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The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, DC
With President Donald Trump calling for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital city, the White House says there will be an increased presence...
Ukrainian troops have little hope for peace as Trump’s deadline for Russia arrives
DNIPROPETROVSK – Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield expressed little hope for a diplomatic solution to the war with Russia, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s...
Vance, UK foreign secretary will meet before US vice president’s vacation in the English countryside
LONDON – U.S. Vice President JD Vance is expected to meet with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday at a stately home south...
Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to ‘make DC safe again’
WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation's capital to combat...
Trump doubles reward to $50 million for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face US drug charges
MIAMI – The Trump administration is doubling to $50 million a reward for the arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being...
Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump unexpectedly summoned reporters to the Oval Office on Thursday to present them with charts that he says show the...
Administration asks Supreme Court to lift restrictions on Southern California immigration stops
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to lift a court order blocking immigration stops a judge found to be...
Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate a top economic adviser to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors for four months,...
Dean Cain, former TV Superman, will be sworn in as honorary ICE officer
Dean Cain, the actor best known for portraying Superman on a 1990s television show, wants to join the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency....
US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the...