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Trump attacks Charlamagne Tha God after radio host criticizes his presidency
Read full article: Trump attacks Charlamagne Tha God after radio host criticizes his presidencyPresident Donald Trump has criticized radio host Charlamagne Tha God, saying that the broadcaster "knows nothing about me or what I have done."
Democrats say a GOP plan to redraw House districts in Texas harms Black and Hispanic voters
Read full article: Democrats say a GOP plan to redraw House districts in Texas harms Black and Hispanic votersDemocrats are arguing that a Republican plan for redrawing districts in Texas to create more winnable U.S. House seats for the GOP is an attack on Black and Hispanic voters.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Detroit's mayoral primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Detroit's mayoral primaryDetroit voters will take a key step toward choosing a new mayor in the municipal primary on Tuesday, when nine candidates will appear on the ballot in the city’s first open-seat mayoral race in a dozen years.
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.
Harris opens up about her historic presidential run after Biden's exit in new memoir, '107 Days'
Read full article: Harris opens up about her historic presidential run after Biden's exit in new memoir, '107 Days'Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a new memoir called "107 Days," detailing her historic Democratic presidential run last year.
More Trump administration figures who met Laura Loomer’s ire are out. A look at her influence
Read full article: More Trump administration figures who met Laura Loomer’s ire are out. A look at her influencePresident Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administration’s decision-making.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026
Read full article: Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the US Senate in North Carolina in 2026
Read full article: Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the US Senate in North Carolina in 2026Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests.
Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?
Read full article: Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?Executive at Paramount Global can breathe a sigh of relief with FCC approval of its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media.
Trump's trip to Scotland highlights his complex relationship with his mother's homeland
Read full article: Trump's trip to Scotland highlights his complex relationship with his mother's homelandU.S. President Donald Trump is visiting Scotland this week, returning to the country where his mother was born and raised.
Banishing a reporter: Trump escalates battle with Wall Street Journal over Epstein story
Read full article: Banishing a reporter: Trump escalates battle with Wall Street Journal over Epstein storyThe White House is escalating a battle with The Wall Street Journal over the newspaper's story regarding Jeffrey Epstein last week.
Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV
Read full article: Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TVCBS parent Paramount insists that this week's decision to cancel Steven Colbert's “Late Show” was strictly financial, and had nothing to do with politics.
Man accused of stockpiling bombs, using Biden photo for target practice, pleads guilty
Read full article: Man accused of stockpiling bombs, using Biden photo for target practice, pleads guiltyA Virginia man has pleaded guilty in a federal case that accused him of stockpiling the largest number of finished explosives in FBI history.
Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigation
Read full article: Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigationA former senior aide to first lady Jill Biden has declined to answer questions as part of a House Republican probe into former President Joe Biden's mental state.
Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
Read full article: Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa HortmanA federal grand jury has indicted the man accused of fatally shooting a prominent Minnesota state representative and her husband and seriously wounding a state senator and his wife.
‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
Read full article: ‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting statesThe voters in early presidential nominating states are used to seeing contenders months or even years before most of the country.
A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man
Read full article: A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed manOne year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
Deep-blue Arizona congressional district is up for grabs. Who will fill Raúl Grijalva's shoes?
Read full article: Deep-blue Arizona congressional district is up for grabs. Who will fill Raúl Grijalva's shoes?Five Democrats and three Republicans are running in a July 15 primary election in southern Arizona to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva.
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.
Man charged with killing former Minnesota House speaker says he looks forward to 'truth' coming out
Read full article: Man charged with killing former Minnesota House speaker says he looks forward to 'truth' coming outA man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband on June 14 says he's looking forward to the facts coming out.
Paramount will pay $16 million in settlement with Trump over '60 Minutes' interview
Read full article: Paramount will pay $16 million in settlement with Trump over '60 Minutes' interviewThe fallout from Paramount's decision to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over the editing of a CBS’ “60 Minutes” interview seems certain to linger.
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.
Thousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 calls
Read full article: Thousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 callsStriking city workers are joining picket lines near Philadelphia City Hall, public libraries and other worksites as nearly 10,000 unionized employees walked off the job in search of better pay and benefits.
A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation
Read full article: A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculationNorth Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' announcement over the weekend that he won't seek reelection is heating up the campaign on both sides of the aisle.
Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon cites political dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection
Read full article: Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon cites political dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelectionRepublican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has announced he will not seek reelection next year.
Biden, Harris and Walz attend funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
Read full article: Biden, Harris and Walz attend funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa HortmanFormer Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman has been honored at a funeral where former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to seek a 3rd term amid questions about higher political ambitions
Read full article: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to seek a 3rd term amid questions about higher political ambitionsJB Pritzker, who has spent years building a national profile, will seek a third term as Illinois’ governor.
Americans react to US strikes on Iran with worry as well as support for Israel
Read full article: Americans react to US strikes on Iran with worry as well as support for IsraelAcross the U.S. Americans are expressing a mixture of support, apprehension and anxiety over President Donald Trump's decision to bomb nuclear sites in Iran.
Some US restaurants and servers oppose Republicans' 'no tax on tips' budget proposal
Read full article: Some US restaurants and servers oppose Republicans' 'no tax on tips' budget proposalSome segments of the U.S. restaurant industry don’t support President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal taxes on tips.
The Latest: Trump says the US knows where Iran’s leader is hiding but won’t kill him — ‘for now’
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says the US knows where Iran’s leader is hiding but won’t kill him — ‘for now’President Donald Trump says the U_S_ knows where Iran’s supreme leader is hiding during the Israel-Iran conflict but doesn’t want him killed “for now.”.
Trump says he won't call Minnesota Gov. Walz after lawmaker shootings because it would 'waste time'
Read full article: Trump says he won't call Minnesota Gov. Walz after lawmaker shootings because it would 'waste time'A spokesperson for Minnesota Gov_ Tim Walz says the governor wishes Donald Trump would be a “president for all Americans.”.
A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it
Read full article: A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate itIt was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.
Coinbase hires top political strategist as crypto industry flexes its newfound political might
Read full article: Coinbase hires top political strategist as crypto industry flexes its newfound political mightTop Democratic strategist David Plouffe is joining Coinbase as an adviser as the cryptocurrency exchange broadens its political reach.
Trump's travel ban fuels despair and disgust with politics among Arab Americans in Michigan
Read full article: Trump's travel ban fuels despair and disgust with politics among Arab Americans in MichiganEight years after President Donald Trump's first travel ban largely targeted majority-Muslim countries, many Arab Americans say his new ban is motivated by bias.
Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
Read full article: Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasmNew Jersey primary voters chose their nominees — and President Donald Trump notched a win in his endorsement belt — in one of two high-stakes governor's races being held this year.
Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he's their top threat
Read full article: Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he's their top threatWhen he first ran for office, Donald Trump seemed like he could be a new kind of Republican when it came to LGBTQ+ rights.
Trump orders investigation into Biden's actions as president, ratcheting up targeting of predecessor
Read full article: Trump orders investigation into Biden's actions as president, ratcheting up targeting of predecessorPresident Donald Trump is directing his administration to investigate Joe Biden’s actions as president, alleging aides masked his predecessor’s “cognitive decline” and raising questions about his use of the autopen to sign pardons and other documents.
Trump picks right-wing lawyer and podcaster who promoted 2020 election lies as watchdog agency head
Read full article: Trump picks right-wing lawyer and podcaster who promoted 2020 election lies as watchdog agency headPresident Donald Trump’s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency is a former right-wing podcast host who has praised criminally charged influencer Andrew Tate as an “extraordinary human being."
Trump suffered 'mental anguish' from disputed CBS News interview with Harris, lawyer says
Read full article: Trump suffered 'mental anguish' from disputed CBS News interview with Harris, lawyer saysDonald Trump's lawyer says that the president suffered “mental anguish” from CBS News' editing of an interview last fall with his Democratic election opponent Kamala Harris.
Politics & Power: Did Biden deceive the Democratic Party, or were the party’s eyes closed to reality?
Read full article: Politics & Power: Did Biden deceive the Democratic Party, or were the party’s eyes closed to reality?Political analyst Sean Freeder joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton to break down the questions around Biden’s decline and what’s on the horizon for the Democrats on this week’s episode of Politics & Power.
