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Demonstrators outside Alligator Alcatraz describe scene as ‘heartbreaking’ and ‘sad’
Read full article: Demonstrators outside Alligator Alcatraz describe scene as ‘heartbreaking’ and ‘sad’Andrew Closson was among the civilians standing outside the Alligator Alcatraz on Saturday afternoon in Collier County.
Iran says it would resume nuclear talks with US if guaranteed no further attacks
Read full article: Iran says it would resume nuclear talks with US if guaranteed no further attacksIran’s foreign minister says the country is open to resuming nuclear talks with the U.S. if guaranteed no further attacks.
A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man
Read full article: A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed manOne year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partners
Read full article: Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partnersPresident Donald Trump has announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting Aug. 1.
59 Palestinians in Gaza are killed by Israeli airstrikes or shot dead while seeking aid
Read full article: 59 Palestinians in Gaza are killed by Israeli airstrikes or shot dead while seeking aidWitnesses and health workers say at least 31 Palestinians have been shot dead in Gaza while seeking food aid.
DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their own
Read full article: DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their ownPresident Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has spawned state-level DOGE initiatives as Republican governors and lawmakers aim to show that they're in step.
Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California
Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in CaliforniaA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California.
US sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel and other officials for human rights violations
Read full article: US sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel and other officials for human rights violationsThe U.S. government has announced sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other officials for human rights violations.
Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffs
Read full article: Trump's sudden shifts make his policies baffling to countries trying to negotiate lower tariffsIn the past week, President Donald Trump has managed to make his erratic trade policies even more baffling to countries desperate to negotiate an escape from his wrath.
Fallout over Epstein files cascades, roiling relations between AG Pam Bondi and FBI’s Dan Bongino
Read full article: Fallout over Epstein files cascades, roiling relations between AG Pam Bondi and FBI’s Dan BonginoThe fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files flap is cascading, further roiling a Justice Department and FBI that have struggled for months to appease the demands of far-right conservative personalities and influential members of President Donald Trump’s base.
Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare laws
Read full article: Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare lawsThe Trump administration is suing California over its animal welfare laws, claiming they unconstitutionally raised egg prices.
Trump administration has floated deporting third-country nationals to Africa. Here's what we know
Read full article: Trump administration has floated deporting third-country nationals to Africa. Here's what we knowSouth Sudan has accepted eight third-country deportees from the U.S. and Rwanda says it’s in talk with the administration of President Donald Trump on a similar deal.
Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘refusal’ to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Read full article: Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘refusal’ to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego GarciaA federal judge in Maryland has scolded the Trump administration for its “utter refusal” to detail deportation plans for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Trump’s 50% tariff on Brazilian goods like coffee and orange juice could drive up US breakfast costs
Read full article: Trump’s 50% tariff on Brazilian goods like coffee and orange juice could drive up US breakfast costsPresident Donald Trump’s threat to boost import taxes by 50% over Brazilian goods could drive up the cost of breakfast in the United States.
A father mourns 2 sons killed in an Israeli strike as hunger worsens in Gaza
Read full article: A father mourns 2 sons killed in an Israeli strike as hunger worsens in GazaA father in Gaza is mourning two young sons who were killed in an Israeli strike outside a clinic in the Gaza Strip, where they had gone to get food supplements.
Bitcoin tops $118,000 for the first time, as the cryptocurrency continues to climb to new heights
Read full article: Bitcoin tops $118,000 for the first time, as the cryptocurrency continues to climb to new heightsBitcoin has reached another all-time high, surpassing $118,000 for the first time on Friday.
The Latest: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate ICE arrests in California
Read full article: The Latest: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate ICE arrests in CaliforniaA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Los Angeles.
‘Abolished’: State Department is laying off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
Read full article: ‘Abolished’: State Department is laying off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration planThe State Department is firing over 1,300 employees in line with a dramatic reorganization plan initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year.
How US views of immigration have changed since Trump took office, according to Gallup polling
Read full article: How US views of immigration have changed since Trump took office, according to Gallup pollingA Gallup poll shows a substantial jump in the share of Americans who view immigration as positive for the U.S. since President Donald Trump took office.
As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza deal
Read full article: As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza dealIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week did not result in a ceasefire deal for the Gaza war, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts.
US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump says
Read full article: US is selling weapons to NATO allies to give to Ukraine, Trump saysPresident Donald Trump says the United States is selling weapons to its NATO allies in Europe so they can provide them to Ukraine as it struggles to fend off a recent escalation in Russia’s drone and missile attacks.
