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US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director

Staff at the office of the top U.S. spy have been told by managers to expect extensive cuts in the coming months following comments by President Donald Trump

US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit

Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea
Business|Economy|Technology

Federal judge voids Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas

Federal judge voids Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas

Federal judge voids Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Judge tosses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled Christmas Eve show

Attorneys for musician Chuck Redd said on Friday that a D.C. Superior Court judge had dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit filed against Redd after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump’s influence over the venue

Judge tosses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled Christmas Eve show
Economy|Political|US

In a visit to farm country, Trump extols ‘beautiful fountains’ back in Washington

In a visit to farm country, Trump extols ‘beautiful fountains’ back in Washington

In a visit to farm country, Trump extols ‘beautiful fountains’ back in Washington
Europe|Political|World

Putin on Ukraine war, Trump, peace and power

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on Thursday about the Ukraine war, compromises on peace agreed with U.S.

Putin on Ukraine war, Trump, peace and power
Election|Finance|US|World

US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump

The Republican-led U.S.

US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US

Trump says 'maybe we'll never ever' take down UFC arena on White House lawn

U.S.

Trump says 'maybe we'll never ever' take down UFC arena on White House lawn
Crime|Economy|Political|US

Fact check: The many lies Trump told the New York Post

Fact check: The many lies Trump told the New York Post

Fact check: The many lies Trump told the New York Post
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in early July, U.S.

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says
Uncategorized

Senate Republicans drop Trump ballroom funding from immigration bill

Senate Republicans drop Trump ballroom funding from immigration bill

Senate Republicans drop Trump ballroom funding from immigration bill
Political|World

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call

U.S.

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Finance

Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies

Senate Republicans are weighing their next steps after the Trump administration's announcement that it is scrapping a $1.8 billion settlement fund for the president's allies who claim to have been politically prosecuted

Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies
Business|Economy|World

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military

A divided panel of federal appeal court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
Crime|Political|US|World

DOJ seeks recusal of judge in Georgia voter rolls case, citing misconduct scandal

The U.S.

DOJ seeks recusal of judge in Georgia voter rolls case, citing misconduct scandal
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval
Economy|Environment

FACT FOCUS: Trump says Obama and Biden spent 'hundreds of millions' on reflecting pool. They did not

President Donald Trump has claimed that the Obama and Biden administrations spent “hundreds of millions of dollars” to fix the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and alleged that renovations he is currently overseeing will be much more economical

FACT FOCUS: Trump says Obama and Biden spent 'hundreds of millions' on reflecting pool. They did not
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to come

China's commitment to buy 200 Boeing jets during a recent visit by U.S.

Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to come
Election

Trump completes his month of GOP revenge, and other takeaways from the Texas runoffs

Trump completes his month of GOP revenge, and other takeaways from the Texas runoffs

Trump completes his month of GOP revenge, and other takeaways from the Texas runoffs
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?

‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?

‘Exploding oil.’ What the heck is Trump talking about?
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals

The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor

Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets to monitor the second Chinese "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week near the island, in what a senior

Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites

The U_S_ military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely.”

US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
Political|World

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Trump’s director of national intelligence, citing her husband's battle with cancer

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Republican revolt over Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

U.S.

Republican revolt over Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote
MidEast|Political|US|World

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

Republican leaders of the U.S.

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
Economy|US|World

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke
Business|Political|US|World

US Senate abandons Trump immigration enforcement funding deadline, Republican senators say

The U.S. Senate is abandoning President Donald Trump's June 1 deadline for passing immigration enforcement funding, Republican senators said on Thursday.

US Senate abandons Trump immigration enforcement funding deadline, Republican senators say
Political|US|World

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call

Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war’s future in tense phone call
Crime|Political|US

Blanche insists violent conduct will be weighed when applying for new anti-weaponization fund payouts

Blanche insists violent conduct will be weighed when applying for new anti-weaponization fund payouts

Blanche insists violent conduct will be weighed when applying for new anti-weaponization fund payouts
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with U.S.

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump
Business|Election|Finance

‘This is long overdue’: Jan. 6 rioters and election deniers celebrate Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund

‘This is long overdue’: Jan. 6 rioters and election deniers celebrate Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund

‘This is long overdue’: Jan. 6 rioters and election deniers celebrate Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund
Crime|Economy|Political|US

Trump's $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough

Opponents of President Donald Trump's sweeping legal settlement with the U.S.

Trump's $1.776 billion 'weaponization' fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough
Americas|Economy|Political|World

US Democrats push to rein in Trump on Cuba as White House steps up pressure

A group of Democratic U.S. senators introduced a resolution to stop President Donald Trump from using the military against Cuba on Wednesday, as his

US Democrats push to rein in Trump on Cuba as White House steps up pressure
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|World

At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against 'monsters' like Trump

Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar urged artists to speak out about the crises facing society on Wednesday, describing it as their moral duty against "

At Cannes, Almodovar says artists have duty to speak out against 'monsters' like Trump
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise

Donald Trump’s suit against the IRS and the settlement creating a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate his allies raise important moral and constitutional issues.

When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise
Crime|US|World

Police officers who defended US Capitol on January 6 sue to stop Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Police officers who defended US Capitol on January 6 sue to stop Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Police officers who defended US Capitol on January 6 sue to stop Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June, a White House official said on Tuesday.

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure

Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure

Xi’s double act: Putin arrives in China days after Trump’s departure
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

What to know about Trump’s nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting

The Justice Department has announced a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump allies who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration

What to know about Trump’s nearly $1.8B fund to compensate allies claiming political targeting
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide

Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war

Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide
MidEast|Political|World

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting