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Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House...

US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing...

Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched...

The Latest: Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

More than 750 U.S. troops have been wounded during operations against Iran, according to Pentagon...

US carries out its first deportations under pact for Liberia to accept 1,200 non-Liberians

HARBEL, Liberia (AP) — The United States on Thursday carried out its first deportation under an agreement...

Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia

Democrats on Thursday narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention...

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone...

Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership

The longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes has announced his retirement, ending a decades-long career...

New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting

NEW YORK (AP) — In her first large staff meeting, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control...

FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing

Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could...

Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump played White House tour guide on Wednesday, showing off th...

Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, has been picked to lead the Food and Dru...

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November?

Florida Democratic voters delivered another shock upset to the party establishment by nominating state...

Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center has told a federal court that it would not attempt to return...

Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Across 250 years, only three elected governors out of thousands have been Black...

Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday cast more doubt on whether ne...

The Latest: Trump picks top White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA

Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, has been picked to lead the Food and Drug Administration...

'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James...

Sen. Sullivan, former US Rep. Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primary

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola wasted...

National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Darline Graham stumbled in a Tuesday night debate over an elementary question...

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