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Putin won't take peace with Ukraine without restoring empire, Robert Gates says -- "Putin feels that he has a destiny to recreate the Russian Empire," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

CBS News - 21 hours ago

DHS asks for 20,000 National Guard troops for immigration roundups, Pentagon reviewing request

Orlando Sentinel - 21 hours ago

World Pride comes to Washington in the shadow of, and in defiance of, the Trump administration

AP News - 21 hours ago

DHS asks for 20,000 National Guard troops for immigration roundups, Pentagon reviewing request

The Baltimore Sun - 21 hours ago

DHS asks for 20,000 National Guard troops for immigration roundups, Pentagon reviewing request

AP News - 21 hours ago

SEC bitcoin hack case gets Alabama man sentenced to 14 months in prison

CNBC - 21 hours ago

Bumbling Bridget Phillipson in denial after Keir Starmer mocked over Albania trip -- The Education Secretary was forced to deny that Labour wanted to house failed asylum seekers in...

Daily Express - 21 hours ago

Hillsborough Judge Nancy Jacobs to resign after panel recommends removal

Tampa Bay Times - 21 hours ago

New Orleans sheriff faces intense criticism after 10 escape from jail she runs: 'Unacceptable'

The Advocate - 21 hours ago

Cassie Testimony Ends After Speaking About Diddy's 2016 Hotel Attack in Day Two of Cross-Examination

Hollywood Reporter - 21 hours ago

Mayor Adams considering pulling city contracts for organizations the city deems antisemitic

New York Daily News - 21 hours ago

Carney travelling to Rome with Liberal MPs for Pope's inaugural mass

CBC News - 21 hours ago

It's been six months since President Trump first announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency initiative, which has dramatically shrunk parts of the federal government. And with so many individual stories about federal workers losing their jobs around the country, the big picture can sometimes look blurry.

NPR - 22 hours ago

Trump sheds his MAGA isolationism during Middle East trip

Apple Valley News Now - 22 hours ago

Viral black smoke ring sparks wild theories — aliens, locusts, pyros & more

New York Post - 22 hours ago

Supreme Court maintains temporary block on Alien Enemies Act deportations

ABC News - 22 hours ago

Reform a 'one-man personality cult', leader of the Welsh Tories to say

Evening Standard - 22 hours ago

High school students learn how to participate in civil political debate in an uncivil age

NBC News - 22 hours ago

Uphill battle ahead to attain FEMA aid after Western Maryland flood

The Baltimore Sun - 22 hours ago

Case of brain-dead pregnant woman kept on life support in Georgia raises tricky questions

Orlando Sentinel - 22 hours ago

How Star Wars Reveals Conservatives' Authoritarian Fantasies

Mother Jones - 22 hours ago

DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. It refused

NPR - 22 hours ago

Case of brain-dead pregnant woman kept on life support in Georgia raises tricky questions

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 22 hours ago

Florida A&M picks corporate executive as next president

Tampa Bay Times - 22 hours ago

Case of brain-dead pregnant woman kept on life support in Georgia raises tricky questions

The Baltimore Sun - 22 hours ago

GOP congressman confirms Hegseth ordered brief pause in cyber ops against Russia -- CBS News reported in March that the defense secretary ordered a pause in cyber operations against Russia. Rep. Don Bacon disclosed its duration during a hearing.

CBS News - 22 hours ago

Leaked Canadian military report shows many new recruits are quickly leaving

CBC News - 22 hours ago

House Democrat on Biden: 'It was good for him to step aside'

NBC News - 22 hours ago

House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in 'big, beautiful' bill

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 22 hours ago

Ohio's Republican attorney general suspends his governor bid against a Trump-backed candidate

AP News - 22 hours ago

Assisted dying bill debated

Sky News - 22 hours ago

New foreign minister says Israel using lack of food as 'political tool' in Gaza -- -

CBC News - 22 hours ago

Israel expands attacks in Gaza and Yemen as Trump wraps up trip to region

Boston Globe - 22 hours ago

FBI Disbanding Public Corruption Squad In Its Washington Office, Sources Say

Huffington Post - 22 hours ago

House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in 'big, beautiful' bill

Orlando Sentinel - 22 hours ago

House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in 'big, beautiful' bill

The Baltimore Sun - 22 hours ago

Top Democrats reckon with Biden's reemergence as party looks to move past 2024 election

Apple Valley News Now - 22 hours ago

Right-Wing Hard-liners Pull Power Play on Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

New York Magazine - 22 hours ago

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Alien Enemies Act Deportations

Rolling Stone - 22 hours ago

Republican hardliners block Trump's tax bill in setback for GOP leaders

NBC News - 22 hours ago

Judge orders more than 100 youths moved out of troubled L.A. County juvenile hall

Los Angeles Times - 22 hours ago

Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 22 hours ago

An LSU graduate will lead the US Postal Service. Meet David Steiner.

The Advocate - 22 hours ago

Is Labour delivering its promises on mental healthcare in schools?

Independent UK - 22 hours ago

Trump rips New Jersey icons Taylor Swift, 'prune' Bruce Springsteen -- adding to Garden State's bad day

New York Post - 22 hours ago

Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from deportations under Alien Enemies Act -- The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.

