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Trump’s new budget seeks TSA privatization. Here’s what that could mean for airport security screening

Trump’s new budget seeks TSA privatization. Here’s what that could mean for airport security screening

Trump’s new budget seeks TSA privatization. Here’s what that could mean for airport security screening
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US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years

Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that hasn't happened in more than 20 years

US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years
Business|Education|Political|Sports

President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at fixing college sports that would give federal agencies authority to cut funding at schools that don’t comply with mandates covering transfers, eligibility and pay-for-play in the rapidly changing industry

President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?

Pam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies

Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

CNN poll shows Democrats hold early advantage in midterms

New CNN polling shows the Democratic party has an early lead ahead of midterms later this year.

CNN poll shows Democrats hold early advantage in midterms
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As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans

As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans

As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown
MidEast|Political|World

China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested

China is stepping up its diplomacy as the Iran war drags on

China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested
Business|Political|US|World

Hegseth tells Army chief of staff to retire immediately

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire, as well as firing two other Army generals.

Hegseth tells Army chief of staff to retire immediately
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‘This is a recalibration’: Trump Cabinet worries no one is safe after Bondi and Noem firings

‘This is a recalibration’: Trump Cabinet worries no one is safe after Bondi and Noem firings

‘This is a recalibration’: Trump Cabinet worries no one is safe after Bondi and Noem firings
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media

One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran

The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing

Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law

Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law

Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law
Americas|Arts|Crime|Opinion|Political|World

As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters

Families wrapped their arms around freed loved ones outside Cuban prisons on Friday

As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump wants $152 million to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz as a secure prison

Trump wants $152 million to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz as a secure prison

Trump wants $152 million to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz as a secure prison
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UN report details sexual abuse investigations involving foreign forces in Haiti

UN report details sexual abuse investigations involving foreign forces in Haiti

UN report details sexual abuse investigations involving foreign forces in Haiti
Political|Science|Technology|World

Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say

Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say

Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office
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Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says
Crime|Election|Political

Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony

A new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back

Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machines

The Georgia General Assembly has ended its annual session without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the state’s voting system by a July deadline

Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machines
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science

What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out

The combined political and legal roles and responsibilities of the US attorney general can create conflicts. Some attorneys general yielded to political pressure from the president – many did not.

What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out
Health|Political|US

Exclusive: Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital last month in previously undisclosed incident

Exclusive: Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital last month in previously undisclosed incident

Exclusive: Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital last month in previously undisclosed incident
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

Donald Trump won the presidency by promising to lower costs and end wars

Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people across the country

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Opinion|Political

Supreme Court ruling on Colorado conversion therapy case is not a clear win for conservatives

The court decided Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy violated the free speech of a talk therapist.

Supreme Court ruling on Colorado conversion therapy case is not a clear win for conservatives
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

A new CNN poll reveals how people mad at both parties see the midterms

A new CNN poll reveals how people mad at both parties see the midterms

A new CNN poll reveals how people mad at both parties see the midterms
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says an upcoming election against pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a “referendum” on Hungary’s future

Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China says peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing

Peace talks between Afghanistan’s Taliban government and Pakistan are advancing, China’s government said, two days after those countries resumed conversations after weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds

China says peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing
Political|US|World

State Dept. announces ‘reforms’ to foreign service test and inclusion of ‘America First’ curriculum for orientation

State Dept. announces ‘reforms’ to foreign service test and inclusion of ‘America First’ curriculum for orientation

State Dept. announces ‘reforms’ to foreign service test and inclusion of ‘America First’ curriculum for orientation
Election|Political|World

Myanmar’s parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge

Myanmar’s parliament has elected Min Aung Hlaing as the country’s new president

Myanmar’s parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure
Political

Todd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow

Todd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow

Todd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war

The U.S. Army’s top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region

There has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political

A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general

Before picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client

A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government

The Cuban government says it will release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island’s government with a suffocating oil blockade

Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California

Federal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California
Political

Markwayne Mullin has started making policy changes at DHS. Some GOP lawmakers want him to do more

Markwayne Mullin has started making policy changes at DHS. Some GOP lawmakers want him to do more

Markwayne Mullin has started making policy changes at DHS. Some GOP lawmakers want him to do more
Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents

The president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his statements against Israel

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission
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Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction

President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom has gotten final approval from a key commission

Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction
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Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army’s top uniformed officer and two other generals as the U.S. wages a war against Iran

Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships

Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Law enforcement leaders propose guidelines to restore trust amid immigration operations

Law enforcement leaders propose guidelines to restore trust amid immigration operations

Law enforcement leaders propose guidelines to restore trust amid immigration operations
Business|Education|Political

What to know about attempts to force out the Universities of Wisconsin president

The president of the 165,000-student University of Wisconsin system is fighting attempts by the board of regents to force him to retire or face being fired

What to know about attempts to force out the Universities of Wisconsin president
Crime|Education|Health|Political|Sports

3 state troopers plead not guilty to charges connected to death of recruit after boxing match

A supervisor and two instructors with a Massachusetts State Police tactical unit have plead not guilty in connection with the 2024 death of a recruit following a boxing match during training

3 state troopers plead not guilty to charges connected to death of recruit after boxing match