Chris Megerian And Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

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As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another

As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The infighting and backstabbing that plagued President Donald Trump's first term have returned as a threat to his second, with deepening fissures over trade, national security and questions of personal loyalty.

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded an memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.

Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Biden promised to turn the page on Trump. Now he's being replaced by him

Biden promised to turn the page on Trump. Now he's being replaced by him

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Joe Biden promised nothing short of a national exorcism when he took office. He wanted to "restore the soul" of the country and prove that Donald Trump was only a footnote in the American story, not its next chapter.

Like Biden, Harris puts focus on Trump as Election Day draws near

Like Biden, Harris puts focus on Trump as Election Day draws near

WASHINGTON (AP) -- With the end of her abbreviated presidential campaign in sight, Kamala Harris is trying to put the focus squarely on Donald Trump and his threat to democratic institutions, echoing the strategy used by Joe Biden before he ended his reelection bid.

Like Biden, Harris puts focus on Trump as the end of the campaign draws near

Like Biden, Harris puts focus on Trump as the end of the campaign draws near

WASHINGTON (AP) -- With the end of her abbreviated presidential campaign in sight, Kamala Harris is trying to put the focus squarely on Donald Trump and his threat to democratic institutions, echoing the strategy used by Joe Biden before he ended his reelection bid.

Harris tells roaring Wisconsin crowd November election is 'a choice between freedom and chaos'

Harris tells roaring Wisconsin crowd November election is 'a choice between freedom and chaos'

WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin (AP) -- A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday as she opened her Democratic political case against Republican former President Donald Trump.

Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House run

Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House run

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on four potential candidates as she races to choose a running mate for her fledgling campaign, fast-tracking a process that usually takes months but must be finalized in only a few weeks.

Biden honors US war dead with a cemetery visit ending a French trip that served as a rebuke to Trump

Biden honors US war dead with a cemetery visit ending a French trip that served as a rebuke to Trump

BELLEAU, France (AP) -- President Joe Biden closed out his trip to France by paying his respects at an American military cemetery that Donald Trump notably skipped visiting when he was president, hoping his final stop Sunday will draw the stakes of the November election in stark relief.

Biden honors America's war dead with a cemetery visit ending a trip that served as a rebuke to Trump

Biden honors America's war dead with a cemetery visit ending a trip that served as a rebuke to Trump

BELLEAU, France (AP) -- President Joe Biden closed out his trip to France by paying his respects at an American military cemetery that Donald Trump notably skipped visiting when he was president, hoping his final stop Sunday will draw the stakes of the November election in stark relief.

Cemetery visit will close out Biden trip to France that has served as a rebuke to Trump

Cemetery visit will close out Biden trip to France that has served as a rebuke to Trump

PARIS (AP) -- President Joe Biden will close out his trip to France by paying his respects at an American military cemetery that Donald Trump notably skipped visiting when he was president, hoping his final stop on Sunday will lay draw the stakes of the November election in stark relief.

Biden looks to Pointe du Hoc to inspire the push for democracy abroad and at home

Biden looks to Pointe du Hoc to inspire the push for democracy abroad and at home

POINTE DU HOC, France (AP) -- President Joe Biden on Friday looked to summon Americans to defend democracy from threats at home and abroad -- and cast an implicit contrast with Donald Trump -- by drawing on the heroism of Army Rangers who scaled the seaside cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago.

Biden looks to Pointe du Hoc to inspire push for democracy abroad  -  and at home

Biden looks to Pointe du Hoc to inspire push for democracy abroad - and at home

POINTE DU HOC, France (AP) -- President Joe Biden on Friday looked to summon Americans to defend democracy from threats at home and abroad -- and draw an implicit contrast with Donald Trump -- by drawing on the heroism of Army Rangers who scaled the seaside cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago.

Like Reagan before him, Biden looks to capture magic of Pointe du Hoc story

Like Reagan before him, Biden looks to capture magic of Pointe du Hoc story

PARIS (AP) -- President Joe Biden will return to Normandy for a second day during his trip to France as he tries to rally Americans in defense of democracy from Pointe du Hoc, a legendary spot along the coast where Army Rangers scaled cliffs during the D-Day invasion.

Biden will mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroad

Biden will mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroad

PARIS (AP) -- President Joe Biden will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in France this week as he tries to demonstrate steadfast support for European security at a time when some allies fear Republican Donald Trump threatens to upend American commitments if he wins another term in the White House.