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Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks
Read full article: Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacksPresident Donald Trump is fuming about a court ruling that blocked his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center in Washington.
Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds
Read full article: Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refundsBusinesses big and small have started receiving refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump improperly imposed some tariffs on imported goods.
DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event
Read full article: DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis eventThe U.S. Department of Justice is asking a judge to recuse herself from a case involving Georgia election records.
'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress
Read full article: 'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from CongressSome New Jersey voters are starting to notice Tom Kean Jr.’s monthslong absence from Congress due to an undisclosed medical issue.
Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability
Read full article: Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountabilityPublic demand and the increasingly outspoken calls from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have driven Congress to mostly set aside party politics in an effort to search for accountability.
Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash
Read full article: Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlashMany of the convicted rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are clamoring for payouts from the nearly $1.8 billion settlement that the Trump administration has set up for people claiming to be victims of a weaponized government.
Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Read full article: Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shotIowa Democrats are deciding between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary.
Candidates for California governor and LA mayor scramble to pitch to voters in final days
Read full article: Candidates for California governor and LA mayor scramble to pitch to voters in final daysThe many candidates running for California governor rushed to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race’s final days before the June 2 primary.
Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve
Read full article: Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serveDonald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
Read full article: Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific OceanThe U.S. military says it carried out another strike on a vessel accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
Read full article: Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendationsPresident Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.
US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
Read full article: US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nationThe top U.S. commander in Latin America has met with Cuban military leaders in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay.
Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma
Read full article: Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and OklahomaPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidates in three contested gubernatorial primaries, where competition for his backing has dominated the contests.
US and China trade journalist expulsions in tit-for-tat moves
Read full article: US and China trade journalist expulsions in tit-for-tat movesThe Trump administration has revoked the visa of a Chinese national working for the state news agency Xinhua in the U.S. This move follows Beijing's decision to expel Vivian Wang, a New York Times correspondent, apparently over a DealBook event featuring Taiwan's leader.
SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk
Read full article: SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate riskIn the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming.
NJ state police set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center as ICE leaves
Read full article: NJ state police set up protest zone outside contested immigration detention center as ICE leavesNew Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has sent state police to establish designated protest zones and vehicle checkpoints outside an immigration detention center in Newark.
Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote
Read full article: Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to voteA federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier for voters to prove their U.S. citizenship.
Giants' Abdul Carter felt the need to call out Jaxson Dart to show he is against Donald Trump
Read full article: Giants' Abdul Carter felt the need to call out Jaxson Dart to show he is against Donald TrumpNew York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter says he felt the need to call out quarterback Jaxson Dart for introducing President Donald Trump because he felt it was his responsibility to show his teammates and others that he is against that.
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
Read full article: Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closureA federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.
Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture
Read full article: Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big pictureIn a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples.
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund
Read full article: Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fundA federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
The Latest: Trump says he’ll back away from Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders name removal
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he’ll back away from Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders name removalA judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing it for major renovations.
South Carolina Democrats celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push
Read full article: South Carolina Democrats celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting pushDemocrats gathering this weekend in South Carolina are feeling jubilant following the failure of a GOP-led effort to redraw House district lines more favorably to Republicans.
Devastating wildfire and homelessness loom over Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' bid for second term
Read full article: Devastating wildfire and homelessness loom over Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' bid for second termLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is running for reelection after a tough first term.
Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release
Read full article: Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files releaseFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi has finished her interview with House lawmakers about the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.
Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found
Read full article: Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation foundA court investigation found that a federal judge had an affair with a police officer, including having sex in chambers overheard by staff, but remains on the bench with a “private reprimand.”.
Recent survivors of US boat strikes haven't been found, bringing overall death toll to 199
Read full article: Recent survivors of US boat strikes haven't been found, bringing overall death toll to 199The death toll from the Trump administration’s monthslong series of strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean has risen to at least 199 people after survivors of recent attacks weren't found.
ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'
Read full article: ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'ABC-owned TV stations across the U.S. are criticizing the Federal Communications Commission for an early review of their broadcast licenses.
In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better
Read full article: In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been betterIn her new memoir, Jill Biden reflects on Joe Biden's poor 2024 presidential debate performance against Donald Trump.
Calling for 'new approach,' CBS News leader Bari Weiss replaces executive producer at '60 Minutes'
Read full article: Calling for 'new approach,' CBS News leader Bari Weiss replaces executive producer at '60 Minutes'Saying it was time for a new approach and a new chapter, CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has replaced the executive producer of “60 Minutes."
Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump
Read full article: Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald TrumpU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirms his agency has a design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump.
Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts
Read full article: Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concertsMartina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at “The Great American State Fair” on Washington's National Mall.