In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primaries
Read full article: In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primariesIn the closing stretch of Georgiaās Republican U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Mike Collins is celebrating his 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump.
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
Read full article: Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this weekGeorgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session.
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House
Read full article: Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn.
Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend
Read full article: Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekendA federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nationās 250th anniversary ā on President Donald Trumpās 80th birthday.
A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means
Read full article: A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that meansA key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion.
A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings
Read full article: A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findingsResearchers commissioned by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms have released their findings independently.
Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicks
Read full article: Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicksVice President JD Vance has added a chicken coop, along with a dozen baby chicks, to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory.
Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash
Read full article: Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlashSenators are warning that a key U.S. surveillance authority could expire this week after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trumpās pick to lead the nationās intelligence community derailed an extension effort.
These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though
Read full article: These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it thoughJoe Biden isn't on the ballot this fall, but three of his administration members are running for governor.
Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it
Read full article: Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against itPresident Donald Trump is keeping open the possibility of speaking directly with Taiwanās President Lai Ching-teā even after Beijing has publicly urged him not to.
FBI analysts tied to disputed 'Catholic ideology' memo told they're being fired, AP sources say
Read full article: FBI analysts tied to disputed 'Catholic ideology' memo told they're being fired, AP sources saySeveral FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic āviolent extremistsā were told Friday that they were being fired, the latest wave of terminations under the leadership of Director Kash Patel.
Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
Read full article: Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the officePresident Donald Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term.
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
Read full article: What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the USThe New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century.
Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona's fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand jury
Read full article: Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona's fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand juryOne of three remaining criminal cases stemming from efforts by President Donald Trumpās supporters to overturn the 2020 election appears headed back to a grand jury in Arizona.
Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia
Read full article: Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academiaPresident Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda.
Dark horse Republican candidate threatens California Democratsā US House redistricting goal
Read full article: Dark horse Republican candidate threatens California Democratsā US House redistricting goalMichael Stansfield never expected to be a major player in California politics when he threw his hat into a congressional race as a Republican agitating for peace in the Middle East.
Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction
Read full article: Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addictionJill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction during her time in the White House.
Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump's mail-in executive order
Read full article: Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump's mail-in executive orderA federal judge has heard from voting rights groups and a coalition of two dozen states that want the courts to halt President Donald Trumpās executive order seeking to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot, The plaintiffs argued in two lawsuits that Trumpās order should be found unconstitutional because the states and Congress, not the president, have the power to set election rules.
Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
Read full article: Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidaciesU.S. Senate hopefuls Ken Paxton and Graham Platner are in Washington, D.C., to rally party support.
New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
Read full article: New York sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind projectNew Yorkās attorney general is suing the Trump administration over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project.
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
Read full article: Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche saysActing Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts.
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
Read full article: Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setbackThe Senate race in Iowa is one of the most closely watched this year and the general election matchup is now set, with Democrats hoping for a gain.
Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
Read full article: Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit textsVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he is standing by Graham Platner in the wake of media reports that the Maine Senate candidate previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women.
Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
Read full article: Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challengesThe world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trumpās government.
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
Read full article: Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoffDemocratic Sen_ Jon Ossoff of Georgia is criticizing his potential election rivals, Rep_ Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley, calling them "Trump puppets."
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.
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.
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.
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 āTRUMPāS MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,ā and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples.
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.
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.
5 Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendar
Read full article: 5 Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendarOther southern states are advocating for South Carolina to remain the first to vote in the Democratic presidential primaries.
Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debate
Read full article: Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debateFormer first lady Jill Biden feared her husband was having a stroke as she watched him stumble through his disastrous June 2024 debate performance.
US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds
Read full article: US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis findsU.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war.
The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
Read full article: The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in fluxPresident Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the Iran war, saying āthings are going very wellā days after insisting a settlement was ālargely negotiated.ā.
Trumpās latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards
Read full article: Trumpās latest immigration move clouds the path to green cardsPresident Donald Trump's administration has announced a new policy requiring green card seekers to apply from their home countries instead of in the U.S. This change has left many immigrants and attorneys confused and concerned.
Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
Read full article: Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probeJoe Biden has sued the Justice Department in an effort to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former presidentās interview with a ghostwriter.
Supreme Court sides with Trump in dispute over immigration judges' speech restrictions
Read full article: Supreme Court sides with Trump in dispute over immigration judges' speech restrictionsThe Supreme Court is siding with President Donald Trump's administration in a lawsuit over speech restrictions for immigration judges that touched on the rights of federal workers.
Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in the US to oppose Republican redistricting push
Read full article: Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in the US to oppose Republican redistricting pushThe Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations in the United States to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts.
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'
Read full article: Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental exams.
Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump
Read full article: Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against TrumpDemocrats are increasingly critiquing each other over their personal stock trades as the party looks to hone its anti-corruption message against President Donald Trump in the midterm elections.
Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants
Read full article: Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendantsThe Department of Justice is acknowledging it's removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Read full article: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's healthTulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trumpās director of national intelligence, saying she needed to leave office as her husband battles cancer.
Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bank
Read full article: Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump's bid for greater control over the independent bankPresident Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair.
Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans
Read full article: Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veteransAn advocacy group is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their family members who depend on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare.
