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Defense Secretary Hegseth, bedeviled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon

Read full article: Defense Secretary Hegseth, bedeviled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered further restrictions on how the press operates at the Pentagon.

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White House slashing staff in major overhaul of National Security Council, officials say

Read full article: White House slashing staff in major overhaul of National Security Council, officials say

President Donald Trump is ordering a major overhaul of the National Security Council that will shrink its size, lead to the ouster of some political appointees and return many career government employees back to their home agencies.

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Trump says the US will stop bombing Yemen's Houthis after rebels say they'll stop targeting ships

Read full article: Trump says the US will stop bombing Yemen's Houthis after rebels say they'll stop targeting ships

President Donald Trump says he’s ordering a halt to nearly two months of U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis.

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Waltz ouster adds to tumult in Trump's national security team but consolidates power in fewer hands

Read full article: Waltz ouster adds to tumult in Trump's national security team but consolidates power in fewer hands

President Donald Trump’s removal of national security adviser Mike Waltz brings further disruption to his national security team.

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The Latest: White House unveils Trump's 2026 proposed budget

Read full article: The Latest: White House unveils Trump's 2026 proposed budget

The White House is unveiling President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget, a sweeping framework proposing steep reductions in non-defense domestic spending while increasing expenditures on national security.

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Rubio takes on dual national security roles after embracing Trump's 'America First' vision

Read full article: Rubio takes on dual national security roles after embracing Trump's 'America First' vision

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been thrown into two top national security roles at once after President Donald Trump appointed him to temporarily replace Mike Waltz as national security adviser.

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Vance heralds 'industrial renaissance' in his visit to a South Carolina steel plant

Read full article: Vance heralds 'industrial renaissance' in his visit to a South Carolina steel plant

Vice President JD Vance has visited a steel plant in South Carolina, where he heralded the launch of an “industrial renaissance” in the U.S., in part due to President Donald Trump’s moves to boost domestic industry.

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Trump nominates Mike Waltz for UN ambassador in major shake-up of national security team

Read full article: Trump nominates Mike Waltz for UN ambassador in major shake-up of national security team

President Donald Trump says he is nominating national security adviser Mike Waltz as United Nations ambassador while Secretary of State Marco Rubio would take over Waltz’s duties on an interim role.

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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 ambassador

President 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.

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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 wars

In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has exerted his power on a scale with no easy historical comparison.

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White House voices support for Hegseth as a new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil

Read full article: White House voices support for Hegseth as a new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil

The White House has expressed support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following media reports that he shared sensitive military details in another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother.

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Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

Read full article: Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother where he shared similar details of a March military airstrike against Yemen’s Houthi militants that were sent in another chain with top Trump administration leaders.

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How Trump backed away from promising to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

Read full article: How Trump backed away from promising to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

During his campaign, Donald Trump said repeatedly that he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine “in 24 hours” upon taking office.

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Trump opens window for a deal with Iran but issues warning if things don't work out

Read full article: Trump opens window for a deal with Iran but issues warning if things don't work out

President Donald Trump is betting that a beleaguered Iran is so vulnerable following a tumultuous 18 months in the Middle East that it might finally be ready to abandon its nuclear program.

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Billionaires, trusted allies, media personalities. These are the people Trump picked for top roles

Read full article: Billionaires, trusted allies, media personalities. These are the people Trump picked for top roles

President Donald Trump has prioritized loyalty in building his second-term team.

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A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Read full article: A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have President Donald Trump's ear again.

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Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

Read full article: Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

The Pentagon’s acting inspector general has announced that he will review Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to convey plans for a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen.

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Democrats take hope in flipping a county in a ruby red corner of the Florida Panhandle

Read full article: Democrats take hope in flipping a county in a ruby red corner of the Florida Panhandle

When the results for Tuesday's special election in Florida came in, Democrat Gay Valimont had fallen short of winning a congressional seat that few thought she had a chance to claim.

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Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyalty

Read full article: Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyalty

President Donald Trump said that he’s fired “some” White House National Security Council officials.

