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Attorneys sue to restore deportation protections for abused and neglected migrant children
Read full article: Attorneys sue to restore deportation protections for abused and neglected migrant childrenLegal advocates have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to restore deportation protection for migrant children and youth who suffered parental abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
Emails show DeSantis administration blindsided county officials with plans for 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Read full article: Emails show DeSantis administration blindsided county officials with plans for 'Alligator Alcatraz'Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration left many local officials in the dark about the immigration detention center that rose from an isolated airstrip in the Everglades.
Maryland man charged with threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family
Read full article: Maryland man charged with threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her familyA Maryland man has been arrested on charges that he made threatening calls to the Georgia offices of Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says
Read full article: Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order saysAll solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
House sends bill regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency, to Trump
Read full article: House sends bill regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency, to TrumpThe House has passed two bills intended to boost the legitimacy of the cryptocurrency industry with new regulations as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the U_S_ the “crypto capital of the world.”.
Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults
Read full article: Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adultsThe White House says President Donald Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed “mild swelling” in his lower legs.
What's in the Republican bill cutting $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid
Read full article: What's in the Republican bill cutting $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aidThe Republican-led Congress is testing the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts.
The House is poised to OK Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid
Read full article: The House is poised to OK Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aidThe House is expected to approve President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICE
Read full article: Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICEU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will gain access to personally identifiable information for all of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees.
'Fear is the tool of a tyrant', fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey tells colleagues
Read full article: 'Fear is the tool of a tyrant', fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey tells colleaguesMaurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey who as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan worked on cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, has told colleagues in a note that “fear is the tool of a tyrant” and that her firing without reason should fuel “a fire of righteous indignation at abuses of power.”.
Border Patrol hiring spree offers lessons as another immigration agency embarks on massive growth
Read full article: Border Patrol hiring spree offers lessons as another immigration agency embarks on massive growthImmigration and Customs Enforcement plans to hire 10,000 employees over five years, echoing a Border Patrol expansion in the 2000s.
The Latest: House prepares to advance cuts on public broadcasting and foreign aid
Read full article: The Latest: House prepares to advance cuts on public broadcasting and foreign aidThe House is expected to approve President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion in already appropriated funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Trump's approval rating on immigration and government spending has slipped, new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Trump's approval rating on immigration and government spending has slipped, new AP-NORC poll findsJust 1 in 4 U.S. adults say President Donald Trump’s policies have helped them.
In their own words: Trump, Patel, Bongino and Bondi on the Epstein scandal
Read full article: In their own words: Trump, Patel, Bongino and Bondi on the Epstein scandalWhen Jeffrey Epstein died in prison, then-President Donald Trump speculated that authorities might be wrong in ruling it a suicide.
State Department layoffs affect key Trump priorities like intelligence, energy and China
Read full article: State Department layoffs affect key Trump priorities like intelligence, energy and ChinaThe roles of some of the State Department employees fired last week overlap with priorities that President Donald Trump has laid out.
Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California's bullet train project
Read full article: Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California's bullet train projectThe Trump administration has revoked $4 billion in federal funding for California's long-delayed high speed rail project.
Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director
Read full article: Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI directorThe Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Trump tries to blame others as tensions rise around handling of Epstein case
Read full article: Trump tries to blame others as tensions rise around handling of Epstein casePresident Donald Trump is countering criticism of the Justice Department’s failure to release much-hyped records around the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, accusing former government officials including Barack Obama, Joe Biden and James Comey of tampering with related documents.
Federal judge says she would block Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide
Read full article: Federal judge says she would block Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwideA federal judge in Maryland may soon become the second to block President Donald Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship from taking effect nationwide.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tells South Carolina Democrats his record is a red state success story
Read full article: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tells South Carolina Democrats his record is a red state success storyKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says Democrats can win back disaffected voters by focusing on their everyday concerns to counter the anticipated fallout from President Donald Trump’s budget-and-policy package.
First the shoes went back on. Now, at US airport security, more liquid in carry-ons may be at hand
Read full article: First the shoes went back on. Now, at US airport security, more liquid in carry-ons may be at handHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggests changes to the amount of liquids travelers can carry on planes may be coming.