The Democrats' path back to power might start in places like this Appalachian town
Read full article: The Democrats' path back to power might start in places like this Appalachian townKentucky Democrats are trying to address the party's steep deficits in overwhelmingly white, conservative pockets of rural America.
Why Kamala Harris could run for California governor and bypass another White House bid
Read full article: Why Kamala Harris could run for California governor and bypass another White House bidAfter a bitter loss to President Donald Trump, former Vice President Kamala Harris is thinking hard about her next job.
The Latest: US authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say
Read full article: The Latest: US authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys sayAttorneys say U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan despite a court order on removals to third countries.
After a political career shaped by cancer, Biden faces his own grim diagnosis
Read full article: After a political career shaped by cancer, Biden faces his own grim diagnosisThe announcement that Joe Biden has prostate cancer is the latest example of how the final chapters of his political career have been shaped by the disease.
Bernie Sanders and AOC are popular with Democrats. Here's a timeline of their alliance
Read full article: Bernie Sanders and AOC are popular with Democrats. Here's a timeline of their allianceA decade ago, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was a volunteer organizer for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign.
Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez won in a Trump district. Now she faces an uprising from the left
Read full article: Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez won in a Trump district. Now she faces an uprising from the leftRep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez provided Democrats a rare bright spot last fall when she won reelection against a MAGA diehard in a Trump-leaning district in southwestern Washington state.
Biden audio release pressures Democrats who would rather talk about Trump
Read full article: Biden audio release pressures Democrats who would rather talk about TrumpJoe Biden’s time in public office is now behind him, but his age and mental acuity have become a litmus test for the next leaders in his party.
Who is Theo Von? The 'manosphere' podcaster with Trump in Qatar
Read full article: Who is Theo Von? The 'manosphere' podcaster with Trump in QatarPodcaster Theo Von performed a set for U.S. troops in Qatar where he joked about doing drugs on a mixed-race baby, the sexuality of men in the U.S. Navy, and compared the Qatari hosts’ attire to Klansman robes.
To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration
Read full article: To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigrationDemocrats have long focused on immigration when courting Latino voters in states like Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey and Florida, where generations of Latin American immigrants have settled and gained permanent legal status.
Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms
Read full article: Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realmsThe contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally or in their world views.
Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first
Read full article: Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in firstDemocrats will pick their next presidential nominee in 2028, but before that happens, the party will have to decide which state gets to go first on the nominating calendar.
Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials, AP sources say
Read full article: Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials, AP sources sayPennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was meeting recently with representatives from a teachers union when things quickly devolved.
Trump critics launch new group to highlight rising costs
Read full article: Trump critics launch new group to highlight rising costsA bipartisan group of President Donald Trump’s critics is launching a new organization, dubbed the Cost Coalition, to highlight Trump’s struggle to control rising costs in the early months of his new presidency.
Ann Telnaes, who quit Washington Post in protest, wins Pulitzer for 'fearlessness' in commentary
Read full article: Ann Telnaes, who quit Washington Post in protest, wins Pulitzer for 'fearlessness' in commentaryA longtime editorial cartoonist for The Washington Post who quit in protest after editors killed her sketch of the newspaper’s owner and other media executives bowing before President Donald Trump, has won the Pulitzer Prize for illustrated reporting and commentary.
Balancing Trump criticism and bipartisanship, Democrat Jon Ossoff walks a fine line in Georgia
Read full article: Balancing Trump criticism and bipartisanship, Democrat Jon Ossoff walks a fine line in GeorgiaGeorgia Sen. Jon Ossoff is among many Democrats looking to find the right path to challenge President Donald Trump and Republicans after the GOP won the White House and congressional majorities in 2024.
Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leaders
Read full article: Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leadersDemocrats are looking for the right message and messengers to lead the opposition to President Donald Trump in his second term.
Trump brands his opponents as 'communists,' a label loaded with the baggage of American history
Read full article: Trump brands his opponents as 'communists,' a label loaded with the baggage of American historyPresident Donald Trump is once more calling opponents “communists” as his administration wages policy fights on trade and in the courts.