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St. Johns County reports over 40% voter turnout in District 6 special election won by Republican Randy Fine

Read full article: St. Johns County reports over 40% voter turnout in District 6 special election won by Republican Randy Fine

Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine have won special elections in two Florida congressional districts.

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Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Read full article: Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Three spring elections have provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump.

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The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida

Read full article: The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida

A handful of elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trump’s political standing just over two months into his second term in the White House.

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Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024

Read full article: Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024

Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine have won special elections in two Florida congressional districts.

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Early voting in St. Johns County shatters expectations for Florida’s congressional race to replace Mike Waltz

Read full article: Early voting in St. Johns County shatters expectations for Florida’s congressional race to replace Mike Waltz

St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes is urging residents to double check their voter eligibility for the special election before heading to the polls on Tuesday.

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Race for Florida’s congressional seat to replace Mike Waltz drawing massive national interest

Read full article: Race for Florida’s congressional seat to replace Mike Waltz drawing massive national interest

The nation is watching a special congressional election in our area on Tuesday, which features Republican State Senator Randy Fine and Democrat Josh Weil, with the winner filling the seat vacated by Mike Waltz, who left the seat to become President Trump’s National Security Advisor.

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Candidates gunning for Florida’s Congressional District 6 seat make final push ahead of Tuesday’s special election

Read full article: Candidates gunning for Florida’s Congressional District 6 seat make final push ahead of Tuesday’s special election

With just two days remaining until the special election in Florida’s Congressional District 6, candidates and their parties are making last-minute efforts to connect with voters.

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Trump says he won't 'fire people' over Signal messages, reiterates support of national security team

Read full article: Trump says he won't 'fire people' over Signal messages, reiterates support of national security team

President Donald Trump is making his clearest commitment to not fire anyone over an embarrassing accidental leak of his administration’s plans for an airstrike against the Houthis in Yemen.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special elections

Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special elections

Tuesday’s special elections to replace Florida’s Republican former U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz will be held in GOP strongholds.

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Democrats outraged at Trump's changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida

Read full article: Democrats outraged at Trump's changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida

Democrats with few electoral outlets for their outrage at President Donald Trump’s dramatic restructuring of the federal government are pouring millions of dollars into two special elections in Florida.

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Judge says he will order government to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike

Read full article: Judge says he will order government to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike

A federal judge says he will order the Trump administration to preserve records of a text message chat in which senior national security officials discussed sensitive details of plans for a U.S. military strike against Yemen’s Houthis.

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Race for House seat vacated by Michael Waltz closer than many experts expected, new poll shows

Read full article: Race for House seat vacated by Michael Waltz closer than many experts expected, new poll shows

It is just days away from a special election in Northeast Florida and we will soon find out who will be the new Representative for Congressional District 6.

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The White House says nothing classified was shared on Signal. Democrats say that strains credulity

Read full article: The White House says nothing classified was shared on Signal. Democrats say that strains credulity

Trump administration officials are struggling to stem the fallout from revelations that top national security officials discussed sensitive attack plans over a messaging app and mistakenly added a journalist to the chain.

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The White House security breach raises concerns among some military spouses and veterans

Read full article: The White House security breach raises concerns among some military spouses and veterans

Some military spouses and veterans are questioning the White House’s handling of security after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat about military strikes in Yemen.

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The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports

Read full article: The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports

President Donald Trump says he is placing 25% tariffs on auto imports.

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Gabbard calls Signal chats a 'mistake' as Trump officials face grilling over leaked military plan

Read full article: Gabbard calls Signal chats a 'mistake' as Trump officials face grilling over leaked military plan

Top intelligence officials have faced another round of tough questions about leaked military plans as they appeared before lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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In their own words: Trump officials shrugging off Signal leak once decried Clinton's server

Read full article: In their own words: Trump officials shrugging off Signal leak once decried Clinton's server

The attempts by President Donald Trump and some of his administration’s top leaders to downplay a security breach that revealed military strike plans to a journalist stand in stark contrast to their reaction to Hillary Clinton’s use of a home server as secretary of state.

