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Deportees boarding a chartered plane at Minneapolis-St. Paul airport in February.
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Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with senior administration officials at the White House Friday, sparking new questions over the future of the artificial intelligence firm’s relationship with the Trump ...
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The Trump administration on Thursday agreed to release federal funding to go toward the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) project to extend the Second Avenue subway following a laws...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would appoint academics and players in chemical and other industries and additional scientists to its Science Advisory Board (SAB). The new appoi...
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Optimism and confusion were intermingled Friday as President Trump suggested an end to the conflict in Iran was within reach, even as many of his claims were met with silence or murmurs of dissent fro...
Axios
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined a meeting on Friday between White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, a source briefed on the meeting told Axios.Why it matters: An...
The Hill
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) on Thursday alluded to President Trump’s since-deleted image of himself resembling Jesus Christ when she slammed the impact that the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran ...
Axios
The House GOP revolt on FISA Friday wasn't just a setback for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) — it was a rare defeat for President Trump with his own party. Why it matters: Trump usually delivers House R...
The Hill
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick blasted Canada’s trade strategy, stating “they suck,” during Semafor’s World Economy Summit on Friday. “That is the worst strategy I’ve ever heard,” Lutnick told Sema...
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The Washington Post’s editorial board rebuked President Trump’s threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling the feud a “pointless standoff that the president will lose.” “The question...
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Wetlands along the Mississippi River as it nears the Gulf of Mexico in southeast Louisiana.
Axios
U.S. State Department officials met in Havana with Cuban apparatchiks —including the grandson of aging strongman Raul Castro— to urge democratic and economic freedoms and warn of the risks of not heed...
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Former President Obama is ramping up pressure in Virginia to have voters support the state’s redistricting measure and give Democratic candidates a stronger chance in the November midterm elections, t...
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The E. Barrett Prettyman United States Court House, which houses the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday that the Trump administration is looking into whether there may be a link among nearly a dozen American scientists who have reportedly died or ...
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The United Kingdom and France gathered more than 50 countries in Paris on Friday for a discussion focused on joint efforts to secure free trade through the Strait of Hormuz. French President Emmanuel ...
Axios
Israel asked the White House for clarifications about President Trump's post that Israel was "prohibited" from conducting any more airstrikes in Lebanon, a U.S. source and another source familiar tell...
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An Iranian state news outlet on Friday questioned the “unexpected tweet” from Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following the start of Israel and Leban...
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Former President Barack Obama campaigning with Abigail Spanberger in November before her election as governor of Virginia. They are now supporting the state’s referendum to redraw its congressional ma...
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But analysts said it was not clear how quickly the oil industry in the Persian Gulf would be able to get back to normal.
The Hill
President Trump is headlining Turning Point USA’s event Friday afternoon in Arizona, as Republicans seek to bolster support ahead of November. The “Build the Red Wall” event comes at a time when Trump...
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As storms develop Friday afternoon, there is a chance for discrete supercells with very large hail, strong tornadoes and destructive, straight-line winds.
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Rümeysa Öztürk, the Tufts University student who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last year, has completed her Ph.D. program and is returning to her home country of Turkey, he...
The Hill
As the World Cup approaches, there is growing controversy in the greater New York-New Jersey area over the high train ticket prices to MetLife Stadium.
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MS NOW host Jen Psaki attempted to shut down hopes from Democrats to invoke the 25th Amendment to oust President Trump from office amid criticism of his rhetoric and strikes on Iran. “I have no issue ...
New York Times
A satellite image provided by Vantor shows the tunnel complex at Pickaxe Mountain in Iran last month. Last fall, satellite images revealed that Iran had advanced construction at the site soon after U....
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President Donald Trump walks over to speak to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 16, 2026. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images This story appeared in The Log...
Axios
A company co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman and known for its iris-scanning orbs announced new and expanded integrations on Friday with companies including Zoom, DocuSign, Tinder, Okta, Shopify and Va...
ABC News
President Donald Trump told ABC News he believes he can trust the Iranians and this will all be resolved "very soon."
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Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, the director of the National Security Agency, during his confirmation hearing in January.
Axios
President Trump told Axios that U.S. and Iranian negotiators will probably meet this weekend, and he expects them to hammer out a final deal to end the war. Reality check: Multiple U.S. officials and ...
Axios
The blockage to energy supplies through the Persian Gulf appears to have ended. If it holds, it takes a massive weight off the world economy.Why it matters: The possibility of a prolonged disruption t...
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Six-year-old Bryce Morrison was known as a "ray of sunshine" while a patient at Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
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Diana Acosta Verde and her baby, Gael, at a farm in Honduras owned by her partner’s family earlier this month.
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Attorneys for President Trump say they are "in discussions" with the DOJ to potentially resolve a $10 billion lawsuit that Trump and his company filed against the IRS.
Axios
Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Ben Geman/AxiosOil prices dropped over 10% Friday after President Trump and Iran's foreign minister claimed the Strait of Hormuz — the world's most critical energ...
New York Times
Texas State Representative James Talarico at his victory party after winning the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in the Texas primary election in March.
Axios
The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran givi...
Axios
The House voted overnight to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for two weeks after a bloc of 20 Republicans derailed a longer-term renewal.Why it matters: The revolt is a...
