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Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A
Read full article: Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&ASenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects President Donald Trump to interfere with the midterm elections.
Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It's narrow and has little room for error
Read full article: Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It's narrow and has little room for errorSenate Democrats are expressing optimism they'll be able to flip the chamber this year after it looked all but impossible last year.
Japan's Takaichi plans to dissolve lower house to set up an early snap election
Read full article: Japan's Takaichi plans to dissolve lower house to set up an early snap electionJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon for a snap election to seek the public's mandate for her policies.
Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors
Read full article: Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivorsNearly 1,000 households displaced by Maui's wildfires are anxiously awaiting news on federal assistance.
Senate readies vote on Venezuela war powers as Trump pressures GOP defectors
Read full article: Senate readies vote on Venezuela war powers as Trump pressures GOP defectorsSenate Republicans are facing intense pressure from President Donald Trump to vote down a war powers resolution that is aimed at limiting the president’s ability to carry out further military action against Venezuela.
Prosecutors want 20-year sentence for ex-South Carolina lawmaker for sharing child sex abuse videos
Read full article: Prosecutors want 20-year sentence for ex-South Carolina lawmaker for sharing child sex abuse videosProsecutors are seeking a 20-year sentence for a former South Carolina legislator who pleaded guilty to distributing child sex abuse videos on social media.
Proposed billionaires' tax in California rattles Silicon Valley, entangles Gov. Newsom
Read full article: Proposed billionaires' tax in California rattles Silicon Valley, entangles Gov. NewsomA proposal to tax the accumulated wealth of California billionaires has ignited a political uproar in Silicon Valley and across the state.
Trump says anything less than having Greenland in the United States’ hands is ‘unacceptable’
Read full article: Trump says anything less than having Greenland in the United States’ hands is ‘unacceptable’President Donald Trump says that NATO should help the U.S. acquire Greenland and anything less than having the island in U.S. hands is unacceptable.
From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump piles up the risks as he faces midterm verdict
Read full article: From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump piles up the risks as he faces midterm verdictPresident Donald Trump has claimed control of Venezuela, escalated threats to seize Greenland and increased immigration raids in the U.S. These actions have created turmoil as voters prepare for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protest
Read full article: Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protestA demonstrator was hit in the face with a projectile fired by a federal officer at close range during a protest in Southern California.
In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of election
Read full article: In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of electionNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has delivered her State of the State address, pitching proposals to fight President Donald Trump's agenda while also moving to capture progressive excitement surrounding Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority
Read full article: Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authorityJustice Department officials have accused a federal judge of abusing his power in demanding that Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan explain why she continues to identify herself as a U.S. Attorney in Virginia despite another judge’s ruling that she was illegally appointed.
Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says
Read full article: Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official saysA top Justice Department official says there is not currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis.
Plane used in boat strike off Venezuela was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP sources say
Read full article: Plane used in boat strike off Venezuela was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP sources sayThe plane used by the U.S. military to strike an alleged drug-smuggling boat off Venezuela last fall was painted to look like a civilian aircraft.
Smithsonian responds to White House pressure by handing over more plans on its exhibits
Read full article: Smithsonian responds to White House pressure by handing over more plans on its exhibitsThe Smithsonian Institution has given the Trump White House more documents on its exhibits and operations, in response to pressure to share details of what its museums are doing for America’s 250th birthday.
Ex-Navy SEAL convicted of planning to fire explosives at police during San Diego ‘No Kings’ rally
Read full article: Ex-Navy SEAL convicted of planning to fire explosives at police during San Diego ‘No Kings’ rallyA jury has convicted a former Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi beliefs of transporting fireworks across state lines with plans to shoot explosives at police during last year’s “No Kings” protest in San Diego.
EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules
Read full article: EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rulesThe Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating the economic savings of health benefits from air pollution rules.
Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedings
Read full article: Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedingsFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are refusing to testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein.
Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm elections
Read full article: Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm electionsThe Democratic National Committee plans to spend millions of dollars to consolidate voter registration efforts, traditionally handled by nonprofits and individual campaigns.
Trump calls on Tehran to show protesters humanity amid reports of rising death toll in crackdown
Read full article: Trump calls on Tehran to show protesters humanity amid reports of rising death toll in crackdownPresident Donald Trump met Tuesday with his national security team to discuss the Iranian government’s violent crackdown on protesters as he looks to get a better understanding of the number of Iranian citizens who have been killed and arrested in more than two weeks of unrest throughout the country.
Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations
Read full article: Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigationsFormer Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Donald Trump that resulted in two indictments.
The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club
Read full article: The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic ClubPresident Donald Trump promoted his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americans’ pocketbooks.
Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations
Read full article: Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizationsPresident Donald Trump's administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers questions his lieutenant governor's immigration enforcement proposal
Read full article: Wisconsin Gov. Evers questions his lieutenant governor's immigration enforcement proposalWisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is questioning whether a proposal from his own lieutenant governor to ban federal immigration enforcement actions around courthouses, schools and other locations can, or should, be done.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sportsThe Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams.
Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy
Read full article: Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economyPresident Donald Trump is defending his tariffs, using a major economic speech in Michigan to argue that they boost domestic manufacturing despite many Americans fears about rising prices.
Pentagon is embracing Musk's Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry
Read full article: Pentagon is embracing Musk's Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcryDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will join Google’s AI engine inside the Pentagon network.
Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messages
Read full article: Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messagesPresident Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government over its crackdown on protests.
US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace
Read full article: US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peaceThe United States is accusing Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations toward peace.
Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states
Read full article: Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic statesA federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally when it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for projects in states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Colombian rebels call for a 'national accord' after the US intervention in Venezuela
Read full article: Colombian rebels call for a 'national accord' after the US intervention in VenezuelaColombia’s National Liberation Army called for a “national accord” to overcome political conflicts, as it faces the prospects of attacks from the governments of Colombia and the United States.
DC's inspector general is investigating police crime statistics, the latest probe against the force
Read full article: DC's inspector general is investigating police crime statistics, the latest probe against the forceWashington’s inspector general’s office has launched an investigation into the Metropolitan Police Department’s crime data reporting system.
PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs
Read full article: PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs“PBS News Weekend,” the companion to the weekday “NewsHour” program, has signed off, eliminated due to federal funding cuts to public broadcasting.
Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships
Read full article: Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorshipsDemocrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November.
Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional
Read full article: Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutionalDemocratic Sen. Mark Kelly has sued the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders.
Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis
Read full article: Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in MinneapolisPlaintiffs' attorneys are asking a federal judge to intervene after three Democratic members of Congress were blocked from visiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Minnesota over the weekend.
DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence
Read full article: DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independenceThe Trump administration’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sparked a backlash that may undermine the White House’s goals.
Young Americans are increasingly rejecting the Democratic and Republican parties, a new poll shows
Read full article: Young Americans are increasingly rejecting the Democratic and Republican parties, a new poll showsNew polling from Gallup shows that Americans are increasingly identifying as political independents and rejecting the labels of the two major political parties.
The Latest: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue federal government to stop immigration crackdown
Read full article: The Latest: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue federal government to stop immigration crackdownMinnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the federal government to stop surge by federal immigration authorities.
Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro
Read full article: Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of MaduroFor thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S., the days since the Trump administration ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have brought a mixture of joy and trepidation.
George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased
Read full article: George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increasedFive years after video of George Floyd's killing on a Minneapolis street, video of another law enforcement action in the northern city is central to another American debate.
