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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…
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…
Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interestPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the measure had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against…
Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interestPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the measure had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against…
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…
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…
Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip thereThe primary Senate Republican super PAC is sending reinforcements to South Carolina as President Donald Trump prepares to visit and boost Sen. Darline Graham. The Senate Leadership Fund is putting $5 million in the state to support Graham, who was appointed this summer as an interim replacement for her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Trump’s…
A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rightsThe Supreme Court begins a new term Monday with significant cases on climate change, religious rights, and immigration. The court will hear an appeal from energy companies, including Suncor and ExxonMobil, trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold them liable for climate change-related damages. The Trump administration supports the companies, arguing the…
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…
In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the party in powerLegislation the GOP called its “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out different ways in Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district. Steakhouse servers are getting a tax break on their tips, but there's a long line of hungry people waiting for a hot lunch as food stamps are in jeopardy. In this rough-and-tumble corner of northwest Louisiana, the legislation can be…
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…
Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power gridThe Energy Department says it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation’s aging and stressed power grid. President Donald Trump's administration is stepping up efforts to avoid blackouts amid skyrocketing energy demand spurred by artificial intelligence. The money will go toward 31 projects across 26 states that…
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…
Senators to question FDA nominee about her views on abortion pill and vaccinesPresident Donald Trump’s pick to run the Food and Drug Administration will face questions from Senate lawmakers considering her nomination. Thursday’s hearing is likely to focus on Dr. Heidi Overton’s views on vaccines and abortion drugs. Both have come under new scrutiny at the FDA under Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Overton is a…