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Fed chair tells Trump he has his facts wrong on central bank’s renovation costs
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump rattled off a number to shame Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the renovation costs of the Fed's headquarters...
The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight
WASHINGTON – The White House is eyeing redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans hold the U.S. House in 2026 — and Democrats are...
Trump and Hulk Hogan forged a decadeslong bond based on wrestling, reality stardom and politics
WASHINGTON – One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The other was a professional wrestler who became politically active later...
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to allow $783 million research-funding cuts
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research...
Trump signs executive order seeking to clarify college athletes’ employment status
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of...
Migrant sent to El Salvador prison by the Trump administration says he was beaten by guards
WASHINGTON – A migrant from Venezuela deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador has taken the first step toward suing the U.S. government,...
Supreme Court blocks North Dakota redistricting ruling that would gut key part of Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a lower-court ruling in a redistricting dispute in North Dakota that would gut a landmark federal...
Ranchers in southern Mexico are struggling against a flesh-eating parasite infecting livestock
CINTALAPA – With Mexican cattle again barred this month from entry to the United States over fears of spreading a flesh-eating parasite, ranchers and...
Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration’s milestone settlement with Columbia promises to bring stability to a university in crisis. It also delivers a crucial win...
Trump envoy Witkoff says US cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks, bringing home negotiating team
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reservedWhite House special envoy Steve Witkoff waits for the arrival of President Donald Trump at Teterboro Airport...