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US upends its role as the high-seas drug police with a military strike on Venezuelan boat
Read full article: US upends its role as the high-seas drug police with a military strike on Venezuelan boatThe United States has long relied on the Coast Guard and allies to interdict drug vessels through arrests and prosecutions at sea.
Trump note to Epstein that he denies writing is released by Congress
Read full article: Trump note to Epstein that he denies writing is released by CongressDemocrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump.
Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom Hanks
Read full article: Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom HanksPresident Donald Trump celebrated news that an alumni group from West Point canceled an award ceremony set to honor Tom Hanks.
Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up US citizens
Read full article: Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up US citizensThe Supreme Court is clearing the way for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations in Los Angeles, another victory for President Donald Trump at the high court.
Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump's blocked nominees
Read full article: Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump's blocked nomineesSenate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans are ready to change the chamber’s rules to allow quick confirmations of dozens of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees.
What Americans think about socialism and capitalism, according to a new Gallup poll
Read full article: What Americans think about socialism and capitalism, according to a new Gallup pollA new Gallup poll finds that Democrats view socialism more positively than they did in the past, while their views of capitalism are more negative.
Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now
Read full article: Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for nowChief Justice John Roberts has let President Donald Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings allowed for now by the Supreme Court.
Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll's $83.3M defamation judgment against Trump
Read full article: Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll's $83.3M defamation judgment against TrumpA federal appeals court has upheld a civil jury's decision requiring President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to columnist E.
Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen
Read full article: Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozenThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen.
The Latest: Trump intensifies promises of federal law enforcement action in Chicago
Read full article: The Latest: Trump intensifies promises of federal law enforcement action in ChicagoPresident Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from “Apocalypse Now” featuring a ball of flames as helicopters zoom over the nation’s third-largest city.
Republicans in Congress are eager for Trump to expand his use of the military on US soil
Read full article: Republicans in Congress are eager for Trump to expand his use of the military on US soilPresident Donald Trump is swiftly implementing his vision of the military as an all-powerful tool for his policy goals.
In new memoir, Supreme Court Justice Barrett reflects on historic cases, is largely silent on Trump
Read full article: In new memoir, Supreme Court Justice Barrett reflects on historic cases, is largely silent on TrumpSupreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says “violence or threats of violence” against judges shouldn’t be the cost of public service.
Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground
Read full article: Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the groundAs President Donald Trump signals plans to order federal intervention in Chicago, experts say the likely escalation of immigration enforcement operations is setting the stage for a contentious dynamic between local police and federal authorities.
Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump apologizes to potential jurors
Read full article: Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump apologizes to potential jurorsThe man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida stood before a group of potential jurors in a Florida courtroom and said he was “sorry for bringing you all in here.”.
Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention
Read full article: Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal interventionAs Chicago braces for an influx of federal immigration agents and possibly National Guard troops, churches citywide are turning up their response from the pulpit.
A decades-long peace vigil outside the White House is dismantled after Trump's order
Read full article: A decades-long peace vigil outside the White House is dismantled after Trump's orderLaw enforcement officials have removed a peace vigil that had stood outside the White House for more than four decades after President Donald Trump ordered it to be taken down as part of the clearing of homeless encampments in the nation’s capital.
White House's review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide
Read full article: White House's review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwideSome history teachers are concerned about what may come of a White House review of the Smithsonian's public-facing content.
Several of Trump's immigration policies have faced lawsuits, court rulings
Read full article: Several of Trump's immigration policies have faced lawsuits, court rulingsPresident Donald Trump has promised to remove millions of people from the U.S. in the largest deportation program in American history.
In one DC neighborhood after federal intervention, the notion of more authority is a mixed bag
Read full article: In one DC neighborhood after federal intervention, the notion of more authority is a mixed bagIn a swath of the nation’s capital that sits across the tracks, and the river, residents can see the Washington Monument, the Waldorf Astoria and the U.S. Capitol dome.
Sanders and Mamdani energize supporters at town hall as NYC mayor's race enters final stretch
Read full article: Sanders and Mamdani energize supporters at town hall as NYC mayor's race enters final stretchU.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani rallied supporters at a town hall in Brooklyn, slamming President Donald Trump and boosting their shared progressive message.
President Donald Trump will watch the US Open men's final from Rolex's suite, AP source says
Read full article: President Donald Trump will watch the US Open men's final from Rolex's suite, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the details says President Donald Trump will watch the U.S. Open men’s final from Rolex’s suite in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Trump threatens Chicago with apocalyptic force and Pritzker calls him a 'wannabe dictator'
Read full article: Trump threatens Chicago with apocalyptic force and Pritzker calls him a 'wannabe dictator'President Donald Trump is amplifying his promises to dispatch the National Guard to Chicago by posting a parody image from “Apocalypse Now" featuring a ball of flames as helicopters zoom overhead.
