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Trump wields tariffs to sway Putin on Ukraine. Here's how they might work, or not
Read full article: Trump wields tariffs to sway Putin on Ukraine. Here's how they might work, or notRussian President Vladimir Putin has sacrificed an estimated 1 million of his soldiers, killed and wounded, in a three-year campaign to crush Ukraine.
‘Just got worked up’: FBI arrests Spring man for death threat to Sen. John Cornyn
Read full article: ‘Just got worked up’: FBI arrests Spring man for death threat to Sen. John CornynFBI Houston agents arrested Andrew David Sikes in Montgomery County for allegedly making a death threat to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, intending to impede and intimidate him in his official duties.
Judge says Trump administration can't use travel ban to keep 80 refugees out of the US
Read full article: Judge says Trump administration can't use travel ban to keep 80 refugees out of the USA federal judge has barred the Trump administration from using its ban on travelers from some countries to keep 80 already-vetted refugees from entering the United States.
A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency response
Read full article: A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency responseCollier County, Florida, uses one of the most advanced 911 systems in the U.S., allowing callers to send texts and videos.
With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps in
Read full article: With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps inAn appeals court has briefly extended protections for nearly 12,000 Afghans in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status.
Retired Army officer pleads guilty to sharing classified info on Russia-Ukraine war on dating site
Read full article: Retired Army officer pleads guilty to sharing classified info on Russia-Ukraine war on dating siteA retired Army officer who worked as a civilian Air Force employee has pleaded guilty to conspiring to share classified information about Russia's war with Ukraine.
Man accused of hijacking airplane among more than 1,300 arrested by ICE in Houston in June
Read full article: Man accused of hijacking airplane among more than 1,300 arrested by ICE in Houston in JuneDuring the month of June, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 1,361 Houston-area undocumented immigrants who were charged with or convicted of crimes after entering the United States.
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.
The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1
Read full article: The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1The European Union has decided to hold off on imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that were set to begin Monday.
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.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partners
Read full article: Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partnersPresident Donald Trump has announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting Aug. 1.
Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffs
Read full article: Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffsIn the past week, President Donald Trump has managed to make his erratic trade policies even more baffling to countries desperate to negotiate an escape from his wrath.
Trump administration has floated deporting third-country nationals to Africa. Here's what we know
Read full article: Trump administration has floated deporting third-country nationals to Africa. Here's what we knowSouth Sudan has accepted eight third-country deportees from the U.S. and Rwanda says it’s in talk with the administration of President Donald Trump on a similar deal.
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.
US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump says
Read full article: US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump saysPresident Donald Trump says the United States is selling weapons to its NATO allies in Europe so they can provide them to Ukraine as it struggles to fend off a recent escalation in Russia’s drone and missile attacks.
US commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China Sea
Read full article: US commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China SeaThe U.S. Pacific Fleet commander says China has failed to intimidate rival claimant states into surrendering their sovereign interests in the South China Sea despite its intensifying “bullying tactics” and the United States and other allied countries are ready to further boost deterrence against Beijing’s aggression.
South Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea
Read full article: South Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North KoreaTop South Korean, U.S. and Japanese military officers are urging North Korea to cease all unlawful activities that threaten regional security, as the three nations fly advanced warplanes for a joint exercise in a show of force against the North.
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.
Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in Asia
Read full article: Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in AsiaThe Philippines' ambassador to the U.S. said President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House to discuss how the longtime treaty allies can further deepen their security and economic engagements and bolster deterrence against aggression in Asian security flashpoints.
UN investigator and critic of Israel's actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctions
Read full article: UN investigator and critic of Israel's actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctionsAn independent U.N. investigator and outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza said “it was shocking” to learn that the Trump administration had imposed sanctions on her.
Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at a nuclear site hit by US
Read full article: Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at a nuclear site hit by USA senior Israeli official says Israel believes deeply buried stocks of enriched uranium at one Iranian nuclear facility hit by the U.S. military are potentially retrievable.
Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against US if Trump follows through on 50% import taxes
Read full article: Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against US if Trump follows through on 50% import taxesBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50%.
As Netanyahu wraps Washington visit, progress on a Gaza ceasefire remains murky
Read full article: As Netanyahu wraps Washington visit, progress on a Gaza ceasefire remains murkyIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attended a memorial service for two slain Israeli Embassy staffers at the end of his trip to Washington.
Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billion
Read full article: Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billionItalian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in a deal valued at approximately $3.1 billion.
New Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide via class action lawsuit
Read full article: New Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide via class action lawsuitA federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a ruling pausing President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship from taking effect anywhere in the United States.
Rubio says US and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks
Read full article: Rubio says US and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talksU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia on Thursday.
Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says
Read full article: Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy saysA U.S. envoy says that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging their forces after the latest round of talks.
Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship program
Read full article: Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship programDartmouth College and the University of Notre Dame say they're ending their participation in a Chinese scholarship program.
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former president
Read full article: Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former presidentPresident Donald Trump is singling out Brazil for import taxes of 50%, citing its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffs
Read full article: The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffsBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says the 50% tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump would trigger the country’s economic reciprocity law.
Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cuts
Read full article: Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cutsPresident Donald Trump has promised West African leaders a shift from aid to trade during a White House meeting.
Man charged with murder in Houston parking lot had been removed from U.S. multiple times, records show
Read full article: Man charged with murder in Houston parking lot had been removed from U.S. multiple times, records showA man suspected of fatally shooting someone in a parking lot in Houston had been previously deported from the United States on at least two occasions, court records indicate.
Israel outlines plans to pack Gaza's population into a closed border zone. Here's a closer look
Read full article: Israel outlines plans to pack Gaza's population into a closed border zone. Here's a closer lookIsraeli media reports that the country’s defense minister has outlined plans to pack hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into a closed zone of the Gaza Strip along the border with Egypt.
US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: US adults want the government to focus on child care costs, not birth rates, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans do not want the government to focus on increasing birth rates, despite efforts by the Trump administration to make this a priority.
Yemen's Houthi rebels attack another ship in the Red Sea, killing 3
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels attack another ship in the Red Sea, killing 3New attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on cargo ships in the Red Sea have raised fears of a renewed campaign targeting a key maritime route for international trade.
Migrants deported from US to Salvadoran prison remain under US control, Salvadoran officials tell UN
Read full article: Migrants deported from US to Salvadoran prison remain under US control, Salvadoran officials tell UNThe government of El Salvador has acknowledged to United Nations investigators that the Trump administration maintains control of the Venezuelan men who were deported from the U.S. to a notorious Salvadoran prison, contradicting public statements by officials in both countries.
Temporary status to be removed from roughly 80,000 Hondurans, Nicaraguans after 25 years in US
Read full article: Temporary status to be removed from roughly 80,000 Hondurans, Nicaraguans after 25 years in USThe Department of Homeland Security says it's ending Temporary Protected Status for nearly 80,000 Hondurans and Nicaraguans in the U.S. This status, granted after Hurricane Mitch in 1998, allowed them to live and work in the country.
Deals made by Trump since pausing his 'Liberation Day' tariffs remain sparse
Read full article: Deals made by Trump since pausing his 'Liberation Day' tariffs remain sparseJust over three months ago, President Donald Trump unveiled his most sweeping volley of tariffs yet — holding up large charts from the White House Rose Garden to outline new import taxes that the U.S. would soon slap on goods from nearly every country in the world.
Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations
Read full article: Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nationsPresident Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other countries.
The Latest: Trump meets with Netanyahu for private dinner at the White House
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meets with Netanyahu for private dinner at the White HouseU.S. President Donald Trump held a private dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as families of hostages held in Gaza push for any ceasefire agreement to include the release of all remaining hostages.
Trump and Netanyahu take a victory lap to mark strikes on Iran nuclear facilities
Read full article: Trump and Netanyahu take a victory lap to mark strikes on Iran nuclear facilitiesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is telling President Donald Trump that he is nominating the U.S. leader for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Edson Álvarez's tiebreaking goal gives Mexico 2-1 win over US for 10th Gold Cup title
Read full article: Edson Álvarez's tiebreaking goal gives Mexico 2-1 win over US for 10th Gold Cup titleEdson Álvarez scored a tiebreaking goal in the 77th minute after a video review reversed an offside call, and Mexico beat the United States 2-1 for its record 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup title.
Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks
Read full article: Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talksThe United States is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline when a tariff pause by President Donald Trump expires.
30% US tariff on European goods threatens to shake up a key trade relationship
Read full article: 30% US tariff on European goods threatens to shake up a key trade relationshipPresident Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union will have repercussions for companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.
US completes deportation of 8 men to South Sudan after weeks of legal wrangling
Read full article: US completes deportation of 8 men to South Sudan after weeks of legal wranglingEight men deported from the United States in May and held under guard for weeks at an American military base in the African nation of Djibouti while their legal challenge played out in court have now reached the Trump administration’s intended destination, war-torn South Sudan.
MAGA faithful cheer Trump for pausing Ukraine weapons after bristling at Iran strikes
Read full article: MAGA faithful cheer Trump for pausing Ukraine weapons after bristling at Iran strikesPresident Donald Trump is getting praise from his most ardent supporters for withholding some weapons from Ukraine after they recently questioned his commitment to keeping the U.S. out of foreign conflicts.
Trump says US has given Ukraine too many weapons in first public comments on pause in shipments
Read full article: Trump says US has given Ukraine too many weapons in first public comments on pause in shipmentsPresident Donald Trump is complaining that the United States provided too many weapons to Ukraine under the previous administration.
Trump kicks off a yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary in Iowa
Read full article: Trump kicks off a yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary in IowaPresident Donald Trump has gone to Iowa to kick off a year of patriotic festivities leading up to next year's 250th anniversary of American independence.
Pochettino says pro-visitor crowd in St. Louis was `like to play in Guatemala'
Read full article: Pochettino says pro-visitor crowd in St. Louis was `like to play in Guatemala'The U.S. men's soccer team advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final against Mexico or Honduras after a 2-1 win over Guatemala.
Luna scores twice to lead US over Guatemala 2-1 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup final
Read full article: Luna scores twice to lead US over Guatemala 2-1 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup finalDiego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes, and the United States hung on to beat Guatemala 2-1 to reach its first CONCACAF Gold Cup final since 2021.
Impact of US Airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facility through eyes of Iranian American
Read full article: Impact of US Airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facility through eyes of Iranian AmericanWe get a first-hand perspective on this historic moment through the eyes of Anahita Delos, an Iranian-American who has lived in the U.S. for 15 years.
With public ban on band Bob Vylan, Trump appears to ease visa privacy rules to make a point
Read full article: With public ban on band Bob Vylan, Trump appears to ease visa privacy rules to make a pointThe U.S. State Department's revelation that it has revoked visas for British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan is the latest indication that the Trump administration appears to have eased privacy restrictions to make public points.
Judge blocks order barring asylum access at border and gives administration two weeks to appeal
Read full article: Judge blocks order barring asylum access at border and gives administration two weeks to appealA federal judge has ruled that an executive order by President Donald Trump suspending asylum access at the southern border is unlawful.
President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let US goods into the country duty-free
Read full article: President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let US goods into the country duty-freePresident Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam Wednesday that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free.
Ukraine looks to jointly produce weapons with allies as the US halts some shipments
Read full article: Ukraine looks to jointly produce weapons with allies as the US halts some shipmentsUkraine is moving forward with plans for joint weapons production with allies, while the U.S. halts some arms shipments it had promised to help Kyiv fight off Russia’s invasion.
Justice Department says 2 Chinese nationals charged with spying inside the US for Beijing
Read full article: Justice Department says 2 Chinese nationals charged with spying inside the US for BeijingTwo Chinese nationals have been charged with spying inside the United States on behalf of Beijing, including by taking photographs of a naval base and by participating in efforts to recruit members of the military who they thought might be open to working for Chinese intelligence.
'The disappointment is huge:' Cuban women's volleyball team denied US visa to compete in Puerto Rico
Read full article: 'The disappointment is huge:' Cuban women's volleyball team denied US visa to compete in Puerto RicoThe Cuban women’s national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the new visa restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
US calls reported threats by pro-Iran hackers to release Trump-tied material a 'smear campaign'
Read full article: US calls reported threats by pro-Iran hackers to release Trump-tied material a 'smear campaign'A news report says hackers supporting Iran have threatened to release emails supposedly stolen from people connected to President Donald Trump.
Suspected Chinese spy arrested in Houston, accused of sending military information overseas
Read full article: Suspected Chinese spy arrested in Houston, accused of sending military information overseasCourt records claim Liren "Ryan" Lai worked with another resident from China who lives in California to do "dead drop" payments of cash to gather intelligence about U.S. Navy service members and bases."
