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Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms

Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms

The motto of one newly elected American world leader: " Fight! " The other introduced himself to the world with his first public word as pope: " Peace."

Trump brands his opponents as 'communists,' a label loaded with the baggage of American history

Trump brands his opponents as 'communists,' a label loaded with the baggage of American history

For years, President Donald Trump blamed "communists" for his legal and political troubles. Now, the second Trump administration is deploying that same historically loaded label to cast his opponents -- from judges to educators -- as threats to American identity, culture and values.

You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0

You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0

LONDON (AP) -- The urgent care doctor cocked an eyebrow at Mari Santos and her American accent.

Trump has unleashed chaos by distraction upon the international community. That's no accident

Trump has unleashed chaos by distraction upon the international community. That's no accident

LONDON (AP) -- The Saudis are furious. The Danes are scrambling. Colombia has backed down. Mexico and Canada stand in a purgatory between tariff wars with the US and ... not. China has retaliated, launching a trade war between the economic superpowers. The Brits, long proud of their "special relationship" with the United States, are leaning into their tradition of...

Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters

Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters

Attention, American men: Donald Trump and his allies want you to believe your vote says big things about your masculinity.

Melania Trump is telling her own story  -  and again breaking norms for American first ladies

Melania Trump is telling her own story - and again breaking norms for American first ladies

Melania Trump is the first lady who has seldom been there.

FACT FOCUS: A look at Netanyahu's claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress

FACT FOCUS: A look at Netanyahu's claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday defended his country's conduct in the devastating Gaza war, urged the U.S. to support the fight against Hamas and ridiculed protesters during a scathing address to Congress.

Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny
The questions about Biden's age and fitness are reminiscent of another campaign: Reagan's in 1984

The questions about Biden's age and fitness are reminiscent of another campaign: Reagan's in 1984

The age question for presidential candidates is more than four decades old. President Ronald Reagan answered it with a pledge to resign if he became impaired, and later with a clever joke that reset his campaign from a stumbling debate performance to a 49-state landslide and a second term.