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GOP’s food stamp plan is found to violate Senate rules. It’s the latest setback for Trump’s big bill
In another blow to the Republicans’ tax and spending cut bill, the Senate parliamentarian has advised that a proposal to shift some food stamps costs from the federal government to states — a centerpiece of GOP savings efforts — would violate the chamber’s rules. While the parliamentarian’s rulings are advisory, they are rarely, if ever, […]
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Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons
An AG43 automatic rifle is on display at a gun store in Arlington Virginia. Olivier Douliery | Sipa USA via AP Images Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state House on Friday approved legislation that would ban the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles commonly referred to as assault weapons. The proposal now heads to the desk […]
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Iran, Israel launch new attacks after Tehran rules out nuclear talks
A missile is intercepted over Tel Aviv on June 20, 2025, after a Iran fired a fresh salvo of missiles. John Wessels | Afp | Getty Images Iran and Israel exchanged fresh attacks early on Saturday, a day after Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear programme while under threat and Europe tried […]
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Mahmoud Khalil ordered released by federal judge
Protesters gather at Ervan Chew Park in Houston, Texas, on June 8, 2025, for a demonstration against Trump immigration policies and mass deportations. A protester holds a sign that reads, ”Free Mahmoud Khalil.” (Photo by Reginald Mathalone/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Reginald Mathalone | Nurphoto | Getty Images A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump […]
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Supreme Court rejects fast track of Trump tariff challenge by toy companies
A person walks past the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request to expedite a challenge to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The ruling from the nation’s high court means that the Trump administration now has the standard 30-day window to […]
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Chip stocks fall on report U.S. could terminate waivers for Taiwan Semi and others
A motorcycle is seen near a building of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which is a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on April 16, 2025. Daniel Ceng | Anadolu | Getty Images Semiconductor stocks declined Friday following a report that the U.S. is weighing measures that would terminate […]
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Everything we know about Tesla’s robotaxi launch in Austin
Tesla‘s long-overdue robotaxi is finally hitting the streets this weekend, but the rollout may face some roadblocks. The Elon Musk-led electric vehicle company is expected to roll out robotaxis in Austin, Texas, on June 22, with the first driverless trip from the factory to a customer house expected on his birthday, June 28. Musk shared […]
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Mineral-rich Greenland says it doesn’t want to become a great mining nation. Here’s why
Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources Naaja Nathanielsen speaks during an interview with AFP in her office in Nuuk, Greenland, on March 6, 2025. Odd Andersen | Afp | Getty Images Greenland has little interest in harnessing its massive resource potential to become a top mining country. The world’s largest island has been thrust […]
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Europe and Iran to hold talks as Trump sets two-week deadline for U.S. strikes decision
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA – JUNE 16: U.S. President Donald Trump walks out to talk to reporters at the G7 Leaders’ Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty Images Top U.K., France and Germany diplomats are pushing for eleventh-hour diplomacy with Iran in Geneva on Friday, as Washington […]
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Appeals court lets Trump keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles
Members of the California National Guard stand guard outside the Federal Building before a curfew takes effect in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025, following days of protests in response to federal immigration operations that saw clashes spread across downtown. Benjamin Hanson | Afp | Getty Images An appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald […]
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