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Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad

Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump, whose fierce denunciation of military adventurism abroad fueled his unlikely rise to the top of the Republican Party, risks becoming ensnared by that very type of conflict.

Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight

Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight

WASHINGTON (AP) -- For some of their conservative critics, this is the scandal that could finally topple them. Their resistance to testifying proved futile. And now, staring down another epic fight, they're harnessing their considerable political skills to try and turn the table on their accusers.

Mayors warn that Trump's hardline immigration tactics could dent trust in law enforcement

Mayors warn that Trump's hardline immigration tactics could dent trust in law enforcement

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Elizabeth Kautz says she now carries her passport around the Minneapolis suburb where she's been the mayor since 1995.

Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliances

Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliances

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump gives. And he takes away.

The debate that never ends: Washington's constant health care fight

The debate that never ends: Washington's constant health care fight

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The president was barely a year into his administration when a health care debate began to consume Washington.

The health care debate is back in Washington. It never really went away

The health care debate is back in Washington. It never really went away

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The president was barely a year into his administration when a health care debate began to consume Washington.

US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump's ability to hold GOP together in an election year

US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump's ability to hold GOP together in an election year

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela will pose a fresh test of his ability to hold together a restive Republican coalition during a challenging election year.

Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- When Idalia Bisbal moved to this Pennsylvania city synonymous with America's working class, she hoped for a cheaper, easier life than the one she was leaving behind in her hometown of New York City.

Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- When Idalia Bisbal moved to this Pennsylvania city synonymous with America's working class, she hoped for a cheaper, easier life than the one she was leaving behind in her hometown of New York City.

Photos of Bill Clinton feature prominently in first batch of newly released Epstein files

Photos of Bill Clinton feature prominently in first batch of newly released Epstein files

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former President Bill Clinton featured prominently in the first batch of files released Friday by the Justice Department stemming from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as the White House seized the chance to shift the focus of the highly anticipated documents from President Donald Trump.

Photos of Bill Clinton included in newly released Epstein files

Photos of Bill Clinton included in newly released Epstein files

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former President Bill Clinton featured prominently in the first batch of files released Friday by the Justice Department stemming from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as the White House sought to move the focus of the highly anticipated documents from President Donald Trump.

Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story

Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump successfully harnessed voter anxiety over the economy, immigration and crime last year to retake the White House -- and lift plenty of other Republicans into office with him. But as the party tries to keep its grip on complete control in Washington, that strategy may be harder to replicate.

What to know about Larry Summers, who has taken leave from Harvard due to Epstein emails

What to know about Larry Summers, who has taken leave from Harvard due to Epstein emails

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Larry Summers was once so powerful that he was dubbed a member of the Committee to Save the World. Now, he's increasingly a man in exile.