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Trump pardons former Tennessee House speaker convicted of federal public corruption charges
Read full article: Trump pardons former Tennessee House speaker convicted of federal public corruption chargesPresident Donald Trump has pardoned former Tennessee House speaker Glen Casada and his aide Cade Cothren.
Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs
Read full article: Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugsPresident Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.
Appeals court gives Trump another shot at erasing his hush money conviction
Read full article: Appeals court gives Trump another shot at erasing his hush money convictionA federal appeals court has given new life to President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his New York hush money conviction.
The remains and stories of Native American students are being reclaimed from a Pennsylvania cemetery
Read full article: The remains and stories of Native American students are being reclaimed from a Pennsylvania cemeteryThe latest round of exhumations of Native American students from a cemetery at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania resulted in the remains of 17 students being repatriated to their families and tribes, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
Trump faces rare Republican pushback as he presses Senate to scrap the filibuster
Read full article: Trump faces rare Republican pushback as he presses Senate to scrap the filibusterPresident Donald Trump is finding that Senate Republicans have a limit as he pushes them to scrap the filibuster.
Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big
Read full article: Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win bigVoters have sent a message to President Donald Trump that the economy doesn't feel as though it's booming — despite what he says.
What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House map
Read full article: What's next in the national redistricting fight after California approved a new US House mapThe new congressional map approved by California voters marked a victory for Democrats in the national redistricting battle playing out ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs
Read full article: Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffsA majority of Supreme Court justices seem skeptical about President Donald Trump’s ability to unilaterally impose far-reaching tariffs, putting at risk a cornerstone of his agenda in the biggest legal test yet of his boundary-pushing presidency.
Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court
Read full article: Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest courtAll three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court.
A major question for the Supreme Court: Will it treat Trump as it did Biden?
Read full article: A major question for the Supreme Court: Will it treat Trump as it did Biden?A major question hangs over the Supreme Court’s closely watched case on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs: Will the conservative majority hold the Republican president to the same exacting standards it used to limit his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden.
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.
Nvidia partners with South Korean government, companies to boost AI development
Read full article: Nvidia partners with South Korean government, companies to boost AI developmentSilicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia plans to supply its graphics processing units for projects with the South Korean businesses and government to advance the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure and technologies.
Democrats test a new playbook in Tuesday’s election: Less talk of Trump, more focus on economy
Read full article: Democrats test a new playbook in Tuesday’s 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.
Fate of thousands feared in Darfur after reported rampage by Sudanese paramilitary force
Read full article: Fate of thousands feared in Darfur after reported rampage by Sudanese paramilitary forceAid workers are concerned that only a few people fleeing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's Darfur region have reached safety.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey on Election DayNew Jersey voters will decide a competitive race for governor Tuesday in a contest that will be viewed through the prism of national politics regardless of who wins.
The Latest: Trump administration limits refugee admissions to mostly white South Africans
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration limits refugee admissions to mostly white South AfricansPresident Donald Trump's administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits into the country to 7,500 and they will mostly be white South Africans.
JD Vance calls for reduction in legal immigration at Turning Point event
Read full article: JD Vance calls for reduction in legal immigration at Turning Point eventVice President JD Vance called for a significant reduction in legal immigration during an appearance at a Turning Point event at the University of Mississippi.
Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars
Read full article: Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas carsProducing and manufacturing electric vehicles and their batteries uses a lot of energy, leading many to be skeptical about the environmental benefits of going electric.
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.
White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South Korea
Read full article: White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South KoreaThe Trump administration has been signaling that it may have finally reached a deal with China to keep TikTok running in the U.S., with the two countries finalizing the details as soon as Thursday.
Democrats needed a new approach on a key House committee. Then came the uproar over Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: Democrats needed a new approach on a key House committee. Then came the uproar over Jeffrey EpsteinThe top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee has sought to rally his committee as a center of Democratic messaging and response to the Trump administration's agenda.
Amnesty says US strike on a Yemen prison that killed dozens of African migrants may be a war crime
Read full article: Amnesty says US strike on a Yemen prison that killed dozens of African migrants may be a war crimeAmnesty International says a U.S. airstrike in April that killed 60 detained African migrants should be investigated as a possible war crime.
