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Canadians are set to go to the polls for their federal election Monday amid a backdrop of tensions with the U.S. over President Trump’s tariff policy and rhetoric about the U.S.’s northern neighbor. In the first few months of his presidency, Trump’s tariff policy has strained relationships with … Canadians go to the polls amid backdrop of Trump tariffs, rhetoricRead more

White House border czar is expected to address reporters at a briefing on Monday morning. He is expected to address immigration and President Trump’s efforts to secure the border. On Sunday, Homan said parents of children born in the United States are not “immune” from deportation. “Having a … Watch live: White House news briefing with border czar Tom HomanRead more

Since the very start of its invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago, Russia’s government has focused a barrage of propaganda on Africa. Western governments have pushed back, while Ukraine is opening its own embassies across the continent to spread its message.   With all this activity, one … In the messaging battle for Africa, Russia is winning Read more

President Trump’s approval rating slipped to 41 percent in the latest CNN poll, conducted just ahead of the 100-day benchmark of the president’s second term. In the mid-April poll, released Sunday, 41 percent of respondents say they approve of the job Trump is doing as president, while 59 … Trump approval rating slips to 41 percent after almost 100 days in office: CNN pollRead more

President Trump, a self-proclaimed master dealmaker, is rapidly perfecting another art form during his second term: the “strategic” retreat.  Indeed, despite building his brand as a cutthroat negotiator, Trump is demonstrating a pattern of blinking and reversing himself when the pressure mounts.  Trump’s tendency to totally switch course … When the going gets tough, Trump blinksRead more

Former Vice President Harris will jab at President Trump in the keynote address at the Emerge gala on Wednesday, marking her first public remarks since leaving office in January, a source told The Hill. In her remarks, the former vice president, who lost to President Trump in November, … Harris to criticize Trump in first major address since leaving officeRead more

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are … Conclave date to elect a new pope announcedRead more

Authorities on Sunday arrested a second suspect in the theft of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse at a downtown restaurant in Washington, D.C. U.S. Secret Service Miami Field Office Special Agent in Charge Rafael Barros announced the arrest shortly after the Washington field office … Second suspect arrested in Noem purse theftRead more

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration announced long-awaited bans on certain food dyes and added new warnings about sugar in processed foods. Public health advocates cheered. Parents breathed a sigh of relief. But as someone who has spent years reporting on the intersection of federal science, health … Not so fast on the FDA’s food dye ban — the Supreme Court has changed the rules Read more

The U.S. economy is being buffeted by a range of actions — some implemented, others threatened — by President Trump. There is no historical parallel for this. Never has a single American official created so much chaos and imposed so many self-inflicted wounds on the U.S. economy in … Trump’s 100 days of economic damageRead more

The Department of Justice has sued Maine over the state’s refusal to comply with the Trump administration’s efforts to ban transgender competitors from women’s athletics. The litigation accuses Maine’s Education Department of violating Title IX prohibition of sex discrimination at educational institutions receiving federal money. Contrary to the complaints of … Under Trump, female athletes are finally getting support from their governmentRead more

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) launched a digital ad campaign on Monday targeting Republicans in swing states over President Trump’s first 100 days in office.  The ad campaign, titled “100 Days of Cowardice,” comes as the second Trump administration reaches its 100 day mark on Tuesday. The 30-second … Senate Democratic campaign arm hits Republicans over Trump’s first 100 days in adRead more

There is a deep partisan divide on pediatric gender medicine in the U.S. Republican-controlled states are banning the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgery on minors with gender dysphoria. Democrat-controlled states are declaring themselves sanctuaries and protect access to these same treatments. The Democrats face two … Gender-based care for children should be based on science, not partisan whims Read more

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As the House Freedom Caucus has become a path to influence in the Trump era, several members of the hard-line conservative group are hoping that can catapult them to higher office. Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) have launched bids for governor in their respective home … House Freedom Caucus members see group as launchpad for higher officeRead more

House Republicans are slated to dive into the details of their sprawling bill full of President Trump’s domestic policy priorities this week, as leaders eye an ambitious timeline for moving the package through the lower chamber. At least five House committees are scheduled to convene to craft portions … House Republicans dive into details of Trump agenda billRead more

