from enforcing some U.S. gun laws
Read full article: Supreme Court rebuffs push to revive Missouri law barring police from enforcing some U.S. gun lawsThe Supreme Court is refusing to revive a controversial Missouri gun law that bans police from enforcing some federal firearm laws.
Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less
Read full article: Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much lessPresident Donald Trump claims his policies have generated $17 trillion in new investments, but the real number is likely much less.
State supreme court battles move to Pennsylvania, where 3 Democratic justices hope to keep seats
Read full article: State supreme court battles move to Pennsylvania, where 3 Democratic justices hope to keep seatsRepublicans and Democrats have begun pouring money into an election this November for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Trump and Infantino: How a friendship is shaping the World Cup
Read full article: Trump and Infantino: How a friendship is shaping the World CupDonald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino agreed to hold the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. This decision was forged during a conversation at a Club World Cup match.
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.
Judge sets 14-day deadline for appointment of new prosecutor in Georgia election case against Trump
Read full article: Judge sets 14-day deadline for appointment of new prosecutor in Georgia election case against TrumpA judge has announced that the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others will be dismissed in 14 days if a new prosecutor isn't appointed.
Supreme Court lets Trump strip protections from more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants
Read full article: Supreme Court lets Trump strip protections from more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrantsThe Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to strip legal protections from more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Republican-led Georgia state Senate committee plans to question Fani Willis next month
Read full article: Republican-led Georgia state Senate committee plans to question Fani Willis next monthA Georgia special state Senate committee plans to question Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis next month.
The Latest: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison
Read full article: The Latest: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prisonSean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and “freak-offs.”.
Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to further pursue its goals
Read full article: Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to further pursue its goalsPresident Donald Trump is now openly embracing the conservative blueprint he desperately tried to distance himself from during the 2024 campaign.
FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives
Read full article: FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservativesFederal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from some abortion opponents aligned with President Donald Trump.
Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris
Read full article: Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed HarrisThe Trump administration has announced the cancellation of $7.6 billion intended for clean energy projects across 16 states.
Republicans are relishing a role reversal in the shutdown fight. Can Trump keep them united?
Read full article: Republicans are relishing a role reversal in the shutdown fight. Can Trump keep them united?Republican leaders have presented a united stance as they try to keep the government open and berate Democrats for demanding health care policy changes in exchange for their votes.
Environmentalists, politicians, celebrities recall life and influence of primatologist Jane Goodall
Read full article: Environmentalists, politicians, celebrities recall life and influence of primatologist Jane GoodallTributes are pouring in from around the world honoring the life and influence of famed primatologist Jane Goodall.
Fired Surface Transportation Board member sues Trump over his dismissal ahead of rail merger review
Read full article: Fired Surface Transportation Board member sues Trump over his dismissal ahead of rail merger reviewA former Democratic member of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board has filed a lawsuit challenging his dismissal by President Donald Trump.
Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died
Read full article: Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has diedJane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died.
Trump administration puts on hold $18 billion in funding for New York City infrastructure projects
Read full article: Trump administration puts on hold $18 billion in funding for New York City infrastructure projectsThe Trump’s administration is citing the government shutdown in explaining why it's holding up roughly $18 billion for a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey and an extension of the city’s Second Avenue subway.
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.
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.
South Carolina prosecutor seeks death penalty in murder case after Biden reduced sentence to life
Read full article: South Carolina prosecutor seeks death penalty in murder case after Biden reduced sentence to lifeA local prosecutor in South Carolina plans to seek the death penalty against a man whose federal death sentence for killing two bank employees was commuted to life in prison by President Joe Biden.
US House members hear pleas for tougher justice policies after stabbing death of refugee
Read full article: US House members hear pleas for tougher justice policies after stabbing death of refugeeU.S. House members have met in North Carolina's largest city to hear from families of violent-crime victims and others.
Trump moves toward deal to give US an equity stake in company developing Nevada lithium mine
Read full article: Trump moves toward deal to give US an equity stake in company developing Nevada lithium mineThe White House is moving forward with a deal that would allow the U.S. government to take a small equity stake in a Canadian company that is developing one of the world’s largest lithium mines.
