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Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the US
Read full article: Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the USPresident Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States.
Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, acknowledges the pope's criticism of US immigration crackdown
Read full article: Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, acknowledges the pope's criticism of US immigration crackdownVice President JD Vance acknowledged Pope Francis’ criticism of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.
The Latest: Trump, Vance call Zelenskyy ‘disrespectful’ in Oval Office meeting
Read full article: The Latest: Trump, Vance call Zelenskyy ‘disrespectful’ in Oval Office meetingPresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s leader sought security guarantees as the U.S. tries to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump's early backing of Ramaswamy for Ohio governor seen by some as meant to avoid a nasty primary
Read full article: Trump's early backing of Ramaswamy for Ohio governor seen by some as meant to avoid a nasty primaryThe timing of President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor has stunned and intrigued Ohio political observers.
Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
Read full article: Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talksRussia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with Washington.
Most Americans who experienced severe winter weather see climate change at work, AP-NORC poll shows
Read full article: Most Americans who experienced severe winter weather see climate change at work, AP-NORC poll showsA new poll finds that most U.S. adults who say severe cold was among the types of extreme weather they experienced in recent years cite climate change as a cause.
Trump, Vance call Zelenskyy ‘disrespectful’ at White House as Ukraine leader seeks security guarantee
Read full article: Trump, Vance call Zelenskyy ‘disrespectful’ at White House as Ukraine leader seeks security guaranteePresident Donald Trump has cut short talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a deal for U.S. access to that country’s rare earth minerals after shouting at him in the Oval Office.
Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts
Read full article: Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cutsHundreds of weather forecasters and other federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees on probationary status have been fired, lawmakers and weather experts say.
Refugee aid groups say Trump administration is trying to circumvent court order
Read full article: Refugee aid groups say Trump administration is trying to circumvent court orderMajor refugee aid groups say President Donald Trump’s administration appears to be trying to circumvent a federal court ruling this week that blocked his efforts to suspend the nation’s refugee admissions program.
As Sen. Geraldine Thompson is mourned, Florida lawmakers make sure her 2025 session proposals are heard
Read full article: As Sen. Geraldine Thompson is mourned, Florida lawmakers make sure her 2025 session proposals are heardState Sen. Geraldine Thompson planned to introduce several bills and budget requests during the annual Florida legislative session, which starts next week. With Thompson’s sudden death earlier this month, her colleagues in the Florida House and Senate are working to make sure those proposals live on.
Former defense chiefs call for congressional hearings on Trump's firing of senior military leaders
Read full article: Former defense chiefs call for congressional hearings on Trump's firing of senior military leadersFive former secretaries of defense are calling on Congress to hold immediate hearings on President Donald Trump’s recent firings of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and several other senior military leaders.
Cardinal McElroy calls for compassion in immigration policy as he prepares to lead in Washington
Read full article: Cardinal McElroy calls for compassion in immigration policy as he prepares to lead in WashingtonCardinal Robert McElroy, the bishop of San Diego who is preparing to take over as archbishop of Washington, D.
Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
Read full article: Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforceThe Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans who are not authorized to speak publicly.
Where are federal jobs affected by DOGE cuts? A look at congressional districts across the US
Read full article: Where are federal jobs affected by DOGE cuts? A look at congressional districts across the USCivilian federal jobs are being cut by the thousands, as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency continues to shrink the government workforce at the behest of President Donald Trump.
No new bombshells in Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein files
Read full article: No new bombshells in Justice Department’s release of Jeffrey Epstein filesAttorney General Pam Bondi has released government documents related to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, but the first wave of files posted on the Justice Department website have largely been circulating in the public domain for years and didn’t include any new bombshells about the sex trafficking case.
Gabbard decries Britain's reported demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to users' cloud data
Read full article: Gabbard decries Britain's reported demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to users' cloud dataDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says she has serious concerns about the British government’s reported demand that Apple provide backdoor access to any data stored in the cloud.
Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation as Trump's labor secretary
Read full article: Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation as Trump's labor secretaryA Senate committee has advanced the nomination of President Donald Trump’s choice to head the Department of Labor.
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich will meet with Treasury Secretary Bessent in Washington
Read full article: Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich will meet with Treasury Secretary Bessent in WashingtonIsraeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will head to Washington in the coming days to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and discuss economic and political cooperation.
DOGE access to US intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats say
Read full article: DOGE access to US intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats sayDemocratic lawmakers are demanding answers from Elon Musk about whether Department of Government Efficiency staffers have shared national security secrets over insecure communication channels.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
Read full article: Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on ChinaCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says if the United States imposes tariffs, his country has billion of dollars' worth of U.S. products that'll be subject to tariffs as well.
The Latest: Trump meets with UK’s prime minister about drifting US support for Ukraine
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meets with UK’s prime minister about drifting US support for UkraineBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House to try to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that a lasting peace in Ukraine will endure only if Kyiv and European leaders are at the table as negotiations move forward with Moscow.
Republican Heather Hill, Appalachian entrepreneur, is inspired by tragedies to run for Ohio governor
Read full article: Republican Heather Hill, Appalachian entrepreneur, is inspired by tragedies to run for Ohio governorRepublican Heather Hill is methodically building a campaign for Ohio governor outside the limelight being grabbed by more prominent candidates.
Trump's firing of military brass prompts concern but little pushback from Republicans
Read full article: Trump's firing of military brass prompts concern but little pushback from RepublicansPresident Donald Trump’s firing of Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is drawing mixed reactions on Capitol Hill.
EU pushes back hard against Trump tariff threats and his caustic comments that bloc is out to get US
Read full article: EU pushes back hard against Trump tariff threats and his caustic comments that bloc is out to get USThe European Union is insisting that the 27-nation bloc is not out to undermine the United States as U.S. President Donald Trump put it.
‘#ForThePeople:’ John Morgan unveils new political party. Is there more to come?
Read full article: ‘#ForThePeople:’ John Morgan unveils new political party. Is there more to come?Orlando attorney John Morgan made waves on Wednesday when he announced that he’s starting up a new political party.
USAID workers clear their desks in Trump's final push to dismantle the agency
Read full article: USAID workers clear their desks in Trump's final push to dismantle the agencyU.S. Agency for International Development workers, some in tears, are carting away belongings from a final visit to their now-closed headquarters.
With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian war
Read full article: With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian warBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is using a visit to Washington to press President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine as he looks to find a quick endgame to Russia’s bloody invasion of its neighbor.
Transgender troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders
Read full article: Transgender troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon ordersThe military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender service members to remove them from the force.