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Today: July 03, 2026

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Europe|Political|World

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is downplaying the impact of the Trump administration's decision to reduce military support for allies

NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans
Crime|Health|US|World

Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis finds

A Vietnamese man with cardiovascular problems collapsed and died in the “Speedway Slammer,” the repurposed Indiana

Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis finds
Environment|Political|US|World

Trump administration challenges reparations for Black residents in Chicago suburb, city defends program

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was moving to challenge a reparations program for Black residents in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, while

Trump administration challenges reparations for Black residents in Chicago suburb, city defends program
MidEast|Political|US|World

Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?

Shortly after the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28, U.S.

Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France

Rising inflation and a 30% jump in oil prices are dampening global growth, but leaders of the world's top economies are unlikely to blame U.S.

Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in France
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats

Exclusive: West Coast emergency oil reserve sparks pushback from Senate Democrats
Economy|Political|World

Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was willing to send his interim deal to end the war with Iran for review by the U.S.

Lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress
Americas|Crime|US|World

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean
Business|Environment|Technology

In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center

The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk’s companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion data center in Mississippi

In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments

US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments

US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments
Political|Sports|US|World

US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match

The Trump administration is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that it was forced to leave the U.S. immediately after its first World Cup match instead of having a day to recover in a hotel, saying that was the plan for the team all along

US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match
Education

Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights

President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies

Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights
Crime

Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown

Federal prosecutors have charged 15 people with impeding federal agents during a massive immigration surge in Minnesota earlier this year

Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown
Arts|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae
Business|Economy|Political|World

Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran

The Senate has tried again to advance a war powers resolution that would force an end to the U.S. military action against Iran

Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt US action against Iran
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Interview|US|World

JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans

Vice President JD Vance is promoting his new book, but that wasn’t the main focus when he went on ABC’s “The View” to plug his memoir on faith

JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Tehran can immediately sell oil upon signing US-Iran deal, US official says

The U.S. will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a

Tehran can immediately sell oil upon signing US-Iran deal, US official says
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality

The White House has informed supporters that President Donald Trump has accomplished his goals in the war with Iran despite the details of an initial agreement remaining unclear

White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality
Business|Economy|Political|World

‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement

‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement

‘We want to get this thing over with’: How Trump officials overcame skepticism of Iran to reach an agreement
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion|Political

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’
Education

Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending

The Trump administration is giving Indiana more flexibility over how it decides to spend its federal grant money

Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending
Political|US|World

Trump: Iran deal says 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have a nuclear weapon

U.S.

Trump: Iran deal says 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have a nuclear weapon
Business|Science|Technology|World

Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models

A group of cybersecurity executives and experts is asking the Trump administration to lift its directive preventing the use of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models by foreign nationals, saying the move could help U.S. adversaries more than it hurts them

Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models
Business|Economy|World

US, Mexican officials to discuss agriculture, energy as Trump casts doubt on trade deal

U.S. and Mexican negotiators meet in Washington on Tuesday for a second round of talks focused on agriculture and energy in an effort to revamp the

US, Mexican officials to discuss agriculture, energy as Trump casts doubt on trade deal
Arts|Opinion|World

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|US

US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage

The Trump administration said on Monday it had closed an investigation, without seeking any penalties, into a July 2024 meltdown at Delta Air Lines

US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks

The Trump administration and Iran's leadership agreed on Sunday to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a

Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders

A key platform that Cubans in the U.S. use to send money and goods to relatives in Cuba has stopped operations

Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders
Education|Opinion|Science|World

Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’

Iran has emerged with its uranium enrichment knowledge intact, its stockpile buried and fresh reason to believe that only a nuclear weapon would have deterred the US-Israel attack.

Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’
Economy|US|World

US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear

U.S.

US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement, details remain unclear
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence

U.S.

