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Education|Political|US

Trump's call to dismantle Education Department shows Republican rightward lurch and his grip on GOP

Since it was created in 1979, the Education Department has enjoyed enough bipartisan support to keep it in business, with some Republicans even embracing its role in funding and shaping public schools

Trump's call to dismantle Education Department shows Republican rightward lurch and his grip on GOP
Election|Political|Sports|US

California's Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women's sports, splitting with progressives

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has spoken out against allowing transgender women and girls to compete in female sports

California's Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women's sports, splitting with progressives
Political|US

Demonstrators across 50 states look to unify a disparate opposition to Trump and his sweeping agenda

As Donald Trump prepares to address a joint session of Congress, protest groups are gathering at parks, statehouses and other public grounds to assail his presidency as dangerous and un-American

Demonstrators across 50 states look to unify a disparate opposition to Trump and his sweeping agenda
Economy|Election|Political|US

A Project 2025 author carries out his vision for mass federal layoffs

The Trump administration’s demand that federal agencies plan to radically downsize is driven by a key figure in the conservative movement who has long planned this move

A Project 2025 author carries out his vision for mass federal layoffs
Election|Political|US

The few Republicans who still oppose Trump gather in search of a path to oppose him

Conservatives who filled a ballroom a few blocks from the White House have lamented that the United States is abandoning the fundamental ideals that forged a great nation

The few Republicans who still oppose Trump gather in search of a path to oppose him
Economy|Political|US

'Waste, fraud and abuse' is a political fight older than the nation. Here's what to know

Pinpointing the genesis of “waste, fraud and abuse” as political rhetoric is difficult

'Waste, fraud and abuse' is a political fight older than the nation. Here's what to know
Economy|Education|MidEast|Political|US

What has Donald Trump not done yet? Here are some policy areas where he might act next

Donald Trump’s second administration has advanced an avalanche of policy action and political pronouncements that have jolted Washington and, in some cases, the world

What has Donald Trump not done yet? Here are some policy areas where he might act next
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here's what to know

President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose or threaten new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China

Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here's what to know
Crime|Economy|Political|US

Former Federal Reserve adviser indicted and arrested for alleged espionage in dealings with China

Federal authorities have arrested a former Federal Reserve senior adviser for allegedly giving inside economic information to China

Former Federal Reserve adviser indicted and arrested for alleged espionage in dealings with China
Economy|Election|Political|US

How Donald Trump and Project 2025 previewed the federal grant freeze

A sweeping White House order to freeze federal grants and allocations reflects a theory of presidential power that Donald Trump clearly endorsed during his 2024 campaign

How Donald Trump and Project 2025 previewed the federal grant freeze
Economy|Election|Political|US

Some Trump voters are skeptical of his opening moves to embrace fellow billionaires

Some of President Donald Trump's working-class and middle-class supporters see a lack of emphasis on lowering consumer costs and making daily American life more affordable

Some Trump voters are skeptical of his opening moves to embrace fellow billionaires
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US

Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class message

President Donald Trump's second White House is looking a lot like the inside of Mar-a-Lago, with extremely wealthy Americans taking key roles in his Republican administration

Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class message
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US

Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency

President Donald Trump began his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient U.S. government priorities

Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency
Election|Political|US

Trump, in his inaugural address, rips into the country's past leaders and makes sweeping promises

President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address sounded like his first, with a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to fix its problems

Trump, in his inaugural address, rips into the country's past leaders and makes sweeping promises
Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump signed slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?

President Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive actions on Day 1

Trump signed slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?
Economy|Election|Political|US

'American Carnage': Looking back at Trump's first inaugural address before his second

Eight years ago, Donald Trump delivered an inaugural address that set aside the typical optimism and promises of unity with a dark portrait of national life

'American Carnage': Looking back at Trump's first inaugural address before his second
News|US

Jimmy Carter admirers across generations celebrate the former president's 99th birthday

Jimmy Carter was celebrated Saturday at his presidential library and museum in Atlanta ahead of his 99th birthday on Sunday

Jimmy Carter admirers across generations celebrate the former president's 99th birthday
Lifestyle|News|US|World

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world

Jimmy Carter put off his usual Sunday practice of watching church services online to instead celebrate his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Plains

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world
News|Political|US

The Trump era has changed the politics of local elections in Georgia, a pivotal 2024 battleground

The political dynamics in some of Atlanta's suburbs reflect how partisan and cultural divisions have trickled down to local campaigns

The Trump era has changed the politics of local elections in Georgia, a pivotal 2024 battleground
Election|News|US

Donald Trump's strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past 'nonsense'

Former President Donald Trump is showing his strength in Florida while his 2024 rival, Gov. Ron DeSantis, looks to prove his viability

Donald Trump's strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past 'nonsense'
News|Opinion|Political|World

Nearly half of Democrats disapprove of Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, AP-NORC poll shows

Nearly half of Democrats disapprove of how President Joe Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas conflict

Nearly half of Democrats disapprove of Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, AP-NORC poll shows
Americas|News|US|World

Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home, Carter Center says

The Carter Center has announced that former first lady Rosalynn Carter is in hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia

Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home, Carter Center says
News|US|World

Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the age of 96

Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96
News|US

Rosalynn Carter: Advocate for Jimmy Carter and many others, always leveraging her love of politics

Rosalynn Carter drew the nickname “Steel Magnolia” when she arrived in Washington as first lady

Rosalynn Carter: Advocate for Jimmy Carter and many others, always leveraging her love of politics

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