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House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump

House passes resolution to halt military action in Iran in rebuke of Trump

The House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to seek to end the three-month-long war. Opposition to the war has only grown as the conflict drags on and as Trump struggles to negotiate a quick resolution.

MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor

MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick, Rep. Randy Feenstra, delivered a rare electoral setback for Trump in a primary season that had previously handed him back-to-back victories.

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to make Iowa inroads and defend California

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to make Iowa inroads and defend California

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The contours of a premier U.S. Senate race took shape Tuesday night in Iowa, while President Donald Trump's endorsement streak ran into a roadblock there.

'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

WASHINGTON (AP) -- He spoke fast, hammering through the Trump administration's efforts to lower prescription drug prices, combat health care fraud, and curb the spread of Ebola overseas.

How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his allies

How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his allies

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump tried to create a near $1.8 billion fund that could be funneled to his supporters as a means of settling a lawsuit he filed against his own government -- even arguing that he "gave up a lot of money in allowing" it.

Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday, as the Justice Department said it would temporarily pause its implementation to comply with a court order.

Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, report says

Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, report says

NEW YORK (AP) -- In a remarkable sign of the turmoil at CBS's top-rated "60 Minutes," correspondent Scott Pelley said CBS News head Bari Weiss of "murdering the show" and accused its new producer of having "slender qualifications" for the job, according to reports.



Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund

Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A standoff between the White House and the Senate remains unresolved after Republican senators defiantly left town 10 days ago without passing legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies.

Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges

Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump's government -- causing interest rates to climb in ways that are worsening affordability pressures, hampering economic growth and creating a new risk for Republicans in November's midterm elections.

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.

Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out

Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out

WASHINGTON (AP) -- An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, "The Great American State Fair," recently had several musical guests back out partly over the event's ties to President Donald Trump. Now, Trump himself is slated to headline the festivities, the organizers said Saturday.

Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds

Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds

NEW YORK (AP) -- Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from nearly every other country.

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Friday gave his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.

Giants' Abdul Carter felt the need to call out Jaxson Dart to show he is against Donald Trump

Giants' Abdul Carter felt the need to call out Jaxson Dart to show he is against Donald Trump

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter said Friday he felt the need to call out quarterback Jaxson Dart publicly for introducing President Donald Trump at a rally last week.

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed "TRUMP'S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE," and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples. Yet just two weeks earlier the Labor Department had released inflation figures showing grocery prices up nearly 3% in April from a year earlier.

Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release

Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on Donald Trump's involvement in the release of case files on Jeffrey Epstein as she defended the administration's actions before House lawmakers scrutinizing a process that was delayed and included personal information of potential victims.



Bondi defends Trump administration's release of Epstein case files as she testifies before lawmakers

Bondi defends Trump administration's release of Epstein case files as she testifies before lawmakers

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Attorney General Pam Bondi stood behind the Trump administration's release of the case files on Jeffrey Epstein as she testified Friday before House lawmakers scrutinizing a process that was delayed and included personal information of potential victims.

Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization' fund

Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization' fund

A federal judge has temporarily blocked any payouts from the Trump administration's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" settlement fund.

US and Iranian reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks

US and Iranian reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks

U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran's nuclear program, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Iran did not immediately confirm any deal. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday evening confirmed there was a tentative agreement...

South Carolina Democrats expected to celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push

South Carolina Democrats expected to celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Democrats may be in a more celebratory mood than usual as they gather Friday in South Carolina, a state led almost entirely by Republicans.

Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

NEW YORK (AP) -- A day after the President Donald Trump -affiliated Freedom 250 announced the "first wave" of performers for "The Great American State Fair" shows on Washington's National Mall in June and July, the lineup has been hit with a wave of cancellations. Young MC, Morris Day, the Commodores and Martina McBride are among the scheduled acts who...

US Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found

US Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found

ATLANTA (AP) -- A federal judge had an extramarital affair with a high-ranking police officer -- including having sex in the judge's chambers that was overheard by staff -- and initially lied about the actions but remains on the bench after receiving a "private reprimand," according to an investigation by the court system.

ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'

ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Local TV stations owned by ABC across the United States blasted the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday for launching an "unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional" early review of their broadcast licenses as a dispute between the network and the Trump-controlled agency intensifies.

Calling for 'new approach,' CBS News leader Bari Weiss replaces executive producer at '60 Minutes'

Calling for 'new approach,' CBS News leader Bari Weiss replaces executive producer at '60 Minutes'

NEW YORK (AP) -- Saying it was time for a new approach and a new chapter, CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has replaced the executive producer of "60 Minutes," naming outsider Nick Bilton, a longtime technology journalist and documentarian, as the show's new leader.

Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that his department has prepared the design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, anticipating the passage of stalled legislation in Congress to put the president on a new denomination of legal tender.


Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows

Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows

NEW YORK (AP) -- A day after the President Donald Trump -affiliated Freedom 250 announced the "first wave" of performers for "The Great American State Fair" shows on Washington's National Mall in June and July, Milli Vanilli and Morris Day are among the scheduled acts who have said they will not be appearing.

Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival

Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a star-studded protest festival set for the Washington, D.C., area a month before the midterm elections.

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan says she won't run for president in 2028

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan says she won't run for president in 2028

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan put to rest speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid, saying Thursday that she will not join what is expected to be a crowded primary field after leaving office at the end of this year.

Don Lemon seeks grand jury transcripts in Minnesota civil rights case, citing misconduct

Don Lemon seeks grand jury transcripts in Minnesota civil rights case, citing misconduct

Attorneys for former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon argued in a court filing Wednesday that recent examples of grand jury misconduct by the U.S. Department of Justice across the country warrant the release of transcripts from the normally secretive proceedings in his case.

Trump is getting the Republican Party that he wants. But can he win in the midterms?

Trump is getting the Republican Party that he wants. But can he win in the midterms?

President Donald Trump is on a winning streak in Republican primaries, most recently endorsing Ken Paxton ahead of his Tuesday runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas.

Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway

Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway

PLANO, Texas (AP) -- As it turned out, it would never be enough.

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map for midterm elections

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map for midterm elections

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- President Donald Trump's push to reshape congressional districts ahead of the November elections suffered a double setback Tuesday, as South Carolina senators declined to do so and a federal court blocked a Republican-backed map in Alabama.

Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'

Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump had another medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny as he has worked to dismiss concerns over his age and stamina.

Cornyn tries to keep his Texas Senate seat in a runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power

Cornyn tries to keep his Texas Senate seat in a runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power

PLANO, Texas (AP) -- Texans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Tuesday's runoff election, bringing to a close the extended, bitter and expensive primary where President Donald Trump weighed in late to tip the race in another effort to rid the GOP of leaders he sees as less devoted to him.

Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes

Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes

President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on this 88th day of the Iran war, but Iran on Tuesday denounced U.S. air strikes as a sign of "bad faith and unreliability" as negotiations continue. Meanwhile, state media in Lebanon reports that Israel has killed 12 more people in another strike. Iran has demanded that any deal must include...

Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power

Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power

PLANO, Texas (AP) -- Texans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Tuesday's runoff election, bringing to a close the extended, bitter and expensive primary where President Donald Trump weighed in late to tip the race in another effort to rid the GOP of leaders less devoted to him.

Cornyn and Paxton flood Texas airwaves in final day of GOP Senate runoff

Cornyn and Paxton flood Texas airwaves in final day of GOP Senate runoff

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) -- Voters in Texas will see little of the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate on Monday. But that's only if they stay away from screens.

Republicans are rushing to redraw districts before midterms. Here's where things stand

Republicans are rushing to redraw districts before midterms. Here's where things stand

Republicans are rushing to redraw congressional districts to their advantage ahead of the midterm elections following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened minority protections under the federal Voting Rights Act.

Trump veers off-topic during speech in New York that was supposed to be on the economy

Trump veers off-topic during speech in New York that was supposed to be on the economy

SUFFERN, New York (AP) -- President Donald Trump, from a toss-up congressional district in New York on Friday, began testing his midterm-year message that was ostensibly on the economy.

Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid

Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bipartisan group of senators is pushing back on delays by the Department of Defense in sending $600 million in security aid to Ukraine and other allies in eastern Europe, dispatching a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday that calls for the funding to be disbursed.

Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump

Blanche at center of Republican firestorm over $1.8B fund as he seeks to prove his loyalty to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- When acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed off on a nearly $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate President Donald Trump's allies for alleged political prosecution, he may have pleased his boss.

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump's second term.