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GOP House members want to run in other races. Trump is telling them to stay in their seats
WASHINGTON – Michigan Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga was ready to launch a U.S. Senate bid. All he needed was President Donald Trump’ s blessing.But...
Postal Service marks 250th anniversary with stamps honoring Ben Franklin and postal carriers
The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday marked its upcoming 250th anniversary with the release of new commemorative stamps, including an exclusive, modernized version of...
House Democrats launch bid to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files
WASHINGTON – House Democrats launched a bid Wednesday to subpoena President Donald Trump's Justice Department for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey...
US automakers say Trump’s 15% tariff deal with Japan puts them at a disadvantage
WASHINGTON – U.S. automakers are concerned about President Donald Trump's agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15%, saying they will face steeper import taxes...
Harvard under investigation over participation in visa program for foreign students and researchers
BOSTON – In the latest in series of Trump administration inquiries targeting Harvard University, the State Department said Wednesday it is investigating whether the...
The Latest: Trump will reveal ‘AI Action Plan’ shaped by his Silicon Valley supporters
An artificial intelligence agenda formed on the podcasts of Silicon Valley billionaires is now being set into U.S. policy as President Donald Trump leans...
From tech podcasts to policy: Trump’s new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas
An artificial intelligence agenda that started coalescing on the podcasts of Silicon Valley billionaires is now being forged into U.S. policy as President Donald...
Appeals court won’t reinstate AP access to presidential events
The U.S. Court of Appeals on Tuesday denied an appeal by The Associated Press for a hearing on its efforts to restore full access...
Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation.“This Deal...
UN urges peaceful settlement of disputes as UN chief points to ‘the horror show in Gaza’
TANZANIA – The U.N. Security Council urged the 193 United Nations member nations on Tuesday to use all possible means to settle disputes peacefully....