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Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security

President Donald Trump is defending the White House ballroom he's building

Trump shows reporters ballroom construction site as lawmakers balk at $1B for White House security
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Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'

Rachel Maddow is working on a new book about the Justice Department

Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'
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Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he has no regrets about his “momentous” vote to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges five years ago

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat
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Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains
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Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their "privileged partnership", the Kremlin

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China
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Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms

Why Trump put his ‘bad cop’ in charge of rescuing the GOP in the midterms
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

Thousands of people gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, to mobilize support for voting rights amid concerns about redistricting efforts

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree

Perched behind the cash register at Stubs liquor store, Amy Van Duyn gazed out the window at a red-and-green gasoline price sign, which she said

Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree
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Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China
Economy|Political|US

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns
Education|US

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson disagreed about the American Revolution’s meaning even as they lay dying

The founding generation in America was not of one mind. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson differed on crucial ideas, but exemplify the capacity for people to disagree and yet work for a common cause.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson disagreed about the American Revolution’s meaning even as they lay dying
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations there while CNN stands by report

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denies a CNN report claiming the CIA conducted deadly operations in Mexico

Mexico's Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations there while CNN stands by report
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud

A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced former power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison after convicting him of laundering 33.8 billion naira ($24.71 million), the

Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud
Business|Economy|US

Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is losing the confidence of some Democratic officials, who are concerned about the direction of the party's political machine barely a year into his term

Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget that

Brad Raffensperger is trying to reintroduce himself to Georgia Republicans as he runs for governor

Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget that
Economy|Europe|Political

Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation

Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, on Tuesday gave veto powers over legislation to four ministers including Finance Minister Andras Karman, who

Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat

Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat

Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat
Crime|Europe|Political|World

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back
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Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own

President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
Economy|Political|US|World

US rejects UN migration forum declaration, State Department says

The U.S.

US rejects UN migration forum declaration, State Department says
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In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

At the Venice Biennale, everyone’s lining up for the toilets

At the Venice Biennale, everyone’s lining up for the toilets

At the Venice Biennale, everyone’s lining up for the toilets
Business|Health|Political|Science

White House considering naming FDA food chief as acting commissioner, sources say

The White House is considering naming FDA Deputy Commissioner Kyle Diamantas, who heads up the agency's food group, as acting commissioner of

White House considering naming FDA food chief as acting commissioner, sources say
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ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Republicans have gained an edge in a US House redistricting battle. What states are taking action?

Republicans have gained an advantage in a national congressional redistricting battle among states ahead of the midterm elections

Republicans have gained an edge in a US House redistricting battle. What states are taking action?
Economy|Political|World

Putin is ready to talk with EU but won't make the first move, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with "everyone", including the Europeans, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Financial Times reported that European

Putin is ready to talk with EU but won't make the first move, Kremlin says
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White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image

The White House called "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill "one sick individual" on Thursday after an AI-generated image of U.S.

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image
Business|Economy|Political|World

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
Arts|Interview|Opinion|Political

Spike Lee laments Supreme Court ruling on voting rights: 'It's an attack'

Spike Lee tells Laura Coates the Supreme Court's ruling gutting portions of the voting rights act is an attack on voters. But he points out, the country has been through difficulties before and "we gotta work."

Spike Lee laments Supreme Court ruling on voting rights: 'It's an attack'
Election|US

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries
Election|US|World

Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms

Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term

Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Guatemala’s president replaces attorney general after years-long struggle

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo has appointed a new attorney general to the national prosecutor’s office, putting an end to a fierce, years-long struggle between the anti-corruption progressive and former top prosecutor Consuelo Porras

Guatemala’s president replaces attorney general after years-long struggle
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Germany's struggling coalition government strives to bridge differences

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stuck with his centre-left coalition partners on Tuesday despite weeks of wrangling over tax, welfare

Germany's struggling coalition government strives to bridge differences
Asia|Travel|World

Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced

President Lai Ching-te arrived home on Tuesday from Eswatini saying Taiwan would not give in to pressure, having taken a circuitous

Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced
Business|Political|Travel|World

Brazil's Lula to travel to US for talks with Trump this week, sources say

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will travel to the United States in the coming days to meet with his counterpart Donald Trump, two sources in the

Brazil's Lula to travel to US for talks with Trump this week, sources say
Crime|Political|World

Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite politician says no to negotiations with Israel until war stops

Lebanon's parliament speaker, who is the most senior Shi'ite politician and a close ally of Hezbollah, said on Monday there could be no negotiations with Israel without a

Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite politician says no to negotiations with Israel until war stops
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
Health|Political|World

Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes

Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon,

Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races

The number of competitive U.S. House of Representatives districts in this fall’s midterm elections was already near historic lows before the U.S.

