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US cities located in states won by Trump would be most hurt by Canadian tariffs, an analysis finds
Read full article: US cities located in states won by Trump would be most hurt by Canadian tariffs, an analysis findsA new analysis finds the U.S. cities most vulnerable to a trade war with Canada turn out to largely be in the states that helped return Donald Trump to the White House.
The AP and the Trump administration are due back in court in their fight over White House access
Read full article: The AP and the Trump administration are due back in court in their fight over White House accessThe Associated Press and Trump administration are due back in court in their fight over access to presidential events.
The White House security breach raises concerns among some military spouses and veterans
Read full article: The White House security breach raises concerns among some military spouses and veteransSome military spouses and veterans are questioning the White House’s handling of security after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat about military strikes in Yemen.
US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO says
Read full article: US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO saysThe United States is on track to hit its statutory debt ceiling — the so-called X-date when the country runs short of money to pay its bills— as early as August without a deal between lawmakers and the White House.
Republicans eye actions against the courts and judges as Trump rails against rulings
Read full article: Republicans eye actions against the courts and judges as Trump rails against rulingsAngry over the crush of court rulings against the Trump administration, Republicans in Congress are trying to slap back at the federal judiciary.
Governor amends Virginia's budget bill to increase rainy-day reserves over changes in Washington
Read full article: Governor amends Virginia's budget bill to increase rainy-day reserves over changes in WashingtonRepublican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he hoped to bolster Virginia’s rainy-day fund by trimming the state’s budget by $300 million.
Some US embassies in Europe post warnings to would-be visa seekers: Watch your step
Read full article: Some US embassies in Europe post warnings to would-be visa seekers: Watch your stepSome U.S. embassies in European nations are taking to social media with pointed warnings to would-be visitors: Watch your step.
Coach Ryan Day confirms national champion Ohio State will visit White House on April 14
Read full article: Coach Ryan Day confirms national champion Ohio State will visit White House on April 14Ohio State coach Ryan Day has confirmed that the Buckeyes national championship football team will visit the White House on April 14.
Law firm targeted by Trump could have been 'destroyed,' chairman says in explaining deal with Trump
Read full article: Law firm targeted by Trump could have been 'destroyed,' chairman says in explaining deal with TrumpThe chairman of a prominent law firm who cut a deal with President Donald Trump last week to avert the consequences of a White House executive order has told colleagues that he did so because the order “could easily have destroyed our firm” and put it out of business.
Democrats' new digital strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery from allies and foes
Read full article: Democrats' new digital strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery from allies and foesDemocratic lawmakers are courting online content creators, podcasters and celebrities in a bid to find new ways to boost their message to voters.
White House rescinds executive order targeting prominent law firm
Read full article: White House rescinds executive order targeting prominent law firmPresident Donald Trump has rescinded an executive order targeting a prominent international law firm after it pledged to review its hiring practices and to provide tens of millions of dollars in free legal services to support certain White House initiatives.
Trump's bluntness powered a White House comeback. Now his words are getting him in trouble in court
Read full article: Trump's bluntness powered a White House comeback. Now his words are getting him in trouble in courtPresident Donald Trump’s own words keep getting used against him in court while he faces lawsuits challenging his aggressive agenda.
Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions
Read full article: Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functionsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Education Department.
The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in Ukraine
Read full article: The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump talked about the fighting in Ukraine, of course.
Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
Read full article: Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progressUkraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off limits to attack.
What the White House and Kremlin said about the Trump-Putin call
Read full article: What the White House and Kremlin said about the Trump-Putin callThe White House says a lengthy phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had achieved “movement to peace” in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Appeals court hears arguments over Trump's bid to fire 2 board members
Read full article: Appeals court hears arguments over Trump's bid to fire 2 board membersA Justice Department attorney has urged an appeals court to suspend judicial orders favoring two board members who were fired by President Donald Trump from their respective posts in the federal government.
Trump and Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire for energy infrastructure in Ukraine conflict
Read full article: Trump and Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire for energy infrastructure in Ukraine conflictThe White House says President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to an immediate pause in strikes against energy infrastructure in the Ukraine war.
Gabbard says Trump and Putin are 'very good friends' focused on strengthening ties
Read full article: Gabbard says Trump and Putin are 'very good friends' focused on strengthening tiesAmerica's director of national intelligence says President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin “are very good friends."
Semisonic objects to White House using their song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'
Read full article: Semisonic objects to White House using their song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee.
