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Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading
Read full article: Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman convicted of insider tradingPresident Donald Trump has issued a pardon to Stephen Buyer, a former Republican congressman from Indiana who served nearly two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information after he left office.
These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though
Read full article: These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it thoughJoe Biden isn't on the ballot this fall, but three of his administration members are running for governor.
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
Read full article: Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AIOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies ā a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers.
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
Read full article: Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governorDemocrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nationās most populous state.
Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seat
Read full article: Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seatCalifornia Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui has advanced to the November ballot after facing a reelection challenge from a younger Democrat.
Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it
Read full article: Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against itPresident Donald Trump is keeping open the possibility of speaking directly with Taiwanās President Lai Ching-teā even after Beijing has publicly urged him not to.
US attorney opens investigations into California's elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
Read full article: US attorney opens investigations into California's elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote centerThe U.S. attorneyās office in Los Angeles says it has opened āmultiple election fraud investigationsā related to Californiaās elections and sent a prosecutor to the countyās vote-counting center.
Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans
Read full article: Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting AmericansPresident Donald Trump is calling for the U.S. military and national security agencies to accelerate their use of artificial intelligence.
Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say
Read full article: Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials sayMembers of the Iranian World Cup soccer team have been granted U.S. visas, clearing them to enter the country ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month.
Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31
Read full article: Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31The Defense Department has announced a significant reduction in the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes.
Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'
Read full article: Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'President Donald Trump says he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday at Madison Square Garden ā and says he doesn't have much sympathy for ordinary Americans who can't afford the sky-high ticket prices.
Court can't stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judge
Read full article: Court can't stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judgeLawyers representing the federal government argue that a court cannot stop construction of a White House ballroom because it was already underway and because of the sensitive security concerns they say the structure is meant to address.
Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
Read full article: Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from CongressWith virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing a massive infusion of cash to the Homeland Security Department.
Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
Read full article: Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the officePresident Donald Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term.
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
Read full article: A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countriesA federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country.
Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at home
Read full article: Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at homeA magistrate judge has ordered pretrial detention for a former senior CIA official accused of stashing over $40 million worth of gold bars from the federal government in the basement of his Virginia home.
Trumpās troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say
Read full article: Trumpās troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials sayThe U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trumpās back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe.
The Latest: Judge blocks Trump administrationās asylum freeze on 39 countries
Read full article: The Latest: Judge blocks Trump administrationās asylum freeze on 39 countriesA federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to enter and stay in the U.S. The judge criticized the policy for putting immigrants' lives in "indeterminate legal limbo" and accused the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of ignoring the law.
Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
Read full article: Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fundThe Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trumpās immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House.
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
Read full article: Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politicsThe 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere.
Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primary
Read full article: Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primaryGraham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, insists voters will support him despite controversies about his past.
Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room
Read full article: Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a roomAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than a decade ago.
Trump says he will attend NBA Finals game in New York to root for his hometown Knicks
Read full article: Trump says he will attend NBA Finals game in New York to root for his hometown KnicksPresident Donald Trump is planning to attend an NBA Finals game in New York next week to root for his hometown Knicks.
Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added
Read full article: Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally addedThe Kennedy Center is removing references to President Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled they were added illegally.
Planning commission seeks more details on Trumpās planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial
Read full article: Planning commission seeks more details on Trumpās planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln MemorialThe National Capital Planning Commission wants more details on President Donald Trump's proposal for a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. The commission voted Thursday to seek additional information on the planned structure's impact on air navigation and traffic around the area between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery where the 250-foot arch is planned.
Trump says Pulte wonāt be his nominee for director of national intelligence
Read full article: Trump says Pulte wonāt be his nominee for director of national intelligencePresident Donald Trump says his acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, will not be in the role permanently.
US sanctions Cuban President Miguel DĆaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership
Read full article: US sanctions Cuban President Miguel DĆaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadershipThe United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel DĆaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals.
California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged
Read full article: California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are riggedDays after the stateās primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor.
Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue'
Read full article: Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue'President Donald Trump has announced that water has begun refilling the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride
Read full article: Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to PrideJune is Pride Month across the U.S. But in some Republican-controlled states it's now officially Fidelity, Nuclear Family or Strong Families Month.
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source
Read full article: Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP sourceFormer Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time.
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies
Read full article: Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companiesThe Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a case about the power of federal regulators over telecommunications companies.