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Cambodian and Thai leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia as border violence enters fifth day
Read full article: Cambodian and Thai leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia as border violence enters fifth dayThai and Cambodian leaders are meeting in Malaysia to resolve deadly border clashes.
Released Israeli-Argentinian hostage fights for brother still held by Hamas
Read full article: Released Israeli-Argentinian hostage fights for brother still held by HamasAs Israel has announced steps to increase humanitarian aid in Gaza, former hostage Iair Horn knows firsthand the impact of aid.
Vice President JD Vance is on the road again to sell the Republicans' big new tax law
Read full article: Vice President JD Vance is on the road again to sell the Republicans' big new tax lawVice President JD Vance is hitting his home state to continue promoting the GOP’s sweeping tax-and-border bill.
Can his golf course 'further' US-UK relations? Trump will use meeting with prime minister to try
Read full article: Can his golf course 'further' US-UK relations? Trump will use meeting with prime minister to tryPresident Donald Trump is meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his Turnberry golf property in Scotland.
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison seeks Chinese investor to join Panama Ports deal
Read full article: Hong Kong's CK Hutchison seeks Chinese investor to join Panama Ports dealA Hong Kong conglomerate that’s selling ports at the Panama Canal says it may seek a Chinese investor to join a consortium of buyers.
US and China to talk in Stockholm on trade with eye on Trump-Xi summit later this year
Read full article: US and China to talk in Stockholm on trade with eye on Trump-Xi summit later this yearU.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in Stockholm to discuss trade tariffs and a potential summit between their leaders.
US-EU trade deal wards off further escalation but will raise costs for companies and consumers
Read full article: US-EU trade deal wards off further escalation but will raise costs for companies and consumersU.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a sweeping trade deal.
Trump's demand for Washington NFL team name change ignores years of psychological data, experts say
Read full article: Trump's demand for Washington NFL team name change ignores years of psychological data, experts sayPresident Donald Trump has threatened to block a new stadium deal unless Washington’s NFL team reverts its name to a racial slur.
It's a year of rapid change, except when it comes to Trump's approval numbers, AP-NORC polling finds
Read full article: It's a year of rapid change, except when it comes to Trump's approval numbers, AP-NORC polling findsThe new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research polling tracker shows that overall views of President Donald Trump’s job performance have been steady over the past few months.
Faith leaders hope bill will stop the loss of thousands of clergy from abroad serving US communities
Read full article: Faith leaders hope bill will stop the loss of thousands of clergy from abroad serving US communitiesFaith leaders across the U.S. are hoping a bipartisan bill in Congress might finally provide relief to an immigration issue that has been vexing them for more than two years.
US-EU deal sets a 15% tariff on most goods and averts the threat of a trade war with a global shock
Read full article: US-EU deal sets a 15% tariff on most goods and averts the threat of a trade war with a global shockThe United States and the European Union have agreed to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods.
Official fired during Trump's first term appointed president of embattled US Institute of Peace
Read full article: Official fired during Trump's first term appointed president of embattled US Institute of PeaceA senior state department official who was fired as a speechwriter during President Donald Trump’s first term and has a history of incendiary statements has been appointed to lead the embattled U.S. Institute of Peace.
The House is looking into the Epstein investigation. Here's what could happen next
Read full article: The House is looking into the Epstein investigation. Here's what could happen nextA key House committee is looking into the investigation of the late Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking crimes.
Trump says Japan will invest $550 billion in US at his direction. It may not be a sure thing
Read full article: Trump says Japan will invest $550 billion in US at his direction. It may not be a sure thingPresident Donald Trump is bragging that Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, $550 billion to invest in the United States.
How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections
Read full article: How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House electionsRedistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling.
Immigration judges fired by Trump administration say they will fight back
Read full article: Immigration judges fired by Trump administration say they will fight backFederal immigration judges fired by the Trump administration are filing appeals, pursuing legal action and speaking out in an unusually public campaign to fight for their jobs.
Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visit
Read full article: Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visitPresident Donald Trump has played golf at his course on Scotland’s coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the American.
Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosques
Read full article: Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosquesAfter vandalism reports involving graffiti at a few mosques in Texas and California, Muslim leaders there have stepped up existing efforts to keep their sacred spaces and community members safe.
Thailand and Cambodia trade fresh attacks and accusations as allies call for a ceasefire
Read full article: Thailand and Cambodia trade fresh attacks and accusations as allies call for a ceasefireThailand and Cambodia are accusing each other of new attacks as border clashes reach into a third day.
As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed
Read full article: As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashedCongress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars.
Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants
Read full article: Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grantsA district court judge in New York has issued a preliminary injunction stopping the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to members of the Authors Guild on the grounds that their First Amendment rights were violated.
The reverse migration: African Americans relocating to Kenya cite heritage and restoration
Read full article: The reverse migration: African Americans relocating to Kenya cite heritage and restorationA growing wave of African Americans are relocating to Kenya, citing the need to connect with their history and culture, or "coming home,” a phrase often used among the Black community.
With Columbia as a model, White House seeks fines in potential deals with Harvard and others
Read full article: With Columbia as a model, White House seeks fines in potential deals with Harvard and othersThe White House is pursuing heavy fines from Harvard and other universities as part of potential settlements to end investigations into campus antisemitism, according to an administration official familiar with the matter.
Detroit Axle cuts over 100 jobs, closes Ferndale warehouse due to tariffs
Read full article: Detroit Axle cuts over 100 jobs, closes Ferndale warehouse due to tariffsDetroit Axle announced that it will permanently lay off more than 100 employees due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.
Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?
Read full article: Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?Executive at Paramount Global can breathe a sigh of relief with FCC approval of its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media.
Hulk Hogan descended upon American culture at exactly the time it was ready for him: the 1980s
Read full article: Hulk Hogan descended upon American culture at exactly the time it was ready for him: the 1980sHulk Hogan, a wrestling icon of the 1980s, captivated audiences with his larger-than-life persona.
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decisionA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
Takeaways: US military enters gray area with expanded role at Mexico-US border
Read full article: Takeaways: US military enters gray area with expanded role at Mexico-US borderU.S. troops are sharing command stations and vehicles with civilian immigration authorities at the southern U.S. border under an emergency declaration from President Donald Trump.
Epstein ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell finishes interviews with Justice Department officials
Read full article: Epstein ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell finishes interviews with Justice Department officialsJeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell has finished 1 1/2 days of interviews with Justice Department officials.
Trump administration investigates Oregon's transgender athlete policies
Read full article: Trump administration investigates Oregon's transgender athlete policiesThe Trump administration is investigating the Oregon Department of Education after receiving a complaint from a conservative non-profit group alleging the state was violating civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams.
In Epstein furor, Trump struggles to shake off a controversy his allies once stoked
Read full article: In Epstein furor, Trump struggles to shake off a controversy his allies once stokedPresident Donald Trump faces ongoing questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case, overshadowing his administration's achievements.
Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools
Read full article: Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schoolsThe Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.
Trump wants to play global peacemaker. Derailed Gaza ceasefire shows how daunting that ambition is
Read full article: Trump wants to play global peacemaker. Derailed Gaza ceasefire shows how daunting that ambition isThe United States cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks this week plunges one of President Donald Trump’s pushes to solve global conflicts into new uncertainty.
How France's recognition of the state of Palestine could shift Middle East dynamics
Read full article: How France's recognition of the state of Palestine could shift Middle East dynamicsFrance has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine, a move that could shift discussions about the Middle East's future.
Soccer players' union hits back at 'autocratic' FIFA and Infantino in fallout from Club World Cup
Read full article: Soccer players' union hits back at 'autocratic' FIFA and Infantino in fallout from Club World CupThe global soccer players’ union has hit back at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino by saying their autocratic style of leadership was harming the rights of its members.
Trump administration clears way to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor
Read full article: Trump administration clears way to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey's top federal prosecutorPresident Donald Trump has taken steps to keep Alina Habba as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
UAW ‘deeply angered’ by Trump’s 15% tariff deal with Japan
Read full article: UAW ‘deeply angered’ by Trump’s 15% tariff deal with JapanThe United Auto Workers is "deeply angered" by Trump's 15% tariff deal with Japan and said "a better deal would have held Japanese automakers to the same standards U.S. workers have fought for at GM, Ford, and Stellantis."
Deportation flights from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center have begun, DeSantis says
Read full article: Deportation flights from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center have begun, DeSantis saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as Alligator Alcatraz began in the past few days.
UK, French and German leaders press Israel over Gaza aid after Macron backs a Palestinian state
Read full article: UK, French and German leaders press Israel over Gaza aid after Macron backs a Palestinian stateThe leaders of Britain, France, and Germany have demanded Israel allow unrestricted aid into Gaza to end a “humanitarian catastrophe."
The Latest: Justice Department completes interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s accomplice
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department completes interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s accompliceGhislaine Maxwell’s attorney says the imprisoned ex-girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has finished answering questions with U.S. Justice Department officials.