20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters
Read full article: 20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disastersTwenty Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency over the cancellation of a disaster mitigation grant program.
Trump hosts Persian Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about peace efforts
Read full article: Trump hosts Persian Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about peace effortsPresident Donald Trump has hosted Bahrain's crown prince and Qatar's prime minister at the White House.
PEPFAR keeps millions of people with HIV alive and may be spared from Trump spending cuts
Read full article: PEPFAR keeps millions of people with HIV alive and may be spared from Trump spending cutsThe program known as PEPFAR is one of the most effective and popular U.S. foreign aid projects in history, and the government says it has saved the lives of over 25 million people around the world with HIV.
Trump says he's 'highly unlikely' to fire Fed's Powell after floating that idea in private
Read full article: Trump says he's 'highly unlikely' to fire Fed's Powell after floating that idea in privatePresident Donald Trump says he's “highly unlikely” to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump
Read full article: Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by TrumpThe Senate has passed Donald Trump’s request to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending, moving forward on one of the president’s top priorities despite concerns from several Republican senators.
Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigation
Read full article: Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigationA former senior aide to first lady Jill Biden has declined to answer questions as part of a House Republican probe into former President Joe Biden's mental state.
Judge won't rule this week on releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from jail
Read full article: Judge won't rule this week on releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from jailA federal judge in Tennessee says he won't immediately rule on whether to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from jail as he awaits trial on human smuggling charges.
The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI directorThe Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump slams his own supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for what he now calls the Epstein 'hoax'
Read full article: Trump slams his own supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for what he now calls the Epstein 'hoax'President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration’s handling of much-hyped records in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation.
US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba and other countries to the African kingdom of Eswatini
Read full article: US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba and other countries to the African kingdom of EswatiniThe United States says it has sent five immigrants to the small African nation of Eswatini in an expansion of the Trump administration’s third-country deportation program.
How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell
Read full article: How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair PowellPresident Donald Trump says he's found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project.
Vance touts tax breaks in Pennsylvania as he makes White House's first big pitch on Trump's new law
Read full article: Vance touts tax breaks in Pennsylvania as he makes White House's first big pitch on Trump's new lawVice President JD Vance made the Trump administration’s first big pitch to sell the public on President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package in the swing political turf of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Republicans declared it 'crypto' week in the House. It's not going as planned
Read full article: Republicans declared it 'crypto' week in the House. It's not going as plannedHouse Republicans are struggling with cryptocurrency legislation that they had expected to pass during what they dubbed “crypto week.”.
Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean
Read full article: Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the CaribbeanPresident Donald Trump says he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.
Immigration agency flexes authority to sharply expand detention without bond hearing
Read full article: Immigration agency flexes authority to sharply expand detention without bond hearingU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to detain far more people than before, tapping a legal authority to jail anyone who entered the country illegally.
Global views of China and Xi improve, while they decline about the US and Trump, survey says
Read full article: Global views of China and Xi improve, while they decline about the US and Trump, survey saysGlobal views of China and its leader Xi Jinping have improved, while opinions of the U.S. and Donald Trump have declined.
Republicans press leaders of Georgetown, Berkeley and CUNY on antisemitism complaints
Read full article: Republicans press leaders of Georgetown, Berkeley and CUNY on antisemitism complaintsHouse Republicans on Tuesday grilled the leaders of Georgetown University, the City University of New York and the University of California, Berkeley, in the latest hearing on antisemitism in higher education, accusing the schools of failing to respond adequately to allegations of bias or discrimination.
Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel Russia
Read full article: Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as it struggles to repel RussiaPresident Donald Trump is downplaying the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensifying Russian air offensive.
Pam Bondi dodges questions on Epstein and Bongino amid Justice Department turmoil
Read full article: Pam Bondi dodges questions on Epstein and Bongino amid Justice Department turmoilAttorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Tuesday about investigate files related to Jeffrey Epstein and her clash with a top FBI official.
