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Military members fear legal risk tied to boat strikes

Military members fear legal risk tied to boat strikes



U.S. service members — including staff officers and at least one drone pilot — are seeking advice from outside groups, fearing they could face legal consequences for any involvement in the Trump admi…


Published on 3 weeks ago

Trump administration says the U.S. seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast

Trump administration says the U.S. seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast



The Trump administration says it seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, as Congress presses for answers about U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats and the admiral overseeing the strikes retires…


Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Affordability 'hoax'? Public isn't buying Trump's message

Affordability 'hoax'? Public isn't buying Trump's message



President Trump weaved through topics at a rally in Pennsylvania Tuesday night, calling affordability a Democratic "hoax" and sharing his grievances about immigrants. NPR's Tamara Keith reports. And …


Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Supreme Court justices appear likely to side with president in FTC firing case

Supreme Court justices appear likely to side with president in FTC firing case



After hearing arguments Monday, the conservative justices on the Supreme Court seem poised to give the president the power to fire people at independent agencies like the FTC and Federal Reserve.

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Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes

Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes




The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend existing Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. But the plan is not expected to get the votes it needs to advance.…


Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

President Trump announces plan to roll back fuel economy standards

President Trump announces plan to roll back fuel economy standards



The Trump administration continues to pivot away from electric vehicles and cleaner gas cars, with President Trump announcing Wednesday a plan to roll back the clock on fuel economy standards.


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Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Costco sues the Trump administration over tariffs

Costco sues the Trump administration over tariffs




Costco has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's tariffs. The retailer joins other companies hoping to get a refund for the import taxes it's already paid.


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Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Disqualification of New Jersey's top federal prosecutor could upend dozens of cases

Disqualification of New Jersey's top federal prosecutor could upend dozens of cases



Alina Habba, President Trump's ex-lawyer who was tapped to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, was disqualified by a federal appeals court Monday, potentially upending dozens of cases.

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Published on 1 month ago

Lawmakers vow to increase oversight on Trump's military strikes on boats

Lawmakers vow to increase oversight on Trump's military strikes on boats




As tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to intensify, some U.S. lawmakers are concerned at least one of President Trump's boat strikes in the Caribbean Sea may have been a war crime.


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Published on 1 month ago

Leaked call transcripts reveal U.S. envoy coaching Putin aide on pitching peace plan

Leaked call transcripts reveal U.S. envoy coaching Putin aide on pitching peace plan



Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail President Trump's progress, as they show Witkoff coaching Moscow on pitching a Russia-friendly peace plan.…


Published on 1 month, 1 week ago





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