Israel says it is considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertainty
Read full article: Israel says it is considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertaintyIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government is considering “alternative options” to ceasefire talks with Hamas.
How views of the Supreme Court have changed since 2022 abortion ruling, according to AP-NORC polling
Read full article: How views of the Supreme Court have changed since 2022 abortion ruling, according to AP-NORC pollingA new poll shows Americans’ views of the Supreme Court have moderated somewhat since the court’s standing dropped sharply after its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Rep. Ralph Norman, among House's most conservative, set to enter South Carolina governor's race
Read full article: Rep. Ralph Norman, among House's most conservative, set to enter South Carolina governor's raceRepublican congressman Ralph Norman is entering South Carolina's 2026 governor's race.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says defenses are holding firm against Russia's summer push
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says defenses are holding firm against Russia's summer pushUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces are holding back a concerted summer push by Russia’s bigger army to break through defenses along parts of the front line.
European and Iranian diplomats meet in Istanbul as return of sanctions looms over nuclear deadlock
Read full article: European and Iranian diplomats meet in Istanbul as return of sanctions looms over nuclear deadlockTalks between Iranian and European diplomats in Istanbul have ended with the sides agreeing to meet again to seek to unpick the deadlock over Tehran’s nuclear program.
A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm
Read full article: A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarmU.S. troops are sharing command stations and vehicles with civilian immigration authorities at the southern U.S. border under an emergency declaration from President Donald Trump.
A Columbia genocide scholar says she may leave over university's new definition of antisemitism
Read full article: A Columbia genocide scholar says she may leave over university's new definition of antisemitismAcademics around the country are raising alarm about growing efforts to define antisemitism on terms pushed by the Trump administration.
Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos reports to NJ federal prison to serve 7-year fraud sentence
Read full article: Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos reports to NJ federal prison to serve 7-year fraud sentenceDisgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos has reported to a federal prison in New Jersey to begin serving a seven-year sentence for the fraud charges that got him ousted from Congress.
Trading a suit for boots and a hard hat: Behind the scenes at the Federal Reserve, mid-renovation
Read full article: Trading a suit for boots and a hard hat: Behind the scenes at the Federal Reserve, mid-renovationOn Thursday, staff at the Federal Reserve led a small group of journalists, photographers and television cameras on an extensive tour of the large, active construction site that comprises two 1930s-era buildings.
What to know about the man charged with trying to assassinate Trump in Florida
Read full article: What to know about the man charged with trying to assassinate Trump in FloridaA man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump as he played golf in Florida was back in court Friday.
Tropical storm adds to Philippines' weather toll with 25 dead and 278,000 evacuated this week
Read full article: Tropical storm adds to Philippines' weather toll with 25 dead and 278,000 evacuated this weekA tropical storm is blowing across the Philippines’ mountainous north, worsening more than a week of bad weather that has caused at least 25 deaths and prompted evacuations in villages affected by flooding and landslides.
'South Park' co-creator jokes he's 'terribly sorry' over premiere that drew White House anger
Read full article: 'South Park' co-creator jokes he's 'terribly sorry' over premiere that drew White House anger“South Park” co-creator Trey Parker has briefly responded to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated series.
Prosecutor who handled high-profile Capitol riot cases sues government over his firing
Read full article: Prosecutor who handled high-profile Capitol riot cases sues government over his firingA former Justice Department prosecutor has filed a lawsuit that claims his recent firing was politically motivated retribution for his work on prosecuting Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the border
Read full article: US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the borderThe United States and Mexico have signed an agreement outlining specific steps, funds and a timetable to clean up the longstanding problem of the Tijuana River pouring sewage across the border and polluting California beaches.
Fed chair tells Trump he has his facts wrong on central bank's renovation costs
Read full article: Fed chair tells Trump he has his facts wrong on central bank's renovation costsAs president, Donald Trump doesn't get a lot of pushback, but he got some Thursday from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell about the renovation costs of the Fed's headquarters.
Federal regulators approve Paramount's $8 billion deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoil
Read full article: Federal regulators approve Paramount's $8 billion deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoilFederal regulators on Thursday approved Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance, clearing the way to close a deal that combined Hollywood glitz with political intrigue.
The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight
Read full article: The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fightThe White House is focusing on redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in 2026.
Democrats slam rush to redraw US House maps at first hearing in Texas
Read full article: Democrats slam rush to redraw US House maps at first hearing in TexasTexas Democrats on Thursday slammed the GOP's unusual push to redraw the state's House maps to win more seats ahead of the 2026 elections.
