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US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund

A U.S. judge on Wednesday blocked a request to temporarily halt President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, citing Justice

US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate

The U.S. has launched airstrikes against Iran, and President Donald Trump says more are coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region

The Latest: US says it is striking targets in Iran again as tensions escalate
Business|Economy|Technology|World

OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers

Chinese propagandists have been trying to use OpenAI's flagship chat to gin up opposition to Donald Trump's tariffs and intervene in American debates over data centers

OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says US will attack Iran 'very hard' and has taken oil through Hormuz

U.S.

Trump says US will attack Iran 'very hard' and has taken oil through Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Sports|Stock Markets|US|World

US derivatives regulator maps out rules for soaring prediction market industry

The top U.S. derivatives regulator on Wednesday released new draft regulations governing the burgeoning prediction markets industry, seeking to cement federal

US derivatives regulator maps out rules for soaring prediction market industry
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

With surveillance program at risk, Trump tries to end standoff over spy chief

U.S.

With surveillance program at risk, Trump tries to end standoff over spy chief
Crime|Interview|US|World

Vance suggested Tucker Carlson interview Ghislaine Maxwell amid Epstein fallout, new book reveals

Vance suggested Tucker Carlson interview Ghislaine Maxwell amid Epstein fallout, new book reveals

Vance suggested Tucker Carlson interview Ghislaine Maxwell amid Epstein fallout, new book reveals
Political|US|World

Trump indicates to Speaker Johnson he won’t back down on Pulte despite fight over key surveillance authority

Trump indicates to Speaker Johnson he won’t back down on Pulte despite fight over key surveillance authority

Trump indicates to Speaker Johnson he won’t back down on Pulte despite fight over key surveillance authority
Economy|Health|Political|World

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed

The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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