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The diplomatic road that paved the way for a planned Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine
Read full article: The diplomatic road that paved the way for a planned Trump-Putin meeting on UkrainePresident Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in the White House’s latest bid to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump's push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred
Read full article: Trump's push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacredWhen Alaska Natives debate proposals to drill and mine the landscape of the nation’s largest state, it involves more than an environmental or economic question.
Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midterms
Read full article: Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midtermsDetroit Mayor Mike Duggan has been a career Democrat in the battleground state of Michigan but is now planning to run for governor as an independent.
In rejecting the jobs report, Trump follows his own playbook of discrediting unfavorable data
Read full article: In rejecting the jobs report, Trump follows his own playbook of discrediting unfavorable dataPresident Donald Trump has a pattern of dismissing or altering data that reflects poorly on him.
Trump says he doesn't trust the jobs data, but Wall Street and economists do
Read full article: Trump says he doesn't trust the jobs data, but Wall Street and economists doThe monthly jobs report is already closely-watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President Donald Trump on Friday fired the official who oversees it.
In his own words: Trump's comments over the past year on the jobs report
Read full article: In his own words: Trump's comments over the past year on the jobs reportIn firing the head of the agency that produces monthly jobs figures, President Donald Trump alleged that the recent weaker-than-expected numbers were phony and that positive numbers reported before the 2024 election were manipulated to make him look bad.
August recess can't hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations
Read full article: August recess can't hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominationsLawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet at the U.S. Capitol can’t mask the partisan tensions that are brewing on government funding and President Donald Trump’s nominees.
The Latest: Texas governor threatens lawmakers who left the state over Trump-backed redistricting
Read full article: The Latest: Texas governor threatens lawmakers who left the state over Trump-backed redistrictingDozens of Democratic lawmakers have left Texas in an attempt to block the adoption of redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump.
Smithsonian denies White House pressure to remove Trump impeachment references
Read full article: Smithsonian denies White House pressure to remove Trump impeachment referencesThe Smithsonian says the White House did not pressure it to remove references to President Donald Trump's impeachments from an exhibit.
Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces investigation by independent political watchdog
Read full article: Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces investigation by independent political watchdogAn independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candidate Donald Trump before his election to the White House last year.
Who is Erika McEntarfer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner fired by Trump?
Read full article: Who is Erika McEntarfer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner fired by Trump?Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, has been fired after releasing a jobs report that angered President Donald Trump.
Washington Commanders' return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval
Read full article: Washington Commanders' return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approvalThe Washington Commanders' plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium has cleared another significant hurdle.
Federal Reserve Governor Kugler steps down, giving Trump slot to fill
Read full article: Federal Reserve Governor Kugler steps down, giving Trump slot to fillFederal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler announced that she will step down next Friday, opening up a spot on the central bank’s powerful board that President Donald Trump will be able to fill.
Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report
Read full article: Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment reportPresident Donald Trump on Friday had his team remove the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures, after a weak report showed hiring slowed and was much weaker in April and May than previously reported.
The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporary
Read full article: The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporaryThe Smithsonian Institution has removed a reference to President Donald Trump's impeachments from an exhibit.
The Latest: US stock market and global trade partners react to Trump’s new tariffs
Read full article: The Latest: US stock market and global trade partners react to Trump’s new tariffsPresident Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves have drawn worry from Wall Street as stocks slumped and Treasury yields fell sharply.
Trump ally Jeffrey Clark should be disbarred over 2020 election effort, DC panel says
Read full article: Trump ally Jeffrey Clark should be disbarred over 2020 election effort, DC panel saysA Washington panel has recommended the disbarment of Jeffrey Clark, the former Justice Department official who aided President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Harris opens up about her historic presidential run after Biden's exit in new memoir, '107 Days'
Read full article: Harris opens up about her historic presidential run after Biden's exit in new memoir, '107 Days'Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a new memoir called "107 Days," detailing her historic Democratic presidential run last year.
