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Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains
Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World

Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance

European leaders are learning they cannot rely on Washington, and that the US will act against their interests and at their economic expense.

Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance
Health|Political|Science|World

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

Dozens of state anti-vaccine bills backed by "Make America Healthy Again" supporters have failed after public health groups won over Republican state

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA
Election|Political

What to expect in Oregon’s primaries

Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates on the ballot in Oregon's primary

What to expect in Oregon’s primaries
Election|Political|US

What to expect in Kentucky’s primaries

One of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics within the Republican Party faces a tough primary challenge in Kentucky’s state primary

What to expect in Kentucky’s primaries
Election|Political|US|World

What to expect in Alabama's primaries

Alabama voters will choose nominees for U.S. Senate, governor and a full slate of state and local offices

What to expect in Alabama's primaries
Election|Political|World

What to expect in Georgia's primaries

Voting will conclude in the swing state of Georgia in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber

What to expect in Georgia's primaries
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s primaries

Pennsylvania Democrats will pick nominees to unseat a trio of vulnerable Republican members of Congress in a state primary on Tuesday

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s primaries
Americas|Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say: ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’

And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming

Will White House correspondents' dinner be rescheduled? Some say: ‘Let’s call the whole thing off’
Interview|Political|Sports

Brian Kemp passed on a Georgia Senate run. Then he threw himself in the middle of the GOP primary

Brian Kemp passed on a Georgia Senate run. Then he threw himself in the middle of the GOP primary

Brian Kemp passed on a Georgia Senate run. Then he threw himself in the middle of the GOP primary
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their "privileged partnership", the Kremlin

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China
Arts|Environment|Political|US

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues

‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues
MidEast|Political|World

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices

Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippine Senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages

The Philippine Senate has convened as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte's trial over criminal charges

Philippine Senate convenes as impeachment court to try vice president as political storm rages
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers

A Hong Kong court has started hearing final arguments in the national security trial of two organizers of vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers
MidEast|Political|World

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats

Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?

From a ‘board of trade’ to Boeing planes, what did Xi and Trump actually agree to?
Business|Economy|Political|World

China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

The White House says China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products like beef and poultry, after President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week

China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit
Political|World

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines

A Trump administration-backed celebration of U.S. religious

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines
Political|US|World

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say

Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say

Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Bulgarians cheer 'Bangaranga' and the country's first Eurovision win

Bulgarians celebrated on Sunday their country's surprise first win in the Eurovision Song Contest as they welcomed home Dara, who triumphed with her catchy, crowd-pleasing,

Bulgarians cheer 'Bangaranga' and the country's first Eurovision win
Business|Economy|Political|World

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says

China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural products in 2026, 2027 and 2028, the White House said in a fact sheet released on Sunday.

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway

It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political

Park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

Park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows

Park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter's prom helicopter, invoice shows
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|Travel

LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute. Here's the latest.

LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute. Here's the latest.

LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute. Here's the latest.
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Taiwan’s president says arms purchases from the United States are crucial for regional stability, after President Donald Trump questioned continued U.S. support for Taiwan following his visit to China

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Peru electoral body pledges to fix voting 'flaws' ahead of June presidential runoff

Peru's top electoral authority pledged on Sunday to correct "flaws" that delayed April's first-round election results by a month ahead of a presidential runoff scheduled for

Peru electoral body pledges to fix voting 'flaws' ahead of June presidential runoff
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Italian leaders visit Modena after car-ramming attack

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella travelled to the northern city of Modena on Sunday, a day after several people were

Italian leaders visit Modena after car-ramming attack
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others

Russian officials say overnight Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least four people including three near Moscow

Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others
Political|US|World

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms
Americas|Crime|Environment|Political|World

US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say

Indigenous leaders say that federal contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites at an unprecedented pace in the rush to build more walls on the U.S.-Mexico border

US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
Political

On the voting rights trail, bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight

The year was 1965 and Black Americans had come to Montgomery, Alabama, to demonstrate peacefully voting rights

On the voting rights trail, bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Palestinian leader's son wins role in Abbas' party, official says

The millionaire businessman son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has won a steering role in his father's political party Fatah, a party

Palestinian leader's son wins role in Abbas' party, official says
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Comeback kid or ‘political cicada’? Sherrod Brown tries to find his way back to the Senate