How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government to settle personal scores and pursue his agenda
Read full article: How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government to settle personal scores and pursue his agendaPresident Donald Trump has been using his second term to amass and wield unprecedented power.
Biden chooses Delaware for his presidential library as his team turns to raising money for it
Read full article: Biden chooses Delaware for his presidential library as his team turns to raising money for itFormer President Joe Biden has decided to build his presidential library in Delaware.
Trump's job market promises fall flat as hiring collapses and inflation ticks up
Read full article: Trump's job market promises fall flat as hiring collapses and inflation ticks upThe U.S. job market has gone from healthy to lethargic during President Donald Trump’s first seven months back in the White House.
Trump hosts White House dinner for GOP lawmakers at paved space he dubbed 'Rose Garden Club'
Read full article: Trump hosts White House dinner for GOP lawmakers at paved space he dubbed 'Rose Garden Club'President Donald Trump hosted a dinner Friday night for members of Congress in the newly paved White House Rose Garden, telling them they were the first gathering of what he dubbed the “Rose Garden Club.”.
In post-Jan. 6 era, 600 officers train for riots as threats to lawmakers climb toward record high
Read full article: In post-Jan. 6 era, 600 officers train for riots as threats to lawmakers climb toward record highThe U.S. Capitol Police have led a massive training exercise in Maryland to improve coordination among law enforcement agencies.
Maryland leaders tell Trump they don't need the National Guard to curb gun violence
Read full article: Maryland leaders tell Trump they don't need the National Guard to curb gun violenceIn a pointed show of solidarity against President Donald Trump, state and local leaders walked through one of Baltimore’s most historically underserved neighborhoods amid ongoing efforts to curb gun violence.
Congress is expected to allow Trump's takeover of DC police to expire
Read full article: Congress is expected to allow Trump's takeover of DC police to expireCongress is expected to allow President Donald Trump’s temporary takeover of Washington’s police department to expire next week as the 30 day limit comes to an end.
European countries near Russia puzzled by US plans to cut defense funding
Read full article: European countries near Russia puzzled by US plans to cut defense fundingConfusion has emerged over Trump administration plans to halt some security assistance funding to European countries along the border with Russia.
Democrats, GOP test their playbooks as Trump looms over elections in Virginia and New Jersey
Read full article: Democrats, GOP test their playbooks as Trump looms over elections in Virginia and New JerseyDemocrats and Republicans are testing dueling playbooks in fall elections that will decide the leadership of Virginia and New Jersey — and perhaps a new direction for the parties heading into next year’s midterms.
Trump signs order to designate nations that hold Americans as sponsors of wrongful detention
Read full article: Trump signs order to designate nations that hold Americans as sponsors of wrongful detentionPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that would let the U.S. designate nations as state sponsors of wrongful detention, using the threat of associated sanctions to deter Americans from being detained abroad or taken hostage.
Trump says US will host next year’s G20 summit at his Florida golf club but he won't make money
Read full article: Trump says US will host next year’s G20 summit at his Florida golf club but he won't make moneyPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. will host next year’s Group of 20 summit at his golf club in southern Florida.
Prosecutors drop federal case against woman accused of threatening to kill Trump
Read full article: Prosecutors drop federal case against woman accused of threatening to kill TrumpJustice Department prosecutors are dropping their federal case against a woman who was charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump.
CBS forbids editing of 'Face the Nation' interviews after complaints from Kristi Noem
Read full article: CBS forbids editing of 'Face the Nation' interviews after complaints from Kristi NoemCBS says it will no longer allow editing of newsmaker interviews on its Sunday morning show “Face the Nation.”.
US and EU plan to discuss new Russia sanctions: What could be next for Putin?
Read full article: US and EU plan to discuss new Russia sanctions: What could be next for Putin?European officials, led by EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, plan to visit the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday to discuss economic pressure on Russia, including new sanctions.
FCC taking steps that would allow US prisons to jam prisoners' cellphone signals
Read full article: FCC taking steps that would allow US prisons to jam prisoners' cellphone signalsFederal officials are moving a step closer to allowing state and federal prisons to jam cellphone signals from devices smuggled to inmates.
Judge blocks Trump administration's ending of legal protections for 1.1M Venezuelans and Haitians
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration's ending of legal protections for 1.1M Venezuelans and HaitiansA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections that have granted more than 1 million people from Haiti and Venezuela the right to live and work in the United States.