National Politics

Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team's tactics

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Military academies won't give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says

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Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks

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Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy

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US delays closure of Qatar camp housing more than 1,000 Afghans who helped the US war effort

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Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development

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US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups

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Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads

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Appeals court weighs fate of judge's contempt probe over Trump administration deportation flights

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Watchdog says Trump can't cancel more than $800M in spending approved by Congress

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From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect

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Trump touts America.gov, but its government-sourced AI answers undercut many of his statements

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Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 years, sending a bill to Trump

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US targets Iran's military supply chain as the status of diplomatic talks remains uncertain

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Rivals for LA mayor set to meet in forum as city struggles with homelessness, Hollywood job losses

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