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Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago

Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Air Force fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in the temporarily restricted airspace near Donald Trump's Florida home Sunday, bringing the number of violations to more than 20 since the president took office on Jan. 20.

Trump will stand before Congress and offer divided nation an accounting of his turbulent first weeks

Trump will stand before Congress and offer divided nation an accounting of his turbulent first weeks

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump will stand before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday to give an accounting of his turbulent first weeks in office as a divided nation struggles to keep pace, with some Americans fearing for the country's future while others are cheering him on.

Trump to stand before Congress and offer divided nation an accounting of his turbulent first weeks

Trump to stand before Congress and offer divided nation an accounting of his turbulent first weeks

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump will stand before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday to give an accounting of his turbulent first weeks in office as a divided nation struggles to keep pace, with some Americans fearing for the country's future while others are cheering him on.

Musk and his 'humble tech support' effort get star turn at Trump's Cabinet meeting

Musk and his 'humble tech support' effort get star turn at Trump's Cabinet meeting

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Elon Musk took a star turn at the first Cabinet meeting of President Donald Trump's new term, holding forth in a black "Make America Great Again" campaign hat on Wednesday about his role as "humble tech support" for the federal government -- and laying out dire stakes if his cost-cutting efforts fail.

Trump settles suit against Elon Musk's X over his post-Jan. 6 ban

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has settled a lawsuit against Elon Musk's X over the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, banning him after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Trump hosting Jordan's King Abdullah II as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

Trump hosting Jordan's King Abdullah II as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is hosting Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza -- perhaps permanently -- as part of his audacious plan to remake the Middle East.

Trump will host Jordan's King Abdullah II as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

Trump will host Jordan's King Abdullah II as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump will host Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza -- perhaps permanently -- as part of his audacious plan to remake the Middle East.

Trump says he wants Ukraine's rare earth elements as a condition of further support

Trump says he wants Ukraine's rare earth elements as a condition of further support

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Monday indicated that he wants to reach an agreement with Ukraine to gain access to the country's rare earth materials as a condition for continuing U.S. support for its war against Russia.

Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTok

Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTok

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the U.S. to take steps to start developing a government-owned investment fund that he said could be used to profit off of TikTok if he's successful at finding it an American buyer.

Trump signs executive order aimed at curtailing gender transitions for everyone under 19

Trump signs executive order aimed at curtailing gender transitions for everyone under 19

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at curtailing gender transitions for people under age 19.

Trump's swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold

Trump's swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather, according to a person familiar with the matter.

White House holds homeland security tabletop exercise with senior Trump officials

White House holds homeland security tabletop exercise with senior Trump officials

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senior officials from President-elect Donald Trump's administration, including the majority of his designated Cabinet nominees, were at the White House on Wednesday to participate in a transition exercise hosted by President Joe Biden's team.

Archivist says Equal Rights Amendment can't be certified as Democrats push Biden to recognize it

Archivist says Equal Rights Amendment can't be certified as Democrats push Biden to recognize it

WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a rare joint statement, the archivist and deputy archivist of the United States said Tuesday that the 1970s-era Equal Rights Amendment cannot be certified without further action by Congress or the courts, as Democrats press President Joe Biden to act unilaterally on its ratification before he leaves office next month.

Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump's transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a weeks-long delay.

Trump signs agreement to allow Justice Department to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

Trump signs agreement to allow Justice Department to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump's transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a weeks-long delay.

After delay, Trump signs agreement with Biden White House to begin formal transition handoff

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden's White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20.

Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations

Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The top lawyer on Donald Trump's transition team investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those seeking roles or influence in the new administration.

Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn't mean the transition is going smoothly

Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn't mean the transition is going smoothly

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- In the two weeks since Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump has been setting records with the pace of appointments for his incoming administration. But speed shouldn't be confused with organization.

Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary

Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.

Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas

Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump appears to be planning to attend a SpaceX "Starship" rocket launch on Tuesday, in the latest indication of founder Elon Musk 's influence in the Republican's orbit.