How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races
Economy|Europe|World

Spain should get new seat on ECB board, outgoing VP says

Spain should retain a seat on the European Central Bank's Executive Board and even the presidency was a possibility, outgoing ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos said in a

Spain should get new seat on ECB board, outgoing VP says
Asia|Political|World

North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met delegates to the ruling party's youth league congress in Pyongyang, state media KCNA said on Sunday, as the government again cast young

North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war
Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling

A generation of Black Americans across the South fought in courtrooms and in the streets during the Civil Rights Movement to dismantle barriers to voting

Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end the war

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan
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Restless Democrats challenge party establishment while trying to loosen Trump's grip on Washington

Restless Democratic voters are rejecting their party’s establishment

Restless Democrats challenge party establishment while trying to loosen Trump's grip on Washington
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit

President Donald Trump praised King Charles III after the monarch's state visit this week, which is being hailed in the U.K. as a diplomatic triumph

King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit
Business|Economy|Political|World

Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West

Russia has emerged as the main supplier of oil to Syria, Reuters reporting shows, despite the new government's alignment with the West and widespread

Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West
Economy|Political|US

Mark Sanford quits latest bid for Congress and says he'll set up a debt-focused nonprofit instead

Mark Sanford has ended his bid to reclaim his old congressional seat

Mark Sanford quits latest bid for Congress and says he'll set up a debt-focused nonprofit instead
Education|Environment|Opinion

What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism

Democracy cannot thrive, or even survive, when its leaders see themselves as godlike and divide citizens into believers and heretics, a scholar writes.

What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Ukraine's army chief shakes up troop rotations after outcry

Ukraine's top general ordered on Thursday a mandatory two-month time limit for front-line troops serving in forward positions, a week after photos of

Ukraine's army chief shakes up troop rotations after outcry
Europe|Political|World

King's visit to US shows UK playing long game in fixing strained ties

King Charles' courting of President Donald Trump on his state visit will not repair the recent fraying of U.S.-British relations but

King's visit to US shows UK playing long game in fixing strained ties
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Travel|World

The death of a Lebanese village

In a parking lot strewn with rubbish near Beirut's Mediterranean coast, Hassan Yahya has taped a cardboard sign to a traffic signal pole beside the

The death of a Lebanese village
Political

A redistricting battle among states has reshaped the US House map ahead of the midterm election

A redistricting battle among states has reshaped voting districts for the U.S. House ahead of the November midterm elections

A redistricting battle among states has reshaped the US House map ahead of the midterm election
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Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling makes it harder to protect minority voting power and alters the landscape of future elections

The conservative majority at the US Supreme Court has issued a ruling in a gerrymandering case that one liberal justice called the ‘now-completed demolition of the Voting Rights Act.’

Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling makes it harder to protect minority voting power and alters the landscape of future elections
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty

The U.S. State Department accused China of violating Panama’s sovereignty over a port dispute in the Central American nation, triggering another fierce back-and-forth on Wednesday as the Chinese government called the Trump administration hypocritical

China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty
Business|Political|US|World

Trump’s court setbacks fail to blunt his campaign against media

President Donald Trump has suffered a string of courtroom setbacks in his battles with the American media, but the rulings have done little to blunt a

Trump’s court setbacks fail to blunt his campaign against media
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World

Philippine vice president faces impeachment vote in Congress after panel find probable cause

The Philippine House justice committee on Wednesday found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, moving a step closer to a process that

Philippine vice president faces impeachment vote in Congress after panel find probable cause
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US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory

By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery April 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
Europe|Political|US|World

Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits

NATO is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters, a move that

Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
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Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency's power

Donald Trump's tuxedo still looked freshly pressed when he stepped to the White House podium Saturday night, barely an hour after the

Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency's power
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The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them

More often than not, big stories happen out of the sight of journalists

The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them
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Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?

President Donald Trump is calling for unity after what he says he feels was a third assassination attempt

Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge

Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge

Indiana GOP lawmakers defied Trump on redistricting. Now GOP voters may thwart his push for revenge
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?

TMZ is making a splash in Washington, D.C., bringing its Hollywood-style paparazzi tactics to politics

TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says
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Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has produced viral moments that were funny, cringeworthy or undeniably tense and that endure across social media

Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
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US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip

The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's president at China's behest, the State

US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip
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Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse
Europe|Political|World

At far-right event, France's Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty

France's far-right National Rally would reintroduce border controls and seek to limit Europe’s free‑movement zone to EU

At far-right event, France's Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over
Election|Political|US|World

Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion

Embattled Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the US House of Representatives Tuesday, staving off a high-stakes vote on whether she should be forced out of Congress. CNN's Annie Grayer has the details.

Florida Democrat resigns from Congress minutes before House ethics panel was set to weigh her expulsion
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says

Myanmar's new president is considering "good things" for detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand's foreign minister said on Wednesday, as the

Myanmar considering 'good things' for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand says
Europe|World

Ukraine wants a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts

Kyiv’s top diplomat says Ukraine is pushing for direct talks between President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin

Ukraine wants a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts