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National Academy of Sciences rebuffs Trump EPA's effort to undo regulations fighting climate change
Read full article: National Academy of Sciences rebuffs Trump EPA's effort to undo regulations fighting climate changeThe National Academy of Sciences says evidence supporting a 2009 U.S. government finding that climate change threatens public health is “beyond scientific dispute” and that evidence supporting that finding has only grown stronger.
Obama says the US is at ‘an inflection point’ after Kirk’s killing and Trump has divided the country
Read full article: Obama says the US is at ‘an inflection point’ after Kirk’s killing and Trump has divided the countryFormer President Barack Obama says the U.S. is at an "inflection point" after conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
From Carter's kiss to Trump's step ahead: Famous presidential gaffes toward British royals
Read full article: From Carter's kiss to Trump's step ahead: Famous presidential gaffes toward British royalsU.S. presidents and first ladies have had their share of awkward moments with the British royal family over the years.
Families in crisis after massive immigration raid at Hyundai plant in Georgia
Read full article: Families in crisis after massive immigration raid at Hyundai plant in GeorgiaAfter Koreans detained in a historic raid on a Georgia Hyundai plant were sent home, lawyers and social workers say the nearly 200 non-Korean workers ensnared in the crackdown remain in legal limbo.
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
Read full article: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidiesThere’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Charlie Kirk shaped a generation of young people into a conservative force
Read full article: How Charlie Kirk shaped a generation of young people into a conservative forceCharlie Kirk began plotting a way to mold young minds into conservatism at an age when he was still sorting out his own path.
Senate Republicans take first steps to change rules to speed up Trump's nominees
Read full article: Senate Republicans take first steps to change rules to speed up Trump's nomineesRepublicans are taking the first steps to change the rules of the Senate to confirm more of President Donald Trump’s nominees.
Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports and avoid stores
Read full article: Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports and avoid storesAs the nation’s third-largest city awaits a much-hyped federal intervention, residents are making changes in their daily routines.
CBS News' new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job's traditional definition
Read full article: CBS News' new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job's traditional definitionCBS News has appointed an ombudsman to investigate consumer complaints, although Kenneth Weinstein's background and duties are different from the way the job has traditionally been defined in journalism.
Takeaways from an AP analysis about longer delays in approving US disaster aid
Read full article: Takeaways from an AP analysis about longer delays in approving US disaster aidAn Associated Press analysis reveals that survivors of major natural disasters in the U.S. are waiting longer for federal aid.
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.
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.
'SNL' wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophies
Read full article: 'SNL' wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophiesKendrick Lamar and Barack Obama were both winners at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
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.
'The Studio,' 'The Penguin' and Julie Andrews are among the winners at the Creative Arts Emmys
Read full article: 'The Studio,' 'The Penguin' and Julie Andrews are among the winners at the Creative Arts EmmysJulie Andrews has won her third Emmy Award at age 89 for her voice-over work on Netflix's “Bridgerton.”.
Republicans are preparing to change Senate rules to speed Trump's nominees
Read full article: Republicans are preparing to change Senate rules to speed Trump's nomineesRepublican senators say they are prepared to change the chamber’s rules to get around the Democratic blockade of President Donald Trump’s nominees, discussing a proposal to make it easier to confirm multiple nominees at once.
C-SPAN announces deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, Hulu
Read full article: C-SPAN announces deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, HuluC-SPAN's three public affairs networks will be carried beginning this fall on YouTube TV and Hulu's live television package, according to a deal announced on Wednesday.
What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he's firing
Read full article: What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he's firingLisa Cook made headlines three years ago when she became the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world.
Texas redistricting fight shakes up battle lines for both parties in key US Senate race
Read full article: Texas redistricting fight shakes up battle lines for both parties in key US Senate raceThe push to redraw congressional maps in Texas is shifting the dynamics of the state’s 2026 Senate campaign.
Justice Department won't defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
Read full article: Justice Department won't defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutionalThe Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for heavily Hispanic universities that is being challenged in court, declaring that the government believes the funding is unconstitutional.
Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governor
Read full article: Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governorThe Texas Senate has given final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature.
Trump's death penalty push faces setbacks as judges block attempts to reverse prior decisions
Read full article: Trump's death penalty push faces setbacks as judges block attempts to reverse prior decisionsPresident Donald Trump's administration has been pushing for the death penalty, but judges are blocking attempts to reverse previous decisions against capital punishment.
California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling special election on redrawn congressional map
Read full article: California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling special election on redrawn congressional mapCalifornia voters will decide in a November special election whether to approve a redrawn congressional map designed to help Democrats win five more U.S. House seats next year.
Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps
Read full article: Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new mapsFormer President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.
A look at those Trump has targeted in tactic of revoking security clearances
Read full article: A look at those Trump has targeted in tactic of revoking security clearancesThe Trump administration’s announcement this week that it would rescind the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials was hardly an isolated act.
US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mine
Read full article: US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mineA U.S. appeals court has put the brakes on the transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a company that plans to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America.
The Latest: Trump meets with European leaders at the White House to discuss Russia-Ukraine peace efforts
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meets with European leaders at the White House to discuss Russia-Ukraine peace effortsU.S. President Donald Trump says he has called Russian President Vladimir Putin and begun to arrange a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump begins planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming US help with security guarantees
Read full article: Trump begins planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming US help with security guaranteesPresident Donald Trump has started arranging a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board
Read full article: In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on boardDemocrats have struggled to find effective ways to oppose President Donald Trump, and even some Democratic voters describe the party as weak.
Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed after failing to reach a deal to end Ukraine war
Read full article: Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed after failing to reach a deal to end Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump has failed to secure an agreement from Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, falling short in his most significant move yet to stop the bloodshed, even after rolling out the red carpet for the man who started it.
Judge strikes down key parts of Florida law that led to removal of books from school libraries
Read full article: Judge strikes down key parts of Florida law that led to removal of books from school librariesA federal judge has struck down key parts of a Florida law that allowed parents to remove books they found objectionable from public school libraries.
Judge orders RFK Jr.'s health department to stop sharing Medicaid data with deportation officials
Read full article: Judge orders RFK Jr.'s health department to stop sharing Medicaid data with deportation officialsA federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.
Trump's friendly-to-frustrated relationship with Putin takes the spotlight at the Alaska summit
Read full article: Trump's friendly-to-frustrated relationship with Putin takes the spotlight at the Alaska summitPresident Donald Trump’s meeting in Alaska with Vladimir Putin could be a decisive moment in the war in Ukraine and in the U.S. leader’s anomalous relationship with his Russian counterpart.
Leaving a top Trump administration post? The president may have an ambassadorship for you
Read full article: Leaving a top Trump administration post? The president may have an ambassadorship for youPresident Donald Trump has been using diplomatic appointments as a soft landing for officials leaving his administration.
Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska's long history — and tension — with Russia
Read full article: Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska's long history — and tension — with RussiaWhen U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, it will be the latest chapter in the 49th state’s long history with Russia — and with international tensions.
Commercial fishing in a vast Pacific nature area is halted after a judge blocks a Trump order
Read full article: Commercial fishing in a vast Pacific nature area is halted after a judge blocks a Trump orderCommercial fishing that recently resumed in a vast protected area of the Pacific Ocean must halt once again after a judge in Hawaii sided with environmentalists challenging a Trump administration rollback of federal ocean protections.
How closely do congressional delegations reflect how people vote? Not very
Read full article: How closely do congressional delegations reflect how people vote? Not veryAt the core of the fight in Texas over redrawing the state’s congressional districts is a debate over a time-honored right spelled out in the Constitution: Every two years, “the People” get to pick someone to represent their interests in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What to know about past meetings between Putin and his American counterparts
Read full article: What to know about past meetings between Putin and his American counterpartsBilateral meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterparts were a regular occurrence early in his tenure.
Trump orders federal regulators to probe alleged bank discrimination against conservatives
Read full article: Trump orders federal regulators to probe alleged bank discrimination against conservativesPresident Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into whether banks have discriminated against conservatives and industries like gun manufacturers and cryptocurrency companies.
Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants
Read full article: Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grantsA federal judge in Oregon has issued an injunction temporarily stopping the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to humanities councils around the country.
What's known and not yet known about the Justice Department's scrutiny of Trump-Russia probe origins
Read full article: What's known and not yet known about the Justice Department's scrutiny of Trump-Russia probe originsAttorney General Pam Bondi is set to criminally investigate the origins of the Trump-Russia probe from the Obama era.
Trump administration dismisses majority of federal board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances
Read full article: Trump administration dismisses majority of federal board overseeing Puerto Rico’s financesThe Trump administration has dismissed five out of seven members on Puerto Rico’s federal control board that oversees the U.S. territory’s finances, sparking concern about the future of the island’s fragile economy.
Bondi moves forward on Justice Department investigation into origins of Trump-Russia probe
Read full article: Bondi moves forward on Justice Department investigation into origins of Trump-Russia probeAttorney General Pam Bondi is moving forward with a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley declines invitation to join Trump's sports council
Read full article: Eagles running back Saquon Barkley declines invitation to join Trump's sports councilSaquon Barkley has declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump's council on sports, fitness, and nutrition.
Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
Read full article: Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'The Senate is leaving Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President Donald Trump’s nominees.
Senate delays August recess for now as Trump presses for more confirmations
Read full article: Senate delays August recess for now as Trump presses for more confirmationsA stalemate over the pace of confirmations has delayed the Senate’s yearly August recess for now as President Donald Trump declares that his nominees “should NOT BE FORCED TO WAIT.”.
North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class
Read full article: North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle classDemocrats still in the dumps over last year’s elections have found cause for optimism in North Carolina, where former Gov. Roy Cooper jumped into the race for that state’s newly open seat with a vow to address voters’ persistent concerns about making ends meet.
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.
It's a year of rapid change, except when it comes to Trump's approval numbers, AP-NORC polling finds
Read full article: It's a year of rapid change, except when it comes to Trump's approval numbers, AP-NORC polling findsThe new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research polling tracker shows that overall views of President Donald Trump’s job performance have been steady over the past few months.
In Epstein furor, Trump struggles to shake off a controversy his allies once stoked
Read full article: In Epstein furor, Trump struggles to shake off a controversy his allies once stokedPresident Donald Trump faces ongoing questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case, overshadowing his administration's achievements.
The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight
Read full article: The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fightThe White House is focusing on redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in 2026.
Gabbard uses surprise White House appearance to attack Trump's enemies on the Russia investigation
Read full article: Gabbard uses surprise White House appearance to attack Trump's enemies on the Russia investigationDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has made a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room and targeted President Donald Trump’s political enemies.
Trump rehashes years-old grievances on Russia investigation after new intelligence report
Read full article: Trump rehashes years-old grievances on Russia investigation after new intelligence reportPresident Donald Trump is rehashing longstanding grievances over the Russia investigation that shadowed much of his first term.
Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces
Read full article: Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplacesThe U.S. Department of Labor is aiming to rewrite or repeal more than 60 “obsolete” workplace regulations adopted under previous presidential administrations.
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.
How a federal monument's new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans
Read full article: How a federal monument's new welcome center in Maine honors Native AmericansA new welcome center at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine tells the story of the land from the perspective of its original inhabitants — the Native Americans who comprise the Wabanaki Confederacy.
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.
Hegseth tells lawmakers about plan to detain immigrants at bases in Indiana and New Jersey
Read full article: Hegseth tells lawmakers about plan to detain immigrants at bases in Indiana and New JerseyDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says military bases in Indiana and New Jersey could house detained immigrants without affecting their military operations.
'Fear is the tool of a tyrant', fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey tells colleagues
Read full article: 'Fear is the tool of a tyrant', fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey tells colleaguesMaurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey who as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan worked on cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, has told colleagues in a note that “fear is the tool of a tyrant” and that her firing without reason should fuel “a fire of righteous indignation at abuses of power.”.
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.
Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel Russia
Read full article: Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel RussiaPresident Donald Trump is downplaying the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensifying Russian air offensive.
As Waltz faces UN post hearings, an update on the Signal situation that led to his initial ousting
Read full article: As Waltz faces UN post hearings, an update on the Signal situation that led to his initial oustingMike Waltz, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing.
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.
Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK in September
Read full article: Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK in SeptemberU.S. President Donald Trump will make an unprecedented second state visit to the U.K. between Sept. 17 and 19 when he will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion
Read full article: From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercionPresident Donald Trump prides himself on being a dealmaker, but his negotiating style is more ultimatum than compromise.
The newest way to influence Trump: Nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize
Read full article: The newest way to influence Trump: Nominate him for the Nobel Peace PrizeLeaders, lawmakers and others are using a new strategy to stay on President Donald Trump’s good side: Nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize and let him know it.
Larry David teams with the Obamas for HBO US history sketch show for the nation's 250th
Read full article: Larry David teams with the Obamas for HBO US history sketch show for the nation's 250thLarry David will bring his grumbly sensibility to U.S. history in a team-up with Barack and Michelle Obama for an HBO sketch show.
House Democrats decry health cuts in GOP tax law during town hall that previews midterms messaging
Read full article: House Democrats decry health cuts in GOP tax law during town hall that previews midterms messagingDemocrats are using a Louisiana town hall to preview one of their main strategies for attempting to retake the U.S. House next year, ripping into the health care changes in the just-passed Republican tax and spending bill.
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.
Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA
Read full article: Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMAJust weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to “wean off of FEMA” and “bring it down to the state level.”.
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy'
Read full article: Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy'President Donald Trump has shared his unique takes on past presidents and their portraits while discussing his White House redecorating efforts.