Comeback kid or ‘political cicada’? Sherrod Brown tries to find his way back to the Senate

Comeback kid or ‘political cicada’? Sherrod Brown tries to find his way back to the Senate
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US

The cost of living in the US weighs on Latino voters as economic discontent grows

The cost of living in the US weighs on Latino voters as economic discontent grows

The cost of living in the US weighs on Latino voters as economic discontent grows
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge

The Trump administration has run the names of at least 67 million voters through government databases as it looks for noncitizens and people who've died

Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility. Critics fear a midterm purge
Election|Europe|Finance|Health|Political

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister

Wes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics

It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister
Asia|Political|Sports|World

Soccer players become first North Korean athletes to visit the South in more than 7 years

Soccer players become first North Korean athletes to visit the South in more than 7 years

Soccer players become first North Korean athletes to visit the South in more than 7 years
Arts|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming have advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary

Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|US

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses reelection bid, CNN projects, as Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say

Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say

Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem 'Bangaranga'

Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with singer Dara’s party anthem “Bangaranga.”

Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem 'Bangaranga'
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Israel finishes second amid boycotts over its participation

Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Israel finishes second amid boycotts over its participation

Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Israel finishes second amid boycotts over its participation
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

Thousands of people gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, to mobilize support for voting rights amid concerns about redistricting efforts

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation
Business|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US

Venezuela’s government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap

Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed Hamas military wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad

Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Britain’s hard right on the march as tens of thousands descend on London

Britain’s hard right on the march as tens of thousands descend on London

Britain’s hard right on the march as tens of thousands descend on London
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91

A U.N. court says that a Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree

Perched behind the cash register at Stubs liquor store, Amy Van Duyn gazed out the window at a red-and-green gasoline price sign, which she said

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree
Crime|Europe|Political|World

London police were out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final

Police say 43 people were arrested in London in connection two rival marches on the streets of capital

London police were out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final
Americas|Political|Technology|US|World

US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture

US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture

US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Is Britain ungovernable?

Is Britain ungovernable?

Is Britain ungovernable?
Crime|Education|Political|US

Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on

Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on

Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|World

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties
Crime|Political|World

Israel kills most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza strike

Israel kills most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza strike

Israel kills most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza strike
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission

President Donald Trump says U.S. and Nigerian forces carried out a mission to kill a leader of the Islamic State group

Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Trump leaves China summit with Iran, Taiwan, and trade in focus

President Donald Trump left Beijing for the US on Friday afternoon after two days of high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping to ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Air Force One departed following a tarmac ceremony where Trump fist-pumped as attendees waved US and Chinese flags. The visit featured a state banquet, historic site tours, and working meals.

Trump leaves China summit with Iran, Taiwan, and trade in focus
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin says

Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Business|Economy|Political|World

US CEOs follow Trump's footsteps with diplomacy in Beijing

As U.S.

US CEOs follow Trump's footsteps with diplomacy in Beijing
Political|World

Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says

Israeli officials say an airstrike in Gaza has targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas’ military wing

Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says
Business|Economy|Political|World

As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet

The tight relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is typically managed discreetly

As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political

Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn

Spain is boycotting this year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, after repeatedly expressing disapproval over Israel’s participation

Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn
Political|US|World

Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats

The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives

Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats
Political|US|World

US ramps up pressure on Cuba with potential Castro indictment following visit by CIA chief

US ramps up pressure on Cuba with potential Castro indictment following visit by CIA chief

US ramps up pressure on Cuba with potential Castro indictment following visit by CIA chief
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it

A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing following a final day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US Supreme Court tosses longshot appeal from Virginians to use new congressional map that would benefit Democrats

US Supreme Court tosses longshot appeal from Virginians to use new congressional map that would benefit Democrats

US Supreme Court tosses longshot appeal from Virginians to use new congressional map that would benefit Democrats
Crime|Election|Political|US

Election denier Tina Peters will get clemency after admitting she ‘made a mistake,’ Colorado’s Democratic governor says

Election denier Tina Peters will get clemency after admitting she ‘made a mistake,’ Colorado’s Democratic governor says

Election denier Tina Peters will get clemency after admitting she ‘made a mistake,’ Colorado’s Democratic governor says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations

Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say