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Today: December 15, 2025
Today: December 15, 2025

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Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

The U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
Crime|Political|World

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation’s capital without warrants or probable cause that the person is an imminent flight risk

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital
World

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations

The Trump administration is pausing immigration applications, including green cards, for people from 19 countries previously banned from travel

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations
Crime|World

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say
Crime|US|World

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place

The Trump administration is promising a stricter anti-immigration agenda after an Afghan national was being charged in the shooting of two National Guard members

Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place
Business|Education|Political|US|World

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds
Crime|US|World

Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe

A federal judge in Washington has relaunched his contempt probe of the Trump administration for failing to turn around two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March

Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members

The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
Crime|US

Bustling DC retail district in shock after shooting of National Guard members

Bustling DC retail district in shock after shooting of National Guard members

Bustling DC retail district in shock after shooting of National Guard members
Crime|Political|World

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage
Crime|Political|US

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was once critical of English

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats

Lawmakers from both parties say they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea

Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats
Crime|Education|Political|Sports|World

Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot

President Donald Trump says he’s invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House

Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot
Crime|Political|World

Venezuela's National Assembly to investigate US boat strikes

Venezuela's National Assembly will form a special commission to investigate U.S.

Venezuela's National Assembly to investigate US boat strikes
Crime|US|World

Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?

Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?

Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Gunvor weighs US energy push that could bolster Washington ties, sources say

Commodity trader Gunvor has held active talks to invest in U.S. oil- and gas-producing assets, which could smooth over ties with the Trump administration

Gunvor weighs US energy push that could bolster Washington ties, sources say
Economy|Environment|Technology

Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters

The residents came in camouflage hats and red shirts signaling unity, more than 300 of them packing into a rural

Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

President Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Alina Habba has been disqualified from serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
Crime|Political|US|World

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says
Crime|World

Court disqualifies Trump ally Habba as top New Jersey federal prosecutor

A federal appeals court determined on Monday that Alina Habba, a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, was unlawfully appointed as the top federal prosecutor in

Court disqualifies Trump ally Habba as top New Jersey federal prosecutor
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump met with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump held talks on Monday with top advisers to discuss the pressure campaign on Venezuela, among other topics, a senior U.S. official said.

Trump met with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressure
Crime|Health|World

National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says

West Virginia's governor says a National Guard member from his state who was shot last week in an attack in Washington, D.C., remains in serious condition but has shown some positive signs

National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says
Health|Political|World

The US government is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day

The US government is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day

The US government is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day
Business|Environment|Health

Trump administration backs Bayer's bid to curb Roundup lawsuits

President Donald Trump's administration urged the U.S.

Trump administration backs Bayer's bid to curb Roundup lawsuits
Business|Economy|Education|Political

Dell family to donate $6 billion to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million US children

Entrepreneur Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, will deposit $250 in the individual investment accounts of 25 million American children in

Dell family to donate $6 billion to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million US children
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|World

European shares little changed; Bayer surges on Trump administration backing

By Anastasiia Kozlova, Purvi Agarwal and Tharuniyaa .

European shares little changed; Bayer surges on Trump administration backing
Interview|US|World

With Border Patrol expected in New Orleans, a mayor-elect tugs at levers in her reach to ‘protect people’

With Border Patrol expected in New Orleans, a mayor-elect tugs at levers in her reach to ‘protect people’

With Border Patrol expected in New Orleans, a mayor-elect tugs at levers in her reach to ‘protect people’
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab

The Trump administration has renamed one of the country's energy laboratories to remove the word 'renewable' in the latest effort to downplay

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab
Business|World

Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants

Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants

Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Key figure in Comey case sues to block use of evidence as DOJ mulls second indictment

A key figure in the Trump administration's now-dismissed criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal judge to bar

Key figure in Comey case sues to block use of evidence as DOJ mulls second indictment
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington is one of about 76,000 Afghans brought to the U.S. after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban
Crime|Political|World

Officials criticize Biden vetting, but Afghan shooting suspect was granted asylum under Trump

The Trump administration on Thursday blamed Biden-era vetting failures for the admission of an Afghan immigrant suspected of shooting two

Officials criticize Biden vetting, but Afghan shooting suspect was granted asylum under Trump
Crime|Political|US|World

US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown

US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown

US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US Commerce Department pushed for control of Swiss investment in trade talks, sources say

The U.S.

