Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings, political punishment
Trump suggested slashing Democratic priorities and mass firings of federal workers.| The Press Democrat
Trump suggested slashing Democratic priorities and mass firings of federal workers.| The Press Democrat
The U.S. and Pakistan reached an agreement to develop Pakistan’s oil reserves and lower tariffs.| The Voice
Pharmaceutical tariffs would not apply to companies building manufacturing plants in the U.S., Trump said.| The Voice
The U.S. and Pakistan reached an agreement to develop Pakistan’s oil reserves and lower tariffs.| Loveland Reporter-Herald
Trump credits Kirk with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory. The 31-year-old firebrand was killed at a Sept. 10 appearance on a Utah college campus.| Illinois Newsroom
The United States wants to improve military ties with China, according to a U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan delegation.| The Voice
By LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — As a possible federal shutdown looms, the Democratic leaders of Congress are demanding a meeting with President Donald Trump to negotiate an end to what they…| The Press Democrat
The call Friday also may offer clues about whether the two leaders might meet in person to hash out a final agreement to end a trade war between the two superpowers.| wfaa.com
In the early part of his second term, President Donald Trump has taken action against individuals, law firms, private corporations, media companies and universities he regards as adversaries.| AP News
A prominent international law firm has reached a deal with President Donald Trump to provide at least $100 million in free legal services and to review its hiring practices, averting a punishing executive order like the ones directed at nearly a half-dozen other major legal institutions in recent we| AP News
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have launched campaign blitzes with dramatically different approaches to attracting swing-state voters who will decide the presidential contest.| AP News
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday meant to try to lower drug costs for American consumers. The order, according to a White House official, also sets a 30-day deadline for the health department to broker new price tags for drugs.| AP News
Stay informed and read the latest breaking news and updates on Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mike Johnson from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.| AP News
As Republican leaders draft President Donald Trump’s big bill of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, dozens of more moderate Republicans from contested congressional districts have positioned themselves at the center of the negotiating table.| AP News
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program.| AP News
Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday temporarily kept in place the Trump administration’s decision to freeze nearly $5 billion in foreign aid.| AP News
Tax breaks tallying more than $5 trillion. But also sizable reductions in Medicaid health care, food stamps for older Americans and green energy strategies to fight climate change.| AP News
President Donald Trump has hosted tech executives at the White House, showcasing AI research and investments.| AP News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Claudia Sheinbaum have confirmed that President Donald Trump's tariffs will pause for a month. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking to close USAID.| AP News
Donald Trump has been shifting his stances on abortion and reproductive rights. He's offered vague, contradictory and at times nonsensical answers to questions on an issue that's become a major political vulnerability for Republicans this election year.| AP News
President Donald Trump in recent days has sent thousands of National Guard troops and 700 active duty Marines to quell Los Angeles-area protests over immigration enforcement actions, despite the objections of Democratic Gov.| AP News
On social media, Trump said the strike “did not advance Israel or America’s goals.”| Boston Herald
President Donald Trump says he’s doubling the tariff rate on steel to 50%, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, autos and other goods.| AP News
Catch up on the latest stories about tariffs and global trade from The Associated Press.| AP News
During his first six weeks in office, President Donald Trump has worked to tear down the federal government and attack long-standing institutions.| AP News
President Donald Trump is again banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America.| AP News
For President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer. But Trump’s plan threatens to turn a global symbol of American power into an airborne collection of ethical, legal, security and counterintelligence concerns.| AP News
When President Donald Trump returned to the White House, among the numerous immigration-related executive orders he signed was one suspending the country’s refugee program.| AP News
It was a striking stand as the push for disclosure reaches a pivotal moment in Washington.| Orange County Register
It remains unclear if they’ll try to change congressional maps mid-cycle ahead of next year’s midterms.| Greeley Tribune
Trump said he’d seek $2 billion from Congress to beautify Washington.| Trentonian
Dobson became a force in the 1980s for pushing conservative Christian ideals in American politics.| Trentonian
The report lays out four problem areas that are to blame for chronic diseases in the U.S.| Boulder Daily Camera
As the war in Ukraine unfolds, here’s what you need to know. Get the latest developments as Russia’s attacks continue.| AP News
For years, Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have railed against the IRS and its cadre of armed agents.| AP News
Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a Nov. 4 special election on new U.S. House maps.| Chico Enterprise-Record
Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a Nov. 4 special election on new U.S. House maps.| Times-Standard
Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid in Gaza on Wednesday, witnesses said.| thereporteronline
The move could nudge the federal government closer to an approach already embraced in many states.| thereporteronline
Donald Trump has returned to the White House and he's already working to overhaul the government through executive orders.| AP News
For more than four centuries, the body of water stretching from Florida through Texas and into Mexico has been known as the Gulf of Mexico.| AP News
Stay informed and read the latest immigration news and updates from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.| AP News
A House Republican is seeking to censure Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey over an incident stemming from a congressional oversight visit to a new immigration detention facility in her state.| AP News
Trump also said at his news briefing that his administration has started removing homeless encampments “from all over our parks, our beautiful, beautiful parks.”| 10tv.com
Native leaders and activists are divided about extraction projects.| Baltimore Sun
The move would shut off an important source of data for scientists, policymakers and farmers.| Sun Sentinel
A diverse group of volunteers from faith leaders to grandmothers to retired lawyers have been escorting people to immigration courts across the country| ABC News
The meetings raise concerns about politicization of the military’s top ranks.| Boulder Daily Camera