Harris says fear and division stirred by Trump is 'not who we are'

Harris says fear and division stirred by Trump is 'not who we are'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kamala Harris told Americans on Tuesday that Donald Trump's efforts to sow division and fear are "not who we are" as she reinforced her campaign's closing argument by delivering it from the same site where the Republican former president fomented the Capitol insurrection in 2021.

Harris promises to 'put country above party and above self' in closing argument against Trump

Harris promises to 'put country above party and above self' in closing argument against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kamala Harris promised Tuesday to "put country above party and above self" in the closing argument of her presidential campaign, delivering her message from the same site where Donald Trump fomented the Capitol insurrection, to emphasize the sharp choice voters face.

Harris to promise to 'put country above party and above self' in closing argument against Trump

Harris to promise to 'put country above party and above self' in closing argument against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kamala Harris will promise Tuesday to "put country above party and above self" in the closing argument of her presidential campaign, to be delivered from the same site where Donald Trump fomented the Capitol insurrection, in the hopes that it offers a stark visualization of the choice voters face.

Harris reaches for a big moment in her closing argument for 'turning the page' on Trump

Harris reaches for a big moment in her closing argument for 'turning the page' on Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris will pledge to Americans that she'll work to improve their lives while Republican Donald Trump is only in it for himself as she delivers her campaign's closing argument Tuesday from the same site where the former president fomented the Capitol insurrection in 2021.

Harris hits a Philadelphia deli famous for being a political hotspot ahead of townhall

Harris hits a Philadelphia deli famous for being a political hotspot ahead of townhall

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday popped into Philadelphia's Famous 4th Street Deli -- a longtime haven for elected officials where the politics is probably more famous than the pastrami and other lunchtime staples.

Harris' interview with Fox News is marked by testy exchanges over immigration and more

Harris' interview with Fox News is marked by testy exchanges over immigration and more

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a combative first interview with Fox News on Wednesday, sparring on immigration policy and shifting policy positions while asserting that if elected, she would not represent a continuation of Joe Biden's presidency.

Walz unveils Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

Walz unveils Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday unveiled his ticket's plans to improve the lives of rural voters, as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump's support.

Walz to unveil Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

Walz to unveil Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will unveil his ticket's plans to improve the lives of rural voters, as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump's support.

Harris faces new urgency to explain how her potential presidency would be different from Biden's

Harris faces new urgency to explain how her potential presidency would be different from Biden's

WASHINGTON (AP) -- With less than four weeks until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is facing new urgency to define how her potential presidency would be different from that of President Joe Biden.

Harris reaches agreement on transition planning with Biden administration, no word on Trump yet

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris' transition team has reached an agreement with the General Services Administration to accept pre-election support from the federal government to prepare for her potential presidency.

White House hosts first meeting with Trump, Harris transition teams

White House hosts first meeting with Trump, Harris transition teams

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Representatives for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ' transition teams met for the first time at the White House, the Biden administration announced Wednesday, as the outgoing administration plans to smooth the handoff to whomever wins in November.

Harris raised $361 million in August from nearly 3 million donors, campaign says

Harris raised $361 million in August from nearly 3 million donors, campaign says

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris raised well more than double what former President Donald Trump took in from donors in August, her campaign announced Friday, saying it raised $361 million from nearly 3 million donors in her first full month as a candidate.

Presidential transition planning has begun in earnest, but Trump and Harris are already behind

Presidential transition planning has begun in earnest, but Trump and Harris are already behind

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Biden administration has begun offering federal resources to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for presidential transition planning for the first time, with experts suggesting both are behind in preparing for their potential administrations.