US Commerce Department pushed for control of Swiss investment in trade talks, sources say
Europe|Political|US|World

UN urges Washington to keep doors open to asylum seekers after D.C. attack

U.N. agencies on Friday appealed to Washington to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the country and to be given due process after President Donald Trump vowed to freeze

UN urges Washington to keep doors open to asylum seekers after D.C. attack
Crime|Political|US|World

National Guard member dies as ambush in US capital becomes political flashpoint

A National Guard member died on Thursday after being shot near the White House in an ambush that investigators say was carried

National Guard member dies as ambush in US capital becomes political flashpoint
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean

How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean

How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean
Crime|US|World

What is Operation Allies Welcome, the program officials say brought the DC shooting suspect to the US?

What is Operation Allies Welcome, the program officials say brought the DC shooting suspect to the US?

What is Operation Allies Welcome, the program officials say brought the DC shooting suspect to the US?
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US directs diplomats to lobby governments against mass migration, cable says

The Trump administration last week ordered U.S. diplomats abroad to lobby against pro-migration policies and raise concerns over what it says are migrant

US directs diplomats to lobby governments against mass migration, cable says
World

Federal judge expands access to bond hearings for detained immigrants nationwide

A federal judge in California has expanded a decision allowing more detained immigrants to request bond hearings

Federal judge expands access to bond hearings for detained immigrants nationwide
Election|Political|US|World

Court allows North Carolina's new Republican-drawn US House map to take effect

A panel of three federal judges in North Carolina on Wednesday cleared the way for a new congressional map to be used in the 2026 midterm elections, in a win for President

Court allows North Carolina's new Republican-drawn US House map to take effect
Crime|Economy|Education

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House
Education|Political|US|World

Trump administration's effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle

The Trump administration’s effort to overturn decades-old school desegregation orders is facing pushback from a federal judge in Louisiana

Trump administration's effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada's prime minister announces supports for lumber, steel sectors hit by U.S. tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing new supports for the steel and lumber industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs

Canada's prime minister announces supports for lumber, steel sectors hit by U.S. tariffs
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World

Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE

A Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after her arrest on the way to pick up the son she shares with her ex-fiance

Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US

Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US
Uncategorized

Democratic attorneys general sue to block USDA guidance that makes some immigrants ineligible for SNAP benefits

Democratic attorneys general sue to block USDA guidance that makes some immigrants ineligible for SNAP benefits

Democratic attorneys general sue to block USDA guidance that makes some immigrants ineligible for SNAP benefits
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political

Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions

The Trump administration says pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations and that it's expected to produce billions in savings for older adults

Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

CNN exclusive: Colombian president says oil is ‘at the heart of’ US pressure campaign on Venezuela

CNN exclusive: Colombian president says oil is ‘at the heart of’ US pressure campaign on Venezuela

CNN exclusive: Colombian president says oil is ‘at the heart of’ US pressure campaign on Venezuela
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Trump administration seeks major Belarus prisoner release, sources say

The Trump administration and Belarus are discussing the possible release of at least 100 political prisoners by Minsk soon, three sources familiar with the

Trump administration seeks major Belarus prisoner release, sources say
Economy|Environment|Health|Opinion

As US hunger rises, Trump administration’s ‘efficiency’ goals cause massive food waste

Despite the administration’s claim of streamlining the government to make its operations more efficient, a range of recent federal policies have, in fact, exacerbated food wastage.

As US hunger rises, Trump administration’s ‘efficiency’ goals cause massive food waste
Business|Political|World

US peace plan for Ukraine drew from Russian document, sources say

The U.S.-backed 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, which became public last week, drew from a Russian-authored paper submitted to the Trump

US peace plan for Ukraine drew from Russian document, sources say
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Could the latest Ukraine talks actually end the war? Here’s what to know

Could the latest Ukraine talks actually end the war? Here’s what to know

Could the latest Ukraine talks actually end the war? Here’s what to know
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE

Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE

Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE
Business|Economy|Health

US slashes 36% off Medicare spending on 15 high-priced medicines

The U.S.