VP Vance's global travels are a mix of diplomacy, dealmaking, soft power and family time
Read full article: VP Vance's global travels are a mix of diplomacy, dealmaking, soft power and family timePresident Donald Trump has dispatched Vice President JD Vance all over the world in the opening months of the administration.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's primary and special election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's primary and special electionCincinnati’s mayor faces a primary challenge Tuesday from two first-time candidates, including the half brother of Vice President JD Vance.
Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review
Read full article: Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid reviewA prominent pastor and veteran of the Civil Rights Movement says he was told items he had loaned to the Smithsonian Institution would be under review for whether they should remain on display at the institution.
'60 Minutes' report that prompted Trump lawsuit is nominated for an Emmy Award
Read full article: '60 Minutes' report that prompted Trump lawsuit is nominated for an Emmy AwardLast fall's “60 Minutes” story on Kamala Harris — the subject of a $20 billion lawsuit by President Donald Trump — was nominated for an Emmy Award for “outstanding edited interview.”.
The Latest: Trump names Rubio as acting national security adviser, taps Waltz as UN ambassador
Read full article: The Latest: Trump names Rubio as acting national security adviser, taps Waltz as UN ambassadorPresident Donald Trump says he is naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting national security adviser to replace Mike Waltz, whom he is nominating as United Nations ambassador.
Harris accuses Trump of 'wholesale abandonment' of American ideals in major post-election speech
Read full article: Harris accuses Trump of 'wholesale abandonment' of American ideals in major post-election speechFormer Vice President Kamala Harris has used a high-profile speech in San Francisco to criticize President Donald Trump, accusing him of abandoning American ideals.
Trump dismisses Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff
Read full article: Trump dismisses Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug EmhoffPresident Donald Trump has dismissed many of former President Joe Biden’s nominees to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris.
On air, '60 Minutes' reporter says 'none of us is happy' about changes that led top producer to quit
Read full article: On air, '60 Minutes' reporter says 'none of us is happy' about changes that led top producer to quitScott Pelley of “60 Minutes” explained the departure of the show's executive producer to viewers and said “none of us is happy” about the conditions that led to Bill Owens' departure.
Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade wars
Read full article: Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade warsIn his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has exerted his power on a scale with no easy historical comparison.
Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years
Read full article: Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the yearsThe clash in style between Donald Trump and Pope Francis and their positions on migration, the environment and poverty will come into sharper focus with the president in Rome for Francis’ funeral.
Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll findsAn Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll suggests Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering.
Gov. Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the 'chaos' he says Trump has unleashed on the world
Read full article: Gov. Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the 'chaos' he says Trump has unleashed on the worldMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz has pledged to do everything in his power to protect Minnesotans from the chaos that he says President Donald Trump has unleashed on the country and world.
The top producer at '60 Minutes' has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always has
Read full article: The top producer at '60 Minutes' has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always hasThe top producer at CBS News' “60 Minutes" has quit during a dispute between his show and the Trump administration.
Federal report due on Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina's path to recognition as a tribal nation
Read full article: Federal report due on Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina's path to recognition as a tribal nationMembers of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are awaiting the release of a Department of the Interior report that could light a path for federal recognition as a tribal nation.
Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro's home
Read full article: Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro's homePennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion was the target of an arson attack last weekend, but the attacker's motives are unclear.
Former OneRepublic bassist to take on California House Republican in tight district
Read full article: Former OneRepublic bassist to take on California House Republican in tight districtDemocrats are hoping pop rock star power will help oust a long-serving Republican east of Los Angeles in the fight for the U.S. House.
Trump's tariffs could be tough to crack for a German nutcracker maker focused on the US
Read full article: Trump's tariffs could be tough to crack for a German nutcracker maker focused on the USU.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to become a tough nut to crack in an unlikely place — a small company whose factory nestled deep in the hills of eastern Germany produces painstakingly hand-crafted nutcrackers that are snapped up by American collectors.
Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump's tariffs — and their retirement accounts
Read full article: Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump's tariffs — and their retirement accountsPresident Donald Trump was elected with a promise to improve the economy, lower taxes and control inflation, addressing voters who said the economy was the country's top issue.
Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his first post-presidency speech
Read full article: Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his first post-presidency speechFormer President Joe Biden warns that President Donald Trump has “taken a hatchet” to Social Security, weighing in on a critical issue for millions of Americans.