Court disqualifies Trump-appointed US attorney from overseeing multiple criminal cases
Read full article: Court disqualifies Trump-appointed US attorney from overseeing multiple criminal casesA federal judge has ruled acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli in Southern California is serving in the role unlawfully.
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.
Republicans send Biden autopen report to the Justice Department, urging further investigation
Read full article: Republicans send Biden autopen report to the Justice Department, urging further investigationHouse Republicans have released a long-promised report on former President Joe Biden's use of the autopen and the alleged cover-up of his mental state while in office.
The Latest: Judge orders senior Border Patrol official to meet her daily to discuss use of force
Read full article: The Latest: Judge orders senior Border Patrol official to meet her daily to discuss use of forceU.S. District Judge Sara Ellis has ordered a senior U.S. Border Patrol official to meet with her daily “to hear about how the day went” after weeks of confrontations between immigration agents and the public in the Chicago area.
Trump administration must restore grants for school counselors, judge rules
Read full article: Trump administration must restore grants for school counselors, judge rulesA federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must release millions in grants meant to address the shortage of mental health workers in schools.
Democrats set January deadline for states to apply for early 2028 primary contests
Read full article: Democrats set January deadline for states to apply for early 2028 primary contestsThe Democratic National Committee has started planning for the next presidential primary elections, potentially changing the early-voting calendar again.
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow it to fire head of US Copyright Office
Read full article: Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow it to fire head of US Copyright OfficeThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let fire the director of the U.S. Copyright Office.
Judge halts death penalty case in New Mexico due to federal shutdown
Read full article: Judge halts death penalty case in New Mexico due to federal shutdownA judge in New Mexico halted legal proceedings in a federal death penalty case because the U.S. government shutdown is impeding the defendant’s right to legal representation.
How Hispanics' views of Trump have changed since January, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: How Hispanics' views of Trump have changed since January, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new poll shows President Donald Trump’s favorability has fallen among Hispanic adults since the beginning of the year, a potential warning sign from a key constituency that helped secure his victory in the 2024 election.
US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month
Read full article: US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last monthU.S. inflation remained elevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents cooled, painting a mixed picture of the expenses consumers are facing in a murky economy where growth appears steady but hiring slow.
Trump's nominee to lead a watchdog agency hits trouble over MLK and 'Nazi streak' text messages
Read full article: Trump's nominee to lead a watchdog agency hits trouble over MLK and 'Nazi streak' text messagesPresident Donald Trump's pick to lead an office charged with protecting whistleblowers appears to be in jeopardy.
California man agrees to plead guilty to acting as Beijing's agent
Read full article: California man agrees to plead guilty to acting as Beijing's agentA California man has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government in Southern California while working as a campaign advisor to for a local politician.
Man pardoned after storming Capitol is charged with threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries
Read full article: Man pardoned after storming Capitol is charged with threatening to kill Hakeem JeffriesA man whose convictions for storming the U.S. Capitol were erased by President Donald Trump’s mass pardons has been arrested on a charge he threatened to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
House Republicans preparing report on Biden's use of autopen after months of investigation
Read full article: House Republicans preparing report on Biden's use of autopen after months of investigationHouse Republicans are preparing to release a report about President Joe Biden's mental state and the alleged misuse of the presidential autopen during his term.
Biden completes a round of radiation therapy as part of his prostate cancer treatment
Read full article: Biden completes a round of radiation therapy as part of his prostate cancer treatmentA spokesperson for Joe Biden says the former Democratic president has completed several weeks of radiation therapy to treat an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
George Santos says he's humbled but dismisses 'pearl clutching' critics
Read full article: George Santos says he's humbled but dismisses 'pearl clutching' criticsFreed from the prison where he had been serving time for ripping off his campaign donors, former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he’s humbled by his experience behind bars.
How Americans are feeling about their chances on the job market, according to an AP-NORC poll
Read full article: How Americans are feeling about their chances on the job market, according to an AP-NORC pollAmericans are increasingly worried about their ability to find a good job under President Donald Trump.
'No Kings' protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
Read full article: 'No Kings' protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwideLarge crowds of protesters have gathered in cities across the United for “No Kings” demonstrations against what they see a drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.
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.
