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Critics see Trump attacks on the 'Black Smithsonian' as an effort to sanitize racism in US history

Critics see Trump attacks on the 'Black Smithsonian' as an effort to sanitize racism in US history

ATLANTA (AP) -- President Donald Trump's order accusing the Smithsonian Institution of not reflecting American history notes correctly that the country's Founding Fathers declared that "all men are created equal."

Trump's FCC commissioner opens investigation into Walt Disney Co. and ABC for diversity policies

Trump's FCC commissioner opens investigation into Walt Disney Co. and ABC for diversity policies

President Donald Trump's FCC commissioner said Friday he's opening an investigation into the Walt Disney Co. and its ABC television...

Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk to block $1 million payment offers

Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk to block $1 million payment offers

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general asked a court on Friday to block billionaire Elon Musk from handing...

Convicted of bilking millions from investors, Nikola founder is pardoned by Trump

Convicted of bilking millions from investors, Nikola founder is pardoned by Trump

Trevor Milton, the founder of electric vehicle start-up Nikola who was sentenced to prison last year for fraud, was pardoned...

Musk changes reason for visiting Wisconsin to hand out $2 million ahead of Supreme Court election

Musk changes reason for visiting Wisconsin to hand out $2 million ahead of Supreme Court election

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its...

Democrats outraged at Trump's changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida

Democrats outraged at Trump's changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Democrats, with few electoral outlets for their outrage at President Donald Trump's dramatic restructuring of the...

White House withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador over tight GOP House margin

White House withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador over tight GOP House margin

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The White House has withdrawn Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United...



Musk announces $1 million for Wisconsin voter in Supreme Court race. Opposition calls it 'corrupt'

Musk announces $1 million for Wisconsin voter in Supreme Court race. Opposition calls it 'corrupt'

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Billionaire Elon Musk says a Wisconsin voter has been awarded $1 million days before the conclusion...

A bill proposing a near-total abortion ban causes an uproar at Georgia's Capitol

A bill proposing a near-total abortion ban causes an uproar at Georgia's Capitol

ATLANTA (AP) -- A crowd of pro-abortion and anti-abortion protesters flooded a windowless Georgia Capitol hallway on Wednesday with chants...

The White House says nothing classified was shared on Signal. Democrats say that strains credulity

The White House says nothing classified was shared on Signal. Democrats say that strains credulity

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration struggled Wednesday to stem the fallout from revelations that top national security officials discussed...

Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district

Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district

MANHEIM, Pa. (AP) -- Democrat James Andrew Malone narrowly won a special election for a Pennsylvania state Senate seat in...

World Series champion LA Dodgers say they'll visit Trump at the White House on April 7

World Series champion LA Dodgers say they'll visit Trump at the White House on April 7

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers say they have accepted President Donald Trump's invitation to the White House to...

Republicans eye actions against the courts and judges as Trump rails against rulings

Republicans eye actions against the courts and judges as Trump rails against rulings

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Angry over the crush of court rulings against the Trump administration, Republicans in Congress are trying to...

Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'

Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed the texting of sensitive plans for a military strike against Yemen's...

Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat that included a journalist

Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat that included a journalist

Top national security officials for President Donald Trumptexted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat...

Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any...



Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Second lady Usha Vance plans a trip to Greenland, the self-governing, mineral-rich territory of American ally Denmark...

Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar

Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won't resign his post, despite pressure from some in his...

Legal experts say Trump official broke law by saying 'Buy Tesla' stock but don't expect a crackdown

Legal experts say Trump official broke law by saying 'Buy Tesla' stock but don't expect a crackdown

NEW YORK (AP) -- When a White House adviser in the first Trump administration told TV viewers to "Go buy...

Trump acknowledges concerns over Musk's business interests and says he shouldn't get war plans

Trump acknowledges concerns over Musk's business interests and says he shouldn't get war plans

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that war plans should not be shared with his adviser Elon Musk...

Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court election

Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court election

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A group funded by billionaire Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition...

Trump will order a plan to shut down the US Education Department

Trump will order a plan to shut down the US Education Department

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S...

Trump to order a plan to shut down the US Education Department

Trump to order a plan to shut down the US Education Department

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S...

Trump administration makes public thousands of files related to JFK assassination

Trump administration makes public thousands of files related to JFK assassination

DALLAS (AP) -- Unredacted files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released Tuesday evening.

Trump says his administration is set to release JFK files with no redactions

Trump says his administration is set to release JFK files with no redactions

DALLAS (AP) -- President Donald Trump says files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be...

Presidents have used autopens for decades. Now Trump objects to Biden's use of one

Presidents have used autopens for decades. Now Trump objects to Biden's use of one

President Donald Trump claimed Monday that pardons recently issued by Joe Biden to lawmakers and staff on the congressional committee...

Trump contends that Biden's pardons have no force because they were signed with an autopen

Trump contends that Biden's pardons have no force because they were signed with an autopen

President Donald Trump claimed Monday that pardons recently issued by Joe Biden to lawmakers and staff on the congressional committee...

Chuck Schumer postpones book tour amid liberal criticism over spending vote

Chuck Schumer postpones book tour amid liberal criticism over spending vote

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is postponing several planned events this week to promote his new book...

Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their removals be stopped

Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their removals be stopped

The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily...

Angst pervades a pair of Republican town halls  -  one in Trump country, the other in a swing state

Angst pervades a pair of Republican town halls - one in Trump country, the other in a swing state

EVANSTON, Wyo. (AP) -- In two congressional districts and vastly different political environments, two Republican congressmen were met with far...

Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown

Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending...

Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE

Voters flood town halls with fears of Social Security cuts, putting heat on GOP over Musk and DOGE

One after another, callers on a telephone town hall with U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga pressed the Michigan Republican about possible...

Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that he was "being a little bit sarcastic" when...

Senate works to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide ahead of the midnight deadline

Senate works to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide ahead of the midnight deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown...

The Latest: Schumer backs GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown

The Latest: Schumer backs GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he's ready to start the process...

Pete Buttigieg will announce he won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source says

Pete Buttigieg will announce he won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source says

SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) -- Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not seek an open...

Trump says Ireland cheats the US as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Trump says Ireland cheats the US as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

President Donald Trump welcomed Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin on Wednesday for the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration at the...

Trump says he's going to buy a Tesla as more Americans say they won't

Trump says he's going to buy a Tesla as more Americans say they won't

After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla's history, President Donald Trump threw his support behind his advisor...

Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor

Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Garlin Gilchrist II, a Democrat from Detroit who is Michigan's first Black lieutenant governor, announced he's...

Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including one for elections

Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including one for elections

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one...

Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Elon Musk pushed debunked theories about Social Security on Monday while describing federal benefit programs as rife...

'More than brick and mortar:' DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza near the White House

'More than brick and mortar:' DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza near the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Starlette Thomas remembers coming down almost daily to the intersection of 16th and H streets, to protest...

DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza from street near White House

DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza from street near White House

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Crews have begun work to remove the large yellow "Black Lives Matter" painted on the street one...