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A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means
A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion More »
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Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree More »
Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency More »
From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump and Macron bring a rocky history to the G7 summit
The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago More »
Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump is nominating Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as director of national intelligence More »
Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash
A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn More »
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame More »
US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island
The Trump administration has put up $750,000 to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she had been aboard a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak More »
Can the man behind a giant pro-Trump sign ride the president’s praise to Congress?
Republicans routinely highlight their devotion to President Donald Trump More »
Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan
A top Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify from the August primary a U.S. Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan More »