US slashes 36% off Medicare spending on 15 high-priced medicines
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump admin says drug price negotiations will save Medicare roughly $12 billion

Trump admin says drug price negotiations will save Medicare roughly $12 billion

Trump admin says drug price negotiations will save Medicare roughly $12 billion
Political|World

Trump administration plan to review Biden-era refugees sparks worry and uncertainty

The Trump administration’s plan to review all refugees admitted to the United States under the Biden administration is weighing heavily on people who could be affected by the evaluation and fueling uncertainty and worry among people who believed their status was secured

Trump administration plan to review Biden-era refugees sparks worry and uncertainty
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department plans gun rights office within civil rights unit

By David Hood-Nuño and Sarah N.

US Justice Department plans gun rights office within civil rights unit
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders

The FBI has requested interviews with six Democratic members of the U.S.

FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders
Arts|Crime|Political|US|World

How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files

The officials arrived at the secret CIA archival facility in the Washington area one morning in

How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files
Political|US|World

DC Mayor Bowser, who walked a tightrope with Trump, won’t seek reelection

DC Mayor Bowser, who walked a tightrope with Trump, won’t seek reelection

DC Mayor Bowser, who walked a tightrope with Trump, won’t seek reelection
Business|Science|Technology

Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws

Republican and Democratic attorneys general from 35 states and the District of Columbia urged congressional leaders on Tuesday not to block state laws governing artificial

Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisions

A health care proposal circulated by the White House in recent days is running into Republican divisions on the issue

Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisions
Crime|Political|US

Democratic congressman's lawsuit claims Trump housing official abused post to target Trump critics

A federal lawsuit filed by U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell accuses the Trump administration’s top housing regulator of abusing his position to misuse private mortgage records belonging to Swalwell and other Democratic critics of the Republican president

Democratic congressman's lawsuit claims Trump housing official abused post to target Trump critics
Environment|Health|Political

Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution

The Trump administration is seeking to abandon a rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution, arguing that the Biden administration did not have authority to set the tighter standard on pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks and other industrial sources

Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution
Crime|Political|US

FBI seeking to schedule interviews with Democratic lawmakers in controversial video

FBI seeking to schedule interviews with Democratic lawmakers in controversial video

FBI seeking to schedule interviews with Democratic lawmakers in controversial video
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September

U.S. producer prices rebounded in September as the cost of energy goods surged and producers passed on some tariffs.

Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September
Arts|Entertainment|Sports

Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people

Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people

Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people
Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages

Rights groups have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end deportation protections for Myanmar citizens

Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela

The United States' top military officer is visiting American troops in Puerto Rico and on a Navy warship in the region

Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political

New survey finds rising pessimism among US Hispanics

As the first year of President Donald Trump's second term comes to a close, two new polls from the Pew Research Center find that Hispanic adults are increasingly unhappy with the way his administration is handling the economy and immigration, issues that were key for voters during last year’s election

New survey finds rising pessimism among US Hispanics
Arts|Business|Political|World

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet

The Associated Press and the Trump administration renewed their argument over a president’s ability to limit media access to journalists he disagrees with

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet
Business|Economy|Finance

What we know and don’t know about DOGE’s reported demise

What we know and don’t know about DOGE’s reported demise

What we know and don’t know about DOGE’s reported demise
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump administration moves to reinterview refugees admitted to US under Biden

Trump administration moves to reinterview refugees admitted to US under Biden

Trump administration moves to reinterview refugees admitted to US under Biden
Business|Economy|World

USDA expects deals on farmer aid, Chinese soy buys within weeks

The Trump administration expects to announce an aid package for U.S. farmers within two weeks and a deal on Chinese soybean purchases, U.S.