Trump reshaped the Supreme Court. Now emergency appeals are helping him reshape the government
Read full article: Trump reshaped the Supreme Court. Now emergency appeals are helping him reshape the governmentPresident Donald Trump has achieved significant victories in the Supreme Court during the first six months of his second term.
Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority
Read full article: Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majorityPresident Donald Trump is pushing Republicans in Texas to redraw the state's congressional maps to help ensure the party keeps its majority in the U.S. House in next year's midterm elections.
As Waltz faces UN post hearings, an update on the Signal situation that led to his initial ousting
Read full article: As Waltz faces UN post hearings, an update on the Signal situation that led to his initial oustingMike Waltz, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing.
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts
Read full article: Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cutsSenate Republicans have advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some $9 billion in previously approved spending.
Judge says Trump administration can't use travel ban to keep 80 refugees out of the US
Read full article: Judge says Trump administration can't use travel ban to keep 80 refugees out of the USA federal judge has barred the Trump administration from using its ban on travelers from some countries to keep 80 already-vetted refugees from entering the United States.
Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under Trump
Read full article: Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under TrumpOnce a powerful watchdog for financial wrongdoing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has seen its enforcement efforts grind to a halt under the Trump administration.
The Latest: Trump promotes tech and energy investments in Pennsylvania
Read full article: The Latest: Trump promotes tech and energy investments in PennsylvaniaPresident Donald Trump and Sen. David McCormick of Pennsylvania have jointly announced tens of billions of dollars of energy and technology investments in the state of Pennsylvania.
Capital One, Walmart: A look at some of the consumer cases dropped by the CFPB under Trump
Read full article: Capital One, Walmart: A look at some of the consumer cases dropped by the CFPB under TrumpIn the nearly six months since the Trump administration has had control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the bureau’s leadership has focused almost exclusively on rolling back any punishments, fines and penalties doled out against companies during the Biden administration.
With Epstein conspiracy theories, Trump faces a crisis of his own making
Read full article: With Epstein conspiracy theories, Trump faces a crisis of his own makingPresident Donald Trump’s strategy has been to downplay the uproar over the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case as his supporters demand the Justice Department release much-hyped records in the investigation.
Mike Waltz pledges to make UN 'great again' at Senate confirmation hearing
Read full article: Mike Waltz pledges to make UN 'great again' at Senate confirmation hearingMike Waltz says that as U_S_ ambassador to the United Nations the U_S_ is reviewing its support and opting to go “back to basics.”.
Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in Pennsylvania
Read full article: Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in PennsylvaniaPresident Donald Trump is touting tens of billions of dollars of energy and tech investments at a new summit focusing on energy and innovation.
Nvidia to resume sales of highly desired AI computer chips to China
Read full article: Nvidia to resume sales of highly desired AI computer chips to ChinaNvidia's CEO Jensen Huang says the technology giant has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced H20 computer chips used for artificial intelligence to China.
Senate confirms Trump's first judicial nominee of his second term
Read full article: Senate confirms Trump's first judicial nominee of his second termThe Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s first judicial pick of his second term, voting along party lines to approve Whitney Hermandorfer as a judge for the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Thomas Massie, GOP congressman who broke with Trump, reports strong fundraising
Read full article: Thomas Massie, GOP congressman who broke with Trump, reports strong fundraisingU.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has stockpiled more than $1.7 million for his re-election bid as the Kentucky Republican gears up to face President Donald Trump’s vaunted political operation.
US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production
Read full article: US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic productionThe U.S. government says it's placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff.
How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court rulingEducation Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly now that the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue unwinding her department.
With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps in
Read full article: With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps inAn appeals court has briefly extended protections for nearly 12,000 Afghans in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status.
MAGA faithful are angry about the Epstein case. Here's what to know
Read full article: MAGA faithful are angry about the Epstein case. Here's what to knowA broken promise to release more information about the Jeffrey Epstein case has sparked outrage among some of President Donald Trump’s loyal supporters.
Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employeesThe Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Senate Democrats say Trump's policies are hurting America’s ability to compete with China
Read full article: Senate Democrats say Trump's policies are hurting America’s ability to compete with ChinaSenate Democrats say President Donald Trump's policies are weakening America’s ability to compete with China.
