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Trump heads to the NATO summit on the heels of a possible Israel-Iran ceasefire

Trump heads to the NATO summit on the heels of a possible Israel-Iran ceasefire

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's first appearance at NATO since returning to the White House was supposed to center on how the U.S. secured a historic military spending pledge from others in the defensive alliance -- effectively bending it to its will.

President Donald Trump's latest judicial pick is someone that Joe Biden almost nominated

President Donald Trump's latest judicial pick is someone that Joe Biden almost nominated

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump says he plans to tap Chad Meredith, a former state solicitor general in Kentucky, for a federal judgeship in the state -- and this time, he is facing no objections from Sen. Rand Paul, who opposed his nomination three years ago.

Trump's latest judicial pick is someone that Joe Biden almost nominated

Trump's latest judicial pick is someone that Joe Biden almost nominated

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to tap Chad Meredith, a former state solicitor general in Kentucky, for a federal judgeship in the state -- a move that could face objections from Sen. Rand Paul, who opposed the nomination three years ago.

President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests

President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump made no secret of his willingness to exert a maximalist approach to enforcing immigration laws and keeping order as he campaigned to return to the White House. The fulfillment of that pledge is now on full display in Los Angeles.

US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks

US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senior U.S. administration officials will meet with a Chinese delegation on Monday in London for the next round of trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing, President Donald Trump said Friday.

U.S., Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks

U.S., Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senior U.S. administration officials will meet with a Chinese delegation on Monday in London for the next round of trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing, President Donald Trump said Friday.

Trump honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, while attacking Biden and judges

Trump honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, while attacking Biden and judges

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- President Donald Trump paid tribute to fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, in an address that honored the "great, great warriors" yet also briefly veered into politics as he boasted of a nation he is "fixing after a long and hard four years."

Trump honors fallen soldiers at Arlington, calling them 'America's best and bravest'

Trump honors fallen soldiers at Arlington, calling them 'America's best and bravest'

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- President Donald Trump honored fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, calling them "great, great warriors" who were "America's best and bravest."

Trump honors fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Memorial Day

Trump honors fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Memorial Day

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- President Donald Trump honored fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, calling them "great, great warriors" who were "America's best and bravest."

Trump places wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Memorial Day

Trump places wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Memorial Day

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- President Donald Trump is set to deliver remarks at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day.

Trump to speak at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Memorial Day

Trump to speak at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Memorial Day

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- President Donald Trump is set to deliver remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday to commemorate Memorial Day.

Trump says he'll pull the nomination of Ed Martin, who defended Jan. 6 rioters, for DC US Attorney

Trump says he'll pull the nomination of Ed Martin, who defended Jan. 6 rioters, for DC US Attorney

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would pull the nomination of conservative activist Ed Martin Jr. to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation's capital, after a key Republican senator said he could not support him for the job due to his defense of Jan. 6 rioters.

Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post.

President Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

President Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is tapping Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post.

White House withdraws nomination of a former Fox News contributor for US surgeon general

White House withdraws nomination of a former Fox News contributor for US surgeon general

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House is withdrawing the nomination of a former Fox News medical contributor Janette Nesheiwat for U.S. surgeon general, marking at least the second health-related pick from President Donald Trump to be pulled from Senate consideration.

Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress

Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed a proposal that would allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy, rather than in person.

Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall

Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday -- becoming the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket.

Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic presidential nominee

Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic presidential nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, is poised to secure the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday.

What would make Joe Biden drop out of the presidential race? Here are the four reasons he's cited

What would make Joe Biden drop out of the presidential race? Here are the four reasons he's cited

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden has made it clear basically any which way you ask him: he's definitely, assuredly, "one thousand percent" staying in the presidential race.

Biden's supporters want to 'let Joe be Joe'  -  but his stumbles are now under a bigger spotlight

Biden's supporters want to 'let Joe be Joe' - but his stumbles are now under a bigger spotlight

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden is on a public and private blitz to shake off concerns about his cognitive capacities.

Biden vows to keep running after his disastrous debate. 'No one is pushing me out,' he says

Biden vows to keep running after his disastrous debate. 'No one is pushing me out,' he says

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden defiantly vowed on Wednesday to keep running for reelection, rejecting growing pressure from within his Democratic Party to withdraw after a disastrous debate performance raised questions about his readiness. He said he would not be forced from the race.

Biden and Harris join campaign call to say they will keep fighting after debate flop, AP sources say

Biden and Harris join campaign call to say they will keep fighting after debate flop, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance Wednesday on a Democratic National Committee call, reiterating to staffers that they are in this fight for reelection together, according to three people familiar with the matter who were given anonymity to discuss the private conversation.

Biden and Trump are set to debate. Here's what their past performances looked like

Biden and Trump are set to debate. Here's what their past performances looked like

WASHINGTON (AP) -- What people remember from Joe Biden and Donald Trump's first debate four years ago are likely the interruptions, the shouting and the "will you shut up, man?"

Biden again calls Trump a 'convicted felon' at a fundraiser pushing his 5-day total to around $40M

Biden again calls Trump a 'convicted felon' at a fundraiser pushing his 5-day total to around $40M

McLEAN, Va. (AP) -- President Joe Biden emphasized Donald Trump's criminal cases Tuesday night, again calling his likely opponent in November's election a "convicted felon" during an event with former President Bill Clinton that raised $8 million and pushed the total Biden's reelection campaign has collected over just five days to roughly $40 million.

Biden's reelection campaign raises $40 million in five days, including $8 million with Bill Clinton

Biden's reelection campaign raises $40 million in five days, including $8 million with Bill Clinton

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden is again joining forces with former President Bill Clinton to rake in campaign cash, with a joint fundraiser with the two men Tuesday set to raise $8 million -- part of a roughly $40 million total that Biden's reelection campaign has pulled in the last five days.

Biden's reelection campaign raises $40 million in five days including $8 million with Bill Clinton

Biden's reelection campaign raises $40 million in five days including $8 million with Bill Clinton

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden is again joining forces with former President Bill Clinton to rake in campaign cash, with a joint fundraiser with the two men Tuesday set to raise $8 million -- part of a roughly $40 million total that Biden's reelection campaign has pulled in the last five days.

Half a million immigrants could eventually get US citizenship under a new plan from Biden

Half a million immigrants could eventually get US citizenship under a new plan from Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden is taking an expansive election year step to offer relief to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants without legal status in the U.S., aiming to balance his own aggressive crackdown on the southern border earlier this month that enraged advocates and many Democratic lawmakers.

Half a million immigrants could eventually get US citizenship under new plan from Biden

Half a million immigrants could eventually get US citizenship under new plan from Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden is taking an expansive, election-year step to offer relief to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants without legal status in the U.S. -- aiming to balance his own aggressive crackdown on the border earlier this month that enraged advocates and many Democratic lawmakers.

Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline

Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee through a virtual roll call ahead of the party's official convention in Chicago in August -- a maneuver that will allow Biden to appear on the November ballot in Ohio.