USDA expects deals on farmer aid, Chinese soy buys within weeks
Crime|Political|US|World

Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful

Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful

Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US labels another Venezuelan group as terrorist, ramping up pressure

The United States on Monday formally designated Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, layering additional terrorism-related

US labels another Venezuelan group as terrorist, ramping up pressure
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US senators say Trump has failed to prevent Russian LNG from helping fund war in Ukraine

Four Democratic U.S. senators

US senators say Trump has failed to prevent Russian LNG from helping fund war in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Union asks judge to order Trump officials to fund US consumer watchdog

A federal employees' union on Sunday asked a federal judge to order the Trump administration to fund the top U.S. consumer watchdog, weeks after the agency said its cash could run out by

Union asks judge to order Trump officials to fund US consumer watchdog
Americas|Europe|Political|World

In Geneva, US and Ukraine officials report progress on ending Russia's war but offer few specifics

Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they've made progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war

In Geneva, US and Ukraine officials report progress on ending Russia's war but offer few specifics
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott

The Group of 20 summit in South Africa has ended with the glaring absence of the United States — the next country to lead the bloc

The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after FAA warns of worsening security, military activity

International airlines are canceling flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned pilots about security risks and increased military activity

Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after FAA warns of worsening security, military activity
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter

U.S.

DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter
Election|Finance|Political|Technology|World

Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries

The federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states

Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians in US thrown into legal limbo by Trump immigration crackdown

Kateryna Golizdra has survived six months in legal limbo - so far.

Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians in US thrown into legal limbo by Trump immigration crackdown
Business|Political|World

Trump administration cannot expand rapid deportations, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court on Saturday declined to clear the way for U.S.

Trump administration cannot expand rapid deportations, US appeals court rules
Business|World

Trump officials' meeting with Russian in Miami spurs questions about Ukraine proposal

(Corrects last paragraph of November 22 story to clarify that Witkoff's company does business with Len Blavatnik, but not in Miami.)

Trump officials' meeting with Russian in Miami spurs questions about Ukraine proposal
Crime|Political|World

US to launch new phase of Venezuela operations, sources say

The United States is poised to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days, four U.S. officials told Reuters, as the

US to launch new phase of Venezuela operations, sources say
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Leaders adopt a declaration at the start of South Africa's G20 summit despite US opposition

World leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies have broken with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit in South Africa despite opposition from the United States

Leaders adopt a declaration at the start of South Africa's G20 summit despite US opposition
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

‘A whole bunch of financial mess’: Affordability feels out of reach in PA district crucial to Trump

‘A whole bunch of financial mess’: Affordability feels out of reach in PA district crucial to Trump

‘A whole bunch of financial mess’: Affordability feels out of reach in PA district crucial to Trump
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Key elements in Trump’s 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for Ukraine

An American proposal to end the war in Ukraine puts the country in a delicate diplomatic position — caught between placating its most important ally, the United States, and not capitulating to Russia, its much larger neighbor that launched a full-scale invasion nearly four years ago

Key elements in Trump’s 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for Ukraine
Economy|Political|US|World

Judges block Trump from cutting hundreds of millions in grants to cities, counties

A pair of federal judges on Friday separately blocked President Donald Trump's administration from unilaterally imposing new conditions on hundreds of millions in U.S.

Judges block Trump from cutting hundreds of millions in grants to cities, counties
Health|Political|Science|World

Top FDA official Pazdur raises alarm about expediting approvals, Washington Post reports

The U.S.

Top FDA official Pazdur raises alarm about expediting approvals, Washington Post reports
Crime|Political|World

Chicago rejects DOJ grants tied to Trump's immigration policies

Chicago will not apply for federal community violence intervention grants after the Trump administration reshaped the program to focus on law enforcement and immigration,

Chicago rejects DOJ grants tied to Trump's immigration policies
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Federal judge blocks IRS from sharing information to help ICE with deportations

Federal judge blocks IRS from sharing information to help ICE with deportations

Federal judge blocks IRS from sharing information to help ICE with deportations
Travel|World

FAA warns all pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over 'worsening security situation'

The Federal Aviation Administration has warned all pilots to “exercise caution” when flying in the airspace over Venezuela “due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity.”

FAA warns all pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over 'worsening security situation'
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say

The Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, as a bilateral

US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say
Business|Health|Political|US|World

Lawmakers urge US to enforce Biden wheelchair air travel rules

A group of U.S.