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Republicans in Mike Waltz's old district aren't mad at him or Trump over Yemen Signal chat

Read full article: Republicans in Mike Waltz's old district aren't mad at him or Trump over Yemen Signal chat

Washington is roiled by the news that one of President Donald Trump’s top aides added a journalist to a group chat discussing military plans.

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Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'

Read full article: Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'

President Donald Trump is downplaying the texting of attack plans to a group chat that included a journalist as “the only glitch in two months” of his administration.

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Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island

Read full article: Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island

Lisa Sólrun Christiansen gets up at 4 a.m. most days and gets to work knitting thick wool sweaters coveted by buyers around the world for their warmth and colorful patterns celebrating Greenland’s traditional Inuit culture.

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Greenland's leader laments 'mess' as US vice president's wife to visit island coveted by Trump

Read full article: Greenland's leader laments 'mess' as US vice president's wife to visit island coveted by Trump

Greenland's people are bracing for another visit from U.S. President Donald Trump’s inner circle.

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Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

Read full article: Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as President Donald Trump continues to suggest the U.S. could take control of the mineral-rich Artic island.

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What's next for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after it was highlighted in Ukraine-US talks

Read full article: What's next for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after it was highlighted in Ukraine-US talks

During a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to the U.S. for long-term security, according to a U.S. statement.

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Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

Read full article: Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff.

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Vance hopeful 'high-level' TikTok deal will be completed by early April

Read full article: Vance hopeful 'high-level' TikTok deal will be completed by early April

Vice President JD Vance said Friday that he was hopeful a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. will be wrapped up by the early April deadline.

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Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US allies

Read full article: Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US allies

Top diplomats from Group of 7 have held a first day of talks in Canada as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and foreign policies have thrown the bloc's once solid unity into disarray.

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Ukraine will struggle to strike targets inside Russia without US intelligence

Read full article: Ukraine will struggle to strike targets inside Russia without US intelligence

The U.S. decision to stop sharing military intelligence with Ukraine hobbles its ability to strike and defend against the Russian army.

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The Latest: Trump delays more tariffs amid economic fears

Read full article: The Latest: Trump delays more tariffs amid economic fears

Wall Street is having another tough day amid anxiety over President Donald Trump’s often-changing tariff proposals.

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Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine that helps on battlefield

Read full article: Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine that helps on battlefield

The U.S. has paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off the flow of vital information that has helped Kyiv defend against Russian invaders.

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The Latest: Trump grants monthlong exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports

Read full article: The Latest: Trump grants monthlong exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, as worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing.

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The Latest: Trump and his allies lash out at Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign

Read full article: The Latest: Trump and his allies lash out at Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign

President Donald Trump’s senior aides and allies lashed out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Washington as he attended a European summit in London to rally international support for his military’s fight against the Russian invasion.

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Following Trump's lead, his allies criticize Ukraine's Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign

Read full article: Following Trump's lead, his allies criticize Ukraine's Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign

President Donald Trump’s senior aides and allies are criticizing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine

Read full article: After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine

As Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace has been upended in a matter of days by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says

Read full article: White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says

The White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the U.S. with access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington.

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US envoy praises Zelenskyy after Trump's censure of the Ukrainian leader

Read full article: US envoy praises Zelenskyy after Trump's censure of the Ukrainian leader

President Donald Trump’s envoy to Ukraine and Russia says he's held “extensive and positive discussions” with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the three-year war.

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US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from Ukraine

Read full article: US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from Ukraine

A top White House official says President Donald Trump's increasingly tough criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy reflects the administration’s growing frustration with what they see as the Ukrainian leader creating roadblocks to finding an endgame to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Trump's freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stage

Read full article: Trump's freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stage

President Donald Trump’s restrictions on foreign aid and targeting of a key agency funding programs around the world may be offering an opening to China.

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A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame

Read full article: A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame

Top U.S. and Russian officials have had their most extensive high-level engagement since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine almost three years ago.

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Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shift

Read full article: Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shift

Russia and the U.S. have agreed to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties.

