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Trump uses power against foes unlike any other modern US president

In just 10 weeks in office, Donald Trump has imposed his will on perceived adversaries in business, politics, the media and allied nations by

Trump uses power against foes unlike any other modern US president
Political|US

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions

President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered that "improper, divisive or anti-American ideology" be removed from the Smithsonian Institution, the vast museum

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions
Education|Political|US

Trump signs order aimed at dismantling US Department of Education

Flanked by students and educators, U.S.

Trump signs order aimed at dismantling US Department of Education
Political|US

Voice of America staff put on leave, Trump ally says agency 'not salvageable'

-More than 1,300 Voice of America employees were placed on leave on Saturday and funding for two U.S. news services that broadcast to authoritarian

Voice of America staff put on leave, Trump ally says agency 'not salvageable'
Americas|Political|US

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's use of wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members

A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked any deportations that would occur under U.S.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's use of wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members
Economy|Education|Political|US

Trump poised to launch new round of layoffs despite setbacks in court

President Donald Trump's administration gave no sign on Friday of diverting from its plan for a second wave of mass firings and budget cuts

Trump poised to launch new round of layoffs despite setbacks in court
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Many Americans see Trump's actions on economy as too erratic, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is being too “erratic” in his moves to shake up the U.S. economy, as his

Many Americans see Trump's actions on economy as too erratic, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Economy|Election|Political|US

Takeaways from Trump's address to Congress

President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress in a televised speech on Tuesday, six weeks into a tumultuous term

Takeaways from Trump's address to Congress
Political|US

White House bars AP, Reuters and other media from covering Trump cabinet meeting

The White House on Wednesday denied reporters from Reuters and other news organizations access to President Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting in keeping

White House bars AP, Reuters and other media from covering Trump cabinet meeting
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump orders more layoffs, Musk touts cuts at cabinet meeting

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Trump orders more layoffs, Musk touts cuts at cabinet meeting
Business|Political|Technology|US

Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion among US government workers

Federal workers faced fresh uncertainty about their futures on Tuesday after Elon Musk gave them "another chance

Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion among US government workers
Economy|Political|US

Americans worry Musk's campaign to slash government could hurt services, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A majority of Americans worry that Elon Musk's drive to slash the federal government could hurt services their communities depend on and

Americans worry Musk's campaign to slash government could hurt services, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US

Musk's DOGE cuts based more on political ideology than real cost savings so far

The first phase of the rapid-fire effort by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump to cut waste from government agencies

Musk's DOGE cuts based more on political ideology than real cost savings so far
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims

President Donald Trump’s jaw-dropping statement that he would like the U.S. to take control of and redevelop the Gaza Strip might have sounded like it came

Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims
Election|Political|US

Democrats elect Minnesota's Ken Martin as their new leader

Looking to rebuild after the party's election loss to Donald Trump in November, the Democratic National Committee on Saturday elected Ken Martin, the leader of

Democrats elect Minnesota's Ken Martin as their new leader
Economy|Political|US

Americans sour on some of Trump's early moves, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans have a dim view of some of President Donald Trump's early barrage of executive orders, including his attempt to do away with so-

Americans sour on some of Trump's early moves, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Election|Political|US

Who has Trump picked for his cabinet and other top posts?

The U.S. Senate has confirmed most of President Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet so far. Here are Trump's choices for some key posts.

Who has Trump picked for his cabinet and other top posts?
Election|Political|US

Trump starts new term with 47% approval; Jan. 6 pardons unpopular, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Some 47% of Americans approved of Donald Trump's presidency as he returned to the White House this week, a sign of a polarized nation following

Trump starts new term with 47% approval; Jan. 6 pardons unpopular, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Election|Political|US

A new American era is ushered in by a familiar Trump

In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump promised a new golden age, casting himself as a uniter.

A new American era is ushered in by a familiar Trump
Economy|Election|Environment|Political|US

What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, Ukraine and diversity programs

Donald Trump's second presidential term could have huge implications for U.S. trade policy, climate change, the war in Ukraine, electric vehicles, Americans'

What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, Ukraine and diversity programs
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Takeaways from Trump's pre-inauguration rally speech

On the eve of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump staged a campaign-style rally in frigid Washington where he and his supporters celebrated his win.

Takeaways from Trump's pre-inauguration rally speech
Election|Political|US

How Trump plans to cement control of government by dismantling the 'deep state'

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to seize greater control of the federal government than any modern president before him when he takes

How Trump plans to cement control of government by dismantling the 'deep state'
Americas|Election|Political|US

What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election

A U.S. presidential race unlike any before it is coming down to the wire.

What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election
News|Election|US

Trump's second-term agenda: trade wars, mass deportations, destroying 'deep state'

Donald Trump plans to deport millions of migrants, reshape global trade with expensive tariffs and fill the government with loyalists if he wins a

Trump's second-term agenda: trade wars, mass deportations, destroying 'deep state'
Election|News|US

Trump, Republicans push private school options to win over parents across party lines

Beyond the tumult surrounding Donald Trump's presidential bid and his threats to seek revenge against his political enemies should he win, the Republican

Trump, Republicans push private school options to win over parents across party lines

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