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D.C. fights back: Lawsuit seeks to block Trump’s police takeover

District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb asked a federal judge Friday to issue a restraining order against President Trump to block his takeover of the police department, saying it violates the home rule charter Congress granted to the city.

August 15, 2025

War-weary Ukrainians express skepticism over Trump-Putin summit negotiations

Russia has achieved a significant battlefield breakthrough in Ukraine's Donbas region while simultaneously escalating its sabotage campaign across Europe, creating heightened pressure ahead of President Trump's scheduled summit with Russia President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska.

August 14, 2025

Amazon integrates fresh food into existing logistics network in major grocery push

Amazon has launched a major expansion of its grocery delivery service, allowing Prime members in more than 1,000 cities to order fresh groceries alongside regular merchandise through its same-day delivery platform.

August 14, 2025

California governor goes full Trump mode in redistricting battle

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has adopted President Donald Trump's distinctive social media tactics in an escalating battle over congressional redistricting, using all-caps posts and Trump-like rhetoric to mock the president while threatening retaliation against Texas redistricting efforts.

August 14, 2025

Putin’s history of broken ceasefires casts doubt on peace prospects

President Trump is taking an aggressive stance ahead of Friday's high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, threatening "very serious consequences" if Russia doesn't move toward ending its war in Ukraine.

August 13, 2025

Parents shop earlier for school supplies to beat tariff price increases

U.S. tariffs on imports are creating both concerns and strategic responses among parents shopping for back-to-school supplies for their children, though major retailers appear to be cushioning the impact through aggressive discounting and price freezes.

August 13, 2025

$59,361 per second: How fast America’s debt is really growing

The U.S. national debt has exceeded $37 trillion, raising fears that the country's sea of red ink is rising faster than expected.

August 13, 2025

Trump deploys National Guard troops to Washington D.C. in federal policing takeover

President Trump has deployed National Guard troops and federal agents to Washington, D.C. as part of a comprehensive takeover of the District's policing operations, following his emergency declaration aimed at combating violent crime and disorder in the nation's capital.

August 12, 2025

Double vision and muscle weakness: Monica Seles explains myasthenia gravis symptoms

Tennis champion Monica Seles has courageously opened up about her recent diagnosis with myasthenia gravis, demonstrating the same resilience that marked her legendary career as she navigates this new health challenge. Here is some information that you might not know about this disease.

August 12, 2025

$25 billion and counting: How Trump’s tariffs are filling federal coffers

Trump tariffs are fattening federal coffers while prices rose just 0.2% in July, showing tariffs haven't had a major impact on inflation so far.

August 12, 2025

Zohran Mamdani positions himself as anti-Trump candidate in NYC mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist who won the New York City Democratic mayoral primary by nearly 13 points in June, is positioning himself as the anti-Trump candidate while drawing parallels between President Trump and his chief rival, former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

August 11, 2025

‘Take our capital back’: Trump deploys National Guard to D.C.

President Trump exercised his power over Washington on Monday, announcing that he'll "rescue" the nation's capital by deploying the National Guard and taking over the city's police department to combat crime and homelessness.

August 11, 2025

Trump threatens federal takeover of Washington D.C. over rising crime concerns

President Trump announced plans to unveil comprehensive measures Monday aimed at addressing crime and disorder in Washington D.C., following his recent threats of a federal takeover of the nation's capital.

August 10, 2025

From critical race theory to gain-of-function: The grants Trump wants to stop

President Trump aims to stop "wasteful grantmaking" by signing an executive order that requires his appointees to review grants to make sure they benefit Americans.

August 8, 2025

Hong Kong universities field hundreds of transfer requests from U.S. students

Trump administration immigration policies are creating significant disruptions in international student flows to the U.S., prompting universities worldwide to capitalize on these changes while students explore alternative destinations.

August 8, 2025

Trump administration’s energy bill threatens Appalachian solar development with credit phase-outs

In the heart of Appalachian coal country, a remarkable transformation is underway as former mining sites become home to massive solar installations.

August 7, 2025

The census order that could reshape Congress: Trump excludes illegal immigrants

As states rush to redraw their congressional maps, President Trump moved Thursday to get his team involved, saying he's ordered the government to conduct a new count of the country's residents -- but this time without illegal immigrants.

August 7, 2025

Trump administration endorses Arizona copper mine deal despite Chinese ownership concerns

The Trump administration is moving forward with a controversial land deal that would transfer 2,200 acres of Oak Flat in Arizona's Tonto National Forest to Resolution Copper, a mining venture with significant Chinese ties.

August 6, 2025

What is chikungunya? Understanding the mosquito-borne virus affecting China

China is currently battling a significant outbreak of the chikungunya virus, with more than 7,000 cases reported as of Wednesday, primarily concentrated in the manufacturing hub of Foshan near Hong Kong. Here are some key facts about the virus.

August 6, 2025

The great DEI disappearing act: How Trump made diversity vanish from schools

References to diversity, equity and inclusion at K-12 school board meetings have declined sharply alongside Trump administration efforts to purge race-based programs from public education.

August 6, 2025