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Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv

Read full article: Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv

The Kremlin says senior American and Russian officials will hold talks on improving their ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's end

Read full article: Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's end

President Donald Trump’s approach to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has left European allies and Ukrainian officials worried they're being largely sidelined by the new U.S. administration as Washington and Moscow plan direct negotiations.

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Rubio leading US delegation to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia on Ukraine, according to AP source

Read full article: Rubio leading US delegation to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia on Ukraine, according to AP source

A U.S. official says Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia for direct talks with Russian officials in the coming days to seek an end to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine war

Read full article: Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine war

A Pennsylvania schoolteacher who's back on American soil after his release from Russia has spoken to his wife, his two children and his 95-year-old mother.

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NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration

Read full article: NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO.

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President Trump hosts Jordan’s King Abdullah II as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

Read full article: President Trump hosts Jordan’s King Abdullah II as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

President Donald Trump has hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House and has renewed his insistence that Gaza could somehow be emptied of all residents, controlled by the U.S. and redeveloped as a tourist area.

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US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine

Read full article: US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine

President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this week.

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DeSantis goes to battle with Florida Republicans in trying to get closer to Trump

Read full article: DeSantis goes to battle with Florida Republicans in trying to get closer to Trump

In Florida, it’s still DeSantis vs.

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President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White House

Read full article: President Trump to meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the White House

President Donald Trump is meeting Friday with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose company designs and supplies the advanced computer chips that play an integral role in developing artificial intelligence.

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Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump's moves against federal employees and programs

Read full article: Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump's moves against federal employees and programs

President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes in the first days of his second administration.

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Trump-endorsed candidates win primary races to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz

Read full article: Trump-endorsed candidates win primary races to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz

President Donald Trump-endorsed candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their Republican primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts.

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Loyalty tests and MAGA checks: Inside the Trump White House's intense screening of job-seekers

Read full article: Loyalty tests and MAGA checks: Inside the Trump White House's intense screening of job-seekers

Job-seekers hoping to join the new Trump administration are facing a series of intense loyalty tests.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special congressional primaries

Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special congressional primaries

Republicans are eager to find replacements for former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz in Tuesday’s special congressional primaries in Florida to add some breathing room to their slender majority in the U.S. House, but control of the chamber isn’t on the line.

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160 national security staffers are sent home as the White House aligns its team to Trump’s agenda

Read full article: 160 national security staffers are sent home as the White House aligns its team to Trump’s agenda

President Donald Trump’s national security adviser has sent home about 160 National Security Council aides while the administration reviews staffing and tries to align it with Trump’s agenda.

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Supreme Court's decision on a looming TikTok ban could come Friday

Read full article: Supreme Court's decision on a looming TikTok ban could come Friday

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision could come Friday in the case about whether TikTok must shut down in a few days under a federal law that seeks to force its sale by the Chinese company that owns the social media platform.

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Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump

Read full article: Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump

President Joe Biden won’t enforce a ban on the social media app TikTok that is set to take effect a day before he leaves office, a U.S. official says.

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White House holds homeland security tabletop exercise with senior Trump officials

Read full article: White House holds homeland security tabletop exercise with senior Trump officials

Senior officials from President-elect Donald Trump’s administration have participated in a transition exercise hosted by President Joe Biden's team on responding to potential terror attacks and avian flu, among other challenges.

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Florida bill would ban students in the US without legal permission from some public universities

Read full article: Florida bill would ban students in the US without legal permission from some public universities

A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some of the state’s public colleges and universities from admitting students who are in the country without legal permission.

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Russia's top diplomat praises Trump's views on Ukraine conflict

Read full article: Russia's top diplomat praises Trump's views on Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow is open for talks with President-elect Donald Trump.

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Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about commitment to his agenda

Read full article: Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about commitment to his agenda

Incoming senior Trump officials have begun questioning career civil servants serving on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for, their political contributions in the 2024 election and whether they've made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by the Trump team.

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Venezuela's political newcomer Edmundo González says it's his turn to rule

Read full article: Venezuela's political newcomer Edmundo González says it's his turn to rule

Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of Venezuelans.

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Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas

Read full article: Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas

Self-exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s presidential election, says that his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas.

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Trump appears with Italian Prime Minister Meloni at his Florida club

Read full article: Trump appears with Italian Prime Minister Meloni at his Florida club

President-elect Donald Trump made an appearance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was visiting his Mar-a-Lago club.

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Which US elections are happening in 2025? Here's a look at upcoming primary and general contests

Read full article: Which US elections are happening in 2025? Here's a look at upcoming primary and general contests

Most of the U.S. holds its major primary and general elections in even-numbered years, but there are a handful of places where competitive congressional, state and local-level contests will be happening in 2025.

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A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress

Read full article: A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress

In a deeply partisan Congress, one group of lawmakers with a shared background is working in a bipartisan way to try to pass important legislation.

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Countdown begins for St. Johns County, Putnam County special election

Read full article: Countdown begins for St. Johns County, Putnam County special election

Residents in St. Johns County’s District 6 have just two weeks to register for the upcoming special election.

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China's Xi is likely to decline Trump's inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attend

Read full article: China's Xi is likely to decline Trump's inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attend

China experts say Chinese leader Xi Jinping would likely see President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to attend his inauguration as too risky to accept, and the gesture from Trump may have little bearing on the increasingly competitive ties between the two nations.

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The Trump and Biden teams insist they're working hand in glove on foreign crises

Read full article: The Trump and Biden teams insist they're working hand in glove on foreign crises

President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t think much of Joe Biden’s foreign policy record.

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US says it will support new Syrian leaders who protect women and renounce terrorism

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The Biden administration says the United States will recognize and support a new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, destroys chemical weapons stocks and protects the rights of minorities and women.

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Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders

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Donald Trump is making threats, traveling abroad, and negotiating with world leaders.

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Trump dispatched his incoming envoy to the Mideast for high-level talks on reaching Gaza ceasefire

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President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming Middle East envoy recently visited Israel and Qatar for high-level talks on landing a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza.

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Russia's top military officer gave his US counterpart advance notice of Mediterranean Sea drills

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Russia’s top military officer called his U.S. counterpart to give advance warning of Russia’s drills in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Trudeau told Trump Americans would also suffer if tariffs are imposed, a Canadian minister says

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told Donald Trump that Americans would also suffer if the president-elect follows through on a plan to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.

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Debbie Mayfield’s attempt to return to Florida Senate highlights loophole in state’s term limits

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Florida Rep. Debbie Mayfield has announced her candidacy for Florida Senate District 19, a seat she previously held before reaching the state’s term limits.

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Trump team says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump's win

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The Biden administration kept incoming President-elect Donald Trump’s administration closely apprised of its efforts to broker the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah that took effect early Wednesday.

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Trump endorses Randy Fine for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, to replace Mike Waltz

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President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed Randy Fine as a candidate for Florida’s 6th Congressional District. The endorsement comes after Rep. Mike Waltz announced his decision to step down from the seat, having been selected by Trump as his National Security Advisor.

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As Trump picks Florida men for top jobs, new political possibilities open up in the Sunshine State

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As President-elect Donald Trump names his picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, he’s bringing the Sunshine State with him.

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Gov. DeSantis calls for quick special elections as Gaetz, Waltz plan move to Trump administration

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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he has instructed Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd to formulate and immediately announce a schedule for special elections. This follows the expectation that Florida Congressmen Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz will join President-elect Donald Trump’s administration next year.

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Trump's mainstream picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies — and worry China

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China watchers know Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz as “the Florida faction” in foreign policy — two Florida lawmakers who share especially tough positions on China.

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Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy

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A contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House of Representatives has made a commemorative parachute jump at Normandy marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Afghan pullout has US spies reorienting in terrorism fight

Read full article: Afghan pullout has US spies reorienting in terrorism fight

The two-decade war in Afghanistan has given U.S. spies a perch for keeping tabs on terrorist groups that might once again use the beleaguered nation to plan attacks against the U.S. homeland.

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