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U.S. Races to Finalize Plans for High-Stakes Trump-Putin Meeting on Ukraine; Allies Push for Kyiv’s Direct Role
U.S. and Russian officials are racing to finalize details for Friday's summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where the war in Ukraine will top the agenda. As of Monday, the White House had yet to announce a venue, with advance teams from both countries still scouting locations in the state, chosen for its midway point between Washington and Moscow. 
U.S. and Russian officials are racing to finalize details for Friday's summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where the war in Ukraine will top the agenda. As of Monday, the White House had yet to announce a venue, with advance teams from both countries still scouting locations in the state, chosen for its midway point between Washington and Moscow. -
Newsom Unveils California ‘Trigger’ Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas GOP Map, Eyeing Five New Democratic Seats
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced a special election plan that would allow Democrats to redraw the state's congressional map if Texas Republicans proceed with a mid-decade redistricting effort aimed at adding GOP-leaning seats. 
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced a special election plan that would allow Democrats to redraw the state's congressional map if Texas Republicans proceed with a mid-decade redistricting effort aimed at adding GOP-leaning seats. -
Trump Administration Raises Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Bounty to Record $50 Million
The Trump administration on Thursday doubled the U.S. reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million, accusing him of being among the world's largest narcotraffickers and a direct threat to American security. 
The Trump administration on Thursday doubled the U.S. reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million, accusing him of being among the world's largest narcotraffickers and a direct threat to American security. -
FBI Assisting Texas in Locating Fleeing House Democrats, Cornyn Says
The FBI is now assisting Texas officials in locating Democratic state lawmakers who fled the state to block a GOP-led redistricting vote, according to Sen. John Cornyn. The development comes amid mounting political pressure from Republican leaders and renewed involvement from federal authorities. 
The FBI is now assisting Texas officials in locating Democratic state lawmakers who fled the state to block a GOP-led redistricting vote, according to Sen. John Cornyn. The development comes amid mounting political pressure from Republican leaders and renewed involvement from federal authorities. -
Trump Administration Scales Back Human Rights Reports, Excludes LGBTQ+ and Corruption Findings in Key Countries
The Trump administration is sharply curtailing the scope and content of the State Department's annual Human Rights Report, eliminating references to LGBTQ+ rights, corruption, and gender-based violence in draft reports for countries including El Salvador, Israel, and Russia. The move marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy messaging and global human rights advocacy. 
The Trump administration is sharply curtailing the scope and content of the State Department's annual Human Rights Report, eliminating references to LGBTQ+ rights, corruption, and gender-based violence in draft reports for countries including El Salvador, Israel, and Russia. The move marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy messaging and global human rights advocacy. -
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Imported Chips; Apple, TSMC, Samsung to Be Exempt
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, a move that could reshape the global tech supply chain while providing exemptions for companies manufacturing in the United States. 
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, a move that could reshape the global tech supply chain while providing exemptions for companies manufacturing in the United States. -
Trump Threatens 250% Tariff on Drug Imports
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will impose steep tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, warning that rates could rise to 250% within 18 months in a bid to force drug manufacturers to move production back to the United States. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will impose steep tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals, warning that rates could rise to 250% within 18 months in a bid to force drug manufacturers to move production back to the United States. -
Trump to Hike Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Sales, Cites Ukraine War Profiteering
President Donald Trump announced Monday he would "substantially" raise tariffs on goods imported from India, citing the country's continued purchases of Russian oil and alleging it is reselling that oil for profit despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. The remarks, made on Truth Social, are the latest in a series of escalating trade threats aimed at one of America's key strategic partners. 
President Donald Trump announced Monday he would "substantially" raise tariffs on goods imported from India, citing the country's continued purchases of Russian oil and alleging it is reselling that oil for profit despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. The remarks, made on Truth Social, are the latest in a series of escalating trade threats aimed at one of America's key strategic partners. -
Canadian Wildfires Push Toxic Smoke Into U.S., Triggering Health Alerts Across 8 States
Smoke from more than 700 active wildfires in Canada is once again clouding skies and pushing air quality into dangerous territory across the Midwest and Northeast, with Upstate New York, Minnesota, and several Great Lakes states issuing fresh warnings as pollution levels spike. 
Smoke from more than 700 active wildfires in Canada is once again clouding skies and pushing air quality into dangerous territory across the Midwest and Northeast, with Upstate New York, Minnesota, and several Great Lakes states issuing fresh warnings as pollution levels spike. -
Trump Threatens 35% Tariff on Canada Over Palestinian Statehood Recognition
President Donald Trump warned Thursday that Canada's move to recognize a Palestinian state will complicate efforts to finalize a U.S.-Canada trade agreement, threatening a 35% tariff on Canadian goods if a deal is not reached by Friday. The statement escalates Trump's use of trade policy as leverage over international diplomatic positions. 
President Donald Trump warned Thursday that Canada's move to recognize a Palestinian state will complicate efforts to finalize a U.S.-Canada trade agreement, threatening a 35% tariff on Canadian goods if a deal is not reached by Friday. The statement escalates Trump's use of trade policy as leverage over international diplomatic positions.