Iran's attack on Qatar air base hit geodesic dome used for US communications, satellite photos show
Read full article: Iran's attack on Qatar air base hit geodesic dome used for US communications, satellite photos showThe Pentagon has acknowledged that an Iranian ballistic missile hit Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in June during an Iranian attack after President Donald Trump downplayed the assault.
Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about response
Read full article: Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about responsePresident Donald Trump toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded local officials amid mounting criticism that they failed to warn residents quickly enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way.
Rubio and Wang stress cooperation after talks in Malaysia as US-China tensions simmer
Read full article: Rubio and Wang stress cooperation after talks in Malaysia as US-China tensions simmerU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there are “areas of potential cooperation” between Washington and Beijing.
Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in Asia
Read full article: Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in AsiaThe Philippines' ambassador to the U.S. said President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House to discuss how the longtime treaty allies can further deepen their security and economic engagements and bolster deterrence against aggression in Asian security flashpoints.
UN investigator and critic of Israel's actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctions
Read full article: UN investigator and critic of Israel's actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctionsAn independent U.N. investigator and outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza said “it was shocking” to learn that the Trump administration had imposed sanctions on her.
Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
Read full article: Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will keep working toward a new trade framework with the United States despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying he'll raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%.
Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm
Read full article: Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farmA confrontation erupted between protesters and federal agents outside a Southern California farm while a raid took place Thursday.
Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at a nuclear site hit by US
Read full article: Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at a nuclear site hit by USA senior Israeli official says Israel believes deeply buried stocks of enriched uranium at one Iranian nuclear facility hit by the U.S. military are potentially retrievable.
Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says
Read full article: Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration saysThe Trump administration says it will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program.
Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policy
Read full article: Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policyThe Trump administration has launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Human Services over its newly updated affirmative action hiring policy.
US senators pushing bipartisan bill on new Russia sanctions brief European allies and Ukraine
Read full article: US senators pushing bipartisan bill on new Russia sanctions brief European allies and UkraineThe co-sponsors of new bipartisan U.S. sanctions package targeting Russia have briefed European allies and Ukraine on the legislation.
A recap of the trial over the Trump administration's crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protesters
Read full article: A recap of the trial over the Trump administration's crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protestersUniversity associations are challenging the Trump administration’s campaign of arresting and deporting college faculty and students who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
The newest way to influence Trump: Nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize
Read full article: The newest way to influence Trump: Nominate him for the Nobel Peace PrizeLeaders, lawmakers and others are using a new strategy to stay on President Donald Trump’s good side: Nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize and let him know it.
Years later, key figures in Russia investigation face new scrutiny from Trump administration
Read full article: Years later, key figures in Russia investigation face new scrutiny from Trump administrationThe Justice Department appeared to acknowledge in an unusual statement this week the existence of investigations into former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan.
Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against US if Trump follows through on 50% import taxes
Read full article: Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against US if Trump follows through on 50% import taxesBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50%.
George Mason University faces investigation in Trump administration's anti-DEI crackdown
Read full article: George Mason University faces investigation in Trump administration's anti-DEI crackdownThe Trump administration on Thursday opened a civil rights investigation into the hiring practices at George Mason University, expanding a national campaign against diversity policies to Virginia’s largest public university.
White House escalates pressure campaign on Fed chair by targeting its headquarters renovation
Read full article: White House escalates pressure campaign on Fed chair by targeting its headquarters renovationThe White House is escalating its pressure campaign to get the Federal Reserve chairman to either lower interest rates or quit his post by targeting the expensive renovation at the central bank’s headquarters.
Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers
Read full article: Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblersSenate Republicans are rejecting an attempt to reverse a provision from their new tax law that changes the taxation of gambling winnings.
As Netanyahu wraps Washington visit, progress on a Gaza ceasefire remains murky
Read full article: As Netanyahu wraps Washington visit, progress on a Gaza ceasefire remains murkyIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attended a memorial service for two slain Israeli Embassy staffers at the end of his trip to Washington.
House Democrats decry health cuts in GOP tax law during town hall that previews midterms messaging
Read full article: House Democrats decry health cuts in GOP tax law during town hall that previews midterms messagingDemocrats are using a Louisiana town hall to preview one of their main strategies for attempting to retake the U.S. House next year, ripping into the health care changes in the just-passed Republican tax and spending bill.
Freed from ICE detention, Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against Trump administration
Read full article: Freed from ICE detention, Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against Trump administrationPalestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, whose role in campus protests against Israel led to his detention for over three months in immigration jail, is now seeking $20 million in damages from the Trump administration.
Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump wants to represent himself in Florida case
Read full article: Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump wants to represent himself in Florida caseA man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump says he wants to fire his lawyers and represent himself.
European allies step up plans for future Ukraine stabilization force, with US attending meeting
Read full article: European allies step up plans for future Ukraine stabilization force, with US attending meetingCountries prepared to provide troops for a future stabilization force in Ukraine have agreed to set up a headquarters in Paris to facilitate a rapid deployment after the war ends.
What to know -- and what isn't known yet -- about US tax deductions for tips and overtime pay
Read full article: What to know -- and what isn't known yet -- about US tax deductions for tips and overtime payMillions of U.S. workers who earn tips and overtime pay may be eligible for a federal tax break when they file their 2025 income taxes next year.
Judge will consider Abrego Garcia's request to try to avoid deportation before his trial
Read full article: Judge will consider Abrego Garcia's request to try to avoid deportation before his trialA federal judge will consider a request by Kilmar Abrego Garcia to send him to Maryland to await his trial on federal human smuggling charges.
Many Liberians take offense after Trump praises their president's English
Read full article: Many Liberians take offense after Trump praises their president's EnglishU.S. President Donald Trump’s praise of the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has drawn confusion in the English-speaking African country.
Tesla announces November annual meeting under pressure from shareholders
Read full article: Tesla announces November annual meeting under pressure from shareholdersTesla has scheduled an annual shareholders meeting for November, one day after the electric vehicle company came under pressure from major shareholders to do so.
US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy level
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levelU.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the historically healthy range of the past couple years.
The Latest: Trump says Canada’s role in US fentanyl crisis justifies 35% tariffs on Canadian goods
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says Canada’s role in US fentanyl crisis justifies 35% tariffs on Canadian goodsPresident Donald Trump has announced in a letter on social media that Canadian goods will be subject to a 35% tariff rate starting Aug. 1.
The UN warns millions will die by 2029 if US funding for HIV programs isn't replaced
Read full article: The UN warns millions will die by 2029 if US funding for HIV programs isn't replacedA new report by the U.N. AIDS agency says the sudden withdrawal of U.S. funding has caused a “systemic shock” to the global effort against AIDS and HIV.
What to know as Yemen's Houthi rebels launch new, more violent attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Read full article: What to know as Yemen's Houthi rebels launch new, more violent attacks on ships in the Red SeaHouthi rebels in Yemen have launched a violent new wave of attacks on ships in the Red Sea, sinking two vessels and killing crew members.
European leaders announce new equity fund for Ukraine and urge investment even as war accelerates
Read full article: European leaders announce new equity fund for Ukraine and urge investment even as war acceleratesEuropean leaders are urging private business and equity funds to not be afraid to invest in rebuilding Ukraine now even as Russia accelerates its war.
Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods
Read full article: Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floodsSadness is settling in across Texas where at least 120 people have died from flash floods and more are missing.
New Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide via class action lawsuit
Read full article: New Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide via class action lawsuitA federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a ruling pausing President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship from taking effect anywhere in the United States.
Rubio says US and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks
Read full article: Rubio says US and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talksU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia on Thursday.
A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided
Read full article: A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts dividedA surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their organization’s tax-exempt status is drawing praise from conservatives and even some progressive religious groups but concern from other leaders of faith, along with tax and legal experts.
Trump administration resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause
Read full article: Trump administration resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pauseThe Trump administration has resumed sending some weapons to Ukraine, a week after the Pentagon had directed that some deliveries be paused.
‘Devastating consequences’ feared during hurricane season if Miami NOAA lab shuttered
Read full article: ‘Devastating consequences’ feared during hurricane season if Miami NOAA lab shutteredAhead of an appropriations committee meeting, several scientists are raising a red flag about a NOAA proposal to shutter all its weather and climate research labs.
US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza
Read full article: US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in GazaThe Trump administration has announced it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories.
Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in the US illegally
Read full article: Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in the US illegallyThe Supreme Court has refused to allow Florida to enforce an immigration law making it a crime for people who are living in the U.S. illegally to enter the state.
Customers seeking deals gave Amazon's Prime Day and competing sales a solid start
Read full article: Customers seeking deals gave Amazon's Prime Day and competing sales a solid startRetail analysts say the first day of Amazon’s Prime Day event and competing sales drove solid online spending.