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More airlines are unveiling new ways to let coach fliers experience a bit of first-class comfort without breaking the bank, like Air New Zealand’s “Skynest” and United Airlines new “Relax Row.”
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The final two spots in the NBA Playoffs will be decided Friday night with four teams looking to grab the pair of eighth and final seeds.
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Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speaks as he displays a map showing the United States Navy's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 16, 202...
Axios
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is scheduled to walk into the West Wing on Friday for a meeting with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles — a breakthrough in his effort to resolve the company's bitter AI...
Axios
The Trump administration is discarding its shock-and-awe publicity tactics on immigration after mass deportations were met with mass backlash. Why it matters: The White House has become allergic to th...
Axios
Data center construction is booming nationwide, but the AI buildout is separating the friendliest states from the most resistant, with Texas and Maine on opposite ends.Why it matters: Americans are br...
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Protesters rally against the live entertainment ticket industry outside the US Capitol in 2023. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you u...
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It recently dawned on me that I’m terrible at asking for help. But, to be fair, I never really needed to lean on others. Earlier this year, however, I developed pregnancy complications that required m...
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An NPR analysis shows how immigrants' attempts to live or work legally in the U.S. are caught in a bureaucratic morass.(Image credit: Damian Dovarganes)
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The White House is seeking $1.5 trillion from Congress for the Pentagon and is expected to send a separate ask for the Iran war. Lawmakers want more transparency around how the money will be spent.
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Democrat Analilia Mejía won a special election Thursday to fill the House seat vacated by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mayor Zohran Mamdani about New York City, President Trump and the future of the Democratic Party.
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The federal judge's decision continues to block above-ground construction on the $400 million White House ballroom, allowing only below-ground work on a bunker and other "national security facilities"...
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Earlier in the morning GOP leaders had pushed for either a five-year renewal or the 18-month renewal President Trump had demanded, but both votes tanked.(Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite)
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President Trump sought to give an affordability message in speaking Thursday about his tax policies to workers in Las Vegas.
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The exit of Todd Lyons as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raises more questions about the direction of the agency, which has faced dimming public opinion.
Axios
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation on Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed.Why it matters: Lyons has defended ICE's co...
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The departure adds to a string of recent personnel changes at the Department of Homeland Security, a year into President Trump's administration.(Image credit: Tom Brenner)
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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California at an event in February to promote his memoir, “Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery.”
Axios
The White House and Anthropic are in active discussions about deploying the AI firm's powerful new model, Mythos Preview, within the federal government despite ongoing efforts to blacklist the company...
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The Pentagon has met with Ford Motor and General Motors to gauge whether the auto industry may be able to help the military acquire vehicles, munitions and other hardware.
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Demonstrators in Tehran this week. Iran is trying to keep up pressure on the United States and Israel with cyberattacks but also positioning itself to mount a bigger retaliation if peace talks do not ...
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Ten Republicans voted alongside Democrats, in a rebuke to the Trump administration's immigration policies. Should it pass the Senate, the White House said President Trump would veto the measure.(Image...
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Lawmakers have been in a stalemate for over 60 days about funding the entire department, which includes agencies that oversee immigration enforcement, disaster relief, cybersecurity and the U.S. Coast...
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Virginians will decide whether the state will redraw its congressional voting map. A win would give Democrats an edge in four more seats, meaning they could hold 10 of Virginia's 11 seats in Congress.
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First responders inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike in the Lebanese town of Jiyeh, south of Beirut, on April 15, 2026. | Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a ...
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In a press conference on Thursday, Reid Wiseman expressed his appreciation for his fellow Artemis II astronauts.
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Three-time Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Aly Raisman joins ABC News Live from Texas, breaking down the must-watch routines at the gymnastics championship.
An airstrike is seen in Nabatieh, Lebanon, on April 16, 2026. | Adri Salido/Getty Images After six weeks of fighting, Israel and Lebanon appear to be on the verge of a ceasefire. President Donald Trum...
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ABC News' Melissa Adan and Father Sam Sawyer, editor in chief at America Media, discuss the pontiff's latest remarks in favor of peace.
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Three-year-old Vince got taken away by the music and kept walking past the plate.
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Staff at the Humane Society of North Texas spent seven hours removing glue from the kitten, now named Elmer, who'll soon be up for adoption.
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Wendy Sherman speaks during a meeting in Wellington, New Zealand in August 2022. | Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images American and Iranian negotiators are reportedly getting closer to a deal that would end th...
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While taking photos of her son during a San Francisco Giants game, a woman’s phone fell onto the field. It was recovered by the grounds crew – along with a cool surprise from the team.
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Trump supporters clash with police as they attempt to storm the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. | Brent Stirton/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay in...
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The highly anticipated sequel starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep is set to open next month, and “GMA” has an exclusive clip.
I’m constantly on a quest to reset the demoralizing relationship I have with my phone. I generally try to swap scrolling with another leisurely activity — like reading, playing with my dog, or baking ...
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Americans are carrying more than $1.2 trillion in credit card debt, and for a lot of people, it’s not from splurging. It’s everyday stuff: car repairs, medical bills, groceries. And if you only make t...