Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning
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by MICHELLE L. PRICE, LOLITA C. BALDOR and SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press
6h ago
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. “Our brave Warfighters are right now carrying out aerial attacks on the terrorists ..read more
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A judge limits Trump's ability to deport people under the 18th century Alien Enemies Act
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by NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press
6h ago
A federal judge on Saturday blocked the Trump administration from using an 18th century law known as the Alien Enemies Act to deport five Venezuelans, kicking off a blizzard of litigation over the controversial move even before the president has announced it. President Donald Trump has widely signaled he would invoke the 1798 Act, last ..read more
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Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown
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by Associated Press
7h ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping off a struggle in Congress that deeply divided Democrats. Harrison Fields, White House principal deputy press secretary, said in a post on X that Trump signed ..read more
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US prepares to deport about 300 alleged gang members to El Salvador
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by MATTHEW LEE and REGINA GARCIA CARO, Associated Press
7h ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration will pay El Salvador $6 million to imprison for one year about 300 alleged members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, in one of the first instances of the Central American country taking migrants from the United States. The agreement follows discussions between El Salvador's President, Nayib ..read more
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Trump's pick for hostage negotiations envoy withdraws nomination but will continue on hostage issues
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by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press
7h ago
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Adam Boehler, President Donald Trump’s choice to become special envoy for hostage affairs, has withdrawn his nomination in order to avoid a requirement that he divest from his investment business. But even absent Senate confirmation, he will continue working on hostage issues. Boehler, whose efforts were key in the ..read more
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Trump signs order to cut staff at Voice of America and other US-funded media organizations
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by NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press
7h ago
President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday began making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming as the president continued his campaign to restructure government without congressional approval. On Friday night, shortly after Congress passed its latest funding bill, Trump directed his administration to reduce the functions of several agencies to the ..read more
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With Trump's zigzag actions on trade, March came in like a lion and won't be going out like a lamb
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by CALVIN WOODWARD, Associated Press
13h ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gobsmacked planet is wondering what's next from President Donald Trump on the tariff spree he's set in zigzag motion. In recent weeks, Trump has announced punishing tariffs against allies and adversaries alike, selectively paused and imposed them, doubled and then halved some, and warned late in the week that he'll tax ..read more
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Democrats confront limits of their minority power after bruising shutdown vote
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by MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press
20h ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats were grim Friday as they left Washington after a brutal 10-week stretch that consistently showed the limits of their power in the minority — and culminated with a deeply personal rupture over how to best counter President Donald Trump. “Everyone made hard decisions, right? Really hard decisions,” said Sen. John ..read more
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Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours
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by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press
23h ago
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and even before he even took office. Trump was asked about the vow he repeatedly made on ..read more
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Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
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by LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press
1d ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Donald Trump’s agenda from dozens of lawsuits. The decision from a three-judge panel allows the orders to ..read more
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