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White House urged firing live bombs, not dummies, for Trump's visit to Navy celebration: AP sources
Read full article: White House urged firing live bombs, not dummies, for Trump's visit to Navy celebration: AP sourcesThe White House pressed Navy officials to launch 2,000-pound live bombs instead of dummy explosives during a recent military demonstration for the service’s 250th anniversary celebration that President Donald Trump attended.
Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdown
Read full article: Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdownA federal judge in San Francisco has indefinitely blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the government shutdown.
Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown
Read full article: Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdownVice President JD Vance says that he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week as the Trump administration reconfigures funding in the second-longest government shutdown.
The Latest: Judge orders senior Border Patrol official to meet her daily to discuss use of force
Read full article: The Latest: Judge orders senior Border Patrol official to meet her daily to discuss use of forceU.S. District Judge Sara Ellis has ordered a senior U.S. Border Patrol official to meet with her daily “to hear about how the day went” after weeks of confrontations between immigration agents and the public in the Chicago area.
Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza force
Read full article: Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza forceIsrael’s foreign minister says his government will not allow Turkish troops to take part in a future international peace force in Gaza.
Trump's redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resist
Read full article: Trump's redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resistRepublicans in Indiana and Kansas are resisting pressure from President Donald Trump to redraw congressional districts.
Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threat
Read full article: Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threatSecretary of State Marco Rubio says Israel, the U.S. and the other mediators of the Gaza ceasefire deal are sharing information to disrupt any threats and that allowed them to identify a possible impending attack last weekend.
Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza's post-Hamas rule
Read full article: Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza's post-Hamas rulePresident Donald Trump is suggesting he could call on Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, the most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader.
Vance denies the US dictates to Israel as he meets with Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire
Read full article: Vance denies the US dictates to Israel as he meets with Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefireU.S. Vice President JD Vance is seeking to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration is dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East.
Israel 'not a protectorate' of the US, Netanyahu says ahead of meeting with Vance
Read full article: Israel 'not a protectorate' of the US, Netanyahu says ahead of meeting with VanceIsrael’s prime minister has toughened his stance by declaring his country is in charge of its own security and isn’t an American protectorate.
The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags on
Read full article: The Latest: Trump hosts GOP senators at White House as shutdown drags onSenate Republicans projected a unified front at the White House Rose Garden Tuesday, arriving at President Donald Trump’s invitation as they refuse to yield to Democratic demands for health care funds into the fourth week of the government shutdown.
Vance is optimistic about Gaza ceasefire but notes 'very hard' work to come
Read full article: Vance is optimistic about Gaza ceasefire but notes 'very hard' work to comeU.S. Vice President JD Vance and other envoys projected optimism about Gaza’s fragile ceasefire agreement during a visit to Israel even as they acknowledged significant challenges remain.
California police say shrapnel hits and damages a patrol vehicle during Marine Corps drills
Read full article: California police say shrapnel hits and damages a patrol vehicle during Marine Corps drillsCalifornia authorities say metal shrapnel from an exploding artillery shell hit and damaged a state highway patrol vehicle as the Marine Corps fired live rounds over a freeway during exercises observed by Vice President JD Vance.
Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California's Newsom
Read full article: Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California's NewsomA plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat
Read full article: JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chatThe public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers has prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed from or resign their positions.
Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on
Read full article: Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags onFederal workers furloughed or working without pay are feeling the financial squeeze and fear being swept up in the Trump administration's layoffs.
US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech
Read full article: US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speechThe Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by U.S. officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last month.
Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
Read full article: Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthdayPresident Donald Trump has posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was fatally shot last month while speaking at Utah Valley University.
After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Read full article: After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefireIsrael and Hamas have taken a significant step in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners.
Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026
Read full article: Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026The cryptocurrency industry spent millions last year to unseat a longtime critic, Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio, and install its allies in Washington.
Trump sees peace — and personal vindication — within reach in Gaza
Read full article: Trump sees peace — and personal vindication — within reach in GazaPresident Donald Trump is celebrating a breakthrough in the two-year conflict in the Middle East, calling it something people said could never be done.
Vice President JD Vance to visit Indiana again as White House presses for redistricting
Read full article: Vice President JD Vance to visit Indiana again as White House presses for redistrictingVice President JD Vance is expected to visit Indiana on Friday for a second time in recent months as the White House continues to push for redistricting.
