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Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak
WASHINGTON – Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that his department is taking management of Union Station, the main transportation hub in Washington, away...
Handling crime a strength for Trump as many in US see a ‘major problem’ in big cities: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON – As armed National Guard troops patrol the nation's capital as part of an unprecedented federal takeover of Washington's police department, handling crime...
Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter
Some employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who signed a public letter of dissent earlier this week were put on administrative leave Tuesday...
Katy Perry testifies that she’s seeking ‘justice’ at trial over $15 million mansion
LOS ANGELES – A lawyer asked Katy Perry on Tuesday whether she stood to gain money or anything else from a trial in a...
Trump asks court to toss remaining civil fraud penalties after getting his massive fine thrown out
NEW YORK – Days after getting his staggering civil fraud penalty thrown out, President Donald Trump asked New York's highest court on Tuesday to...
Utah enters the redistricting battle for 2026, but not by choice. Here’s what to know
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah is being thrust into a national battle over redistricting because of a court order to redraw its congressional map...
Brittany Mahomes, the NFL and Donald Trump among those praising Swift and Kelce’s engagement
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement following a two-year romance was swiftly praised by stars from the entertainment and sports worlds, British royalty and...
Orthodox archbishop apologizes to anyone pained by his meeting with Putin
An Orthodox archbishop who exchanged friendly greetings and gifts with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska has apologized to “those who have experienced pain,...
What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he’s firing
NEW YORK – In an unprecedented move, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he’s firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook — marking a sharp...
The Latest: Fed governor won’t leave, saying Trump lacks authority to fire her
Shares in stock markets around the globe were sinking Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented...