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US will keep aid flowing to an Israeli unit accused of rights abuses, citing remediation efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Friday it has opted against what would have been its first-ever blocking of aid to an Israeli military unit over rights abuses, saying it is now satisfied with Israeli efforts to remediate the abuse.
Judge Gives Trump and Prosecutors More Time to Assess Presidential Immunity
The federal judge presiding over former President Donald J. Trump’s election interference case on Friday delayed until the end of the month a deadline for the defense and prosecution to send her their proposals for how to assess the impact of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling granting former presidents broad immunity against criminal charges.
Trump’s Tax Plan Could Add Trillions in Debt. Harris’s Is a Mystery.
Former President Donald J. Trump keeps adding new tax cuts to his list of campaign promises, and their projected costs keep piling up.
Trump’s tale of a harrowing helicopter ride and emergency landing? Didn’t happen, Willie Brown says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump mixed up two prominent politicians from California when he told a harrowing tale of almost crashing in a helicopter.
Body camera footage shows local police anger at Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the chaotic aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally last month, a local police officer told a fellow officer he had warned the Secret Service days earlier that the building where the 20-year-old gunman opened fire needed to be secured.
Conservative leader wants Canada to match U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has added his voice to those calling on the federal government to slap tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and associated parts.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Connecticut’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Connecticut Republicans will pick nominees in state primaries on Tuesday to challenge two longtime Democratic lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.