Biden plans to use his convention speech to hand off to Harris and make case against Trump

Biden plans to use his convention speech to hand off to Harris and make case against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden will give the keynote address Monday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, making a symbolic handoff of his party to Vice President Kamala Harris and pressing the case for what he says is the threat to the country if Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Harris zeroes in on high food and housing prices as inflation plays a big role in the campaign

Harris zeroes in on high food and housing prices as inflation plays a big role in the campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food and housing prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech Friday in North Carolina, promising to push for a federal ban on price gouging on groceries and laying out plans to cut other costs as she looks to address one of voters' top concerns.

Harris zeroes in on high food prices as inflation plays a big role in the presidential race

Harris zeroes in on high food prices as inflation plays a big role in the presidential race

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech Friday in North Carolina, promising to push for a federal ban on price gouging on groceries as she looks to address one of voters' top concerns.

Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

Harris campaign's new $90 million in battleground ads in August aims to sharpen contrast with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is launching a $90 million advertising effort over the next three weeks to introduce the Democrat to voters and sharpen the contrast with Republican Donald Trump.

Harris cautiously rolls out policy, aiming to outmaneuver Trump and address 2020 liabilities

Harris cautiously rolls out policy, aiming to outmaneuver Trump and address 2020 liabilities

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to outmaneuver former President Donald Trump and address old vulnerabilities on her policy positions as she starts to fill in how she would govern if elected in November.

VP's campaign launches 'Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump

VP's campaign launches 'Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign on Sunday is launching "Republicans for Harris" as she looks to win over Republican voters put off by Donald Trump's candidacy.

VP campaign launches 'Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump

VP campaign launches 'Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign on Sunday is launching "Republicans for Harris" as she looks to win over Republican voters put off by Donald Trump's candidacy.

NC Gov. Cooper opted out of Harris VP vetting, in part over worry about GOP lieutenant: AP sources

NC Gov. Cooper opted out of Harris VP vetting, in part over worry about GOP lieutenant: AP sources

WASHINGTON (AP) -- North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper opted not to be a candidate in Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate search, two people familiar with the matter said Monday, in part because of concerns that his Republican lieutenant governor would assume control when he travels out of state if he were selected.

Harris holds her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets

Harris holds her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris used her first fundraiser since becoming the Democrats' likely White House nominee to excoriate Republican nominee Donald Trump as determined to roll back American's freedoms.

Harris is holding her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets

Harris is holding her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is holding her first fundraiser since becoming the Democrats' likely White House nominee, looking to build on a record week of contributions since President Joe Biden ended his campaign for reelection.

Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names

Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running mate, according to two people familiar with the matter, as she approaches one of the most consequential decisions of her new presidential candidacy.

Harris visits battleground Wisconsin in first rally as Democrats coalesce around her for president

Harris visits battleground Wisconsin in first rally as Democrats coalesce around her for president

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is making her first visit to a battleground state Tuesday after locking up enough support from Democratic delegates to win her party's nomination to challenge Republican former President Donald Trump, two days after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid.

Harris to visit battleground Wisconsin in first rally as Democrats coalesce around her for president

Harris to visit battleground Wisconsin in first rally as Democrats coalesce around her for president

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is making her first visit to a battleground state Tuesday after locking up enough support from Democratic delegates to win her party's nomination to challenge former President Donald Trump, two days after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid.

Kamala Harris and JD Vance have yet to agree on terms for a VP debate

Kamala Harris and JD Vance have yet to agree on terms for a VP debate

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. JD Vance, the new Republican vice presidential nominee, have yet to agree on terms to participate in a debate, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Biden orders Secret Service to protect RFK Jr. after attempt on Trump's life

Biden orders Secret Service to protect RFK Jr. after attempt on Trump's life

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden has ordered the U.S. Secret Service to protect independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

Biden's press conference will be a key test for him. But he's no master of the big rhetorical moment

Biden's press conference will be a key test for him. But he's no master of the big rhetorical moment

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden has a fresh opportunity Thursday to try to prove to the American public that he's capable of serving another four years after his shocking debate flop threw the future of his presidency into doubt. But Biden is not known as a master of the big rhetorical moment and his recent cleanup efforts have proved...