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JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midtermsVice President JD Vance has declined to endorse Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection a day after President Donald Trump endorsed the embattled Israeli leader. Vance says, “I endorse American candidates, and that’s where I’m focused on the midterms.” He says Trump “has the most influential endorsement" in politics. Vance’s deference to…
Asian shares are mixed with tech stocks volatile, and oil falls on Trump's Russian sanctions waiverAsian shares are mixed as the volatility in technology stocks persists. U.S. futures have edged higher ahead of another week of American corporate earnings. A sell-off of technology shares from Asia to Wall Street has recently put downward pressure on stock markets, as investor concerns grow over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom.…
Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll findsA new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach. This gives Democrats a substantial edge on major issues like the economy and healthcare. The poll shows that Trump's approval on the economy has…
Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seenPresident Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia is drawing outrage and concern from members of Congress. Trump's move came late Friday,  two days before the penalties were scheduled to take effect. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says Trump's move is “beyond irresponsible.” Lawmakers had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a…
Iran war votes in Congress become a focal point for campaign ad attacksDemocrats and aligned advocacy groups are hitting the airwaves with a flood of campaign ads on the Iran war as they seek to win back in the House and Senate. It’s the culmination of a strategy Democrats launched in the spring, when they began to repeatedly bring up resolutions aimed at ending the war. Now the votes that Republicans took on those…
Zelenskyy to meet Burnham in London as Kyiv seeks more help against RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London on Wednesday. Kyiv and its European allies are working to bolster Ukrainian defenses amid Russia’s increasing attacks and uncertainty over the Trump administration's support. Burnham’s office announced that the U.K. will provide urgent aid to Kyiv,…
Asian shares are mixed and Brent crude at $104 a barrel after Trump says US will buy Russian dieselAsian shares are mixed and oil prices have steadied as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers. South Korea's Kospi lost 3.7% early Monday. U.S. stock futures edged higher after Wall Street finished its record-setting week with gains. This week will bring updates on inflation and retail sales…
A Spanish-language radio show overflows with voters' frustration in Pennsylvania battlegroundVictor Martinez, who runs a Spanish-language radio station in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, talks about voters' frustration with everyday realities like higher fuel prices and inflation ahead of next month’s closely contested midterm election. Martinez added an hour of politics talk to his morning radio show at the end of Donald Trump's first term, and…
Russian attacks kill 8 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with PutinRussian aerial bombs hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, killing eight people, including three children, and wounding at least 16, officials said Saturday. The attack came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war. Ukrainian…
Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump's midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place therePresident Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point as a major hurricane approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast. He's been approving disaster declarations for political allies and linking endorsements with funding announcements. This has raised concerns about politicizing recovery efforts. On Wednesday, Trump voiced support for…
Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret of my career' in a new bookRepublican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.” Tillis also says he “should’ve stopped” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming Health and Human Services secretary in the first days of President Donald Trump’s second term. In “How to Lose…
Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchersPresident Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska on Monday alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts. Trump is visiting Grand Island, a conservative area, as part of what he says is a 32-day campaign blitz. Ricketts is running for his first full six-year term. He's facing an unexpectedly competitive race with independent candidate Dan Osborn, who is backed by…
Trump posts cell phone number of Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in fight over daylight saving timePresident Donald Trump is urging people to call the personal cellphone number of Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas after posting the number online. Trump wants the Senate to help pass the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. The bill passed the House in July but some Republican senators — including Cotton — oppose it.…
A galactic Nobel? Experts float the International Space Station among contenders for the Peace PrizeExperts say the Nobel Peace Prize might go to the International Space Station this year, highlighting global cooperation. But terrestrial contenders include U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and emergency teams in Sudan. The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce the winner on Oct. 9. The prize often focuses on the…
Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight racePresident Donald Trump said South Korea plans to invest about $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska. He made the announcement in the Oval Office on Wednesday, flanked by Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who faces a tough reelection race in the state. It was the second time this week that Trump has sought to elevate Senate candidates in states he…
GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for SenateRepublican hopes of winning Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections. Republicans haven’t abandoned the Southern battlegrounds, which President Donald Trump carried narrowly in 2024, though they are shifting greater resources…
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by CongressPresident Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress. The White House announced the move on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. The Office of Management and Budget described the funding cut as focused on “the most harmful government spending.”…
Trump praises US-China friendship, talks up White House ballroom during state dinner for China's XiDonald Trump has hosted a state dinner for China's leader Xi Jinping, highlighting the glitzier side of diplomacy with a tech-heavy guest list and lavish details. Trump emphasized strong ties between the U.S. and China, despite political tensions. He also offered a long aside about the White House ballroom he's building. Thursday's event included…
Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with TrumpPresident Donald Trump warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but protesters gathered outside the White House. The protesters of Xi represented a range of causes, with many calling for religious autonomy and greater freedoms in Tibet, the ethnic region of Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Crowds gathered behind a fence along Lafayette Park, waving…
Trump’s push to acquire Greenland almost broke NATO. The winner of it all may be ... GreenlandIn the end, it was all kisses and laughter as U.S. President Donald Trump hailed his “fantastic” relationship with Denmark and Greenland. They'd just signed a new security deal that America’s European allies hope will close one of the most dangerous chapters in transatlantic relations. Trump’s territorial ambitions over Greenland almost broke the NATO…