POLITICS
To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration
Read full article: To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigrationDemocrats have long focused on immigration when courting Latino voters in states like Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey and Florida, where generations of Latin American immigrants have settled and gained permanent legal status.
The Latest: Trump is in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his 4-day Mideast trip
Read full article: The Latest: Trump is in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his 4-day Mideast tripPresident Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, the first leg of his three-nation visit to the Middle East this week meant to tackle multiple crises and conflicts across the region.
Campus protests flare on a smaller scale than last spring, but with higher stakes
Read full article: Campus protests flare on a smaller scale than last spring, but with higher stakesCampus protests have been smaller and more scattered compared with last year's pro-Palestinian tent encampments, but the stakes are far higher.
Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms
Read full article: Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realmsThe contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally or in their world views.
Budget airline begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operations
Read full article: Budget airline begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operationsA U.S. budget airline has begun making deportation flights out of an Arizona airport, an unusual and controversial move for a company that depends heavily on its consumer brand.
Trump and Saudi crown prince sign a host of agreements as US leader begins 4-day Mideast tour
Read full article: Trump and Saudi crown prince sign a host of agreements as US leader begins 4-day Mideast tourU.S. President Donald Trump has signed a host of economic and bilateral cooperation agreements in Saudi Arabia at the start of a four-day Middle East trip.
White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force One
Read full article: White House correspondents protest lack of wire reporters on Air Force OneThe White House Correspondents Association says it is disturbed that no reporters from either The Associated Press, Bloomberg or Reuters were allowed on Air Force One to cover President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East on Monday.
House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers
Read full article: House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchersHouse Republicans want to set aside up to $5 billion a year for scholarships to help families send their children to private and religious schools, marking an unprecedented effort to use public money to pay for private education.
Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in U.S.
Read full article: Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify and deport people illegally in U.S.A federal judge is refusing to block the Internal Revenue Service from sharing immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S. In a win for the Trump administration, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich denied a preliminary injunction Monday in a lawsuit filed by nonprofit groups.
House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, but costs run high
Read full article: House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans, but costs run highHouse Republicans have revealed the sweeping tax provisions for President Donald Trump’s big bill.
Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries
Read full article: Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worriesFor President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer.
Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism
Read full article: Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autismIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order protecting the privacy of autism-related health data.
Trump starts his foreign trip with a crush of problems — and outsized certainty he has the answers
Read full article: Trump starts his foreign trip with a crush of problems — and outsized certainty he has the answersPresident Donald Trump is on his way to the Middle East, where he had intended to focus on pressing wealthy Gulf nations to pour billions in new investment into the United States.
Civil rights agency moves to fire judge fighting Trump directives
Read full article: Civil rights agency moves to fire judge fighting Trump directivesThe federal agency tasked with protecting workers’ civil rights has moved to terminate a New York administrative judge who has resisted compliance with President Donald Trump’s directives for the agency.
Sen. Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in solidly red Kentucky
Read full article: Sen. Paul points to business-sector resistance to Trump's tariffs in solidly red KentuckySen. Rand Paul says resistance to President Donald Trump’s trade wars has sprung up in Kentucky from a cross-section of business sectors.
Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees
Read full article: Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugeesThe Trump administration is welcoming a small group of white South Africans as refugees, saying they face discrimination and violence at home.
What is the Emoluments Clause? And how might it apply to Qatar giving Trump a plane?
Read full article: What is the Emoluments Clause? And how might it apply to Qatar giving Trump a plane?President Donald Trump’s readiness to accept a luxury jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar for conversion into a presidential aircraft has revived the conversations around emoluments and the notion of a president otherwise allegedly profiting off of the office.
Episcopal Church says it won't help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US
Read full article: Episcopal Church says it won't help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in USThe Episcopal Church’s migration service is refusing a directive from the U.S. federal government to help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status, citing the church’s longstanding commitment to racial justice and reconciliation.
Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of Congress
Read full article: Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of CongressPresident Donald Trump's onetime defense attorney has been appointed acting librarian of Congress.
A landscape transformed: As it responds to cuts in federal programs, the arts community reels
Read full article: A landscape transformed: As it responds to cuts in federal programs, the arts community reelsBehind so many award-winning careers, high-profile productions, beloved institutions and in-depth research projects there is often a quieter story of early support from the government.
The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costs
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order meant to try to lower drug costs for American consumers.
In Pittsburgh, candidates face their future voters, part of a national effort to engage the young
Read full article: In Pittsburgh, candidates face their future voters, part of a national effort to engage the youngYoung people have consistently turned out to vote at lower rates than older Americans.
Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs
Read full article: Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay.
Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new plan
Read full article: Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new planDemocratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is wading into one of Washington’s most contentious and intractable political problems.
US Trade Representative Greer says US and China to roll back most tariffs
Read full article: US Trade Representative Greer says US and China to roll back most tariffsU.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90 day pause so they can keep talking to resolve their trade disputes.
Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and Iran
Read full article: Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and IranU.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East this week as scheduled won’t include a trip to Israel to discuss the war in Gaza or talks with Iran about its nuclear program.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
Read full article: House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without careHouse Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”.
Trump's reshaping of higher education tests America's appeal for international students
Read full article: Trump's reshaping of higher education tests America's appeal for international studentsThe durability of the America's appeal for international students is facing a test under the Trump administration, which has ramped up scrutiny of student visas and moved to deport foreign students for involvement in pro-Palestinian activism.