New Hampshire jury acquits consultant behind AI robocalls mimicking Biden on all charges
He was found not guilty of 11 counts.
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Trump’s recent moves risk politicizing the military, which has long strived to stay above politics
Trump has turned government institutions into vehicles to implement his personal agenda.
What to know about the Group of Seven summit in Canada that Trump will attend
Trump’s calls to make Canada the 51st U.S. state have infuriated Canadians.
Here’s what to expect at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday
More than 6,000 troops are poised to march near the National Mall.
Photos of preparations for Trump’s military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army
Troops are getting military assets into place and security fencing is going up around the...
Trump is finally getting his chance to try to top with a grand military parade in DC
The White House says the parade will go on rain or shine, but could be...
Marines are seen standing guard at a federal building in Los Angeles
About 200 Marines have moved into LA to protect federal property and personnel.
Trump istration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials
The Trump istration has released personal data for millions of Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials.
Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach
A judge in Massachusetts has blocked President Donald Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democratic...
Republican enthusiasm for Musk cools after his feud with Trump, new poll finds
A new poll finds Elon Musk lost some of his luster with Republicans since his...
Trump says Iran has ‘second chance’ to come to nuclear deal after Israeli strikes devastate Tehran
Trump is already struggling to find an endgame to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
US faith leaders opposed to ICE raids counsel nonviolent resistance and lead by example
Some U.S. religious leaders are taking a stand about President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.
Glenn Valley Foods now is operating at about 30% of capacity.
Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California
The order applied only to the National Guard troops and not Marines.
Tulane scientist resigns citing university censorship of pollution and racial disparity research
Kimberly Terrell accused the university of sacrificing academic freedom to appease Louisiana’s Republican governor.
Prosecutors say Republican South Carolina lawmaker used ‘joebidennnn69’ to send child sex material
RJ May was arrested at his Lexington County home after a lengthy investigation.
Coinbase hires top political strategist as crypto industry flexes its newfound political might
The crypto industry was among the largest spenders in the 2024 election.
Officers sue to compel Congress to install a Jan. 6 riot memorial at Capitol
The lawsuit’s plaintiffs have been outspoken critics of Republicans’ revisionist history of Jan. 6.
GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO says
The office’s analysis considers Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in isolation.
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla is forcefully removed from Noem’s news conference and handcuffed
Video shows a Secret Service agent on Noem’s security detail grabbing Padilla, who represents California,...
Standoff with troops in Los Angeles reignites old feud as Newsom resists Trump’s immigration raids
The escalating clash pits the leader of the Republican Party against an ambitious Democrat.
Homeland Security secretary pledges to carry on with Trump’s immigration crackdown
The developments unfolded as protests continued in cities nationwide.
Democrats look for reinvention and a new playbook against Trump in key committee race
The race to lead the House Oversight Committee has brought in four lawmakers on the...
Hegseth says the Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland if necessary
Hegseth said “our job at the Defense Department is to have plans for any contingency."
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
While in Congress, Long sponsored legislation to get rid of the IRS.
Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to fine Trump istration for contempt
They're arguing it flagrantly ignored court orders for several weeks.
Trump signs measure blocking California’s ban on new sales of gas-powered cars
California quickly quickly announced it will challenge the move in court.
Innovation takes a backseat at small companies as tariffs become a full-time preoccupation
Some business owners say Trump’s trade policies stifle American ingenuity.
Trump’s military parade is a US outlier in peacetime but parades and reviews have a long history
This will not be the first U.S. military parade, but it's unusual outside of wartime.
Trump’s deployment of troops to LA protest divides US governors
The divergent approaches taken by California and Texas' governors shows how the two parties are...
Most US adults say Trump’s military parade is not a good use of money, a new poll finds
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults also say Saturday's military parade is not a good...
What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies on Saturday
The No Kings Day of Defiance protests will happen during the military parade in Washington...
House approves Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
The package to be voted on targets funding already approved by congress for foreign aid...
Democratic governors defend immigration policies before Republican-led House
The hearing comes amid heightened tensions and protests over immigration.
Troops begin detaining immigrants in national defense zone at border in escalation of military role
Trump has designated two national military defense areas along the southern U.S. border.
Trump’s mass deportations leave Democrats more ready to fight back
Democrats feel more emboldened to resist Trump’s actions than even just a few months ago.
Vance made a brief trip to Montana to speak to Murdochs, other Fox News executives, AP sources say
It’s not clear why the vice president addressed the group or what they spoke about.
Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions rules
It’s the latest in an ongoing battle between the Trump istration and heavily Democratic California.
Senate rejects effort to block arms sales over Trump’s dealings with Qatar and UAE
Murphy forced the procedural votes under a mechanism known as a t resolution of disapproval.
Iowa governor rejects GOP bill to increase regulations of Summit’s carbon dioxide pipeline
The bill provoked loud opposition from of Iowa’s powerful ethanol industry.
Consultant on trial for AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden says he has no regrets
Kramer faces decades in prison if convicted of voter suppression and impersonating a candidate.
Kennedy’s new CDC includes who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation
The committee makes recommendations to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil
The judge gave the government until Friday to appeal the decision.
Hundreds of laid-off CDC employees are being reinstated
Thousands of employees lost their jobs in a wave of cuts across federal health agencies...
of the Fulbright scholarship board resign, accusing Trump of meddling
All 12 of the board overseeing the prestigious Fulbright scholarships resigned in protest.
US reduces the presence of staffers not deemed essential in the Middle East as tensions rise
Tensions in the region have been rising in recent days as talks between the U.S....
EPA moves to repeal rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants
Environmental groups vow to challenge the rules in court.
Hegseth defends use of troops to protect immigration raids in Los Angeles
Hegseth is telling senators it’s about “maintaining law and order.”
Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending ‘Les Misérables’
Trump has replaced the Kennedy Center's president and board with loyalists.
Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response
Trump has repeatedly expressed his intent to overhaul FEMA, if not totally dismantle it.
Veterans are divided over the Army’s big parade, being held on Trump’s birthday
The Army says the parade will cost an estimated $25 million to $45 million.
What’s targeted in Trump’s request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress
Trump's proposal targets public media outlets like PBS and NPR.
Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%
In return, Trump said, the U.S. will stop efforts to revoke the visas of Chinese nationals...
Trump hails favorable federal appeals court ruling on his sweeping tariff policy as a ‘great’ win
The court ruling allows the government to continue collecting the import taxes while challenges to...
Is the Trump-Musk spat really over? Judging from Wall Street trading, it’s a fragile peace
Musk posted “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went...
Federal appeals court hears arguments in Trump’s bid to erase hush money conviction
It made him the first U.S. president found guilty of a crime.
With reporters shot and roughed up, advocates question whether those covering protests are targets
There have been at least 31 attacks on journalists — 27 from law enforcement.
US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center
McIver was charged with two assault charges stemming from a visit to Newark’s Delaney Hall.
Southern Baptists overwhelmingly call for a ban on gay marriage
The two-day annual meeting brought together more than 10,000 church representatives.
Louisiana lawmakers bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills
The legislation now heads to the desk of conservative Republican Gov. Jeff Landry.
Correspondent Terry Moran out at ABC News, two days after suspension over Stephen Miller post
Moran had interviewed President Donald Trump only a few weeks ago.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia say Trump istration’s actions left ‘stain’ on Constitution
The attorneys said the lawsuit over his mistaken deportation has not concluded in federal court.
Trump decried crime in America, then gutted funding for gun violence prevention
The U.S. Department of Justice canceled $500 million in grants to public safety organizations nationwide.
Can President Trump ban masks at protests?
The president said 'masks will not be allowed' to be worn by protesters after a...
Study finds little agreement between Republicans and Democrats on media sources they trust
Democrats trust more news sources than Republicans, and rarely do their tastes intersect.
Trump’s tax bill could raise taxes on foreign companies, hurting investment from abroad
A new analysis estimates the provision would cost the U.S. 360,000 jobs.
An immigrant Wisconsin man falsely accused of threatening Trump can be released on bond
Morales Reyes, a married father of three U.S. citizen children, works as a dishwasher.
Top RFK Jr. aide attacks US health system while running company that promotes wellness alternatives
Calley Means has his own financial stake in the nation's health system.
Trump vows to ‘HIT’ any protester who spits on police. He pardoned those who did far worse on Jan. 6
Trump's pardons show how he holds his ers to different standards.
Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades global economic growth forecast to 2.3%
It predicted the U.S. economy would grow half as fast as last year.
Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers.
Can $1,000 at birth change a child’s future? A Republican proposal aims to find out
The Trump-backed proposal builds on the concept of baby bonds.
The US and China say they have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes
Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators have agreed on a framework to get their trade negotiations...
Long-thwarted efforts to sell public lands see new life under Trump
Leaders on both sides of the issue say the battle over selling off federal lands...
Los Angeles leaders impose curfew as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown continue
The California governor accused Trump of drawing a 'military dragnet' across the nation's second largest...
Trump says he will ‘liberate’ Los Angeles in speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army
Trump’s heated rhetoric came has he’s left open the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act.
Judge orders US refugee office to reconsider some children’s cases
Under the Trump rules, migrant children were in shelters an average of 217 days.
Native Americans hurt by federal health cuts, despite RFK Jr.’s promises of protection
Tribal governments and organizations have lost funding in the melee of federal health agency cuts.
President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests
Trump is already going beyond his response to Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.
Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force by Marines deployed to LA protests
The 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines are coming from Twentynine Palms, California.
DC prepares for Trump’s military parade with 18 miles of fencing and 175 magnetometers
Army officials have estimated around 200,000 attendees for the evening military parade.
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to replace them with his own picks.
700 Marines from Twentynine Palms given greenlight to deploy to National Guard in L.A.
A U.S. Northern Command spokesman said the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines were expected to head...
Trump istration urges court not to dismiss case against Wisconsin judge
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan filed a motion seeking to dismiss the charges against...
Georgia’s experience raises red flags for Medicaid work requirement moving through Congress
Advocates say the results so far should serve as a warning.
States sue US government over deal ending ban on triggers that make some rifles fire more rapidly
The istration announced the deal last month.
Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions
Big money and campaign donations flowing from cryptocurrency firms make them a political powerhouse.
US and China are holding trade talks in London after Trump’s phone call with Xi
The talks are due to last at least a day.
Unsubstantiated ‘chemtrail’ conspiracy theories lead to legislation proposed in US statehouses
State legislatures are ing bills based on decades-old conspiracy theories.
NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump’s deep cuts in public health research
The NIH employees' letter says, “We dissent.”
Republican senators to watch in the maneuvering over Trump’s big bill
Republican senators are airing concerns about different parts of the legislation.
Under Patel, FBI heightens focus on violent crime, illegal immigration. Other threats abound, too
Some are concerned by the shifting priorities of the FBI.
Some visitors report extra scrutiny at US airports as Trump’s new travel ban begins
The ban took effect on Monday.
Are SWAT-style workplace immigration raids the norm or a new escalation in force?
Recent raids in San Diego, L.A. and Minneapolis are raising questions over tactics.
What to know about Trump’s deployment of the Marines and National Guard to LA’s immigration protests
The Pentagon said Tuesday it will cost taxpayers $134 million.
Trump says Elon Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democratic candidates
The dramatic rupture between the president and the world’s richest man began Thursday, with Musk’s...
US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks
The meeting comes after a phone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi...
X s were glued to the Musk v. Trump blowup. Could this be good for the platform?
The feud has birthed countless memes, hot takes and speculation.
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What cases are left on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket? Here’s a look
The justices have issued orders in 13 cases so far.
State Dept says current US visas from travel ban countries will not be revoked
President Donald Trump’s new travel ban goes into effect next week.