The Justice Department and FBI announce a new task force to target Hamas over Oct. 7 attack
Read full article: The Justice Department and FBI announce a new task force to target Hamas over Oct. 7 attackThe Justice Department has announced the creation of a task force to investigate Hamas for its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel as well as potential civil rights violations and acts of antisemitism by anyone supporting the militant group.
From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Lady Liberty. Here's why it won't happen
Read full article: From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Lady Liberty. Here's why it won't happenA French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty.
The Latest: Trump’s deportation orders under scrutiny by courts
Read full article: The Latest: Trump’s deportation orders under scrutiny by courtsThe Trump administration has transferred more than 200 immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order to bar the deportations temporarily.
Voice of America ending contracts with Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France Presse
Read full article: Voice of America ending contracts with Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France PresseWith the Trump administration moving quickly to assert its authority, the Voice of America says it has moved to cancel contracts with The Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France-Presse wire services.
Musk meets with head of National Security Agency to ensure it is aligned with Trump, spy agency says
Read full article: Musk meets with head of National Security Agency to ensure it is aligned with Trump, spy agency saysElon Musk met with the leader of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command this week, suggesting America's spy agencies won't escape the billionaire's efforts to reshape the federal government.
What is the Immigration Act of 1952 and why do Trump officials keep talking about it?
Read full article: What is the Immigration Act of 1952 and why do Trump officials keep talking about it?Again and again, the Trump White House has turned to a 73-year-old legal statute to defend its immigration crackdown.
Trump says Ireland cheats the US as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Read full article: Trump says Ireland cheats the US as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patrick's DayPresident Donald Trump is hosting Ireland's prime minister, Micheál Martin, for the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration at the White House.
'In DOGE we trust': House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut government
Read full article: 'In DOGE we trust': House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut governmentHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has accomplished the seemingly unexpected, keeping his Republican majority in line to fund the government.
Appeals court won't lift block on Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship
Read full article: Appeals court won't lift block on Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenshipA third appellate court has upheld a block on President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
US judge temporarily halts Trump plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training
Read full article: US judge temporarily halts Trump plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher trainingA federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training, finding cuts are already affecting training programs aimed at addressing a nationwide teacher shortage.
China strikes back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies targeting US farmers
Read full article: China strikes back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies targeting US farmersChina is retaliating against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China by imposing additional 15% taxes on key American farm products, including chicken, pork, soybeans and beef.
Trump downplays business concerns about uncertainty from his tariffs and prospect of higher prices
Read full article: Trump downplays business concerns about uncertainty from his tariffs and prospect of higher pricesPresident Donald Trump is dismissing business concerns over the uncertainty caused by his planned tariffs on a range of American trading partners and the prospect of higher prices.
Authorities: Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House while Trump out of town
Read full article: Authorities: Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House while Trump out of townAn armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot near the White House by U.S. Secret Service agents after a confrontation early Sunday.
Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 World Cup
Read full article: Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 World CupPresident Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe’s premier soccer tournament to North America at a time when Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs have ratcheted up tensions across the continent.
Elon Musk tells Republican lawmakers he's not to blame for federal firings
Read full article: Elon Musk tells Republican lawmakers he's not to blame for federal firingsElon Musk is telling Republican lawmakers that he's not to blame for the firings of thousands of federal workers as he pushes to downsize the government.
Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada
Read full article: Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and CanadaPresident Donald Trump has postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza
Read full article: Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in GazaPresident Donald Trump has issued what he calls a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza.
Washington, DC, to remove 'Black Lives Matter' painting from street near White House, mayor says
Read full article: Washington, DC, to remove 'Black Lives Matter' painting from street near White House, mayor saysThe nation's capital city will remove the large painting of the words “Black Lives Matter” on a street one block from the White House.
Trump administration again labels the Houthis a ‘foreign terrorist organization’
Read full article: Trump administration again labels the Houthis a ‘foreign terrorist organization’The State Department has reinstated the “foreign terrorist organization” designation for Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group, fulfilling an order announced by President Donald Trump.
How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for a blowup with Zelenskyy
Read full article: How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for a blowup with ZelenskyyAs his White House meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart devolved into a stunning blowup, President Donald Trump leaned on a familiar refrain to explain his unique kinship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Trump makes investment announcement after meeting with CEO of Taiwan giant chipmaker TSMC
Read full article: Trump makes investment announcement after meeting with CEO of Taiwan giant chipmaker TSMCChip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, President Donald Trump announced Monday as he appeared with the company’s head at the White House.
