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Trump declares US in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels in the Caribbean
President Donald Trump is declaring drug cartels to be “unlawful combatants” and informed members of Congress the United States is in an “non-international armed conflict” with them.
“The president determined ...Read more
White House floats new rules for colleges to get funding edge
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration sent letters to a group of top-tier universities this week laying out a proposed compact that would cap international students, ban the use of race or sex in hiring, and require ...Read more
Trump eyes firing 'thousands' of federal workers over shutdown
President Donald Trump is weighing slashing “thousands” of federal jobs ahead of a meeting with his budget director, Russell Vought, as the White House looks to ratchet up pressure on Democrats to end a government ...Read more
Trump has late-night shows in his crosshairs. 'SNL' has long been a target of his ire
LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump has said many things about "Saturday Night Live" over the years. Few of them are favorable, highlighting his disdain for the late-night sketch comedy show, though his previous stints ...Read more
Trump vows to shutter 'Democrat agencies' amid government shutdown
President Donald Trump Thursday vowed to take advantage of the government shutdown to permanently shutter federal agencies that he brands “a political scam” and taunted Democrats for giving him the authority to act ...Read more
Supreme Court starts term full of elections, LGBT rights and Trump
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court begins a new term Monday that could shape the power of the presidency, determine the role of race and federal control of elections and curtail LGBT rights nationwide — with more cases on ...Read more
'War-ravaged' Portland hits back on Trump -- with crochet, chicken costumes and farmers markets
PORTLAND, Ore. — There is a rhetorical battle raging here in this heavily Democratic city, known for its delicious coffee, plethora of fancy restaurants, bespoke doughnuts and also for its small faction of black-clad ...Read more
Trump to talk federal job cuts with White House budget chief
President Donald Trump said he would meet with White House Budget Director Russell Vought to discuss potential cuts to the federal workforce, heightening pressure on Democrats to end the government shutdown, which has ...Read more
Cal Thomas: Bring back Clinton-Gingrich
On Aug. 5, 1997, President Bill Clinton and the Republican-controlled Congress, led by Speaker Newt Gingrich, enacted the Balanced Budget Act. ...Read more
Commentary: The push to hold more nonviolent suspects in jail threatens public safety
Jails in America are dangerous. So far this year, 38 people have died inside Los Angeles County jails in as many weeks. This is more than five times the number of executions in the entire state of California since 2000. ...Read more
COUNTERPOINT: The court isn't drifting rightward -- the pedal is to the floor
Whether the Roberts Supreme Court will continue to push American jurisprudence to the right — bending the law toward their preferred policy outcomes rather than precedent or originalist intent — is no longer a matter ...Read more
Commentary: Congresswomen unite for immigration reform and show us the statesmanship that's possible
During this time of fear and division in the United States, it is heartening to see an example of courage and unity, especially as it pertains to one of our most contentious issues: immigration.
Donald Trump seized on ...Read more
Editorial: Peace plan will end war, one way or another
An end to the killing and destruction in Gaza is within reach if Hamas finally acts in the best interest of the Palestinian people rather than its own murderous ambitions.
The 20-point peace plan offered by President ...Read more
Editorial: Trump, Hegseth wage war on woke
President Donald Trump’s message to the military and the world is singular: Don’t mess with America!
The president infused the military with pride and purpose on Tuesday as he and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ...Read more
Editorial: No, President Trump, Chicagoans are not 'the enemy within'
We’ve heard the president of the United States denigrate and demean Chicago before.
What we haven’t seen until now is President Donald Trump appearing before a gathering of the nation’s military commanders — ...Read more
Editorial: The wild case of Ian Roberts, Des Moines school superintendent, illustrates how employers ignore immigration law
Anyone who has applied for a job, or hired somebody, is familiar with the requirement to fill out an I-9, the official U.S. government form designed to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired ...Read more
Gustavo Arellano: There's no nice way to deport someone. But Trump's ICE is hosting a cruelty Olympics
When my father was crossing the U.S.-Mexico border like an undocumented Road Runner back in the 1970s, la migra caught him more than a few times.
They chased him and his friends through factories in Los Angeles and across...Read more
Lisa Jarvis: This shutdown fight has life-or-death consequences
At the heart of the fight over the government shutdown is the fate of health insurance for millions of Americans who may soon face an impossible choice: accept a significant increase in their premiums or take a gamble and ...Read more
Editorial: Ultimately, Comey case will rise or fall on the evidence
Nine years ago, progressives wanted James Comey strung up in the public square. Today, he’s their cause celebre. How times change.
In 2016, Democrats lambasted the then-FBI director for going public days before the ...Read more
Commentary: When you're pregnant and in pain -- A pharmacologist's guide to safe relief
Pregnancy comes with its share of aches and pains, including headaches, back pain, and general discomfort, all of which can make daily life challenging. For millions of women, acetaminophen (Tylenol) has been the trusted ...Read more
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