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Judge blocks Trump's election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach

Judge blocks Trump's election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach

ATLANTA (AP) -- A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to overhaul elections in the U.S., siding with a group of Democratic state attorneys general who challenged the effort as unconstitutional.

'Shocked' and 'sickened' Democrats react with fury to video of Padilla's removal

'Shocked' and 'sickened' Democrats react with fury to video of Padilla's removal

WASHINGTON (AP) -- When videos first rocketed around the Internet Thursday afternoon showing security officers forcibly removing Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla from a press conference with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in California, senators in both parties were already gathered together for a long series of votes.

Trump administration tells immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela they have to leave

Trump administration tells immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela they have to leave

MIAMI (AP) -- The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans that their temporary permission to live and work in the United States has been revoked and that they should leave the country.

Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla is forcefully removed from Noem's news conference and handcuffed

Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla is forcefully removed from Noem's news conference and handcuffed

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Democratic U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla on Thursday was forcefully removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference in Los Angeles and handcuffed by officers as he tried to speak up about immigration raids that have led to protests in California and around the country.

Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars

Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California's first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. California is expected to challenge the move in court.

Troops begin detaining immigrants in national defense zone at border in escalation of military role

Troops begin detaining immigrants in national defense zone at border in escalation of military role

EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- U.S. troops have begun directly detaining immigrants accused of trespassing on a recently designated national defense zone along the southern U.S. border, in an escalation of the military's enforcement role, authorities said Wednesday

EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren't dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here's what they say

EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren't dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here's what they say

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed a new ruling that heat-trapping carbon gas "emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution.''



Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that 'went too far'

Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that 'went too far'

Elon Musk stepped back from his explosive feud with U.S. President Donald Trump, writing on X that he regrets some of his posts about his onetime ally and that they went "too far."

Newsom says 'democracy is under assault' in response to Trump's military deployment in LA

Newsom says 'democracy is under assault' in response to Trump's military deployment in LA

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump is "pulling a military dragnet" across Los Angeles during a brief public address on Tuesday.

Correspondent Terry Moran out at ABC News, two days after suspension over Stephen Miller post

Correspondent Terry Moran out at ABC News, two days after suspension over Stephen Miller post

Correspondent Terry Moran is out at ABC News, two days after the organization suspended its correspondent for a social media post that called Trump administration deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller a "world class hater."

Donald Trump campaigned on eroding democracy. Now, he’s just fulfilling his promises
Trump sends Marines and more National Guard members to Los Angeles

Trump sends Marines and more National Guard members to Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders Monday from President Donald Trump, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don't want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests.

Trump vows to 'HIT' any protester who spits on police. He pardoned those who did far worse on Jan. 6

Trump vows to 'HIT' any protester who spits on police. He pardoned those who did far worse on Jan. 6

In one of his first acts of his second term as president, Donald Trumppardoned hundreds of people who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to try to keep him in office, including those who beat police officers.

Trump mobilizes Marines for duty in Los Angeles

Trump mobilizes Marines for duty in Los Angeles

The Trump administration is mobilizing 700 Marines based out of Twentynine Palms, Calif., for Los Angeles, the scene of protests against immigration enforcement operations, a defense official has confirmed with NPR. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, says the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines is expected to operate in a "support role."

DC prepares for Trump's military parade with 18 miles of fencing and 175 magnetometers

DC prepares for Trump's military parade with 18 miles of fencing and 175 magnetometers

WASHINGTON (AP) -- As the nation's capital cleans up from the culmination of World Pride this past weekend, focus now shifts to a very different massive event -- Saturday's military parade to honor the 250th birthday of the Army and the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump.

Trump supports the idea of arresting Newsom over LA immigration protests

Trump supports the idea of arresting Newsom over LA immigration protests

President Donald Trump has signaled he would support the arrest of California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling of immigration protests in Los Angeles that flared over the weekend.