Israel insists on keeping troops in Gaza. That complicates truce talks with Hamas
Read full article: Israel insists on keeping troops in Gaza. That complicates truce talks with HamasAs Israel and Hamas move closer to a ceasefire agreement, Israel says it wants to maintain troops in a southern corridor of the Gaza Strip — a condition that could derail the talks.
Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship program
Read full article: Republicans urge US universities to cut ties with China-backed scholarship programDartmouth College and the University of Notre Dame say they're ending their participation in a Chinese scholarship program.
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former president
Read full article: Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former presidentPresident Donald Trump is singling out Brazil for import taxes of 50%, citing its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
Nvidia is again Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbers
Read full article: Nvidia is again Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbersNvidia reached another milestone in its rise to becoming one of the world’s most important companies: the first publicly traded company to reach a market value of $4 trillion.
Senate committee advances Susan Monarez to be Trump's CDC director
Read full article: Senate committee advances Susan Monarez to be Trump's CDC directorA U.S. Senate committee has approved Susan Monarez to be President Donald Trump’s director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies
Read full article: Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policiesPresident Donald Trump's administration has sued the California Department of Education for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams.
AI kingpin Nvidia crowned as first public company with a $4 trillion valuation
Read full article: AI kingpin Nvidia crowned as first public company with a $4 trillion valuationSilicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday became the first publicly traded company to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation, putting the latest exclamation point on the investor frenzy surrounding an artificial intelligence boom powered by its industry-leading processors.
The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffs
Read full article: The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffsBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says the 50% tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump would trigger the country’s economic reciprocity law.
Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cuts
Read full article: Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cutsPresident Donald Trump has promised West African leaders a shift from aid to trade during a White House meeting.
Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza, with no sign of a breakthrough after Trump's talks with Netanyahu
Read full article: Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza, with no sign of a breakthrough after Trump's talks with NetanyahuHospital officials say Israeli airstrikes killed at least 40 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including 10 from the same family who were sheltering in a tent.
Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, officials say
Read full article: Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, officials sayUkrainian officials say Russia has fired more than 700 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight.
Harrowing stories of rescue emerge from Texas floods as crews search for over 160 reported missing
Read full article: Harrowing stories of rescue emerge from Texas floods as crews search for over 160 reported missingTexas police described some of the harrowing rescues they conducted after flash floods engulfed camps and homes in the state's Hill Country.
Malaysian PM warns Southeast Asia that trade war is not a ‘passing storm’
Read full article: Malaysian PM warns Southeast Asia that trade war is not a ‘passing storm’Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that global trade is being weaponized as U.S. tariffs loom over Southeast Asia.
A ruling this week in the Caster Semenya case could reignite the issue of sex eligibility in sports
Read full article: A ruling this week in the Caster Semenya case could reignite the issue of sex eligibility in sportsA ruling expected this week by the highest chamber of the European Court of Human Rights could reignite champion runner Caster Semenya’s yearslong legal battle against sports authorities over sex eligibility rules.
What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans
Read full article: What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest AmericansThe impact of the massive spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to infants and toddlers — a segment of the population that's particularly vulnerable to cuts to the federal social safety net.
Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA
Read full article: Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMAJust weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to “wean off of FEMA” and “bring it down to the state level.”.
The biggest gender-affirming care center for trans kids in the US is closing, prompting protests
Read full article: The biggest gender-affirming care center for trans kids in the US is closing, prompting protestsProtesters are rallying against the closure of a major gender-affirming care center for kids and teenagers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy'
Read full article: Trump on past presidents: Ike was 'underrated,' FDR 'amazing,' Polk 'sort of a real-estate guy'President Donald Trump has shared his unique takes on past presidents and their portraits while discussing his White House redecorating efforts.
Residents still shaken a day after federal authorities march through Los Angeles' MacArthur Park
Read full article: Residents still shaken a day after federal authorities march through Los Angeles' MacArthur ParkA day after federal officers and National Guard troops descended on MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, immigrant residents of the surrounding neighborhood were coming to grips with the operation that local officials said seemed designed to sow fear.
Judge orders mental evaluation for Venezuelan man convicted of killing Laken Riley
Read full article: Judge orders mental evaluation for Venezuelan man convicted of killing Laken RileyA judge has ordered a mental evaluation for Jose Ibarra, the Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
Trump's previous tariff push terrified the world economy. He's betting this time is different
Read full article: Trump's previous tariff push terrified the world economy. He's betting this time is differentThe last time President Donald Trump rolled out tariffs this high, financial markets quaked, consumer confidence crashed and his popularity plunged.