US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence
Business|Science|Technology|World

Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models

Cybersecurity leaders at major U.S. firms, including Nvidia and Adobe, have asked the Trump administration to lift restrictions on Anthropic's most powerful AI

Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models
Business|Crime|US|World

Democrats press Trump administration over “pay-to-play” pardons

Two Democratic members of Congress on Monday pressed the administration of President Donald Trump to retain communication records related to pardons

Democrats press Trump administration over “pay-to-play” pardons
Business|Economy|World

US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration

US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration

US emergency oil stockpile tumbles to lowest since the Reagan administration
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|US

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin
Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal involving lengthy detention of certain immigrants

The U.S.

Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal involving lengthy detention of certain immigrants
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry

The Trump administration's push to boost critical minerals production by regulating prices is facing skeptical G7 allies

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry
Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court dumps Trump aide Carter Page’s wiretapping suit against James Comey

Supreme Court dumps Trump aide Carter Page’s wiretapping suit against James Comey

Supreme Court dumps Trump aide Carter Page’s wiretapping suit against James Comey
Arts|Economy|Education|Health

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch

The

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement

Oil prices hit three-month lows on US-Iran agreement
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Markets celebrate MOU on SoH

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Markets had suspected President Trump wanted to wrap up the war for his birthday, and so it happened.

Markets celebrate MOU on SoH
US|World

How AAPI adults are being affected by Trump's immigration crackdown, according to a new poll

A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration’s heightened immigration policies

How AAPI adults are being affected by Trump's immigration crackdown, according to a new poll
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom

With an agreement on a framework for a peace deal with Iran, U.S.

Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic staff to meet White House officials next week, Axios reports

Senior Anthropic technical staff are in Washington to meet with White House officials to try resolving a dispute that has taken the company's most advanced AI models offline, Axios

Anthropic staff to meet White House officials next week, Axios reports
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says countries must learn the lesson of diversification after AI giant Anthropic said it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence
Economy|Political|World

Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say

Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say

Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say
Crime|Political|US|World

Who was Niño Guerrero? The alleged drug kingpin the US killed in Venezuela

Who was Niño Guerrero? The alleged drug kingpin the US killed in Venezuela

Who was Niño Guerrero? The alleged drug kingpin the US killed in Venezuela
Political|World

Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed

Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war is growing

Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use

Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use

Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years, new data showed this week, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near

America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access

Anthropic said on Friday it will "abruptly disable" its most advanced AI models for all users after the U.S. government ordered it

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controls

AI giant Anthropic says it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals

Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controls
Education|Environment|World

US judge orders halt to Trump administration's 'censorship' of park exhibits

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to reinstall exhibits and signs on topics like slavery and climate change that

US judge orders halt to Trump administration's 'censorship' of park exhibits
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|US

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom
Economy|Political|World

U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory

The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior

U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund
Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government

Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes

Iranians are living between confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying crises at home

Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

UK shares clock weekly gains as Iran-US peace deal hopes push oil price lower

UK shares gained in a broad-based rally on Friday amid growing hoping of a peace agreement between Iran and the U.S., which sent crude

UK shares clock weekly gains as Iran-US peace deal hopes push oil price lower
Economy|Political|US|World

Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that would

Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation

President Donald Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate the 3-month-old war

The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war
Africa|Economy|Political|World

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say

The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, a

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street regulator proposes to scrap 'order protection rule'

The U.S.

Wall Street regulator proposes to scrap 'order protection rule'
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US lawmakers seek $750 million for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill

The U.S.

US lawmakers seek $750 million for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill
Business|Economy|Travel|World

US, Canada delay opening of new bridge after Trump raised objections

The U.S. and Canada have decided to delay the opening of a new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, that was set to open in

US, Canada delay opening of new bridge after Trump raised objections
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation

The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back the New World screwworm, a parasite

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation
Business|Economy|Finance|World

High US mortgage rates to keep housing market subdued: Reuters poll

High mortgage rates will keep turnover in U.S. residential housing subdued this year and next with very modest price rises, according to property

High US mortgage rates to keep housing market subdued: Reuters poll
Americas|Crime|Europe|Opinion|Political|World

Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners

The nebulous nature of narco-terrorism has allowed presidents from Reagan to Trump to deploy the term when it serves broader political goals in Latin America.

Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Sports|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity

Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity

Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|US|World

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

Blood cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon worries about new Medicaid work requirements affecting her health coverage

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Somali World Cup referee denied US entry ahead of World Cup

The Trump administration is defending its decision to bar Omar Abdul-Kadir Artan from entering the US, just days before the FIFA World Cup, over alleged links to a terrorist group. Artan, who was named Africa’s top male referee in 2025, would have been the first Somali to referee at the tournament. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports.

Somali World Cup referee denied US entry ahead of World Cup
Environment|Political|Travel|US

‘Residual algae’ coats part of newly opened Reflecting Pool

‘Residual algae’ coats part of newly opened Reflecting Pool

‘Residual algae’ coats part of newly opened Reflecting Pool
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge rejects watchdog's bid to block Trump administration's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

A federal judge has rejected a government watchdog’s request for a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from forging ahead with a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government

Judge rejects watchdog's bid to block Trump administration's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
Business|Economy|Political|World

White House to meet defense firms to talk about ramping up production, sources say

The Trump administration plans to meet executives from the biggest U.S. defense contractors at the White House as soon as next week to discuss

White House to meet defense firms to talk about ramping up production, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices jump after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'

Oil prices rose nearly $3 a barrel on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to attack Iran "very hard" if no peace deal is

Oil prices jump after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near

US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Senate Democrats say they have been snubbed on election security briefings

Democrats in the U.S.

Senate Democrats say they have been snubbed on election security briefings
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation

U.S.

Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation
Business|Political|US|World

US transport agency rescinds 'disparate impact' civil rights regulation

The U.S.

US transport agency rescinds 'disparate impact' civil rights regulation
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will 'pay the price'

U.S.

Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will 'pay the price'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU assembly will back US deal, but US commitment uncertain, says EU lawmaker

The European Union is set to fulfil its side of the EU-U.S. trade deal through a vote in parliament next week, a senior lawmaker said on Wednesday, while expressing

EU assembly will back US deal, but US commitment uncertain, says EU lawmaker
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able to protect the public’s health.

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
Travel

A Trump order asked national park visitors to flag 'negative' historical info. They had other ideas

The Trump administration recently asked visitors to U_S_ national parks to report displays or exhibits saying “negative” things about Americans and to restore sites as “uplifting public monuments."

A Trump order asked national park visitors to flag 'negative' historical info. They had other ideas
Arts|Health|Political|Sports|US

Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’

Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’

Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US

Trump administration urges judge to reject bid to block White House UFC event

President Donald Trump's administration asked a judge on Tuesday to reject an effort to halt an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House

Trump administration urges judge to reject bid to block White House UFC event
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump

House Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years and the rest of President Donald Trump's term in office

House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump
Health|Political|Sports|Travel|World

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup

The Trump administration has called on European nations to follow Washington's lead and impose travel restrictions on people

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines

The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with enough information about prices

Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines
Health|Sports|World

US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa

The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa

US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
Business|Crime|Health|Political|World

ICE detention center in Texas flagged for missing records, medical failures and wasteful spending

A federal immigration detention center in Texas erected by the Trump administration failed to issue use-of-force reports, did not give medicine to

ICE detention center in Texas flagged for missing records, medical failures and wasteful spending
Education|US

These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president

These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president

These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?

Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?

Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?
Business|Education|Technology|World

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
Crime|World

Justice Department moves to strip citizenship from 17 people in unprecedented denaturalization push

Justice Department moves to strip citizenship from 17 people in unprecedented denaturalization push

Justice Department moves to strip citizenship from 17 people in unprecedented denaturalization push
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands

Mauritius said on Monday that it had not received any proposal from the Trump administration on the Chagos Islands, after the Telegraph reported that the White House was

Mauritius has not received US proposal on Chagos Islands
Business|Economy|Political|World

US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones in latest Gulf flare-up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran

US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones in latest Gulf flare-up
Health|Political|World

The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid

The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid

The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid
Arts|MidEast|Sports|Travel|World

Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Iran’s World Cup soccer team is traveling from Turkey to their training base in Mexico

Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas
Europe|Political|US|World

Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies

U.S.

Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies
Crime|Political|US|World

Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by US, appears at event in Havana

Cuba's former leader Raul Castro appeared at an Interior Ministry celebration in Havana, showed state television on Friday, in the elder statesman's first public appearance

Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by US, appears at event in Havana
Economy|Education|World

Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies

A judge on Friday blocked the U.S.

Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to link USDA funds to compliance with other policies
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security

The White House said on Friday it would accelerate the development and use of AI for national security applications, while

US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security
World

Court can't stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judge

Lawyers 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

Court can't stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judge
Health|Political|Science|World

FDA launches study of abortion pill safety, WSJ reports

The FDA has launched a safety study of the abortion pill, also called mifepristone, a step that could pave the way for the Trump administration to

FDA launches study of abortion pill safety, WSJ reports
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Trump administration tells appeals court White House ballroom project must continue

A lawyer for U.S.

Trump administration tells appeals court White House ballroom project must continue
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Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records

Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records

Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records
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ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer report the deaths of detainees who have been released from custody, in a change that could obscure the human cost of the Trump administration's mass detention policies

ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody
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Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the US illegally

The Treasury's financial crimes unit is warning banks about the risks of serving people living in the country illegally

Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the US illegally
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Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response

The Trump administration's Friday auction of oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge attracted only $3.7 million in winning bids for five

Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response
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ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny

ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny

ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny
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Rights groups file complaint against Equatorial Guinea over Trump deportations

Advocacy groups representing deportees sent by the U.S. to Equatorial Guinea filed a complaint on Friday with the main human rights body of the African Union, an attempt to

Rights groups file complaint against Equatorial Guinea over Trump deportations
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Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC

Washington, D.C., is gearing up for pivotal primaries this month to elect a new delegate to Congress and a new mayor

Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC
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Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Business|Economy

Trump administration’s plan to spin off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie faces new uncertainty

Trump administration’s plan to spin off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie faces new uncertainty

Trump administration’s plan to spin off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie faces new uncertainty
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say

A months-long dispute between Trump administration officials and AI firm Anthropic is showing signs of easing across parts of the U.S.

Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say
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US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership

The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals

US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership
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Trump meets with auto industry over right-to-repair debate

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he met with senior leaders in the auto industry to discuss the ongoing debate over "right-to-repair"

Trump meets with auto industry over right-to-repair debate
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Trump cuts off funds to Hawaii Medicaid fraud unit over lack of cases

Hawaii's attorney general stands to lose around $3 million in federal funding to fight Medicaid fraud after failing to consistently bring criminal cases,  the Trump

Trump cuts off funds to Hawaii Medicaid fraud unit over lack of cases
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Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry
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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source

Former 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

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source
Environment|Science|Technology|US

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab
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US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift

Six U.S. senators, including Democratic whip Dick Durbin and Elizabeth Warren, wrote public letters to tobacco giants Reynolds American and Altria on Thursday

US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift
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U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit

The Trump administration agreed to strip endangered species protection from a lizard whose habitat overlapped the largest oil-producing region in the United

U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit
Business|Technology

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies

The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a case about the power of federal regulators over telecommunications companies

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies
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The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions

The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions

The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions
Business|Opinion|Science|Technology

From oversight to coercion: How authoritarian governments are twisting AI safety to get tech companies to fall in line

Authoritarian governments, including the Trump administration, are reorienting AI safety provisions away from protecting the public toward coercing support for the regime.

