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Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governor
Read full article: Former Detroit Mayor Duggan cites toxic political climate, suspending his run for Michigan governorFormer Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he is suspending his campaign for Michigan governor, citing an increasingly “toxic” political climate due to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran and skyrocketing gas prices.
Trump will ease refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
Read full article: Trump will ease refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costsThe Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment.
The Latest: US indictment of former President Raúl Castro raises pressure on Cuba
Read full article: The Latest: US indictment of former President Raúl Castro raises pressure on CubaThe Trump administration’s indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles is escalating pressure on the island’s socialist government.
The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to China
Read full article: The differences — and similarities — in the Trump and Putin visits to ChinaChinese leader Xi Jinping's recent summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin highlighted different dynamics with each country.
Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump's ballroom
Read full article: Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump's ballroomSenate Republican leaders are expected to abandon a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill.
Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs
Read full article: Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffsPresident Donald Trump's repeated false claims about his 2020 election loss is almost certain to play a role in Georgia's four-week runoff campaign as Republican voters choose nominees for governor, secretary of state and the U.S. Senate.
In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump
Read full article: In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: TrumpBritons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence.
What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Read full article: What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl CastroFormer Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island.
RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
Read full article: RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screeningsThe Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans.
Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS deal
Read full article: Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS dealPresident Donald Trump's legal team has reached a deal with the Justice Department to drop tax claims against him, his family and associates.
House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
Read full article: House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screeningA House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors.
Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom
Read full article: Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroomRepublican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill.
Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term
Read full article: Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second termThe U.S. indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is pushing U.S. relations with the communist-run island to the foreground.
Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe
Read full article: Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probeA former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account, despite a judge’s order to keep it secret.
US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
Read full article: US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockadeThe U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade.
Lawsuit accuses Massachusetts schools of segregating students of color in low-opportunity districts
Read full article: Lawsuit accuses Massachusetts schools of segregating students of color in low-opportunity districtsA lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities.
Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careers
Read full article: Trump tells Coast Guard graduates they will 'be tested' in their military careersPresident Donald Trump has returned to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to give the commencement address at the Connecticut school.
Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Read full article: Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fundTwo police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot are suing to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions.
Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement
Read full article: Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlementTennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes
Read full article: The Latest: US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planesFederal prosecutors on Wednesday charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with ordering the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles, a major escalation of pressure by the Trump administration on the socialist government.
The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda
Read full article: The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agendaA small but growing group of Republican lawmakers is showing independence from President Donald Trump.
Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally, according to the latest AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Where Trump stands with Republicans nationally, according to the latest AP-NORC pollA new poll finds that Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but they’re largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues.
Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move
Read full article: Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement movePresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring banks to scrutinize their customers’ citizenship.
For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room
Read full article: For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing roomThe earliest signals of a presidential race normally involve such subtle positioning from candidates that it’s become known as the “shadow primary.”.
The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
Read full article: The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP oppositionA proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week.
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support
Read full article: Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to supportThe Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war.
Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy
Read full article: Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek RamaswamyVice President JD Vance’s decision to extend his fight against Medicaid fraud beyond Democratic states to his red home state of Ohio has set off a scramble among the state’s Republicans — including his close ally Vivek Ramaswamy, the party’s nominee for governor.
US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
Read full article: US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlementThe U.S. government has agreed to permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.
Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans
Read full article: Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loansA coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration’s recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education.