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Trump says he’s holding Canada responsible for wildfire smoke and threatens higher tariffs

President Trump is blaming Canada for wildfire smoke choking much of the eastern and Midwestern U.S. and says the economic cost could be added to tariffs on Canadian imports.

Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting

The Trump administration is intensifying its push to review state voter rolls, but election officials from both parties say federal claims about non-citizen registrations remain unverified and potentially misleading.

How much shooting does it take to end a ‘ceasefire’?

Despite its name, a modern "ceasefire" often doesn't mean the shooting has actually stopped—and experts warn the word may be losing its meaning.

Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities

Despite the World Cup and Amazon Prime Day boosting shopping, U.S. retail spending grew less than expected—raising fresh questions about whether consumers can keep driving the economy as inflation and higher gas prices persist.

Barack Obama hasn’t endorsed a Michigan Senate candidate. An AIPAC-linked group is spending millions on ads with him anyway

Barack Obama hasn't endorsed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary—but millions of dollars in ads using his old praise of Haley Stevens are fueling confusion, controversy and a high-stakes battle for a crucial Senate seat.

Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say

A longtime Trump aide is under federal investigation after suspicious prediction market trades raised insider trading concerns inside the White House.

Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran

Will rising mortgage rates derail the housing market? Renewed Middle East tensions, higher oil prices, and stubborn borrowing costs are making homeownership even harder to afford.

Maine mayor calls for independent investigation into deadly ICE-involved shooting

As protests continue after the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, Biddeford's mayor is demanding an independent investigation, greater transparency, and answers about federal immigration enforcement.

Advisers debate Trump’s primetime election speech amid fears of continued campaign to sow mistrust

President Trump is set to deliver a primetime address on alleged foreign election interference, reviving debate over the 2020 election and raising concerns among election officials about public confidence in future voting.

Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains

Ukraine's decision to remove its popular defense minister has triggered rare wartime protests, exposed deep divisions within the country's military leadership, and raised concerns among Western allies.

ICE traffic stops were just halted, then swiftly reinstated, as feds try to curb shootings – and the inevitable backlash

After two more fatal ICE shootings, the Trump administration briefly halted a key immigration enforcement tactic—only for President Trump to quickly reverse course, exposing growing tensions over safety, accountability, and enforcement strategy.

Exclusive: US military hasn’t conducted standard review of intelligence tied to strike on school in Iran, sources say

Why has the Pentagon delayed releasing key findings on a deadly U.S. strike in Iran? A new report raises questions about intelligence failures, military transparency, and accountability.

FBI affidavit alleges drugs found in van involved in Houston ICE shooting

A newly unsealed FBI warrant alleging suspected drugs inside Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van has intensified scrutiny of the fatal ICE shooting in Houston, with civil rights advocates questioning the timing and calling for an independent investigation.

Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024

President Trump announced that Iran has released American citizen Dena Karari, who had been barred from leaving the country since late 2024, calling the move a gesture of goodwill amid escalating U.S. military strikes.

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: How the White House decided on Erica Schwartz for CDC director

President Trump's latest CDC director nominee, Dr. Erica Schwartz, is pitching stability after months of turmoil at the nation's top public health agency, even as questions persist over the administration's health agenda and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s influence.

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