Takeaways from the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy report on 2024 election
Read full article: Takeaways from the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy report on 2024 electionThe Democratic National Committee has released a controversial autopsy report on the 2024 election.
Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffs
Read full article: Trump's false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia's GOP runoffsPresident Donald Trump's repeated false claims about his 2020 election loss is almost certain to play a role in Georgia's four-week runoff campaign as Republican voters choose nominees for governor, secretary of state and the U.S. Senate.
In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump
Read full article: In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: TrumpBritons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence.
Where Trump falters with Republicans ā and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Where Trump falters with Republicans ā and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new poll finds that Republicans are unhappier with President Donald Trumpās handling of the economy than they were a few months ago, but theyāre largely continuing to stand behind him as the war with Iran continues.
Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies
Read full article: Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policiesRecent presidents have stayed away from trading stocks in companies whose fortunes they could lift or scuttle with the stroke of a pen.
The Latest: Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a fund to compensate Trump allies
Read full article: The Latest: Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a fund to compensate Trump alliesActing Attorney General Todd Blanche wouldnāt rule out the possibility that violent rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will be considered for payouts from a new $1.776 billion fund to compensate individuals who believe they were targeted politically.
Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtime
Read full article: Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtimeRep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesdayās primary to win outright.
Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtime
Read full article: Georgia Republicans dig in for runoffs for Senate and governor as campaigns go into overtimeRep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a June 16 runoff, as neither received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesdayās primary to win outright.
Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund
Read full article: Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fundActing Attorney General Todd Blanche has not ruled out the possibility of compensating individuals involved in violence during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot from a new $1.776 billion fund.
What to know about Trumpās nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting
Read full article: What to know about Trumpās nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targetingThe Justice Department has announced a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump allies who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration.
Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US
Read full article: Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to USAlex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President NicolƔs Maduro, has been charged in Miami with bribing officials for government contracts.
Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiations
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects appeals from drug manufacturers over Medicare price negotiationsThe Supreme Court has rejected appeals from pharmaceutical companies that object to negotiating Medicare drug prices with the federal government.
The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for āserious negotiationsā
Read full article: The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for āserious negotiationsāPresident Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because āserious negotiationsā are underway.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's primariesVoting will conclude in the swing state of Georgia in competitive primaries for governor and a U.S. Senate seat that could decide control of the closely divided chamber.
Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US
Read full article: Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in USVenezuelaās government says it has deported a close ally of NicolĆ”s Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap.
Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River
Read full article: Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac RiverPresident Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River.
Election denial is a fault line in Republican primary for Georgia secretary of state
Read full article: Election denial is a fault line in Republican primary for Georgia secretary of stateThe 2020 election continues to haunt Georgia's political landscape, especially in the Republican primary for secretary of state.
Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
Read full article: Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China tiesPresident Donald Trump says heās not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China.
Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants
Read full article: Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plantsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to relax limits that require coal-fired power plants to prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers.
Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary
Read full article: Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretaryA top California Democratic political aide has pleaded guilty in a scheme to steal campaign funds from Xavier Becerra when he served as the federal health secretary.
In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers
Read full article: In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyersThe Justice Department is challenging efforts to sanction attorneys from the first and second Trump administrations, asserting in a lawsuit that the District of Columbia Bar is unfairly playing politics with the legal disciplinary process.
Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism
Read full article: Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalismPresident Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday for a prayer gathering.
New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward
Read full article: New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkwardA global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state.
Fani Willis vows to sue over new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area elections
Read full article: Fani Willis vows to sue over new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area electionsGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law requiring nonpartisan elections for most local officials in Atlanta's five most populous counties.
Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget that
Read full article: Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget thatBrad Raffensperger is trying to reintroduce himself to Georgia Republicans as he runs for governor.
As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warning
Read full article: As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warningAmerican presidents have navigated a verbal tightrope for nearly 50 years regarding official U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China.
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense
Read full article: Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defenseGoogle said Monday that it had disrupted a criminal groupās attempt to use artificial intelligence to exploit another companyās previously unknown digital vulnerability, adding to heightened worries across government and private industry about AIās risks for cybersecurity.
Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
Read full article: Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its ownPresident Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term.
Rejecting church and state separation is on the wish list for Trump's religious liberty commission
Read full article: Rejecting church and state separation is on the wish list for Trump's religious liberty commissionPresident Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission is preparing to make recommendations after more than a year of hearings.
Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault
Read full article: Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assaultThe man charged with assault for spraying vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis has pleaded guilty in federal court after reaching a deal with prosecutors.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins discloses her longtime tremor after scrutiny in Maine's Senate race
Read full article: Republican Sen. Susan Collins discloses her longtime tremor after scrutiny in Maine's Senate raceRepublican Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she has long had a condition called an essential tremor.
Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official says
Read full article: Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official saysThe Trump administration plans to weaken some Biden-era limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Democratic senators press US military on Israel's evacuation zones, warning of legal risks
Read full article: Democratic senators press US military on Israel's evacuation zones, warning of legal risksTwelve U.S. Democratic senators have asked the U.S. Central Command about coordination with Israel on evacuation zones in Lebanon and Iran.
