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Trump to visit US troops in Qatar as he rejects America's 'interventionist' past in region
Read full article: Trump to visit US troops in Qatar as he rejects America's 'interventionist' past in regionPresident Donald Trump is set to visit a U.S. installation at the center of American involvement in the Middle East as he uses his four-day visit to Gulf states to reject the “interventionism” of America’s past in the region.
A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents is set to enter a plea
Read full article: A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents is set to enter a pleaA Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade U.S. immigration authorities is set to enter a plea in federal court.
Rubio and other top NATO diplomats meet in Turkey ahead of possible Ukraine-Russia talks
Read full article: Rubio and other top NATO diplomats meet in Turkey ahead of possible Ukraine-Russia talksU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his NATO counterparts meet in Turkey to prepare a pivotal summit of alliance leaders next month that will set the course for future European security as America focuses on challenges elsewhere.
South African leader and Trump will meet next week after US took in white South Africans as refugees
Read full article: South African leader and Trump will meet next week after US took in white South Africans as refugeesPresident Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are scheduled to hold talks at the White House next week.
EPA chief Zeldin faces bipartisan anger in Senate over funding freeze, grant cancellations
Read full article: EPA chief Zeldin faces bipartisan anger in Senate over funding freeze, grant cancellationsThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency has come under bipartisan criticism over his agency’s actions to cancel billions of dollars in congressionally approved spending to address chronic pollution in minority communities and jump-start clean energy programs.
Gabbard fires 2 top intelligence officials and will shift office that preps Trump's daily brief
Read full article: Gabbard fires 2 top intelligence officials and will shift office that preps Trump's daily briefThe Office of the Director of National Intelligence says two veteran intelligence officers have been dismissed because of their opposition to President Donald Trump.
Prosecutor in Trump classified files case takes 5th Amendment in private interview with Congress
Read full article: Prosecutor in Trump classified files case takes 5th Amendment in private interview with CongressA key prosecutor assigned to the classified documents case against President Donald Trump has invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a congressional interview.
ICE head recognizes Congress' role in visiting detention facilities, even unannounced
Read full article: ICE head recognizes Congress' role in visiting detention facilities, even unannouncedThe head of the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration enforcement agency has recognized the right of members of Congress to visit detention facilities —even unannounced.
Ex-FBI agent and Pentagon contractor sues over secret recording showing him criticizing Trump
Read full article: Ex-FBI agent and Pentagon contractor sues over secret recording showing him criticizing TrumpA former FBI agent and Pentagon contractor has sued the founder of a conservative nonprofit known for its hidden camera stings.
Smart politics or a publicity stunt? The man behind the latest effort to impeach Donald Trump
Read full article: Smart politics or a publicity stunt? The man behind the latest effort to impeach Donald TrumpA Michigan congressman is on a doomed mission to impeach President Donald Trump as he faces challenges at home in his Detroit-area district.
Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump's bill
Read full article: Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump's billThere were cheers when Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a round-the-clock session that pushed President Donald Trump’s package past overwhelming Democratic opposition.
Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find love
Read full article: Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find lovePresident Donald Trump’s new pick for surgeon general wrote in a recent book that people should consider using unproven psychedelic drugs as therapy and in a newsletter suggested her use of mushrooms helped her find love.
Trump handshake caps Syrian leader’s journey from anti-U.S. insurgent to nascent Mideast partner
Read full article: Trump handshake caps Syrian leader’s journey from anti-U.S. insurgent to nascent Mideast partnerWhen the leader of Syria shook hands with U.S. President Donald Trump, it was a striking moment for a man who was an al-Qaida fighter in Iraq and was detained by the American military.
Trump can't strip Foreign Service workers of their collective bargaining rights, judge says
Read full article: Trump can't strip Foreign Service workers of their collective bargaining rights, judge saysA federal judge has agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from stripping Foreign Service employees of their collective bargaining rights.
Trump marvels at wealth of his Arab hosts while he eyes White House and Air Force One upgrades
Read full article: Trump marvels at wealth of his Arab hosts while he eyes White House and Air Force One upgradesDonald Trump is the most powerful and famous person on the planet, and the American president is at the helm of the biggest economy and the strongest military.
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.”.
Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department
Read full article: Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health departmentRepublicans and Democrats alike are questioning the deep staffing cuts, research funding freezes and policy changes U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Live updates: Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new president could mark a turning point for the Mideast
Read full article: Live updates: Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new president could mark a turning point for the MideastPresident Donald Trump has met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia.