A conviction may be beside the point for the Justice Department as it pursues case against Comey
Read full article: A conviction may be beside the point for the Justice Department as it pursues case against ComeyNow that it’s secured an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, the Justice Department faces the significantly tougher task of building a case it can prove to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt.
Trump's transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems 'hostile' to cars
Read full article: Trump's transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems 'hostile' to carsPresident Donald Trump's transportation department has been reversing grants for recreational trails and bicycle lanes.
Trump swings by the Ryder Cup, soaking up fans’ love after vowing revenge on more of his enemies
Read full article: Trump swings by the Ryder Cup, soaking up fans’ love after vowing revenge on more of his enemiesPresident Donald Trump started Friday by warning that more of his enemies will face prosecution, shaking the foundations of the American justice system by treating it as a tool of political retribution.
Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok deal
Read full article: Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok dealRep. John Moolenaar has requested an urgent briefing from the White House after Trump supported a deal giving Americans a majority stake in TikTok.
Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups
Read full article: Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groupsPresident Donald Trump’s retribution campaign against his perceived political enemies has reached new heights as his Justice Department brings criminal charges against a longtime foe and he expands his efforts to classify certain liberal groups as “domestic terrorist organizations."
Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownership
Read full article: Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownershipPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring that a proposed deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States will be a qualified sale that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.
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 hosts Turkey's Erdogan as the US considers lifting a ban on F-35 sales to the NATO ally
Read full article: Trump hosts Turkey's Erdogan as the US considers lifting a ban on F-35 sales to the NATO allyPresident Donald Trump has held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House, and he's indicating the U.S. might soon lift its hold on advanced fighter jet sales to the NATO ally.
Deadly shooting on Dallas ICE office reflects widely varying security levels
Read full article: Deadly shooting on Dallas ICE office reflects widely varying security levelsU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities have varying security levels, with some heavily secured and others more exposed.
Trump's Rose Garden Club is a lavish new hangout for political allies and business elites
Read full article: Trump's Rose Garden Club is a lavish new hangout for political allies and business elitesWashington's hottest new club has everything: Cabinet secretaries, a new stone patio, meals from the White House kitchen and even a playlist curated by President Donald Trump.
Chicago archbishop's decision to honor US senator stirs Catholic abortion debate
Read full article: Chicago archbishop's decision to honor US senator stirs Catholic abortion debateThe Archdiocese of Chicago plans to honor Sen. Dick Durbin with a lifetime achievement award, sparking controversy over his support for abortion rights.
US and China are 'talking past each other' on key issues, says US lawmaker visiting Beijing
Read full article: US and China are 'talking past each other' on key issues, says US lawmaker visiting BeijingA U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan congressional delegation visiting Beijing says the United States and China are “talking past each other” on key issues.
A jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime -- and made it hard to leave
Read full article: A jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime -- and made it hard to leaveA federal trial beginning in Amazon’s hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult to cancel after they did so.
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.
TikTok's algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake
Read full article: TikTok's algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver LakeTech giant Oracle will spearhead a new joint venture being cobbled together to take over the U.S. oversight of the algorithm and security underlying TikTok’s taste-making video platform under the terms of a deal laid out Monday by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business
Read full article: Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising businessAfter deflecting the U.S. Justice Department’s attack on its illegal monopoly in online search, Google is facing another attempt to dismantle its internet empire during a trial focused on its abusive tactics in digital advertising.
Trump's economic promises to Black voters fall short after a modest shift in support for him in 2024
Read full article: Trump's economic promises to Black voters fall short after a modest shift in support for him in 2024Donald Trump warned during the campaign that Black Americans were losing jobs in large numbers and things would only worsen without his leadership.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers want death penalty off the table in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Read full article: Luigi Mangione's lawyers want death penalty off the table in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder caseLuigi Mangione’s lawyers are urging a judge to bar federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
AP Exclusive: Russia, Vietnam using energy profits to avoid possible US sanctions for arms deals
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Russia, Vietnam using energy profits to avoid possible US sanctions for arms dealsRussia and Vietnam have developed a mechanism to conceal arms deal payments to avoid American and other Western sanctions, using profits from joint energy-sector ventures to pay for defense contracts, according to internal Vietnamese documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China
Read full article: Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival ChinaPresident Donald Trump has suggested he's working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
Trump asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Fed board
Read full article: Trump asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Fed boardPresident Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors.