France's prime minister tears into Trump's attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality'
Read full article: France's prime minister tears into Trump's attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality'France’s prime minister has torn into U.S. President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by calling it a staggering show of “brutality” that aimed to humiliate Ukraine's leader.
With the Gaza ceasefire in limbo, Israel tries to impose an alternative plan on Hamas
Read full article: With the Gaza ceasefire in limbo, Israel tries to impose an alternative plan on HamasIsrael has introduced what it said was a new U.S. ceasefire plan and is trying to force Hamas to accept it by imposing a siege on the Gaza Strip.
The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts
Read full article: The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cutsCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says he could take government spending out of his agency's reports on gross domestic product.
EPA backtracks on Trump comment about cutting staff by 65% but says major spending cuts are coming
Read full article: EPA backtracks on Trump comment about cutting staff by 65% but says major spending cuts are comingDespite a comment by President Donald Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency does not plan to reduce its staff by 65%, but major budget cuts are likely.
The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and more
Read full article: The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and moreThe Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has dropped several enforcement actions against companies like Capital One and Rocket Homes, just weeks under new leadership and turmoil at the agency caused by orders from Trump administration.
DOGE access to US intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats say
Read full article: DOGE access to US intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats sayDemocratic lawmakers are demanding answers from Trump adviser Elon Musk about whether Department of Government Efficiency staffers have shared national security secrets over insecure communication channels.
What's next for Trump agenda after House GOP approves tax breaks and slashed spending in budget
Read full article: What's next for Trump agenda after House GOP approves tax breaks and slashed spending in budgetNow that House Republicans have passed an ambitious budget blueprint for President Donald Trump’s agenda, it is time for hard work.
The Latest: House GOP pushes ‘big’ budget resolution to passage
Read full article: The Latest: House GOP pushes ‘big’ budget resolution to passageWith a push from President Donald Trump, House Republicans have sent a GOP budget blueprint to passage, a step toward delivering Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”.
Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal
Read full article: Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals dealPresident Donald Trump says Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come.
Who is Amy Gleason, the person named DOGE's acting leader by the White House?
Read full article: Who is Amy Gleason, the person named DOGE's acting leader by the White House?The acting administrator of the organization that is pushing for sweeping budget cuts across federal agencies is a low-profile executive who has expertise in health care technology and worked in the first Trump administration.
Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copper
Read full article: Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copperPresident Donald Trump is directing the government to consider potential tariffs on copper, the latest move by the White House to tax a wide array of imports and reshape global trade.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls as US consumers get more pessimistic about inflation, tariffs
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street falls as US consumers get more pessimistic about inflation, tariffsWall Street fell further from its record as worries worsen among U.S. consumers about inflation and tariffs.
New FBI Director Kash Patel is sworn in as acting ATF chief, AP source says
Read full article: New FBI Director Kash Patel is sworn in as acting ATF chief, AP source saysNew FBI Director Kash Patel was sworn in Monday as acting chief of the federal bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, taking the helm of two separate and sprawling Justice Department agencies, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Trump's Russian rapprochement, Mars musing and DOGE dividends. And is the gold gone? It's Week 5
Read full article: Trump's Russian rapprochement, Mars musing and DOGE dividends. And is the gold gone? It's Week 5President Donald Trump’s week included rewriting U.S. policy toward Russia and firing the country's senior military officer.
New FBI Director Kash Patel will also be named acting head of the ATF, official says
Read full article: New FBI Director Kash Patel will also be named acting head of the ATF, official saysNew FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be named the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Trump administration looks to slash HUD workers tackling the housing crisis
Read full article: Trump administration looks to slash HUD workers tackling the housing crisisThe Trump administration’s proposal to layoff half of federal workers at the nation’s housing agency is targeting employees who support disaster recovery, rental subsidies, discrimination investigations and first-time homebuyers, according to two documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Sinn Féin leaders won't attend St. Patrick's event at White House to protest US stance on Gaza
Read full article: Sinn Féin leaders won't attend St. Patrick's event at White House to protest US stance on GazaSinn Féin’s leaders say they will not attend a traditional St. Patrick’s Day event next month at the White House as a protest against President Donald Trump’s stance on the Gaza Peninsula.
The Latest: Trump signals he’s open to multiple budget bills instead of just one
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signals he’s open to multiple budget bills instead of just oneHours after the Senate approved a spending framework, President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview that he’s open to approving the spending plan in multiple bills “as long as we get to the same point.”.
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote
Read full article: Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night voteRepublican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote.