California AG says Trump 'trampled' the state's sovereignty in deploying National Guard to LA

California AG says Trump 'trampled' the state's sovereignty in deploying National Guard to LA

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the state's sovereignty was "trampled" by President Donald Trump when he ordered National Guard troops to the immigration protests in Los Angeles.

Florida agency tells newspaper to halt reporting angle on foundation associated with governor's wife

Florida agency tells newspaper to halt reporting angle on foundation associated with governor's wife

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Florida's child welfare agency sent a letter to a Florida newspaper telling it to "cease and desist" its reporting on foster families for a story about a nonprofit associated with Gov. Ron DeSantis' wife that is the subject of an investigation.

California governor plans to file lawsuit against Trump over National Guard deployment to protests

California governor plans to file lawsuit against Trump over National Guard deployment to protests

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he planned to file a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump in response to the administration's extraordinary deployment of the National Guard to confront immigration protesters who took to the streets in Los Angeles.

Trump seizes on Los Angeles protests in contentious use of military amid migrant crackdown

Trump seizes on Los Angeles protests in contentious use of military amid migrant crackdown

This is the showdown the White House has been waiting for. Unrest sparked by federal immigration raids in Los Angeles provided a questionable catalyst for President Donald Trump to stage a demonstration of military force. His deployment of National Guard troops, against the wishes of California’s governor and LA’s mayor — both Democrats — appears at this point to be...

Trump's new travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement

Trump's new travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday amid rising tension over the president's escalating campaign of immigration enforcement.

Who's that knocking at your door? It's Anthony Weiner on a comeback tour

Who's that knocking at your door? It's Anthony Weiner on a comeback tour

NEW YORK (AP) -- Imagine this: You're home for the evening, winding down. There's a knock at the door.

Fentanyl precursors diverted from Mexico to B.C., Trump’s FBI director claims in Joe Rogan interview

Fentanyl precursors diverted from Mexico to B.C., Trump’s FBI director claims in Joe Rogan interview

The B.C. government is pushing back on claims made by FBI director Kash Patel while discussing the fentanyl crisis with comedian Joe Rogan. Appearing on the latest episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, Patel told the host fentanyl precursor chemicals from China are being sent to Mexico and Canada to bypass U.S. drug enforcement efforts. “What they’re doing now...

Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates

Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) -- President Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk, saying Saturday that he has no desire to repair their relationship and warning that his former ally and campaign benefactor could face "serious consequences" if he tries to help Democrats in upcoming elections.

2026 races loom at Georgia Republican convention as Trump loyalty dominates

2026 races loom at Georgia Republican convention as Trump loyalty dominates

DALTON, Ga. (AP) -- Steve Bannon took the stage Friday night at the Georgia Republican Convention to say it's too early to be talking about 2026.

US charges Kilmar Abrego Garcia with transporting people who were in the country illegally

US charges Kilmar Abrego Garcia with transporting people who were in the country illegally

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation to El Salvador became a political flashpoint in the Trump administration's stepped-up immigration enforcement, was being returned to the United States to face criminal charges related to what the Trump administration said was a massive human smuggling operation that brought immigrants into the country illegally.

Trump's new drone orders aim to counter threats while encouraging flying cars and supersonic flights

Trump's new drone orders aim to counter threats while encouraging flying cars and supersonic flights

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump wants to counter the threats drones pose to national security under new rules released Friday, while also aiming to make it easier for Americans to fly faster than the speed of sound and expedite the development of the flying cars of the future.

Musk’s magical ROAS

Musk’s magical ROAS

Elon Musk has always taken a curious pride in not spending big on advertising. Tesla’s meteoric rise was, in his telling, proof that a superior product—and a CEO with 220 million followers—renders paid media optional.

The revenge tragedy of Donald Trump and Elon Musk

The revenge tragedy of Donald Trump and Elon Musk

“This is going to be great television,” Donald Trump said after the humiliation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office a few months ago. That line has been the key to understanding the workings of the U.S. president’s second administration. Trump is an entertainer, and his government, run by Fox News talking heads and C-list celebrities, operates on the logic...

Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath

Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Maybe it was always going to end this way, with two billionaires angrily posting about each other on social media, fingers flying across pocket-sized screens as their incandescent feud burned hotter by the minute.

Trump's surgeon general pick criticizes others' conflicts but profits from wellness product sales

Trump's surgeon general pick criticizes others' conflicts but profits from wellness product sales

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- President Donald Trump's pick to be the next U.S. surgeon general has repeatedly said the nation's medical, health and food systems are corrupted by special interests and people out to make a profit at the expense of Americans' health.

The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own words

The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own words

Last Friday, President Donald Trump heaped praise on Elon Musk as the tech billionaire prepared to leave his unorthodox White House job.

Goodbye Mr. Nice Guy? Investors dump Tesla on bet Trump may lash out at Musk through his car company

Goodbye Mr. Nice Guy? Investors dump Tesla on bet Trump may lash out at Musk through his car company

Investors bought hundreds of billions of dollars of Tesla stock after Donald Trump was elected on a bet that politics were more important that profits.

Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started

Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump and Elon Musk's alliance took off like one of SpaceX's rockets. It was supercharged and soared high. And then it blew up.

Musk says ‘Trump would have lost’ without his help, U.S. president threatens to kill contracts

Musk says ‘Trump would have lost’ without his help, U.S. president threatens to kill contracts

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to cut Elon Musk’s government contracts as their fractured alliance rapidly escalated into a public feud with Trump suggesting he would use the U.S. government to hurt his fellow billionaire financially. The spectacular blow-up between the president of the United States and the world’s richest man played out on their respective social media...

Tesla stock plunges as Musk's feud with Trump over GOP tax bill spooks investors

Tesla stock plunges as Musk's feud with Trump over GOP tax bill spooks investors

Shares of Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker are falling sharply Thursday as investors fear his dispute with President Donald Trump could end up hurting the company.

Trump suggests Biden aides acted without then-president's knowledge -- but says he has no evidence

Trump suggests Biden aides acted without then-president's knowledge -- but says he has no evidence

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump alleged Thursday that officials in Joe Biden 's administration might have in effect forged their boss's signature and taken broad actions he wasn't aware of -- while acknowledging he had no evidence that actually happened.

Trump alleges that, under Biden, 'whoever used the autopen was the president'

Trump alleges that, under Biden, 'whoever used the autopen was the president'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump intensified his assertions -- without evidence -- that officials using an autopen undermined the actions of his predecessor, Joe Biden, even suggesting Thursday that "essentially whoever used the autopen was president."

Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Here's what to know

Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the U.S. Here's what to know

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) -- Citing national security concerns, President Donald Trump on Wednesday banned citizens of 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East, from entering the United States and restricted access for citizens of seven other nations, resurrecting and expanding a hallmark policy of his first term.

Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax reform bill could cost Canadians billions

Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax reform bill could cost Canadians billions

Section of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill could hit Canadian investors with new tax. A small, obscure section buried in U.S. President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cost Canadians and Canadian companies billions of dollars, CBC News has learned. Moreover, it could hand Prime Minister Mark Carney's government yet another political hot potato from south of the...

Trump orders investigation of Biden's use of an autopen, claiming White House cover-up

Trump orders investigation of Biden's use of an autopen, claiming White House cover-up

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered his administration to investigate former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen to sign pardons and other documents, increasing the pressure on his predecessor as House Republicans also requested interviews with members of Biden's inner circle.

San Francisco leaders blast Trump for trying to erase gay rights icon Harvey Milk's name from ship

San Francisco leaders blast Trump for trying to erase gay rights icon Harvey Milk's name from ship

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Leaders in San Francisco are blasting the Trump administration for stripping the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk from a U.S. naval ship, and especially during Pride Month, when people gather to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's big bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.75 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.