Senate confirms Trump's pick for counterterrorism agency, a former Green Beret with extremist ties
Read full article: Senate confirms Trump's pick for counterterrorism agency, a former Green Beret with extremist tiesThe Senate has confirmed Joe Kent, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Counterterrorism Center.
Appellate judges question Trump's authority to impose tariffs without Congress
Read full article: Appellate judges question Trump's authority to impose tariffs without CongressAppellate court judges are expressing skepticism over President Donald Trump’s legal rationale for his broadest batch of tariffs.
Army secretary directs West Point to rescind appointment of Biden-era cybersecurity director
Read full article: Army secretary directs West Point to rescind appointment of Biden-era cybersecurity directorThe Secretary of the Army has directed the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to review its hiring practices and rescind the appointment of a newly announced hire who led the nation's cybersecurity agency under President Joe Biden.
Republicans consider changing Senate rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees
Read full article: Republicans consider changing Senate rules to speed confirmation of Trump nomineesSenate Republicans are considering changing Senate rules to speed up confirmation of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees, forcing a possible clash with Democrats as Trump pressures them to fill dozens of administration posts before they leave town for the monthlong August recess.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026
Read full article: Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.
Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systems
Read full article: Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systemsA Senate committee has advanced the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
With AI plan, Trump keeps chipping away at a foundational environmental law
Read full article: With AI plan, Trump keeps chipping away at a foundational environmental lawWhen big infrastructure projects spring up, one crucial law — the National Environmental Policy Act — has for decades been a key way the government has required powerful industry interests to consider the environment and the public’s voice.
Government shutdown talk is starting early ahead of a difficult funding fight in Congress this fall
Read full article: Government shutdown talk is starting early ahead of a difficult funding fight in Congress this fallCongressional leaders are already starting to trade blame for a government shutdown, two months before the funding deadline.
What Americans think about Israel's military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll
Read full article: What Americans think about Israel's military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup pollA new poll shows support for Israel’s military action in Gaza has dropped among U.S. adults, with only about one-third approving.
Wallis Annenberg, billionaire philanthropist who backed arts, science and other causes, dies at 86
Read full article: Wallis Annenberg, billionaire philanthropist who backed arts, science and other causes, dies at 86Billionaire philanthropist Wallis Annenberg has died in Los Angeles at the age of 86.
Creating realistic deepfakes is getting easier than ever. Fighting back may take even more AI
Read full article: Creating realistic deepfakes is getting easier than ever. Fighting back may take even more AIThe use of deepfakes to impersonate high-level officials in the U.S. presents a growing security challenge.
Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosques
Read full article: Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosquesAfter vandalism reports involving graffiti at a few mosques in Texas and California, Muslim leaders there have stepped up existing efforts to keep their sacred spaces and community members safe.
Supreme Court allows Trump to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Trump to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to remove three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, who had been fired by President Donald Trump and then reinstated by a federal judge.
House subcommittee votes to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files
Read full article: House subcommittee votes to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein filesA House subcommittee has voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
The Latest: House lawmakers vote to subpoena all Epstein-related files from Justice Department
Read full article: The Latest: House lawmakers vote to subpoena all Epstein-related files from Justice DepartmentA subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight has voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas
Read full article: From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideasPresident Donald Trump has unveiled an “AI Action Plan” shaped by Silicon Valley tech leaders who supported his campaign.
What's happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?
Read full article: What's happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?Amid a federal overhaul of student loan plans, many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of loan forgiveness.
The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump's latest comments
Read full article: The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump's latest commentsPresident Donald Trump’s social media posts about the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians going back to their old names has revived the conversation about Native American imagery in sports.
Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade dispute
Read full article: Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade disputeThe Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.
With gavel in hand, Trump chisels away at the power of a compliant Congress
Read full article: With gavel in hand, Trump chisels away at the power of a compliant CongressWhen House Speaker Mike Johnson gifted to President Donald Trump the gavel used to enact the Republicans' tax breaks and spending bill, it was a memorable moment at the White House.
Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golf
Read full article: Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golfMoving at the “speed of Trump” is one of the White House’s favorite phrases, but when it comes to presidential travel, Donald Trump’s pace is about the same as that of his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden.
Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters
Read full article: Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it mattersPresident Donald Trump has opened up a new front in his attack on the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell: He says the alledged mismanagement of a building renovation project could be grounds for firing Powell.
Man accused of stockpiling bombs, using Biden photo for target practice, pleads guilty
Read full article: Man accused of stockpiling bombs, using Biden photo for target practice, pleads guiltyA Virginia man has pleaded guilty in a federal case that accused him of stockpiling the largest number of finished explosives in FBI history.
Judge restores Democrat to Federal Trade Commission, ruling her firing by Trump was illegal
Read full article: Judge restores Democrat to Federal Trade Commission, ruling her firing by Trump was illegalA federal judge has restored a Democrat to the Federal Trade Commission, ruling that President Donald Trump illegally fired her earlier this year in his efforts to exert control over independent agencies across the government.
Trump appointees pushed more marble in Fed building renovation White House now attacks
Read full article: Trump appointees pushed more marble in Fed building renovation White House now attacksPresident Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell, with whom he has tussled for years over interest rates.
China pledges to crack down on illicit exports of rare earths, urges US to lift more trade controls
Read full article: China pledges to crack down on illicit exports of rare earths, urges US to lift more trade controlsChina's Ministry of State Security says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths materials that it says threaten national security.
Most US adults think the GOP tax bill will help the wealthy and harm the poor, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most US adults think the GOP tax bill will help the wealthy and harm the poor, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll shows that while Republican elected officials are promoting their recently passed tax and spending bill as a win for working Americans, everyday Americans broadly see it as a win for the wealthy.
Trump offers regulatory relief for coal, iron ore and chemical industries
Read full article: Trump offers regulatory relief for coal, iron ore and chemical industriesPresident Donald Trump is granting two years of regulatory relief to coal-fired power plants, chemical manufacturers and other industries as he seeks to reverse Biden-era regulations he considers overly burdensome.
Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter
Read full article: Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letterThe controversy over President Donald Trump’s handling of records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation entered a new dimension Thursday as his administration struggles to make good on its promises to release details on the sex trafficking case involving a one-time friend of the now-president.
Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says
Read full article: Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order saysAll solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
Urban League declares a 'state of emergency' for civil rights in the US in response to Trump
Read full article: Urban League declares a 'state of emergency' for civil rights in the US in response to TrumpThe National Urban League has declared a “state of emergency” over civil rights policies in response to the Trump administration.
Federal utility backs off Tennessee gas plant site after John Rich says he enlisted Trump's help
Read full article: Federal utility backs off Tennessee gas plant site after John Rich says he enlisted Trump's helpThe nation’s largest public utility says it is looking at other sites for a new natural gas power plant after its preferred location in Tennessee drew heavy public scrutiny, including from country musician John Rich.
Trump tries to blame others as tensions rise around handling of Epstein case
Read full article: Trump tries to blame others as tensions rise around handling of Epstein casePresident Donald Trump is countering criticism of the Justice Department’s failure to release much-hyped records around the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, accusing former government officials including Barack Obama, Joe Biden and James Comey of tampering with related documents.
20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters
Read full article: 20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disastersTwenty Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency over the cancellation of a disaster mitigation grant program.
Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigation
Read full article: Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigationA former senior aide to first lady Jill Biden has declined to answer questions as part of a House Republican probe into former President Joe Biden's mental state.
Global views of China and Xi improve, while they decline about the US and Trump, survey says
Read full article: Global views of China and Xi improve, while they decline about the US and Trump, survey saysGlobal views of China and its leader Xi Jinping have improved, while opinions of the U.S. and Donald Trump have declined.
Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
Read full article: Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa HortmanA federal grand jury has indicted the man accused of fatally shooting a prominent Minnesota state representative and her husband and seriously wounding a state senator and his wife.
Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under Trump
Read full article: Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under TrumpOnce a powerful watchdog for financial wrongdoing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has seen its enforcement efforts grind to a halt under the Trump administration.
Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusion
Read full article: Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusionImmigration authorities are pressuring landlords to share tenant information, including leases and IDs.
Texas tomato prices set to increase due to President Trump’s tariffs
Read full article: Texas tomato prices set to increase due to President Trump’s tariffsInflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs push up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances.
Senate confirms Trump's first judicial nominee of his second term
Read full article: Senate confirms Trump's first judicial nominee of his second termThe Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s first judicial pick of his second term, voting along party lines to approve Whitney Hermandorfer as a judge for the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from Trump
Read full article: US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from TrumpDemocratic President Joe Biden handed out subsidies to chipmakers and electric vehicle manufacturers.
Bald eagle's new status as the official US bird brings pride and hope to many Native Americans
Read full article: Bald eagle's new status as the official US bird brings pride and hope to many Native AmericansMany Native Americans are marking ceremonies like graduations with bald eagle feathers, a form of reverence for the bird they have always held sacred as a messenger to the Creator.
Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine doses
Read full article: Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine dosesThe federal government has dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines worth thousands of dollars during the pandemic.
A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man
Read full article: A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed manOne year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
One Tech Tip: 'Click-to-cancel' is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe
Read full article: One Tech Tip: 'Click-to-cancel' is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribeA “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, has been blocked by a federal appeals court days before it was set to go into effect.
How US views of immigration have changed since Trump took office, according to Gallup polling
Read full article: How US views of immigration have changed since Trump took office, according to Gallup pollingA Gallup poll shows a substantial jump in the share of Americans who view immigration as positive for the U.S. since President Donald Trump took office.
President Donald Trump speaks after surveying flood damage in the Hill Country
Read full article: President Donald Trump speaks after surveying flood damage in the Hill CountryPresident Donald Trump toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded local officials amid mounting criticism that they failed to warn residents quickly enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way.
Rubio and Wang stress cooperation after talks in Malaysia as US-China tensions simmer
Read full article: Rubio and Wang stress cooperation after talks in Malaysia as US-China tensions simmerU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there are “areas of potential cooperation” between Washington and Beijing.
Appeals court overturns right-wing influencer’s conviction for spreading 2016 election falsehoods
Read full article: Appeals court overturns right-wing influencer’s conviction for spreading 2016 election falsehoodsA federal appeals court has overturned a self-styled right-wing propagandist’s conviction for spreading falsehoods on social media in an effort to suppress Democratic turnout in the 2016 presidential election.
Biden's former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probe
Read full article: Biden's former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probePresident Joe Biden’s White House physician is refusing to answer questions as part of the House Republican investigation into Biden’s health in office.
Trump administration pulls back on plans to rewrite Biden-era asbestos ban
Read full article: Trump administration pulls back on plans to rewrite Biden-era asbestos banThe Trump administration is dropping plans to allow continued use of the last type of asbestos legally allowed in U.S. manufacturing after an outcry from asbestos opponents.
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, shot 9 times by a man posing as an officer, leaves the hospital
Read full article: Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, shot 9 times by a man posing as an officer, leaves the hospitalA Minnesota state senator who was shot nine times during an attack in June has been moved to a rehabilitation facility.
Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role
Read full article: Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating roleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a two-day tour in South Carolina, urging rural voters to stand up to President Donald Trump and challenge Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
Biden's former doctor asks to delay testimony to House panel, citing patient privilege concerns
Read full article: Biden's former doctor asks to delay testimony to House panel, citing patient privilege concernsFormer President Joe Biden's physician has requested to delay his testimony to the House oversight committee.
Trump and GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts and feed conspiracy fears
Read full article: Trump and GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts and feed conspiracy fearsPresident Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after Election Day.
Trump said he didn't know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemitic
Read full article: Trump said he didn't know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemiticPresident Donald Trump says he didn’t know that the term “shylock” is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.