A pregnant Cuban emigre worries about her baby's citizenship as Supreme Court weighs a Trump order
Read full article: A pregnant Cuban emigre worries about her baby's citizenship as Supreme Court weighs a Trump orderTwo babies born to immigrant mothers at the same time in the same American hospital.
Trump appeals for Qatar's help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear program
Read full article: Trump appeals for Qatar's help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear programPresident Donald Trump is urging Qatar to use its influence over Iran to persuade the country’s leadership to reach an agreement with the U.S. over its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Trump's Middle East visit comes as his family deepens its business, crypto ties in the region
Read full article: Trump's Middle East visit comes as his family deepens its business, crypto ties in the regionPresident Donald Trump's trip to the Mideast comes as sons Donald Jr. and Eric work the same part of the world for the family’s moneymaking opportunities.
US-China deal to slash tariffs also eases burden on cheap packages
Read full article: US-China deal to slash tariffs also eases burden on cheap packagesOnline shoppers in the U.S. will see a price break on their purchases valued at less than $800 and shipped from China after the Trump administration reached a truce with Beijing over sky-high tariffs.
Mexican security chief confirms cartel family members entered US in a deal with Trump administration
Read full article: Mexican security chief confirms cartel family members entered US in a deal with Trump administrationMexico’s government has confirmed reports that 17 family members of the son of a former cartel leader crossed into the United States.
Federal judge OKs use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans who are labeled gang members
Read full article: Federal judge OKs use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans who are labeled gang membersA federal judge says President Donald Trump can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan citizens who are shown to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
Trump's new pardon attorney says he will scrutinize pardons that Biden issued at the end of his term
Read full article: Trump's new pardon attorney says he will scrutinize pardons that Biden issued at the end of his termThe Justice Department’s new pardon attorney says he plans to scrutinize pardons that former President Joe Biden issued on his way out of the White House.
How to impress a US president? Spin up a fighter jet escort for Air Force One
Read full article: How to impress a US president? Spin up a fighter jet escort for Air Force OneSaudi Arabia didn’t even wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to land before it set out to impress him in a sky-high way.
What's in Trump's big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more
Read full article: What's in Trump's big bill? Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and moreRepublicans in Congress are moving with rapid speed to advance President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and beefed-up border security funding.
Hegseth's plan to cut senior military jobs could hit more than 120 high-ranking officers
Read full article: Hegseth's plan to cut senior military jobs could hit more than 120 high-ranking officersDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plans to slash the number of senior military leaders across the services would cut more than 120 high-ranking officer jobs in the active duty and National Guard, including as many as nine top general slots.
House Republicans look to help Trump strip tax-exempt status of nonprofits he says support terrorism
Read full article: House Republicans look to help Trump strip tax-exempt status of nonprofits he says support terrorismA proposal by Republicans in Congress would allow President Donald Trump's administration to remove the tax-exempt status of nonprofits that it says support terrorism.
Schumer is vowing to hold up Justice Department nominees for answers about luxury plane from Qatar
Read full article: Schumer is vowing to hold up Justice Department nominees for answers about luxury plane from QatarSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says he will hold up all Justice Department nominations on the Senate floor until he gets more answers about the free Air Force One replacement that President Donald Trump says would be donated by Qatar.
Golden swords and Arabian horses: Saudi Arabia's crown prince gives Trump a lavish royal welcome
Read full article: Golden swords and Arabian horses: Saudi Arabia's crown prince gives Trump a lavish royal welcomeDonald Trump received a lavish royal welcome from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he arrived in the kingdom.
Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria and move to restore relations with new leader
Read full article: Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria and move to restore relations with new leaderPresident Donald Trump says he will move to normalize relations with Syria and lift sanctions its new government to give the country “a chance at peace.”.
Harvard loses another $450 million in grants in escalating battle with Trump administration
Read full article: Harvard loses another $450 million in grants in escalating battle with Trump administrationPresident Donald Trump's administration is cutting another $450 million in grants to Harvard University a day after the Ivy League school pushed back against government allegations it’s a hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism.
To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration
Read full article: To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigrationDemocrats have long focused on immigration when courting Latino voters in states like Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey and Florida, where generations of Latin American immigrants have settled and gained permanent legal status.
World trade chief says global free trade is in a crisis while on visit to Japan
Read full article: World trade chief says global free trade is in a crisis while on visit to JapanThe head of the global trade watchdog says global free trade is facing a “crisis” as U.S. President Donald Trump disrupts world commerce with his fast-changing tariffs and other policies.
Campus protests flare on a smaller scale than last spring, but with higher stakes
Read full article: Campus protests flare on a smaller scale than last spring, but with higher stakesCampus protests have been smaller and more scattered compared with last year's pro-Palestinian tent encampments, but the stakes are far higher.
