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South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official
Read full article: South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP officialFlorida International University has launched an investigation into a group chat linked to a local GOP official that included violent racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language.
Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US
Read full article: Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the USBelarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 18 more prisoners as part of his recent effort at a rapprochement with the United States.
Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help
Read full article: Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government helpStranded Americans across the Middle East say they’ve been left to navigate flight cancellations and confusing government guidance on their own.
Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
Read full article: Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to warDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad.
Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?
Read full article: Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?After James Talarico won the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, Republicans are racing to paint him as too progressive.
As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorses
Read full article: As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorsesPresident Donald Trump has yet to endorse a candidate in Georgia's Republican primary.
Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties
Read full article: Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China tiesThe Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China.
Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
Read full article: Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources sayOfficials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense.
Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'
Read full article: Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude.
Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
Read full article: Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about TrumpThe Justice Department has released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.
Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care
Read full article: Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced careLast year, President Donald Trump promoted unproven ties between Tylenol and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition.
Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma
Read full article: Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red OklahomaPresident Trump's plan to nominate U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as Homeland Security secretary will leave an unexpected Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma.
Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom
Read full article: Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loomDemocrats are gearing up for a bruising presidential primary as they argue over how to rebuild a winning coalition.
Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court termA New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to charges that he brought dozens of homemade explosive devices to a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing for an annual Mass celebrating the start of the Supreme Court’s term.
Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHS
Read full article: Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHSPresident Donald Trump’s plans to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to take over as Homeland Security secretary follow a notable political rise for the plumbing company owner who was first elected to Congress in 2012.
FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information
Read full article: FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance informationThe FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations.
The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement
Read full article: The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcementPresident Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement
Read full article: Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsementSen. John Cornyn is going on offense against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as they fight for a Republican Senate runoff, and President Donald Trump’s endorsement hangs over it all.
Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in Florida
Read full article: Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in FloridaA Florida handyman who was sentenced to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office over TikTok ban gets 7 years in prison
Read full article: Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office over TikTok ban gets 7 years in prisonA Wisconsin man who allegedly told police he tried to set fire to a Republican congressman’s office last year because he was angry that the lawmaker backed a bill requiring TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell off its U.S. operations has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking
Read full article: On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talkingPresident Donald Trump's administration is trying to explain why it struck Iran and killed its supreme leader without clear support from Congress or allies.
More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
Read full article: More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court lossSome two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court.
Panel reviewing Trump's White House ballroom project gets an earful from the public opposed to it
Read full article: Panel reviewing Trump's White House ballroom project gets an earful from the public opposed to itA federal panel reviewing President Donald Trump's White House ballroom got an earful from members of the public.
'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right
Read full article: 'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the rightOn its own, the phrase “Christ is king” sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the divine ruler of the universe.
Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters
Read full article: Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to votersFormer President Barack Obama is promoting a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department
Read full article: Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education DepartmentAs the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role policing discrimination in America’s schools.
Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America
Read full article: Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin AmericaHonduras' new leader was elected with the President Donald Trump's backing and has now ordered a review of economic agreements with China.
Trump's White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it
Read full article: Trump's White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on itPresident Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project is too big and should be scaled back.
Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain
Read full article: Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertainVoters who cast ballots during extended polling place hours in Dallas and Williamson counties are waiting to see if their votes will count.
Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room
Read full article: Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing roomA man protesting the war in Iran has been arrested after a struggle in a U.S. Senate building.
Federal judge blocks Florida governor's foreign terrorist label of Muslim groups
Read full article: Federal judge blocks Florida governor's foreign terrorist label of Muslim groupsA federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of an executive order issued last year by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that designates two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organizations.
Noem defends Homeland Security Department in post-shooting appearances before Congress
Read full article: Noem defends Homeland Security Department in post-shooting appearances before CongressHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrapped up two days of scrutiny in Congress, appearing for the first time in front of lawmakers since the shooting deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis at the hands of immigration enforcement officers.
Florida revives a long-dormant probe into Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of exile group's plane
Read full article: Florida revives a long-dormant probe into Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of exile group's planeFlorida’s attorney general says Florida has reopened a criminal investigation into former Cuban leader Raul Castro’s role in the 1996 shootdown of exile planes.
Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure
Read full article: Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressureColorado’s Democratic governor is signaling his openness to granting clemency to a former county clerk who was convicted in a scheme attempting to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
Read full article: Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme CourtIn a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by Supreme Court are due refunds.
Virginia court allows a referendum on Democrat-led redistricting that could flip 4 House seats
Read full article: Virginia court allows a referendum on Democrat-led redistricting that could flip 4 House seatsThe Virginia Supreme Court has again ruled that voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats in this year’s midterm elections.
Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
Read full article: Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costsPresident Donald Trump is pressing Big Tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills.
House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files
Read full article: House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein filesThe House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support
Read full article: Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US supportKurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran, and the U.S. has asked Iraqi Kurds to support them, Kurdish officials have told The Associated Press.
Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York
Read full article: Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New YorkPresident Donald Trump's administration is expanding its crackdown on state Medicaid programs to New York, launching a fraud probe in the state.
IRS leader Bisignano declines to answer questions over unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to ICE
Read full article: IRS leader Bisignano declines to answer questions over unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to ICEIRS chief Frank Bisignano has largely declined to answer questions from lawmakers about unlawful releases of taxpayer data to immigration agents.
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
Read full article: Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressantsThe Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency.
Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight
Read full article: Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fightMinnesota’s governor and attorney general are defending their efforts to combat fraud.
The victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration
Read full article: The victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebrationA joke from Hilary Knight on “Saturday Night Live” and a couple of fist-bumps with Jack and Quinn Hughes on “The Tonight Show” capped a whirlwind victory lap celebrating the twin Olympic golds won by the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams.
An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter's alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff's nomination
Read full article: An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter's alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff's nominationAn Arkansas man awaiting trial for murder has won the Republican nomination in a sheriff’s race in central Arkansas.
Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance
Read full article: Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominanceDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. is quickly gaining air superiority over Iran but the U.S. can't stop all air attacks.