The Trump administration has shifted staff and undertaken a series of policy changes at the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division that current and former staff say strike at the heart of its mission. Justice Department leadership has in recent weeks directed attorneys to focus on priorities laid out … Critics see ‘monumental shift’ in Trump remaking of DOJ civil rights divisionRead more

Winning for Women PAC, a group dedicated to electing Republican women to office, rolled out its first round of House and Senate endorsements on Monday. In the Senate, the group is backing Sens. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Susan Collins (R-Maine). Meanwhile in the House, the … Group dedicated to electing GOP women rolls out first round of endorsementsRead more

Dozens of undocumented immigrants were detained by federal agents in a raid at a nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo., early Sunday morning, officials said, as the Trump administration steps up its enforcement efforts across the country. More than 100 people were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs … More than 100 undocumented immigrants detained in Colorado nightclub raid: DEARead more

President Trump on Sunday urged Republicans to clamp down on protesters at town halls, saying they should be “immediately ejected” from the room and GOP lawmakers hosting the events “should not treat them nicely.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused “Radical Left Democrats” of “paying a … Trump: Town hall ‘disruptors’ should be ‘immediately ejected’Read more

President Trump floated a new income tax cut on Sunday as a way to mitigate the impact of his sweeping tariffs, which polls show Americans increasingly believe will lead to higher prices. “When Tariffs cut in, many people’s Income Taxes will be substantially reduced, maybe even completely eliminated,” … Trump floats income tax cut to ease tariff impactRead more

President Trump on Sunday voiced disappointment in Russia while urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to “stop shooting” and sign a U.S.-brokered peace deal to end the war with Ukraine. “Well, I want him to stop shooting, sit down and sign a deal,” Trump told reporters when asked what … Trump ‘disappointed’ in Russia, tells Putin to ‘stop shooting’ and sign Ukraine dealRead more

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Florida law enforcement agencies announced over the weekend that they made nearly 800 arrests in a multi-day immigration enforcement operation. ICE touted “Operation Tidal Wave” as a “highly successful operation,” pointing to the unique partnership between local and federal authorities. “In … ICE, Florida law enforcement make nearly 800 arrests in multi-day operationRead more

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Sunday that the United States has “not been respectful” in the way its officials have discussed their interest in taking over the country. “The talks from the United States have not been respectful,” he said at a press conference near Copenhagen, … Greenland prime minister says US has ‘not been respectful’, island can’t be bought by ‘just anyone’Read more

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday pushed back on a suggestion from Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) to change how Democrats are talking about President Trump and his administration, saying “the American people are not quite as dumb as Ms. Slotkin thinks they are.” Sanders was pressed in a TV … Sanders hits Slotkin’s suggestion to ditch ‘oligarchy’ talk: Americans aren’t ‘dumb’Read more

Former Biden national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the recent meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave him the “first sliver of hope I’ve had in a while.” “You saw that meeting between President Trump and President Zelensky, very public images, very remarkable images really. … Jake Sullivan: Trump-Zelensky meeting ‘first sliver of hope I’ve had in a while’Read more

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday he doesn’t know whether President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have recently discussed tariffs or have begun informal negotiations on trade. In an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,” Martha Raddatz asked the Treasury secretary about apparently conflicting statements from … Bessent says he doesn’t know if Trump, Xi have talked on tradeRead more

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) are voicing their opposition to a “reckless” Republican budget by holding a sit-in on the U.S. Capitol steps on Sunday morning. The lawmakers began their sit-in just after 6 a.m. and addressed people online about the Trump … Booker, Jeffries voice opposition to ‘reckless’ Trump budget at sit-in on Capitol stepsRead more

Republicans on Capitol Hill rolled the dice earlier this month when they pushed off decisions on a host of details for their package full of President Trump’s legislative priorities. Now, lawmakers must face the music.  With the House aiming to pass the “one big, beautiful bill” by the … GOP stares down crucial stretch to pass Trump agendaRead more

A suspect was arrested in the theft last weekend of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse at a restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C, law enforcement officials said Sunday. The purse included some major belongings, including $3,000 in cash, Noem’s DHS access badge, her passport, her … Suspect arrested in theft of Noem’s purse at DC restaurantRead more