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Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels
Read full article: Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartelsPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening U.S. foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere.
Iran war deaths could resurface Trump’s complicated history with military sacrifice
Read full article: Iran war deaths could resurface Trump’s complicated history with military sacrificePresident Donald Trump will visit Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Saturday to view the dignified transfer for six soldiers killed during his war with Iran.
Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare
Read full article: Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfareA top Pentagon official says a fight with Anthropic centered on how the military could someday use artificial intelligence in autonomous weapons.
Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
Read full article: Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitaryA Pakistani business owner who tried to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenure
Read full article: A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenureHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has lost her job after criticism over a flashy ad campaign tied to President Donald Trump’s deportation push.
Justice Department official eyes cases against Cuba leaders as Trump floats 'friendly takeover'
Read full article: Justice Department official eyes cases against Cuba leaders as Trump floats 'friendly takeover'The top Justice Department prosecutor in Miami is considering criminal investigations of Cuban government officials.
Gonzales' departure clears path for Republican gun rights 'absolutist' in Texas congressional race
Read full article: Gonzales' departure clears path for Republican gun rights 'absolutist' in Texas congressional raceA gun-rights YouTuber in Texas who goes by the “AK Guy” on social media has a clear path to the GOP nomination for Congress after Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales ended his reelection campaign over revelations of an affair.
US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
Read full article: US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials sayAn anti-drone system developed by an American company and proven to work in Ukraine soon will head to the Middle East to help defend against Iranian drones.
Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis
Read full article: Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the WallisNational Symphony Orchestra director Jean Davidson has left the Kennedy Center to lead the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, as turmoil grows under President Donald Trump’s control.
Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor
Read full article: Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governorGeorgia’s races for governor and U.S. Senate are taking shape as candidates qualify and begin their sprint to the May 19 party primaries.
The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say
Read full article: The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts sayLegal experts say a U.S. submarine’s deadly attack on an Iranian warship does not appear to have violated international or American military law.
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
Read full article: Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources sayRussia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.
Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none
Read full article: Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is noneThe Florida Bar has walked back what it said was an erroneous statement indicating that it had an open investigation into Lindsey Halligan, a former top federal prosecutor in Virginia.
South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official
Read full article: South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP officialFlorida International University has launched an investigation into a group chat linked to a local GOP official that included violent racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language.
Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US
Read full article: Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the USBelarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 18 more prisoners as part of his recent effort at a rapprochement with the United States.
Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help
Read full article: Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government helpStranded Americans across the Middle East say they’ve been left to navigate flight cancellations and confusing government guidance on their own.
Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzy
Read full article: Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzyThe signs that Illinois is having one of its most frenzied primaries in years are everywhere.
Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
Read full article: Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to warDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad.
Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?
Read full article: Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?After James Talarico won the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, Republicans are racing to paint him as too progressive.
As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorses
Read full article: As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorsesPresident Donald Trump has yet to endorse a candidate in Georgia's Republican primary.
Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensify
Read full article: Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensifyExplosions are sending up plumes of smoke in Iran's capital city as the United States says the most intense bombing of the weeklong campaign is coming.
Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties
Read full article: Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China tiesThe Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China.
Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
Read full article: Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources sayOfficials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense.
Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'
Read full article: Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude.
Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
Read full article: Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about TrumpThe Justice Department has released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.
Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care
Read full article: Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced careLast year, President Donald Trump promoted unproven ties between Tylenol and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition.
Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma
Read full article: Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red OklahomaPresident Trump's plan to nominate U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as Homeland Security secretary will leave an unexpected Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma.
Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom
Read full article: Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loomDemocrats are gearing up for a bruising presidential primary as they argue over how to rebuild a winning coalition.
Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court termA New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to charges that he brought dozens of homemade explosive devices to a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing for an annual Mass celebrating the start of the Supreme Court’s term.
Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHS
Read full article: Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHSPresident Donald Trump’s plans to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to take over as Homeland Security secretary follow a notable political rise for the plumbing company owner who was first elected to Congress in 2012.
FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information
Read full article: FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance informationThe FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations.
The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement
Read full article: The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcementPresident Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.