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.
White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force One
Read full article: White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force OneThe White House Correspondents Association says it is disturbed that no reporters from either The Associated Press, Bloomberg or Reuters were allowed on Air Force One to cover President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East on Monday.
House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers
Read full article: House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchersHouse Republicans want to set aside up to $5 billion a year for scholarships to help families send their children to private and religious schools, marking an unprecedented effort to use public money to pay for private education.
Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in U.S.
Read full article: Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in U.S.A federal judge is refusing to block the Internal Revenue Service from sharing immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S. In a win for the Trump administration, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich denied a preliminary injunction Monday in a lawsuit filed by nonprofit groups.
House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, but costs run high
Read full article: House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, but costs run highHouse Republicans have revealed the sweeping tax provisions for President Donald Trump’s big bill.
Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries
Read full article: Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worriesFor President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer.
Trump's tariff truce with China brings some relief but uncertainty over what's next
Read full article: Trump's tariff truce with China brings some relief but uncertainty over what's nextPresident Donald Trump’s agreement with China to temporarily slash tariffs for 90 days offered the world a bit of welcome relief.
House Republicans target clean energy tax credits and pollution rules in budget proposal
Read full article: House Republicans target clean energy tax credits and pollution rules in budget proposalHouse Republicans have proposed cutting billions of dollars in funding for Biden-era climate and environmental programs, including clean energy tax credits.
Trump starts his foreign trip with a crush of problems — and outsized certainty he has the answers
Read full article: Trump starts his foreign trip with a crush of problems — and outsized certainty he has the answersPresident Donald Trump is on his way to the Middle East, where he had intended to focus on pressing wealthy Gulf nations to pour billions in new investment into the United States.
Sen. Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in solidly red Kentucky
Read full article: Sen. Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in solidly red KentuckySen. Rand Paul says resistance to President Donald Trump’s trade wars has sprung up in Kentucky from a cross-section of business sectors.
Trump just brought a group of white South Africans to the US as refugees. What are they escaping?
Read full article: Trump just brought a group of white South Africans to the US as refugees. What are they escaping?The Trump administration has brought a small group of white South Africans to the United States as refugees in what it says is the start of a larger relocation effort.
US businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety over tariff pause
Read full article: US businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety over tariff pauseAmerican businesses that rely on Chinese goods are reacting with muted relief after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other’s products for 90 days.
Harvard says it won't abandon ‘core’ principles to meet Department of Education demands
Read full article: Harvard says it won't abandon ‘core’ principles to meet Department of Education demandsHarvard University has responded to threats from the Education Department to halt grant funding to the Ivy League school.
Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees
Read full article: Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugeesThe Trump administration is welcoming a small group of white South Africans as refugees, saying they face discrimination and violence at home.
What is the Emoluments Clause? And how might it apply to Qatar giving Trump a plane?
Read full article: What is the Emoluments Clause? And how might it apply to Qatar giving Trump a plane?President Donald Trump’s readiness to accept a luxury jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar for conversion into a presidential aircraft has revived the conversations around emoluments and the notion of a president otherwise allegedly profiting off of the office.
Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of Congress
Read full article: Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of CongressPresident Donald Trump's onetime defense attorney has been appointed acting librarian of Congress.
A landscape transformed: As it responds to cuts in federal programs, the arts community reels
Read full article: A landscape transformed: As it responds to cuts in federal programs, the arts community reelsBehind so many award-winning careers, high-profile productions, beloved institutions and in-depth research projects there is often a quieter story of early support from the government.
The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costs
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order meant to try to lower drug costs for American consumers.
In Pittsburgh, candidates face their future voters, part of a national effort to engage the young
Read full article: In Pittsburgh, candidates face their future voters, part of a national effort to engage the youngYoung people have consistently turned out to vote at lower rates than older Americans.
Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs
Read full article: Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay.
Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new plan
Read full article: Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new planDemocratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is wading into one of Washington’s most contentious and intractable political problems.
US Trade Representative Greer says US and China to roll back most tariffs
Read full article: US Trade Representative Greer says US and China to roll back most tariffsU.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90 day pause so they can keep talking to resolve their trade disputes.
Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration
Read full article: Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administrationHamas has freed an Israeli-American soldier who was held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months.
Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and Iran
Read full article: Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and IranU.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East this week as scheduled won’t include a trip to Israel to discuss the war in Gaza or talks with Iran about its nuclear program.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
Read full article: House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without careHouse Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”.
