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In a vote that critics called symbolic and partisan, the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly approved a bill that would rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” giving legislative support to a controversial Trump-era executive order. The bill, introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), …

A federal judge raised serious questions Wednesday about the Trump administration’s claim that it is not responsible for the men it deported to El Salvador, citing President Donald Trump’s own public statements suggesting otherwise. Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg sharply questioned the government’s assertion that the 238 deported men …

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday declaring May 8, 2025, as “Victory Day” to celebrate the United States’ role in defeating Nazi Germany in World War II — echoing annual celebrations already held across Europe to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The move comes on the 80th anniversary …

The Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday that potential major cuts and changes to Medicaid under consideration by Republicans could mean states would have to spend more of their own money on the program, reduce payments to health care providers, limit optional benefits and reduce enrollment. The end result, under some …

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Trump administration believes Russia’s opening peace proposal to end its war in Ukraine is “asking for too much,” but emphasized the United States remains committed to a long-term settlement that would end the deadly conflict. Speaking at the Munich Leaders Meeting in …

A newly declassified U.S. intelligence assessment directly contradicts claims made by President Donald Trump’s administration to justify deporting Venezuelan immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, concluding that there is no credible evidence of coordination between the Venezuelan government and the violent gang Tren de Aragua. The redacted memo, produced by …

In their first official meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump and newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a surprisingly cordial tone despite a backdrop of sharp tensions over trade and sovereignty — including Trump’s repeated musings about turning Canada into the 51st U.S. state. The two leaders complimented each …

The U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday allowed the Trump administration’s ban on transgender military service members to temporarily remain in place, while a lower court reviews the policy that advocates and some service members contend illegally targets a group of people. A text entry on the high court’s docket stayed a Washington …

Two federal judges Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelans, limiting the rulings to Colorado and a New York district. U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York Alvin K. Hellerstein found that President Donald Trump’s invocation of the …

House Republicans are preparing to push forward with one of the most dramatic overhauls to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in decades, setting the stage for significant benefit reductions, new work requirements, and a first-ever state cost-sharing system — all part of a broader plan to cut $230 billion …

Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin’s attempt to throw out votes on military and overseas absentee ballots is unconstitutional, federal District Judge Richard Myers ruled Monday. In a 68-page ruling, Myers said the state Board of Elections should certify the election results based on the tally of all eligible votes in November, …

A federal appeals court on Monday dealt a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, refusing to allow his administration to revoke temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The decision from the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston …

The Trump administration on Monday asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss a lawsuit from three Republican-led states seeking to roll back telehealth access to the abortion pill mifepristone, arguing that the states lack legal standing to bring the case. Justice Department attorneys did not address the broader implications …

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Monday that the agency will provide $1,000 in what it called “travel assistance” to people in the United States without permanent legal status if they self deport. It’s the latest attempt by DHS to try to meet the Trump administration’s goal of removing …

Israel’s Security Cabinet has unanimously approved a new military plan to seize full control of the Gaza Strip, signaling a dramatic escalation in the war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the decision late Sunday, describing the upcoming operation as “intensive” and “powerful,” with the objective of permanently defeating …