From oversight to coercion: How authoritarian governments are twisting AI safety to get tech companies to fall in line
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Trump has mostly lost challenges against ‘sanctuary’ cities and states, but that could change

Trump has mostly lost challenges against ‘sanctuary’ cities and states, but that could change

Trump has mostly lost challenges against ‘sanctuary’ cities and states, but that could change
Education|Political|US|World

Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia

President Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda

Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia
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Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for

Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
Technology|World

Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion

Taiwan will sharply increase its arsenal of powerful anti-ship missiles to more than 1,800 by early 2029, as it seeks to enhance its capacity to

Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion
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Mexico's popular former president blasts Trump as US ties hit low

Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused Washington on Wednesday of employing "interventionist and unscrupulous practices" to bolster

Mexico's popular former president blasts Trump as US ties hit low
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Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says

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Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says
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Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general

Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general

Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general
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US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military has attacked another boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
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Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers

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Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers
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Trump tells CNN he doesn’t know if $1.8 billion fund is dead, calling it ‘a beautiful thing’

Trump tells CNN he doesn’t know if $1.8 billion fund is dead, calling it ‘a beautiful thing’

Trump tells CNN he doesn’t know if $1.8 billion fund is dead, calling it ‘a beautiful thing’
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Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump

The House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to seek to end the war

Live updates: House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump
Sports|World

Soccer-Rights group warn of 'climate of fear' at US World Cup games

Rights groups raised concerns over the safety of journalists and fans attending the World Cup in the United States on Wednesday, accusing FIFA of allowing a

Soccer-Rights group warn of 'climate of fear' at US World Cup games
Environment|Science|Technology

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system
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Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks

President Donald Trump is in a hurry to rebuild the tariff wall the Supreme Court tore down less than four months ago

Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks
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Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement

Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement

Monetary compensation becomes key sticking point in Iran deal as Trump bristles at comparison to Obama agreement
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US Homeland Security cancels most pending Noem-era contracts after review

The U.S.

US Homeland Security cancels most pending Noem-era contracts after review
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Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by the US, celebrates 95th birthday

Cuba's former leader Raul Castro turned 95 on Wednesday, though his whereabouts were still unknown two weeks after U.S. authorities charged him with murder

Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by the US, celebrates 95th birthday
Europe|World

US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces

The U.S. expects European NATO allies and Canada to swiftly increase the number of manned and unmanned aircraft and ships they contribute to the alliance's defence plans

US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts

Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
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Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders

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Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders
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Trump 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen joins Justice Department

Kurt Olsen, a White House official who aided President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election, has joined the Justice

Trump 2020 election denier Kurt Olsen joins Justice Department
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Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

The Trump administration is abandoning the president's $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, U.S.

Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash
Economy|Finance|US|World

US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is still in discussions with several countries to resettle more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America’s war effort

US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans
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Why Trump selected an acting director of national intelligence with no intel experience

Why Trump selected an acting director of national intelligence with no intel experience

Why Trump selected an acting director of national intelligence with no intel experience
Political|US|World

Rubio says at least five countries are open to taking in stranded Afghans

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Rubio says at least five countries are open to taking in stranded Afghans
Health|Political|World

Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response

U.S.

Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response
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The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began

The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
Technology|World

US sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others

The Trump administration has placed sanctions on Iran’s largest digital asset exchange, Nobitex, and three others

US sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others
Economy|Health|Political|World

'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has taken a turn in the White House briefing room

'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room
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Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing

Democrats have attacked the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during his first Senate hearing since being tapped by President Donald Trump

Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
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New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump administration over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project

New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
Economy|Political|US|World

Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait

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Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait
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The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing

The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing
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Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission

The CIA has stopped contributing to some intelligence assessments, including those related to the Iran war, produced by the office of

Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission
Business|Economy|Environment

US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project

Seven U.S. states led by New York sued the Trump administration and a French energy firm on Tuesday for canceling a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New

US states sue Trump administration over deal to scrap offshore wind project
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Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices

The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its

Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
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Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits

Philadelphia man among over 35,000 former federal workers waiting for full retirement benefits
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Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests

Kenya’s president has defended the establishment by the U.S. of its own Ebola quarantine facility

Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests
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Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday

Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
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Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
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Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund

A standoff between the White House and the Senate remains unresolved as Republicans return to Washington after defiantly leaving town 10 days ago without passing legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies

Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund
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US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas

The State Department plans to slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States

US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas