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Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case on Wednesday, citing what he called a "weaponized" justice system.

Trump and Mamdani go from adversaries to allies after White House meeting

Trump and Mamdani go from adversaries to allies after White House meeting

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Friday met the man who had proudly proclaimed himself "Donald Trump's worst nightmare," but he seemed to find the opposite.

Trump and Mamdani go from adversaries to bromance after White House meeting

Trump and Mamdani go from adversaries to bromance after White House meeting

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Friday met the man who had proudly proclaimed himself "Donald Trump's worst nightmare," but he seemed to find the opposite.

Trump and Mamdani meet in the Oval Office saying they both care about affordability

Trump and Mamdani meet in the Oval Office saying they both care about affordability

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has called New York City's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani a "100% Communist Lunatic" and a "total nut job." Mamdani has called Trump's administration "authoritarian" and described himself as "Donald Trump's worst nightmare."

Trump and Mamdani meet Friday in the Oval Office. They've cast each other as adversaries for months

Trump and Mamdani meet Friday in the Oval Office. They've cast each other as adversaries for months

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has called New York City's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani a "100% Communist Lunatic" and a "total nut job." Mamdani has called Trump's administration "authoritarian" and described himself as "Donald Trump's worst nightmare."

Vance says Americans need patience on prices but says 'We hear you' on affordability concerns

Vance says Americans need patience on prices but says 'We hear you' on affordability concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) -- While President Donald Trump has struggled to settle on a way to address Americans' concerns about high costs, Vice President JD Vance on Thursday offered a more direct and empathetic message, saying, "We hear you" and "there's a lot more work to do."

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama's signature health care law, picking a political fight before next year's elections that is reminiscent of one he lost in his first term.

Despite momentous ceasefire, the path for lasting peace and rebuilding in Gaza is precipitous

Despite momentous ceasefire, the path for lasting peace and rebuilding in Gaza is precipitous

WASHINGTON (AP) -- On Monday, the fragile ceasefire in Gaza led to freedom for Israeli hostages and the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. It was the culmination of a long and tortuous process -- but it may, in the end, have been the easier part.

Utah's governor, in impassioned remarks, urges Americans to find 'off-ramp' from political violence

Utah's governor, in impassioned remarks, urges Americans to find 'off-ramp' from political violence

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Utah Gov. Spencer Cox made an impassioned plea on Friday for Americans and young people to use the horror of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's public assassination as an inflection point to turn the country away from political violence and division.

Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilities

Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilities

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris says it was "recklessness" for Democrats to leave it to President Joe Biden to decide whether to continue seeking another term last year, but she defends his ability to do the job, according an excerpt of her new book.

Trump note to Epstein that he denies writing is released by Congress

Trump note to Epstein that he denies writing is released by Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released on Monday a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump, which he has denied.

Trump note to Epstein that he denies signing is released by Congress

Trump note to Epstein that he denies signing is released by Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released on Monday a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump, which he has denied.

Trump signs order to designate nations that hold Americans as sponsors of wrongful detention

Trump signs order to designate nations that hold Americans as sponsors of wrongful detention

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that would let the U.S. designate nations as state sponsors of wrongful detention, using the threat of associated sanctions to deter Americans from being detained abroad or taken hostage.

Trump will host top tech CEOs at a White House dinner. Musk won't be there

Trump will host top tech CEOs at a White House dinner. Musk won't be there

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night.

Trump says video showing items thrown from White House is AI after his team indicates it's real

Trump says video showing items thrown from White House is AI after his team indicates it's real

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a video circulating online that showed items being tossed out of an upstairs window of the White House was created with artificial intelligence, despite his press team seeming to confirm the veracity of it hours earlier.

Trump says Chicago is the likely next target of his efforts to crack down on crime

Trump says Chicago is the likely next target of his efforts to crack down on crime

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Friday said Chicago will likely be the next target of his efforts to crack down on crime, homelessness and illegal immigration.

Vance pitches Trump's sweeping new law as a 'working families' tax cut' in swing-state Georgia

Vance pitches Trump's sweeping new law as a 'working families' tax cut' in swing-state Georgia

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (AP) -- Vice President JD Vance pitched President Donald Trump's sweeping new law as a "working families' tax cut" during a visit Thursday to a refrigeration facility in swing-state Georgia, a preview of the midterm message that Republicans are expected to campaign on next year.

Trump will meet Friday with leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign US-brokered peace deal

Trump will meet Friday with leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign US-brokered peace deal

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan are expected to sign a peace deal Friday at the White House that could potentially put an end to decades of conflict, President Donald Trump said.

Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren

Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren, a program created in 1966 to help interest young people in following healthy, active lifestyles.

Trump plans to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren

Trump plans to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday plans to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren.

Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centers in Gaza, but details are scant

Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centers in Gaza, but details are scant

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. will partner with Israel to run new food centers in Gaza to address the worsening humanitarian crisis there, but he and U.S. officials offered few additional details about the plan or how it would differ from existing food distribution centers.

Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final

Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Sunday will attend the FIFA Club World Cup final, a match that will offer Trump a preview of the globe's premier soccer tournament that North America will host next year.

Musk says he's forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law

Musk says he's forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) -- Elon Musk said he's carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing the America Party in response to the president's sweeping tax cuts law.

Musk said he's forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law

Musk said he's forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) -- Elon Musk said he's carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing the America Party in response to the president's sweeping tax cuts law.

Musk forms new political party after split with Trump over president's signature tax cuts law

Musk forms new political party after split with Trump over president's signature tax cuts law

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) -- Elon Musk say he's carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing on X that he is forming the America Party in response to the president's sweeping tax cuts law.

Melania Trump meets with patients, visits garden at Washington children's hospital

Melania Trump meets with patients, visits garden at Washington children's hospital

WASHINGTON (AP) -- First lady Melania Trump was set to visit with sick patients at Children's National hospital in Washington on Thursday as the children made Fourth of July arts and crafts ahead of the holiday.

Trump to meet at White House with American hostage freed from Gaza

Trump to meet at White House with American hostage freed from Gaza

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will meet at the White House on Thursday with Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, who was released in May.

Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

WASHINGTON (AP) -- On Monday afternoon, the president of the United States was just another person complaining online about his service provider.

Trump is finally getting his chance to try to top France with a grand military parade in DC

Trump is finally getting his chance to try to top France with a grand military parade in DC

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Eight years after President Donald Trump was dazzled by a grand military parade down the Champs-Elysees in Paris, he is finally getting a chance to try to top the spectacle.

Vance made a brief trip to Montana to speak to Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, AP sources say

Vance made a brief trip to Montana to speak to Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday made a brief trip to Montana, where he spoke to media mogul Rupert Murdoch; his son Lachlan Murdoch, the head of Fox News and News Corp.; and a group of other Fox News executives, according to two people familiar with the trip.

Vance says Musk making a 'huge mistake' in going after Trump but also tries to downplay the attacks

Vance says Musk making a 'huge mistake' in going after Trump but also tries to downplay the attacks

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) -- Vice President JD Vance said Elon Musk was making a "huge mistake" going after President Donald Trump in a storm of bitter and inflammatory social media posts after a falling out between the two men.

Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started

Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump and Elon Musk's alliance took off like one of SpaceX's rockets. It was supercharged and soared high. And then it blew up.

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio says he met with Trump in Florida

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio says he met with Trump in Florida

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who was pardoned by Donald Trump for his conviction related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, said he met with the president over the weekend in Florida.

Musk defends his work as he prepares to wind down at DOGE but gives hazy answers on future

Musk defends his work as he prepares to wind down at DOGE but gives hazy answers on future

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Elon Musk, preparing to step back from his work leading the Department of Government Efficiency, had a request of the reporters gathered at the White House to interview him: Before he would answer any questions, he wanted someone to tell him a joke.

Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform

Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate the Democratic Party's top fundraising platform, the latest example of Trump using the tools of the government to go after his political opponents.

Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'

Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said he wants to give money and an airplane ticket to any immigrant who is in the country illegally who chooses to "self-deport," and work to get those who are "good" back in the U.S., a break from his usual hardline immigration rhetoric.

Trump wants Congress to end daylight saving time

Trump wants Congress to end daylight saving time

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Friday urged Congress to "push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day" in his latest dig at the semiannual changing of clocks.

Trump targets 'Anonymous' author and former top cybersecurity official in escalation of retribution

Trump targets 'Anonymous' author and former top cybersecurity official in escalation of retribution

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump intensified his efforts to punish his critics on Wednesday by signing a pair of memoranda directing the Justice Department to investigate two officials from his first administration and stripping them of any security clearances they may have.

Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning to Iran

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning to Iran

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use "overwhelming lethal force" until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor.

Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

Trump says he was being a 'bit sarcastic' when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that he was "being a little bit sarcastic" when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours -- and even before he even took office.

In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-off

In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-off

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump in recent days has dismissed fears of a recession and brushed aside the stock market sell-off, going so far as to say, "You can't really watch the stock market." That's a new message from a leader who has frequently pointed to the market's ups and downs as a reflection of himself and his activities...

Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed uncertainty that NATO would come to the U.S.'s defense if the country were attacked, though the alliance did just that after Sept. 11 -- the only time in its history that the defense guarantee has been invoked.

Who's the guy handing Trump those binders of executive orders? Meet Will Scharf

Who's the guy handing Trump those binders of executive orders? Meet Will Scharf

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Those binders full of executive orders that President Donald Trump has been signing with a flourish and a wide-tipped Sharpie during his first week in office don't just magically appear before him.

Trump's first full day back in White House includes firings and an infrastructure announcement

Trump's first full day back in White House includes firings and an infrastructure announcement

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is spending his first full day back in the White House meeting with congressional leaders, making an infrastructure announcement and demonstrating one of his favored expressions of power: firing people.

Trump arrives in Washington for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power

Trump arrives in Washington for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump arrived in Washington Saturday evening to celebrate with family, supporters and political allies ahead of his second inauguration, a triumphant return for the Republican four years after he departed the city under the shadow of an attack by his supporters on the Capitol.

Trump heads to Washington for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power

Trump heads to Washington for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump was headed to Washington Saturday ahead of his second inauguration as president, four years after he departed the city under the shadow of an attack by his supporters on the Capitol.

Trump is arriving in Washington for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power

Trump is arriving in Washington for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump will return to Washington Saturday to kick off days of pageantry to herald his second inauguration as president, four years after he departed the city under the shadow of an attack by his supporters on the Capitol.

Trump will arrive in Washington Saturday for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power

Trump will arrive in Washington Saturday for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump will return to Washington Saturday to kick off days of pageantry to herald his second inauguration as president, four years after he departed the city under the shadow of an attack by his supporters on the U.S. Capitol.

Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

Trump says he is planning to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter.

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week.

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after government funding turmoil

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after government funding turmoil

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to keep his role leading Republicans in Congress.

Trump appears to side with Musk, tech allies in debate over foreign workers roiling his supporters

Trump appears to side with Musk, tech allies in debate over foreign workers roiling his supporters

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters.

An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition

An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- An online spat between factions of Donald Trump's supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House.

Takeaways from Trump's first post-election news conference

Takeaways from Trump's first post-election news conference

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday held a wide-ranging news conference in which he said he would preserve access to the polio vaccine but equivocated on other vaccines, pledged to look at bringing down the costs of pharmaceuticals and expressed doubts that his daughter-in-law might be Florida's next senator.

Trump's pick to run the DEA withdraws his name from consideration. Trump says he pulled the plug

NEW YORK (AP) -- Chad Chronister, Donald Trump's pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the job, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being selected for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Trump says he pulled the plug.

Chad Chronister, Donald Trump's pick to run the DEA, withdraws name from consideration

Chad Chronister, Donald Trump's pick to run the DEA, withdraws name from consideration

NEW YORK (AP) -- Chad Chronister, Donald Trump's pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being nominated for a position.

Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term

Donald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term

NEW YORK (AP) -- When Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. circled up aboard the president-elect's plane over some McDonalds burgers and fries recently, Donald Trump Jr. was seated in the center of that power foursome.

Trump names Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy

Trump names Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy

NEW YORK (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration with loyal supporters.

Trump names Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy in new administration

Trump names Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy in new administration

NEW YORK (AP) -- Donald Trump is naming longtime adviser Stephen Miller, an immigration hard-liner, to be the deputy chief of policy in his new administration.