As President Trump bends the federal government to fit his agenda, he is also gilding the White House to suit his aesthetics. And there’s one more thing he really wants: a ballroom.
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Todd Blanche’s past hangs over him as top DOJ official on Epstein case
Todd Blanche’s personal involvement in the case of Jeffrey Epstein is fueling questions about proper procedures at the Justice Department.
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Trump sees ‘real starvation’ in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid
President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed doing more to feed the starving population in Gaza — at odds with the Israeli prime minister who claimed there was no starvation.
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Pete Buttigieg warns Democrats can’t go back to status quo after President Trump
Steve Inskeep speaks with former US Secretary for Transportation Pete Buttigieg about distrust in government and the status of the Democratic party.
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Trump sets EU tariff at 15%, lower than his original threat, after meeting in Scotland
Trump had most recently threatened tariffs of 30% on imports from the European Union. But on Sunday, he met with the president of the European Commission, and they agreed to a lower level.
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Trump visits Federal Reserve and tussles with Jerome Powell in extraordinary moment
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve to inspect an ongoing renovation and disagreed with Powell about the final cost of the project in an extraordinary moment.
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Questions about Epstein files follow lawmakers home
It’s just the start of a summer recess for Congress, but already House Republicans are being asked questions back home about the push to release records related to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump’s new AI policies keep culture war focus on tech companies
A new executive order instructs tech companies to address what the White House sees as “woke AI.” Receiving future federal contracts could hinge on whether AI firms respond.
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Trump aims to get rid of AI regulations and finance exports to win AI race
President Trump says he wants to make sure the United States wins the artificial intelligence race. The White House says fewer regulations will help.
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Facing cuts to federal public broadcasting, The Public’s Radio & RIPBS weigh next steps
As the Trump administration’s plan to cut federal funding to public radio and television appears poised to come to fruition, local public media outlets like The Public’s Radio & Rhode Island PBS are assessing next steps. Congress this week approved a plan to claw back $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, sending it […]
