Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is holding town halls in Republican-held Congressional districts in Iowa and Nebraska this weekend, highlighting opposition to the Trump administration. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: This weekend, Minnesota …
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The United States is not at war, but this weekend President Trump invoked a wartime law that gives him sweeping deportation powers.
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Hundreds of alleged gang members deported from U.S. despite court order
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesInmates are seen in cells at CECOT in Tecoluca on Feb. 6, 2024 in San Vicente, El Salvador. People who the U.S. says are Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gang …
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‘Bloody Saturday’ at Voice of America and other U.S.-funded networks
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump’s late-night decree Friday led to orders gutting the Voice of America and other U.S.-funded international broadcasters. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Journalists showed up at …
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Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSmoke rises from a location reportedly struck by U.S. airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, on Saturday. Osamah Abdulrahman/AP hide caption toggle caption Osamah Abdulrahman/AP WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump …
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Arlington National Cemetery stops highlighting some historical figures on its website
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesArlington National Cemetery has removed historical sections about prominent African-American, Hispanic and female veterans from its website.
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After Schumer’s abrupt U-turn to pass the spending bill, what comes next for Democrats?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHouse Democrats trumpeted unity at their annual retreat only to be blindsided by their Senate counterparts who gave critical votes to pass a Republican spending bill. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The …
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Week in politics: Schumer faces backlash form Democrats, Trump and the DOJ
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRepublican lawmakers are fielding critical questions on the economy. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer may face backlash for the short-term spending bill passed by the Senate Friday afternoon.
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Turmoil rocks Columbia University as Trump administration demands changes — or else
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesProtesters rally in support of detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil outside Columbia University in New York on Friday, March 14, 2025. Jason DeCrow/AP hide caption toggle caption Jason DeCrow/AP The …
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The S&P 500 posted its fourth straight week of losses on Friday. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images The S&P …