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Trump says U.S. has reached security deal with Denmark over Greenland
President Trump said the U.S. has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that would give the U.S. “permanent control over security and all other needs” in the Danish island territory.
ICE says stun gloves would be less harsh than Tasers, pepper spray
ICE said its pursuit of electrified shock gloves is meant to be a less violent option for officers and agents seeking to gain control of unruly individuals, reducing the need to use a Taser, baton or pepper spray.
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Potential Democratic candidates race to respond to AI threat amid Trump’s dismissals
Amid growing anxiety over the risks posed by rapidly developing artificial intelligence technology, potential Democratic candidates for president are rushing to show that they're taking the warnings seriously - while Donald Trump brushes off concerns - and acknowledging they need a reluctant Washington to step up.
N.C. Dem stays on ballot despite party’s disavowal over Nazi comparisons
A North Carolina Democrat running for a competitive state House seat, Shelly Headen, remains on the November ballot even after her own party publicly cut ties with her over a string of inflammatory social media posts, including one calling for an attack on U.S. soil. In one post, she wrote that the "MAGA cult may be more destructive and evil than the Nazis."
Trump bans CNN, MSNOW, Politico from White House for their ‘fake news’
President Trump announced he has banned CNN, MSNOW and Politico from covering the White House, saying they've been reporting "fake news."
Trump to announce all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model
President Donald Trump is set to announce Friday that all 50 states will join in on a program set to provide most favored nation pricing to some drugs within the Medicaid program, bringing the net price of selected drugs down to prices paid in certain other countries.
The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops
The Pentagon has rolled out formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older, a policy that leaves out women for now and faces questions from medical experts about the need and efficacy of such a program.
Judge isn’t swayed by government’s claims that plans for an ‘anti-weaponization fund’ are dead
A federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" for compensating President Donald Trump's political allies wasn't swayed by a government attorney's assurances Friday that the administration has abandoned the concept.
Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina
As President Trump tries to convince voters that Democrats have let crime run amok, he's digging into the country's political past to reference one of the most controversial campaign advertisements that relied heavily on racist tropes.
Early voting begins in U.S. midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
College sports bill inches ahead in the Senate even as Congress punts other issues
Congress has struggled to pass major legislation this year, putting off debates on annual spending, defense, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. But in its final weeks in session as the midterm elections approach, the Senate can agree on doing one thing - addressing college sports.
Retail politics: Trump tariffs rattle Republicans’ usually reliable business vote
The Retail Association of Nevada has yanked its endorsement of Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican it backed in the 2022 election, saying someone needs to pay a political price for President Trump's tariffs that are walloping the business sector.
Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting
The top official at the U.S. Postal Service said Thursday that the agency has stopped work on developing a controversial computer system that was central to President Donald Trump's effort to limit mail voting after the Supreme Court rejected his executive order this week.