Iran assesses the damage and lashes out after Israeli and US strikes damage its nuclear sites
Read full article: Iran assesses the damage and lashes out after Israeli and US strikes damage its nuclear sitesIran is assessing the damage and lashing out over the American and Israeli airstrikes that damaged its nuclear sites.
Luxurious postpartum retreat, Ruby Postnatal Resort, for new moms opens in Houston
Read full article: Luxurious postpartum retreat, Ruby Postnatal Resort, for new moms opens in HoustonOne of the first postpartum retreats in the United States has opened in Houston, offering new mothers a dedicated space to recover physically and emotionally after childbirth.
Man said to be involved in March mass shooting at Houston bar among 16 Venezuelan nationals facing federal charges
Read full article: Man said to be involved in March mass shooting at Houston bar among 16 Venezuelan nationals facing federal chargesA man, who authorities say was in the United States illegally, is one of 16 Venezuelan nationals facing federal drug trafficking and weapons charges.
US brings charges in North Korean remote worker scheme that officials say funds weapons program
Read full article: US brings charges in North Korean remote worker scheme that officials say funds weapons programThe Justice Department has announced criminal charges in connection with a scheme by North Korea to fund its weapons program through the salaries of remote information technology employed unwittingly by U.S. companies.
The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadline
Read full article: The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trump’s big bill ahead of July 4 deadlinePossible changes to President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered, though most of the amendments are expected to fail.
National pride is declining in America. And it's splitting by party lines, new Gallup polling shows
Read full article: National pride is declining in America. And it's splitting by party lines, new Gallup polling showsA poll shows only 36% of Democrats say they’re “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, reflecting a dramatic decline in national pride that's also clear among young people.
US skips global UN meeting aimed at raising trillions of dollars to combat poverty
Read full article: US skips global UN meeting aimed at raising trillions of dollars to combat povertyMany of the world’s nations, but not the United States, gathered on Monday in Spain to tackle the growing gap between rich and poor nations.
A week into the fragile Israel-Iran peace agreement, here's what we still don't know
Read full article: A week into the fragile Israel-Iran peace agreement, here's what we still don't knowIt’s been a week since the U.S. pressed Israel and Iran into a truce, ending a bloody 12-day conflict that had set the Middle East and the world on edge.
US gets past Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals on penalty kicks
Read full article: US gets past Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals on penalty kicksDamion Downs scored in the sixth round of a shootout after three saves by Matt Freese, sending the U.S. to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 4-3 penalty-kicks win over Costa Rica after a a 2-2 tie.
Trump helped these African countries sign a peace deal. Here’s what we know
Read full article: Trump helped these African countries sign a peace deal. Here’s what we knowA deal signed in Washington has been touted as a major step toward peace in Congo following decades of conflict that has killed millions, including thousands this year.
What's next for President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order in the courts
Read full article: What's next for President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order in the courtsA federal judge in New Hampshire has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.
DHS secretary praises Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' plan as agency expands immigration detention
Read full article: DHS secretary praises Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' plan as agency expands immigration detentionThe Homeland Security secretary is praising Florida for coming forward with an idea that’s been dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” because it would house immigration detainees in a facility being built in a Florida swamp.
Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka dance at Centre Court and post about it on TikTok and Instagram
Read full article: Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka dance at Centre Court and post about it on TikTok and InstagramJust in case anyone might have wondered whether there was any lingering animosity between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka after their French Open final, the two tennis stars have offered proof that all is well.
Fate of birthright citizenship order unresolved after Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions
Read full article: Fate of birthright citizenship order unresolved after Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctionsThe ruling was a partial victory for President Donald Trump who has made immigration his signature issue.
Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict
Read full article: Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflictThe Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. to help end the decades-long fighting in eastern Congo.
Trump says Iran must open itself to inspection to verify it doesn't restart its nuclear program
Read full article: Trump says Iran must open itself to inspection to verify it doesn't restart its nuclear programU.S. President Donald Trump says he expects Iran to open itself to international inspection to verify it doesn’t restart its nuclear program.
Deal with Beijing will speed China's export of minerals to the US, treasury secretary says
Read full article: Deal with Beijing will speed China's export of minerals to the US, treasury secretary saysWashington and Beijing have signed a trade agreement that will make it easier for American firms to obtain magnets and rare earth minerals from China that are critical to manufacturing and microchip production.