Supreme Court clears the way for Trump’s federal workforce cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize…
Ike was ‘underrated,’ FDR ‘amazing,’ Polk ‘sort of a real-estate guy’
WASHINGTON – Turns out Donald Trump gauges his esteem for presidential predecessors by how well their portraits fit…
Gavin Newsom visits South Carolina, where Democrats will play a role in 2028
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday launched a two-day tour of South Carolina, meeting…
IRS says pastors who endorse political candidates should remain tax-exempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says pastors who endorse political candidates from the pulpit should not have to…
Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and…
Trump reshapes public service loan forgiveness program
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is reshaping a student loan cancellation program into what some fear will…
National Guard protects immigration officers in Los Angeles operation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dozens of federal officers in tactical gear and about 90 members of the California…
US revokes terrorism designation of new Syrian leader’s group
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is revoking the terrorism designation of a group led by Syria’s new…
Gaza war looms over Trump-Netanyahu meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump might look to take a…
Trump and Netanyahu may take a victory lap on Iran, but the Gaza war looms over their meeting
“The optics will be very positive,” said Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to Washington. “But behind the…
Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals…
US tariffs on Europe threatens world’s largest trade relationship
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