CBS News - 22 hours ago

New House GOP resolution eviscerates Comey over '86 47' Instagram post

Fox News - 22 hours ago

Amazon, worker union before Quebec labour tribunal over warehouse closures

CTV News - 22 hours ago

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th century law

The Denver Post - 22 hours ago

Supreme Court rules against Trump administration in Alien Enemies Act case

CNBC - 22 hours ago

Conservative Republicans block Trump's big tax bill from advancing out of key committee

Boston Globe - 22 hours ago

Florida has a 'blueprint' to curb illegal immigration. Here's what's in it.

Tampa Bay Times - 22 hours ago

Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers

The Baltimore Sun - 22 hours ago

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th century law

Orlando Sentinel - 22 hours ago

As Trump targets DEI, Republican-led states intensify efforts to stamp it out

The Columbian - 22 hours ago

Fed boss Jerome Powell plans to cut central bank staff by 10% in nod to Elon Musk's DOGE

New York Post - 22 hours ago

NDP caucus members dispute appointment of interim leader Don Davies

The Globe and Mail - 22 hours ago

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th century law

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 22 hours ago

Hackers have been using AI-made voice messages to impersonate senior US officials, FBI warns

Apple Valley News Now - 23 hours ago

Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya

NBC News - 23 hours ago

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th century law

The Baltimore Sun - 23 hours ago

Senator Rand Paul and Rep. Ro Khanna, Sunday on 'This Week' with Co-anchor Jon Karl

ABC News - 23 hours ago

Starmer talks to countries about return hubs for failed asylum seekers

Evening Standard - 23 hours ago

Trump's Birthright Citizenship Fight Is Actually Deeply Ironic

Huffington Post - 23 hours ago

MrBeast's new video has drawn scrutiny from the Mexican government — and even the president. Here's what's going on.

Business Insider - 23 hours ago

Hours After Release, Morgan Wallen's 'I'm The Problem' Is Already Spotify's Most-Streamed Country Album of 2025

Hollywood Reporter - 23 hours ago

Bears may be giving up on a new Chicago stadium — and preparing to move

Chicago Sun-Times - 23 hours ago

Judge OKs Iowa limits on K-6 gender identity, sexual orientation teaching but not elective programs

Orlando Sentinel - 23 hours ago

Judge OKs Iowa limits on K-6 gender identity, sexual orientation teaching but not elective programs

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 23 hours ago

Judge OKs Iowa limits on K-6 gender identity, sexual orientation teaching but not elective programs

The Baltimore Sun - 23 hours ago

Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers

AP News - 23 hours ago

If You Believe Trump, He's Already Brought In New Investments Totaling Half Of The Entire GDP

Huffington Post - 23 hours ago

Texas' measles outbreak is starting to slow. The U.S. case count climbs slightly to 1,024 cases

CTV News - 23 hours ago

Ex-interim US attorney in Washington Ed Martin reveals he faces ethics probe

Apple Valley News Now - 23 hours ago

UN welcomes 'constructive' Istanbul talks for Russia-Ukraine peace

Daily Sabah - 23 hours ago

Brexit betrayal fears as Macron's new 'hard link' may hit UK fishermen -- The French President has reportedly pushed forward with his demands despite Sir Keir Starmer...

Daily Express - 23 hours ago

Cuomo bails on NYC senior center visit where protesters hoped to confront ex-gov over nursing home death scandal

New York Post - 23 hours ago

US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is 'inadequate,' judge says

New York Daily News - 23 hours ago

First blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease cleared by U.S. FDA

CTV News - 23 hours ago

US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is 'inadequate,' judge says

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 23 hours ago

Liberals aren't planning to table a budget this year, finance minister says -- Darren Major

CBC News - 23 hours ago

Harvard Researcher Detained By ICE To Be Transferred To Massachusetts

Huffington Post - 23 hours ago

US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is 'inadequate,' judge says

AP News - 23 hours ago

Read Gov. Wes Moore's UMES commencement speech

The Baltimore Sun - 23 hours ago

'We're seeing that global conversation play out in real time' -- Instant Opinion -- Opinion, comment and editorials of the day -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

The Week - 23 hours ago

Suburban accountant accused in $10M COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme

Chicago Tribune - 1 day ago

Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow his government downsizing plans to proceed

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 1 day ago

Inmigrantes de Illinois siguen de cerca los argumentos de la Corte Suprema sobre la ciudadanía por nacimiento

Chicago Sun-Times - 1 day ago

Children die as USAID aid cuts snap a lifeline for the world's most malnourished

New York Daily News - 1 day ago

Think You're Smarter Than Slate's UX Designer? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz. -- Ray Hamel

Slate - 1 day ago

PM speaks to Trump, Zelensky and European allies to 'align' response to Russia

Evening Standard - 1 day ago

Gov. Wes Moore announces plans to end racial wealth gap, focuses on legacy in UMES speech

The Baltimore Sun - 1 day ago

House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in 'big, beautiful' bill

AP News - 1 day ago

Justin Bieber Denies Being One of Diddy's Victims: "There Are Individuals Who Were Genuinely Harmed By Him"

Hollywood Reporter - 1 day ago

Children die as USAID aid cuts snap a lifeline for the world's most malnourished

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 1 day ago

Why Trump's a term-long problem for the Coalition

Sydney Morning Herald - 1 day ago

The extravagant ways Gulf leaders rolled out the red (and lavender) carpet for Trump, in photos

Business Insider - 1 day ago

Trump's Mideast trip splashes out on deals and diplomacy but is quiet on human rights

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 1 day ago

Trump suspends asylum system, leaving immigrants to face an uncertain future

The Denver Post - 1 day ago

Here are 5 takeaways from Trump's first major foreign trip to the Middle East

NPR - 1 day ago