Nigeria faces hunger crisis as food needs rise across west and central Africa, UN says
Read full article: Nigeria faces hunger crisis as food needs rise across west and central Africa, UN saysThe U.N. food agency’s regional head says Nigeria is facing “an unprecedented hunger crisis,” and the need for food is rising across west and central Africa while funds are shrinking.
Lula says the US has ignored Brazil’s attempts to negotiate Trump's announced tariff
Read full article: Lula says the US has ignored Brazil’s attempts to negotiate Trump's announced tariffBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says that his government has not been successful in trying to negotiate the 50% tariff on Brazilian imports that U.S. President Donald Trump announced earlier this month.
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to allow $783 million research-funding cuts
Read full article: Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to allow $783 million research-funding cutsThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to roll back federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Trump signs order to clarify college athletes' employment status amid NIL chaos
Read full article: Trump signs order to clarify college athletes' employment status amid NIL chaosPresident Trump has signed an executive order directing federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools.
How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell
Read full article: How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair PowellPresident Donald Trump says he's found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project.
Migrant sent to El Salvador prison by the Trump administration says he was beaten by guards
Read full article: Migrant sent to El Salvador prison by the Trump administration says he was beaten by guardsA migrant from Venezuela deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador has taken the first step toward suing the U.S. government.
Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
Read full article: Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting fundingPresident Donald Trump has signed a bill to cancel about $9 billion that had been approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Trump's AI plan calls for massive data centers. Here's how it may affect energy in the US
Read full article: Trump's AI plan calls for massive data centers. Here's how it may affect energy in the USPresident Donald Trump’s plan to boost artificial intelligence and build data centers across the U.S. could speed up a building boom that was already expected to strain the nation’s ability to power it.
A look at details of the settlement between Columbia University and the Trump administration
Read full article: A look at details of the settlement between Columbia University and the Trump administrationA deal between Columbia University and the Trump administration calls for the Ivy League school to pay more than $220 million to resolve multiple federal investigations into alleged violations of federal antidiscrimination laws.
Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots
Read full article: Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbotsTech companies selling AI to the federal government now face a new challenge: proving their chatbots aren't "woke."
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US Senate
Read full article: Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US SenateGeorgia Insurance Commissioner John King has dropped out of the 2026 Republican race for the U.S. Senate.
Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education
Read full article: Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher educationThe Trump administration’s milestone settlement with Columbia promises to bring stability to a university embroiled in scrutiny.
US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking 'good faith'
Read full article: US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking 'good faith'The United States is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, saying the latest response from Hamas “shows a lack of desire" to reach a truce.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won't seek third term in battleground Wisconsin
Read full article: Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won't seek third term in battleground WisconsinDemocratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
Trump's onetime friendship with Jeffrey Epstein is well-known — and also documented in records
Read full article: Trump's onetime friendship with Jeffrey Epstein is well-known — and also documented in recordsThe revelation that Attorney General Pam Bondi told President Donald Trump that his name was in the Jeffrey Epstein files has focused fresh attention on the president’s relationship with the wealthy financier and the Justice Department’s announcement this month that it would not be releasing any additional documents from the case.
Justice Dept. official meets with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's imprisoned former girlfriend
Read full article: Justice Dept. official meets with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's imprisoned former girlfriendThe Justice Department’s No. 2 official has met with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump offers support to Musk's car company in a surprising post as Tesla stock plunges
Read full article: Trump offers support to Musk's car company in a surprising post as Tesla stock plungesPresident Donald Trump took a break from his bitter public feud with Elon Musk by offering support to Tesla in an early morning post on Truth Social.
Iran says it's ready for nuclear talks with the US but only if Washington rebuilds trust
Read full article: Iran says it's ready for nuclear talks with the US but only if Washington rebuilds trustIran says it is ready to engage in talks with the United States, but only if Washington takes meaningful steps to rebuild trust.
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, with Trump's backing
Read full article: RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, with Trump's backingMichael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate seat in North Carolina in 2026, with the blessing of President Donald Trump, after Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara, passed on the seat.
US applications for jobless benefits fall for sixth straight week, remain at historically low level
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall for sixth straight week, remain at historically low levelThe number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell for the sixth straight week, hitting the lowest level since mid-April.
The Latest: Interest rates are central to Trump’s continuing feud with Fed chair Powell
Read full article: The Latest: Interest rates are central to Trump’s continuing feud with Fed chair PowellPresident Donald Trump has visited the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington, where he publicly scorned Fed chairman Jerome Powell over the costs of a long-planned, roughly $2.5 billion renovation project.