Harris says Buttigieg was her 'first choice' for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too risky
Read full article: Harris says Buttigieg was her 'first choice' for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too riskyIn an excerpt of former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book, she says she would have picked Pete Buttigieg as her running mate last year but America wasn’t ready for the pairing.
Federal Reserve shows unexpected unity, independence as it weathers Trump's attacks
Read full article: Federal Reserve shows unexpected unity, independence as it weathers Trump's attacksIn what was expected to be a contentious Federal Reserve meeting, policymakers on Wednesday instead emerged with a nearly unanimous voice to cut interest rates by a quarter-point.
DC Council gives final approval to the Washington Commanders' return to the RFK Stadium site
Read full article: DC Council gives final approval to the Washington Commanders' return to the RFK Stadium siteThe Washington Commanders’ plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium has cleared its final hurdle with the local legislature when the District of Columbia Council approved the legislation.
It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant
Read full article: It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plantRivian Automotive is starting to build a long-delayed electric vehicle plant in Georgia, despite tough challenges in the U.S. market.
Eastern Orthodox leader is on a US visit to meet with Trump and receive award for environmental work
Read full article: Eastern Orthodox leader is on a US visit to meet with Trump and receive award for environmental workEcumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, is making his first visit in four years to the United States.
Blame game after acts of political violence can lead to further attacks, experts warn
Read full article: Blame game after acts of political violence can lead to further attacks, experts warnFrom the moment conservative icon Charlie Kirk was felled by an assassin’s bullet, partisans have fought over who’s to blame for his death.
Memphis mayor says he got confirmation National Guard would be deployed from Trump's TV comments
Read full article: Memphis mayor says he got confirmation National Guard would be deployed from Trump's TV commentsThe Memphis mayor says President Donald Trump’s TV announcement was the first hard confirmation he received that Trump would send in the National Guard to address crime.
Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China
Read full article: Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on ChinaPresident Donald Trump says he believes the Russian-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum.
The EPA wants to end a requirement that large polluters report their greenhouse gas emissions
Read full article: The EPA wants to end a requirement that large polluters report their greenhouse gas emissionsThe Environmental Protection Agency has proposed doing away with a program that has required large, mostly industrial polluters to report their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to the government.
Judge tells Trump to update immigration website for Venezuelans with temporary protected status
Read full article: Judge tells Trump to update immigration website for Venezuelans with temporary protected statusA federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to update its immigration services website to reflect 600,000 Venezuelans with temporary protected status are legally allowed to live and work in the United States.
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.
Immigrant detainees begin arriving at former prison in rural Tennessee town
Read full article: Immigrant detainees begin arriving at former prison in rural Tennessee townA company says detainees have started arriving at a former Tennessee prison that’s been turned into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.
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.
Trump takes one step back and another forward in his attempt to reshape the Fed
Read full article: Trump takes one step back and another forward in his attempt to reshape the FedPresident Donald Trump’s goal of appointing a majority of the Federal Reserve’s board of governors faced a setback Tuesday when a court blocked his unprecedented attempt to fire Lisa Cook.
Trump administration cuts grants for minority-serving colleges, declaring them unconstitutional
Read full article: Trump administration cuts grants for minority-serving colleges, declaring them unconstitutionalThe Trump administration is ending several grant programs reserved for colleges that have large numbers of minority students, saying they amount to illegal discrimination.
Appeals court rules Trump doesn't have the authority to fire Copyright Office director
Read full article: Appeals court rules Trump doesn't have the authority to fire Copyright Office directorA divided appeals court has ruled President Donald Trump doesn’t have the authority to unilaterally remove and replace the director of the U.S. Copyright Office.