What to know about federal charges against former national security adviser John Bolton
Read full article: What to know about federal charges against former national security adviser John BoltonFormer national security adviser John Bolton has turned himself in to federal authorities in Maryland and pleaded not guilty after being indicted on charges of keeping top secret documents at his home and sharing classified information with family members.
Bolton pleads not guilty in Justice Department case accusing him of sharing government secrets
Read full article: Bolton pleads not guilty in Justice Department case accusing him of sharing government secretsJohn Bolton has pleaded not guilty in the Justice Department case accusing him of sharing classified information.
State attorneys general sue Trump administration for canceled solar program funding
Read full article: State attorneys general sue Trump administration for canceled solar program fundingThe attorneys general of more than a dozen states on Thursday sued the Trump administration over the termination of $7 billion in funding intended for affordable solar energy projects across the U.S. The coalition argued in the lawsuit that the Environmental Protection Agency’s cancellation of the Solar for All program violated federal law governing federal agencies and constitutional doctrine on separation of powers.
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information
Read full article: Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified informationFormer Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has been charged with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives notes that contained classified information.
Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest
Read full article: Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across MidwestThe Department of Energy says it has finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to a subsidiary of one of the nation’s largest power companies to upgrade nearly 5,000 miles of transmission lines across five states, mostly in the Midwest, for largely fossil fuel-run energy.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White House
Read full article: Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Rep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leaders
Read full article: Rep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leadersThe campaign of U.S. Sen. Edward Markey says he is focused on the government shutdown in response to the announcement that Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton would run for his seat next year.
US rejects bid to buy 167 million tons of coal on public lands for less than a penny per ton
Read full article: US rejects bid to buy 167 million tons of coal on public lands for less than a penny per tonFederal officials have rejected a company’s bid to acquire 167 million tons of coal on public lands in Montana for less than a penny per ton.
Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on Columbus
Read full article: Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on ColumbusFrom Seattle to Baltimore, people in the United States are recognizing Monday as Indigenous Peoples Day.
Trump ally Vernon Jones announces run for Georgia secretary of state
Read full article: Trump ally Vernon Jones announces run for Georgia secretary of stateVernon Jones, a former Democratic state representative who switched parties to support President Donald Trump, has announced his candidacy for Georgia's secretary of state.
Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026
Read full article: Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026The cryptocurrency industry spent millions last year to unseat a longtime critic, Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio, and install its allies in Washington.
Former Republican election official buys Dominion Voting — a target of 2020 conspiracy theories
Read full article: Former Republican election official buys Dominion Voting — a target of 2020 conspiracy theoriesVoting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems, a target of false conspiracy theories since the 2020 election, has been bought by a firm run by a former Republican elections official.
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.
Judge sets Nov. 14 deadline for new prosecutor in Georgia election case against Trump
Read full article: Judge sets Nov. 14 deadline for new prosecutor in Georgia election case against TrumpA judge has given more time to find a new prosecutor for the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
US diplomat fired over relationship with woman accused of ties to Chinese Communist Party
Read full article: US diplomat fired over relationship with woman accused of ties to Chinese Communist PartyThe State Department says it's fired a U.S. diplomat over a romantic relationship he admitted having with a Chinese woman alleged to have ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
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.
'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.
The Latest: Trump says officials should be jailed as they oppose his use of National Guard troops
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says officials should be jailed as they oppose his use of National Guard troopsPresident Donald Trump said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, should be jailed as they oppose his deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago.
Arizona's Democratic governor launches her reelection bid in the key swing state
Read full article: Arizona's Democratic governor launches her reelection bid in the key swing stateDemocratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has launched her reelection campaign as her party looks to bounce back nationally from sweeping losses in 2024.
Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli clash over Trump, shutdown in final New Jersey governor's debate
Read full article: Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli clash over Trump, shutdown in final New Jersey governor's debateDemocrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli have repeatedly clashed during their second and final debate in the closely watched race for New Jersey governor.
Veteran defense lawyer turned judge oversees case against ex-FBI Director Comey
Read full article: Veteran defense lawyer turned judge oversees case against ex-FBI Director ComeyThe federal judge overseeing the Justice Department’s prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has already handled cases in President Donald Trump’s orbit.
US has given at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since war in Gaza began, report says
Read full article: US has given at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since war in Gaza began, report saysThe United States under the Biden and Trump administrations has provided at least $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel since the start of the Gaza war two years ago.
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.
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.”.