Lawmakers urge US to enforce Biden wheelchair air travel rules
Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Oakland's new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away

Barbara Lee has been Oakland’s mayor for half a year

Oakland's new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away
Education|US

Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally

The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans to students who aren't legally in the United States

Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands

A majority of service members understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders.

Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for Ukraine Deal

Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for Ukraine Deal

Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for Ukraine Deal
Europe|World

Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service shuts down after Trump funding cuts

Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service, Szabad Európa, has ceased operations after the Trump administration decided to cut its funding

Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service shuts down after Trump funding cuts
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

New US rules say countries with DEI policies are infringing human rights

U.S. officials will consider enforcement of affirmative action policies and state subsidies for abortion as infringements when compiling the

New US rules say countries with DEI policies are infringing human rights
Education|Political|World

Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department

The Trump administration is steaming forward on its plan to dismantle the Education Department

Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department
Arts|Crime|Political|World

What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files

The clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein

What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files
Business|Economy|Finance|World

The Latest: Trump administration plans for new oil drilling off California and Florida coasts

The Trump administration has announced new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades

The Latest: Trump administration plans for new oil drilling off California and Florida coasts
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers

The U.S. Treasury Department plans to reclassify certain refundable tax credits as "federal public benefits," barring undocumented immigrants and some noncitizens from receiving them

Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US consumer watchdog seeks to transfer cases to DOJ, citing funding, sources say

The top U.S. consumer financial watchdog, which the White House refuses to fund, is seeking to move all remaining enforcement cases and litigation to the

US consumer watchdog seeks to transfer cases to DOJ, citing funding, sources say
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida

The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Donald Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production that is already leading the world

Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida
Crime|Political|World

These are the sights and sounds of Trump's immigration crackdown in Chicago

For nearly two months, federal agents have been carrying out surprise raids in Chicago in pursuit of the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, emerging from unmarked vehicles in neighborhoods throughout the city to confront and detain stunned members of the public

These are the sights and sounds of Trump's immigration crackdown in Chicago
Africa|Political|World

Nigerian officials in Washington after Trump’s threats of military action over violence against Christians

Nigerian officials in Washington after Trump’s threats of military action over violence against Christians

Nigerian officials in Washington after Trump’s threats of military action over violence against Christians
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Trump energy department reorganizes around fossil, nuclear priorities

The U.S.

Trump energy department reorganizes around fossil, nuclear priorities
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Trump tariffs to reduce US deficits by $1 trillion less than previous estimate, CBO says

President Donald Trump's tariff increases on imports from foreign countries will reduce U.S. deficits by $3 trillion if they are maintained through 2035, the non

Trump tariffs to reduce US deficits by $1 trillion less than previous estimate, CBO says
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Trump inflames California over oil drilling plan for Pacific coast

President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday unveiled a plan for a dramatic expansion of oil and gas drilling rights auctions in U.S. waters, including in California

Trump inflames California over oil drilling plan for Pacific coast
Crime|US|World

Justice Department is examining handling of mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff

The Justice Department is examining the handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff

Justice Department is examining handling of mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge orders Trump administration to end National Guard deployment in DC

A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital

Judge orders Trump administration to end National Guard deployment in DC
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US judge moves to halt Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C

A federal judge on Thursday moved to halt President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., a temporary legal setback to Trump's efforts to

US judge moves to halt Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C
Africa|Political|World

US considering sanctions, Pentagon engagement in plan to protect Christians in Nigeria

The United States is considering actions such as sanctions and Pentagon engagement on counterterrorism as part of a plan to

US considering sanctions, Pentagon engagement in plan to protect Christians in Nigeria
Education|Political|US|World

Harvard negotiations are ongoing, close to being finalized, Secretary of Education McMahon says

Negotiations between the Trump administration and Harvard University are close to being finalized, U.S.

Harvard negotiations are ongoing, close to being finalized, Secretary of Education McMahon says
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White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20

The White House has hit out at South Africa’s leader for "running his mouth" over the United States’ boycott of this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg

White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20