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Trump announces trade deal with the U.K., first since his tariffs sent markets reeling

11:06pm May 07, 2025

Trump said this would boost U.S. exports of beef, ethanol and other goods — though details on food standards still need to be worked out. The 10% U.S. tariff on imports of most British goods remains.

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Protest in solidarity with Rumeysa Ozturk outside Federal Court in New York

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Federal court rules Rümeysa Öztürk must be transferred to detention in Vermont

12:08pm May 07, 2025

Rümeysa Öztürk has been detained at a federal facility in Louisiana after being arrested on the street in Somerville, Massachusetts, on March 25 by six plainclothes agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Georgia's Brian Kemp becomes latest swing state governor to decline a run for Senate

6:01pm May 06, 2025

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he is passing on running for the senate in next year's midterm elections, a blow to Republicans who spent months courting him to challenge Democratic incumbent.

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Carney told Trump that Canada is not for sale. 'Never say never,' Trump replied

5:00am May 06, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney won the Canadian election vowing to take on President Trump. Their first meeting, on Tuesday, was friendly, though each remained firm in their positions.

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Rwanda says it's in 'early stages' of talks with U.S. to take in deported migrants

4:26am May 06, 2025

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The tiny east African country of Rwanda says it's holding "early talks" with the Trump administration about taking in deported migrants from the U.S.

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President Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting At White House

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Trump is proposing big budget cuts — except for defense and the border

8:54am May 02, 2025

The White House is proposing average cuts of 35% to agencies — except for the Pentagon and Homeland Security. Actual spending cuts though are up to Congress.

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Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't

3:48am May 02, 2025

In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. They say he can't. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls it "blatantly unlawful".

China says it's considering trade talks with U.S., but demands canceled tariffs

12:36am May 02, 2025

Exporters, importers and recent government statistics all suggest that trade in both directions is slowing sharply as a result of the tariffs. Neither side appears willing to be seen giving ground.

US deports 17 gang-linked criminals in joint operation with El Salvador

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Trump-appointed federal judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act for Venezuelans in South Texas

3:01pm May 01, 2025

The Trump administration, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., ruled, does not "possess the lawful authority under the (Alien Enemies Act), and based on the Proclamation, to detain Venezuelan aliens, transfer them within the United States, or remove them from the country."

President Trump Signs An Executive Order At The White House

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Trump is sending his national security adviser Mike Waltz to the UN in a shakeup

2:44pm May 01, 2025

Trump said he would make Secretary of State Marco Rubio his interim national security adviser. It's the first time since the Nixon era that one person will do both jobs.