The EU-U.S. tariff agreement has been described as a “dark day” for Europe.| Times-Standard
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he wants to give the White House “space” to release the Epstein information on its own.| CT Mirror
The Senate gave final approval to a stopgap spending bill to fund the government through Sept. 30. The GOP-backed measure cleared a key hurdle with help from 10 Democratic senators.| Los Angeles Times
‘No fourth-rate show can derail President Trump’s hot streak,’ a White House spokesperson said.| Longmont Times-Call
Iranian and European diplomats have met in Istanbul in the latest drive to unpick the deadlock over Tehran’s nuclear program.| Times-Standard
Critics argue Trump’s trip is a blatant example of blending presidential duties with promoting his family’s business interests.| Times-Standard
It’s unclear if Trump will follow through, but he’s been outspoken about wanting Powell gone.| Greeley Tribune
This multi-state redistricting battle could be the first step in the fight for House control ahead of next year’s midterms.| Boulder Daily Camera
It’s unclear if Trump will follow through, but he’s been outspoken about wanting Powell gone.| Boulder Daily Camera
The move comes amid a dramatic increase in the money flowing into and around college athletics.| Boulder Daily Camera
Trump is hoping to maintain maximum power for the next three-and-a-half years.| Boulder Daily Camera
House Republicans in the majority have been quick to punish Democratic lawmakers for transgressions.| Boulder Daily Camera
Plaintiffs want U.S. District Judge William Young to rule the policy violates the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act.| First Amendment Watch
President Donald Trump expressed his disdain for wind power during a meeting with his Cabinet recently, calling it an expensive form of energy that “smart” countries don't use.| Factor This™
A new study suggests a proposed two-year time limit on federal housing subsidies could affect as many as 1.4 million households.| Longmont Times-Call
Anyone who enters the country illegally would be ineligible for a bond hearing before an immigration judge, according to the directive.| The Voice
The court has supported his administration on issues like immigration, federal employee dismissals and military policies.| The Voice
The photos from Saturday portrayed Trump with senior members of his team.| The Voice
The U.S. has struggled for decades to deal with the threat posed by Iran and its proxies.| The Voice
President Donald Trump has announced deals with five law firms that will allow them to avoid the prospect of a punishing executive order.| AP News
Treasury yields were largely holding in place.| Redlands Daily Facts
Officials in some of the 12 countries whose citizens will be soon banned from visiting the United States denounced President Donald Trump’s move to resurrect a hallmark policy of his first term and vowed to push back against the U.S.| AP News
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — No scene has dominated U.S. politics since 2015 quite like Donald Trump on stage, waxing on for an hour-plus in front of a chorus of| The Associated Press
President Donald Trump’s administration expanded its capacity to detain immigrants not legally in the country with a facility in New Jersey’s largest city this month.| AP News
It comes amid growing U.S. market worry over the impact of the tariffs.| Times-Standard
The vote sets the stage for back-to-back Senate all-nighters into the weekend.| Delco Times
The push marks a rare instance of policy crossover with Democratic President Joe Biden.| The Voice
The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary will test former President Donald Trump’s Republican front-runner status in a state he carried by a comfortable margin in the 2016 primary.| AP News
New Hampshire was supposed to present a formidable challenge for Donald Trump.| AP News
Former President Donald Trump had rock-solid support from the party faithful in his New Hampshire primary victory, and even most backers of rival Nikki Haley acknowledge the GOP belongs to him.| AP News
The funding freeze sparked panic among thousands of scholars who are stranded outside their home countries and left without clarity on the future of their programs.| abc10.com
Trump said his plans for broader “reciprocal” tariffs will go into effect April 2, raising them to match what other countries assess.| abc10.com
Donald Trump’s long and complicated history with football took center stage at Super Bowl LVIII; he's the first sitting president to attend.| TheGrio
Elon Musk has promised transparency as President Donald Trump's leader in making the federal government more efficient. But it hasn't worked out that way so far.| AP News
Elon Musk is rapidly consolidating control over large swaths of the federal government with President Donald Trump’s blessing.| AP News
Democratic attorneys general in several states vowed Thursday to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's from accessing federal payment systems containing Americans' sensitive personal information.| FOX 5 New York
Trump said Tuesday he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere.| TheGrio
Trump threatened tariffs of as much as 60% on China during his campaign, but appeared to temper his plans after a phone call last week with Chinese President Xi Jinping.| San Diego Union-Tribune
Some of these moves are likely to be popular, but not all.| San Diego Union-Tribune
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House, in what amounts to a shock-and-awe campaign on border security, deportations and a rush of other policy priorities.| MPR News
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have said passing a voucherlike program is a priority for the next legislative session after efforts to do so...| Dallas News
California lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would require the state's public universities to give admission priority to the descendants of slaves.| AP News
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 […]| Flathead Beacon
Former President Donald Trump is heading to Mosinee, Wisc. for a rally that’s intended to focus heavily on the economy, marking his first trip to the mostly rural central part of the key battleground state.| MPR News
Donald Trump says he’d use the National Guard as part of efforts to deport millions of migrants across the country if he’s reelected.| AP News
Donald Trump has ramped up anti-immigrant rhetoric and his messaging often relies on falsehoods about migration.| AP News
Donald Trump was once a cheerleader of publicizing hacked materials. That changed when Trump’s latest presidential campaign declared this weekend it had been hacked by Iran.| The Mercury News
The “White Dudes for Harris” virtual call was the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings to raise money and rally support among tens of thousands of supporters for Kamala Harris.| AP News
The white high tops are being sold as “FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT High-Tops” for $299 on a website that sells Trump-branded shoes that is run by CIC Ventures LLC, a company that Trump reported owning in his…| thereporteronline
By JONATHAN J. COOPER PHOENIX (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized Tuesday after a video was posted online showing part of a private phone call between the independent presidential candida…| thereporteronline
President Joe Biden has won South Carolina’s Democratic primary, notching a victory in the state that he pushed to lead the party’s nominating calendar.| AP News