Trump's reshaping of higher education tests America's appeal for international students
Read full article: Trump's reshaping of higher education tests America's appeal for international studentsThe durability of the America's appeal for international students is facing a test under the Trump administration, which has ramped up scrutiny of student visas and moved to deport foreign students for involvement in pro-Palestinian activism.
USAID is all but gone. For one family, 3 generations of service were defined by it
Read full article: USAID is all but gone. For one family, 3 generations of service were defined by itIn a way, the requiem of a now dismantled agency that promoted U.S. security through development and humanitarian work abroad can be told through its people.
Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs
Read full article: Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugsPresident Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications.
What to know about the Newark mayor's arrest at an immigration detention center
Read full article: What to know about the Newark mayor's arrest at an immigration detention centerAn immigration detention center in New Jersey is at the center of tensions between three congressional Democrats and the Trump administration after the arrest of Newark’s mayor outside the facility.
A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fight
Read full article: A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fightCongressional Republicans say their plan to sell or transfer 460,000 acres of public land will generate revenue and offer space to build houses in Western cities.
Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One
Read full article: Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force OnePresident Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft.
Puerto Rico seeks to lure manufacturing to boost its economy as Trump's tariff war deepens
Read full article: Puerto Rico seeks to lure manufacturing to boost its economy as Trump's tariff war deepensA global trade war is offering Puerto Rico hope as the island attempts to strengthen its fragile economy.
Another Newark airport disruption as Trump's transportation secretary talks of reducing flights
Read full article: Another Newark airport disruption as Trump's transportation secretary talks of reducing flightsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of the Newark Liberty International Airport for the “next several weeks.”.
'Beacon of freedom' dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under Trump
Read full article: 'Beacon of freedom' dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under TrumpThe United States is pulling back from its role in spreading democratic ideals abroad under President Donald Trump.
Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first
Read full article: Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in firstDemocrats will pick their next presidential nominee in 2028, but before that happens, the party will have to decide which state gets to go first on the nominating calendar.
Iran and US conclude a fourth round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Oman
Read full article: Iran and US conclude a fourth round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in OmanIran and the United States have held a fourth round of talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Trump team mulls suspending the constitutional right of habeas corpus to speed deportations. Can it?
Read full article: Trump team mulls suspending the constitutional right of habeas corpus to speed deportations. Can it?Top White House aide Stephen Miller says the Trump administration is looking for ways to expand its legal power to deport migrants who are in the United States illegally.
Trump is bringing white South Africans to the US as refugees, but what persecution are they facing?
Read full article: Trump is bringing white South Africans to the US as refugees, but what persecution are they facing?The Trump administration is bringing a small number of white South Africans to the United States as refugees next week in what it says is the start of a larger relocation effort.
Louisiana governor pushes Trump to weigh primary challenger to GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, AP sources say
Read full article: Louisiana governor pushes Trump to weigh primary challenger to GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, AP sources sayPresident Donald Trump and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry have discussed the possibility that Julia Letlow, a congresswoman elected in 2021 after her husband died of COVID, might challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy in next year's Republican primary.
Tax the rich? Slash spending? Republicans wrestle with economic priorities in the Trump era
Read full article: Tax the rich? Slash spending? Republicans wrestle with economic priorities in the Trump eraThe Republican Party is trying to figure out what it stands for in terms of economic policy during the second Trump administration.
Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia raises the prospect of US nuclear cooperation with the kingdom
Read full article: Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia raises the prospect of US nuclear cooperation with the kingdomSaudi Arabia wants U.S. help developing its own civil nuclear program, and the Trump administration says it’s “very excited” at the prospect.
Ousted top election official in key swing state urges civility toward 'caretakers of our democracy'
Read full article: Ousted top election official in key swing state urges civility toward 'caretakers of our democracy'The former North Carolina elections director who was ousted this week after a politically motivated move by Republicans said Friday she hopes the new leadership will approach elections in a nonpartisan way and called for an end to verbal attacks against those who oversee the voting process.
On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spirituality
Read full article: On podcasts, Trump’s surgeon general pick touts organics, questions vaccines and talks spiritualityPresident Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has appeared on numerous wellness and right-wing podcasts over the past year.
How the military is dealing with Hegseth's order to remove transgender troops
Read full article: How the military is dealing with Hegseth's order to remove transgender troopsThe military services are scrambling to nail down details and put together new guidance to start removing transgender troops from the force.
Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issues
Read full article: Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issuesThe Pentagon has ordered all military leaders and commands to pull and review all of their library books that address diversity, anti-racism or gender issues by May 21.
'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
Read full article: 'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staffThe new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is warning staff not to try to impede upcoming changes.