Correction: DOGE Dividend-Checks story
Read full article: Correction: DOGE Dividend-Checks storyIn a story published Feb. 20, 2025, about potential payments to U.S. citizens taxpayers derived from spending cuts, The Associated Press erroneously reported an incorrect total in regard to stimulus checks previously issued, which should be $1,400, not $1,200.
US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from Ukraine
Read full article: US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from UkraineA top White House official says President Donald Trump's increasingly tough criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy reflects the administration’s growing frustration with what they see as the Ukrainian leader creating roadblocks to finding an endgame to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens
Read full article: Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizensPresident Donald Trump says he likes the idea to give some of the savings from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.
Border arrests plummet 39% in January in an early gauge of Trump's immigration policies
Read full article: Border arrests plummet 39% in January in an early gauge of Trump's immigration policiesU.S. authorities say arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico plunged 39% in January, an early gauge of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Federal judge won't immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs
Read full article: Federal judge won't immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffsA federal judge has refused to immediately block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing government data systems or participating in worker layoffs.
Emboldened crypto industry seeks to cement political influence and mainstream acceptance
Read full article: Emboldened crypto industry seeks to cement political influence and mainstream acceptanceThe cryptocurrency industry is emboldened, impatient and eager to cement its influence in politics and mainstream financial systems.
Trump administration tries to bring back fired nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversal
Read full article: Trump administration tries to bring back fired nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversalThe Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation’s nuclear weapons programs.
Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to let the firing of whistleblower agency head proceed
Read full article: Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to let the firing of whistleblower agency head proceedThe Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to permit the firing of the head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers.
AP reporter and photographer barred from Air Force One over 'Gulf of Mexico' terminology dispute
Read full article: AP reporter and photographer barred from Air Force One over 'Gulf of Mexico' terminology disputeThe Trump administration has blocked The Associated Press from traveling with President Trump on Air Force One and also from covering an Oval Office event.
Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffs
Read full article: Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffsFederal workers were responding with anger and confusion Friday as they grappled with the Trump administration’s latest effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce by ordering agencies to lay off probationary employees who have yet to qualify for civil service protections.
More than a dozen state attorneys general challenge Musk and DOGE’s authority
Read full article: More than a dozen state attorneys general challenge Musk and DOGE’s authorityAttorneys general from 14 states are challenging the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive government data and exercise “virtually unchecked power.”.
Fourth federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Read full article: Fourth federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship orderA federal judge in Boston has blocked an executive order from President Donald Trump that would end birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
The latest inflation report shows that high prices are Trump's major economic challenge
Read full article: The latest inflation report shows that high prices are Trump's major economic challengeDonald Trump promised as a candidate that he could easily conquer inflation, but the reality is proving tougher than he expected.
White House says it has the right to punish AP reporters over Gulf naming dispute
Read full article: White House says it has the right to punish AP reporters over Gulf naming disputeThe White House says news organizations that refuse to use President Donald Trump’s new name for the Gulf of Mexico are telling “lies."
Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trump’s plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignations
Read full article: Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trump’s plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignationsA federal judge has removed a key legal challenge in the way of President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program.
The relationship between the White House and its press corps is time-tested — and can be contentious
Read full article: The relationship between the White House and its press corps is time-tested — and can be contentiousWhen the Trump administration barred Associated Press reporters from presidential events, it did so after an or-else demand that the news agency change its style from the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America,” in line with the president's executive order.
Belarus releases 3 people, including an American and a jailed journalist
Read full article: Belarus releases 3 people, including an American and a jailed journalistU.S. officials say Belarus has released three people, including an American and a journalist, who’d been detained for more than three years.
House Republicans unveil blueprint to extend $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and lift the debt ceiling
Read full article: House Republicans unveil blueprint to extend $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and lift the debt ceilingHouse Republicans have set the stage for advancing many of President Donald Trump’s top domestic priorities.
Government watchdogs fired by Trump sue his administration and ask a judge to reinstate them
Read full article: Government watchdogs fired by Trump sue his administration and ask a judge to reinstate themEight government watchdogs have sued over their mass firing that removed oversight of President Donald Trump’s new administration.
The Latest: Consumer protection regulators get fill-in-the-blank firing memos
Read full article: The Latest: Consumer protection regulators get fill-in-the-blank firing memosPresident Donald Trump made a rare appearance with Elon Musk, his most powerful adviser, in the Oval Office before signing an executive order to continue downsizing the federal workforce.