Trump says he's open to health care deal with Democrats as shutdown hits Day 6
Read full article: Trump says he's open to health care deal with Democrats as shutdown hits Day 6President Donald Trump says he would be open to striking a deal on health care subsidies that are at the heart of the government shutdown fight.
The Oval Office meeting didn't stop a shutdown, but the Trump 2028 hats and a sombrero set a tone
Read full article: The Oval Office meeting didn't stop a shutdown, but the Trump 2028 hats and a sombrero set a toneHalfway through Donald Trump’s inaugural White House meeting with congressional leadership, the red "Trump 2028" hats appeared on the president’s desk.
North Carolina governor signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee’s death
Read full article: North Carolina governor signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee’s deathNorth Carolina’s Democratic governor has signed into law a criminal justice measure pushed by the Republican-controlled legislature in response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train.
Republicans are relishing a role reversal in the shutdown fight. Can Trump keep them united?
Read full article: Republicans are relishing a role reversal in the shutdown fight. Can Trump keep them united?Republican leaders have presented a united stance as they try to keep the government open and berate Democrats for demanding health care policy changes in exchange for their votes.
Both parties blame each other on 1st day of government shutdown as tourist sites close
Read full article: Both parties blame each other on 1st day of government shutdown as tourist sites closeThe government shutdown has sparked intense political battles, with both parties blaming each other even as major job cuts — and major disruptions to iconic sites like the Liberty Bell and Pearl Harbor — have begun taking hold.
Politics & Power: Kamala Harris’ blunt memoir ’107 Days’ exposes bruised relationships, raises big questions
Read full article: Politics & Power: Kamala Harris’ blunt memoir ’107 Days’ exposes bruised relationships, raises big questionsPolitical analyst Daniel Cronrath joins me on this week's episode of Politics & Power to analyze former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," and what’s next for Harris.
Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate
Read full article: Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in SenateSenate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.
Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok deal
Read full article: Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok dealRep. John Moolenaar has requested an urgent briefing from the White House after Trump supported a deal giving Americans a majority stake in TikTok.
Man who fired on ICE facility hated US government, sought to kill federal agents, officials say
Read full article: Man who fired on ICE facility hated US government, sought to kill federal agents, officials sayThe gunman who opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas hated the U.S. government and wanted to incite terror by killing federal agents.
Deadly shooting on Dallas ICE office reflects widely varying security levels
Read full article: Deadly shooting on Dallas ICE office reflects widely varying security levelsU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities have varying security levels, with some heavily secured and others more exposed.
Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violence
Read full article: Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violenceA debate has been sparked among Black pastors who are trying to square a heroic view of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist who was gunned down in Utah this month, with the insulting statements about people of color that were key to his political activism.
Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revival
Read full article: Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revivalWith Vice President JD Vance calling Charlie Kirk “a martyr for Christianity,” some Kirk admirers suggest his assassination will galvanize throngs of people — notably young conservatives — to become more engaged in evangelical and Catholic churches.
Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speech
Read full article: Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speechAs they mourn slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump, members of his administration and a broader universe of supporters have seemed to impose a double standard on speech.
The Latest: Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House to announce autism findings
Read full article: The Latest: Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House to announce autism findingsPresident Donald Trump has promoted unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without offering new medical evidence.
Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movement
Read full article: Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movementPresident Donald Trump and his supporters have paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service in Arizona.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader. Questions about its future remain
Read full article: Charlie Kirk's Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader. Questions about its future remainTurning Point USA, the organization Charlie Kirk founded to mobilize young conservatives, has seen a massive surge in interest and support since the activist’s assassination last week.
Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments
Read full article: Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk commentsJimmy Kimmel’s television future is hanging in the balance after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
Harris says Buttigieg was her 'first choice' for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too risky
Read full article: Harris says Buttigieg was her 'first choice' for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too riskyIn an excerpt of former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book, she says she would have picked Pete Buttigieg as her running mate last year but America wasn’t ready for the pairing.
JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing
Read full article: JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killingVice President JD Vance says the national unity he's “desperate” for after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk cannot be had with people who condone political violence.
DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director says
Read full article: DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director saysFBI Director Kash Patel says DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matches that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing.
Rubio seeks answers from Israel on way forward in Gaza after Qatar strike
Read full article: Rubio seeks answers from Israel on way forward in Gaza after Qatar strikeU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel's attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar that has upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say
Read full article: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities sayA 22-year-old Utah man who was booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist’s provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting.
Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk’s casket aboard Air Force Two
Read full article: Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk’s casket aboard Air Force TwoVice President JD Vance flew to Salt Lake City aboard Air Force Two to pick up Charlie Kirk's casket and transport it to his home state of Arizona.
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.
The Latest: Officials ask for public’s help in finding Charlie Kirk shooter
Read full article: The Latest: Officials ask for public’s help in finding Charlie Kirk shooterOfficials have released a new video of a person of interest in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college event in Orem, Utah.
Watch Live: 9/11 remembrance held in New York City to mark 24 years since the attacks
Read full article: Watch Live: 9/11 remembrance held in New York City to mark 24 years since the attacksAmericans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.
Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive
Read full article: Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motiveThe shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk and then vanished off a roof and into the woods is still at large more than 24 hours later.
Trump's strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions about his use of military power
Read full article: Trump's strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions about his use of military powerAs Donald Trump prepared to return to the White House, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham encouraged him to send a message to drug cartels.
Trump dines at a restaurant near the White House to promote his DC crime crackdown
Read full article: Trump dines at a restaurant near the White House to promote his DC crime crackdownPresident Donald Trump had dinner at a seafood restaurant near the White House as part of his effort to promote deploying the National Guard and federalizing the police force in the nation's capital.
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.
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.
Where states stand in the battle for partisan advantage in redrawing US House maps
Read full article: Where states stand in the battle for partisan advantage in redrawing US House mapsMissouri has become the third state to embrace a mid-decade redesign of its U.S. House districts in a quest for partisan advantage.
VP Vance says meeting with families of victims from Minneapolis church shooting affected him deeply
Read full article: VP Vance says meeting with families of victims from Minneapolis church shooting affected him deeplyVice President JD Vance has visited Minneapolis to meet with families affected by a deadly church shooting.
Investigation continues into motive for Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
Read full article: Investigation continues into motive for Minneapolis Catholic school shootingInvestigators in Minneapolis say the shooter who killed two Catholic school students and wounded 18 other people inside a church was obsessed with the idea of killing defenseless children.
Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak
Read full article: Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from AmtrakPresident Donald Trump’s administration is taking control of Washington's Union Station from Amtrak, marking another federal intervention in the nation's capital.
The Latest: Trump effort to control US capital expands to Union Station
Read full article: The Latest: Trump effort to control US capital expands to Union StationAs President Donald Trump asserts more unilateral authority, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that his department will take over managing Union Station from Amtrak.
Trump's push to oust Fed's Lisa Cook unites anti-DEI effort, bid to control independent institutions
Read full article: Trump's push to oust Fed's Lisa Cook unites anti-DEI effort, bid to control independent institutionsDonald Trump’s vow to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook is at the intersection of the Republican president’s efforts to consolidate power and purge diverse voices from the higher ranks of American leadership.
Trump's order on flag burning could return the question to the Supreme Court
Read full article: Trump's order on flag burning could return the question to the Supreme CourtPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order challenging a 1989 Supreme Court decision that protects flag burning as free speech.
Trump honors fallen US service members and criticizes Biden to mark Afghanistan bombing anniversary
Read full article: Trump honors fallen US service members and criticizes Biden to mark Afghanistan bombing anniversaryPresident Donald Trump has marked the fourth anniversary of a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members during the Afghanistan withdrawal by signing a proclamation honoring them.
UK's top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with US vice president
Read full article: UK's top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with US vice presidentBritain's top diplomat has been given a formal warning for fishing without a license during a recent outing with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Trump embraces tough-on-crime mantra amid DC takeover as he and Democrats claim political wins
Read full article: Trump embraces tough-on-crime mantra amid DC takeover as he and Democrats claim political winsPresident Donald Trump is proudly promoting the work of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington to confront what the Republican president describes as an out-of-control crime wave in the Democratic-run city.
Vance pitches Trump's sweeping new law as a 'working families' tax cut' in swing-state Georgia
Read full article: Vance pitches Trump's sweeping new law as a 'working families' tax cut' in swing-state GeorgiaVice President JD Vance has been promoting President Donald Trump's new tax cuts and spending bill in swing-state Georgia.
The Latest: Texas House approves new congressional maps that favor GOP in 2026 midterms
Read full article: The Latest: Texas House approves new congressional maps that favor GOP in 2026 midtermsThe Republican-controlled Texas House of Representatives has passed a redrawn congressional map that creates up to five new winnable GOP seats in Congress.