Trump administration wants to cancel Biden-era rule that made conservation a 'use' of public land
Read full article: Trump administration wants to cancel Biden-era rule that made conservation a 'use' of public landInterior Secretary Doug Burgum wants to cancel a public land management rule that sought to put conservation on equal footing with industry.
Kamala Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was ‘recklessness,’ but she defends his abilities
Read full article: Kamala Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was ‘recklessness,’ but she defends his abilitiesEx-Vice President Kamala Harris says it was reckless for Democrats to let President Joe Biden decide whether to seek reelection last year.
Michigan dismissal highlights the challenges in prosecuting cases against Trump's 2020 fake electors
Read full article: Michigan dismissal highlights the challenges in prosecuting cases against Trump's 2020 fake electorsThe dismissal of fraud charges against 15 Michigan Republicans is the latest and most dramatic setback in the cases against the fake electors who were part of President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Georgia governor's electric mobility dream for Georgia tested after South Koreans detained in raid
Read full article: Georgia governor's electric mobility dream for Georgia tested after South Koreans detained in raidGeorgia Governor Brian Kemp has welcomed foreign investment and talked tough against illegal immigration.
Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors for President Donald Trump in 2020
Read full article: Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors for President Donald Trump in 2020A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
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.
How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government to settle personal scores and pursue his agenda
Read full article: How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government to settle personal scores and pursue his agendaPresident Donald Trump has been using his second term to amass and wield unprecedented power.
Democrats, GOP test their playbooks as Trump looms over elections in Virginia and New Jersey
Read full article: Democrats, GOP test their playbooks as Trump looms over elections in Virginia and New JerseyDemocrats and Republicans are testing dueling playbooks in fall elections that will decide the leadership of Virginia and New Jersey — and perhaps a new direction for the parties heading into next year’s midterms.
Fox News thrives two years after court settlement, but 2020 election coverage fight goes on
Read full article: Fox News thrives two years after court settlement, but 2020 election coverage fight goes onFox News seemed to be dealt a crippling blow in a $787 million settlement of a libel lawsuit more than two years ago, but has instead thrived.
Trump admin ditches Biden-era plan to make airlines pay compensation for flight disruptions
Read full article: Trump admin ditches Biden-era plan to make airlines pay compensation for flight disruptionsThe Trump administration has decided to abandon a Biden-era plan that would have required airlines to pay cash compensation and cover lodging and meals for stranded passengers when airlines cause flight cancellations or changes.
Republican Gabriel Sterling, defender of 2020 Georgia election, runs for secretary of state
Read full article: Republican Gabriel Sterling, defender of 2020 Georgia election, runs for secretary of stateGabriel Sterling, known for defending Georgia's 2020 election results, is running for the state's secretary of state.
Chaotic showdown over Guatemalan children exposes fault lines in Trump’s deportation push
Read full article: Chaotic showdown over Guatemalan children exposes fault lines in Trump’s deportation pushA reconstruction of the aborted deportation of dozens of Guatemalan children on Labor Day weekend illuminates the latest clash between the administration’s desire for mass deportations and longstanding legal protections for migrants.
Judge orders Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid approved by Congress
Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid approved by CongressThe Trump administration must release billions of dollars in foreign aid approved by Congress, including money that President Donald Trump said last week he won't spend.
Trump says US would be on 'brink of economic catastrophe' unless justices rule his tariffs are legal
Read full article: Trump says US would be on 'brink of economic catastrophe' unless justices rule his tariffs are legalPresident Donald Trump says the country would be on “the brink of economic catastrophe” without the import taxes he's imposed on U.S. rivals and allies alike.
Takeaways: Gregory Bovino is breaking norms while leading immigration enforcement in Los Angeles
Read full article: Takeaways: Gregory Bovino is breaking norms while leading immigration enforcement in Los AngelesTwo years ago Gregory Bovino was relieved of command of the Border Patrol’s El Centro, California, sector and encouraged to retire.