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MEG KINNARD

MEG KINNARD

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Europe|Political|US|World

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

Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's end
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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

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

Rep. Nancy Mace accuses ex-fiancé and associates of assaulting her and raping others in House speech

Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is raising allegations against a former fiancé and his business associates

Rep. Nancy Mace accuses ex-fiancé and associates of assaulting her and raping others in House speech
Education|Political|US

More of Trump's Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here's the schedule

More Senate hearings are coming up for President Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet

More of Trump's Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here's the schedule
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump and Musk demand termination of federal office leases through General Services Administration

One of the next moves in President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s effort to fire government employees and curtail operations is using the agency that manages federal employee worksites around the country to cut down on office space

Trump and Musk demand termination of federal office leases through General Services Administration
Election|Political|US

Sen. Tim Scott and South Carolina's governor will chair Lindsey Graham's reelection bid

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham is kicking off his pursuit of a fifth term with his home state’s top Republicans chairing his 2026 campaign

Sen. Tim Scott and South Carolina's governor will chair Lindsey Graham's reelection bid
Americas|Political|US|World

What USAID does, and why Trump and Musk want to get rid of it

In its first two weeks, President Donald Trump’s administration has made significant changes to the U.S. Agency for International Development

What USAID does, and why Trump and Musk want to get rid of it
Election|Political|US

The DNC's outgoing chair says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in 2024

The departing leader of the Democratic National Committee is reflecting on why his party lost to Donald Trump

The DNC's outgoing chair says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in 2024
Election|Political|US

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

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

How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' primary threats

Allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don’t back Trump's Cabinet picks and legislative priorities

How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' primary threats
Election|Political|US

Rep. Nancy Mace says she is considering a run for South Carolina governor

Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says she is “seriously considering” a gubernatorial run in 2026

Rep. Nancy Mace says she is considering a run for South Carolina governor
Election|Political|US

The inauguration is moving indoors. Here's what to know about the changed plans

For the first time in 40 years, the swearing-in of an American president won’t take place on the Capitol steps

The inauguration is moving indoors. Here's what to know about the changed plans
Political|US

Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is 'the law of the land.' What is it, and what happens next?

President Joe Biden’s declaration the Equal Rights Amendment is “the law of the land” likely only sets up more debates for Congress and the courts

Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is 'the law of the land.' What is it, and what happens next?
Election

Who's running for president? Here's a rundown of the 2024 candidates

With more than a year until the 2024 presidential contest, the field of candidates is largely set

Who's running for president? Here's a rundown of the 2024 candidates
Election|US

Tim Scott wants new rules for stage placement in next GOP debate as he seeks a breakout moment

Sen. Tim Scott wants the Republican National Committee to change specifications for this month's presidential debate, suggestions that could put the South Carolina Republican in a better onstage position

Business|Election|US

Trump plans to meet with striking autoworkers in Michigan instead of attending second GOP debate

Former President Donald Trump will travel to the battleground state of Michigan next week to meet with striking autoworkers instead of participating in the second Republican presidential debate

Trump plans to meet with striking autoworkers in Michigan instead of attending second GOP debate
Election|News|US

3rd Republican presidential debate is set for Nov. 8 in Miami, with the strictest qualifications yet

The third Republican presidential debate will be held in Miami on Nov. 8, and candidates will be facing the most stringent requirements yet to take part

3rd Republican presidential debate is set for Nov. 8 in Miami, with the strictest qualifications yet
Election|US

Nikki Haley's approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics

Nikki Haley is gaining attention in the GOP race with her calls for “consensus” around abortion, an unusual tone in a campaign where Republican White House hopefuls often prefer to highlight their eagerness to fight President Joe Biden and other Democrats

Nikki Haley's approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics
News|Political|Technology|US

To TikTok or not to TikTok? One GOP candidate joins the app even as he calls it 'digital fentanyl'

Republican presidential hopefuls have largely shunned TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing app that many conservatives accuse of being a spy mechanism for China

To TikTok or not to TikTok? One GOP candidate joins the app even as he calls it 'digital fentanyl'
Election|News|US

7 candidates have qualified for the second Republican presidential debate. Here's who missed the cut

The field for the second Republican presidential debate will be smaller than the first

7 candidates have qualified for the second Republican presidential debate. Here's who missed the cut
Election|News|US

How to watch the second Republican debate tonight

The second Republican presidential debate is drawing near with a smaller on-stage lineup than last month's event

How to watch the second Republican debate tonight
News|Political|US

Pence calls Trump's attacks on Milley 'utterly inexcusable' at AP-Georgetown foreign policy forum

Former Vice President Mike Pence is criticizing his boss-turned-rival, Donald Trump, for calling retired Gen. Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a traitor

Pence calls Trump's attacks on Milley 'utterly inexcusable' at AP-Georgetown foreign policy forum
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Mike Pence says he is 'deeply disappointed' in vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

GOP presidential candidate Mike Pence, the former vice president, chastised a group of hard-right Republicans who ousted Kevin McCarthy from his role as House speaker Tuesday, saying that “chaos is never America’s friend.”

Mike Pence says he is 'deeply disappointed' in vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Election|News|US

Hamas' attack on Israel pushes foreign policy into the 2024 race. That could benefit Nikki Haley

The war provoked by Hamas’ attack on Israel has shaken American politics and put the Republican presidential primary race in Nikki Haley's wheelhouse

Hamas' attack on Israel pushes foreign policy into the 2024 race. That could benefit Nikki Haley

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