The Latest: Supreme Court will allow mass layoffs at Education Department
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court will allow mass layoffs at Education DepartmentThe Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding
Read full article: More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer fundingMore than 20 states have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.
Trump to meet NATO secretary-general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales
Read full article: Trump to meet NATO secretary-general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons salesNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to meet President Donald Trump this week on the heels of the U.S. leader announcing plans to sell NATO allies weaponry that they can then pass on to Ukraine.
Trump marks one-year anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup final
Read full article: Trump marks one-year anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup finalPresident Donald Trump marked the one-year anniversary of a failed attempt on his life and watched Chelsea dominate Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey.
From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion
Read full article: From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercionPresident Donald Trump prides himself on being a dealmaker, but his negotiating style is more ultimatum than compromise.
One year after Trump assassination attempt, changes at Secret Service but questions remain
Read full article: One year after Trump assassination attempt, changes at Secret Service but questions remainA year after the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump during a Butler, Pennsylvania campaign rally, and the results from various investigations into the shooting are still coming.
New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?
Read full article: New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?The new tax law signed by President Donald Trump creates a federal tax deduction for interest on auto loans.
Justice Dept. fires more prosecutors, support staff involved in Trump prosecutions, AP sources say
Read full article: Justice Dept. fires more prosecutors, support staff involved in Trump prosecutions, AP sources sayThe Justice Department has fired additional lawyers and support staff who worked on special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump.
A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man
Read full article: A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed manOne year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partners
Read full article: Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partnersPresident Donald Trump has announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting Aug. 1.
Furor over Epstein files sparks clash between Bondi and Bongino at the Justice Department
Read full article: Furor over Epstein files sparks clash between Bondi and Bongino at the Justice DepartmentThe fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files flap is cascading, further roiling a Justice Department and FBI that have struggled for months to appease the demands of far-right conservative personalities and influential members of President Donald Trump’s base.
Authorities say about 200 immigrants were arrested in raids on 2 Southern California farms
Read full article: Authorities say about 200 immigrants were arrested in raids on 2 Southern California farmsFederal immigration authorities say they have arrested about 200 immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally during raids on two California farm sites.
Judge scolds Justice Department for 'refusal' to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Read full article: Judge scolds Justice Department for 'refusal' to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego GarciaA federal judge in Maryland has scolded the Trump administration for its “utter refusal” to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks
Read full article: Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacksA divided federal appeals court has thrown out an agreement that would've allowed accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty in a deal sparing him the risk of execution for al-Qaida’s 2001 attacks.
The Latest: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate ICE arrests in California
Read full article: The Latest: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate ICE arrests in CaliforniaA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Los Angeles.
State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
Read full article: State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration planThe State Department is firing over 1,300 employees in line with a dramatic reorganization plan initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year.
How US views of immigration have changed since Trump took office, according to Gallup polling
Read full article: How US views of immigration have changed since Trump took office, according to Gallup pollingA Gallup poll shows a substantial jump in the share of Americans who view immigration as positive for the U.S. since President Donald Trump took office.
As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza deal
Read full article: As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza dealIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week did not result in a ceasefire deal for the Gaza war, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts.
Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about response
Read full article: Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about responsePresident Donald Trump toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded local officials amid mounting criticism that they failed to warn residents quickly enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way.
Rubio and Wang stress cooperation after talks in Malaysia as US-China tensions simmer
Read full article: Rubio and Wang stress cooperation after talks in Malaysia as US-China tensions simmerU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there are “areas of potential cooperation” between Washington and Beijing.
Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in Asia
Read full article: Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in AsiaThe Philippines' ambassador to the U.S. said President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House to discuss how the longtime treaty allies can further deepen their security and economic engagements and bolster deterrence against aggression in Asian security flashpoints.
UN investigator and critic of Israel's actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctions
Read full article: UN investigator and critic of Israel's actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctionsAn independent U.N. investigator and outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza said “it was shocking” to learn that the Trump administration had imposed sanctions on her.