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With no October surprise in sight, Republicans try to save themselves
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers and Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan on Friday became the latest Republicans to break with one of the president’s policies.
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Bipartisan group of senators demands Trump kill Russian diesel deal
The senators are questioning the legality of the decision, citing Congress’ 2022 ban on Russian energy imports.
Zelenskyy accuses Trump of ‘smokescreen’ oil deal amid talks to end Ukraine war
The White House announced the agreement as negotiations with Ukraine were being held in Miami.
JD Vance has a potty mouth. And he wants you to know it.
The vice president has made a habit of swearing, apologizing and calling attention to his own language. Not everyone is convinced it’s spontaneous.
Trump says anyone who does not refer to AI as ‘super intelligence’ is ‘THE ENEMY’
The threat comes a week after Trump signed an executive order renaming AI to “super intelligence.”
Trump says US won’t strike Iran until after the midterms
Trump pledged to keep the blockade in place, while ruling out attacks ahead of Nov. 3.
For Ukrainians in the US, a last-ditch effort to forestall deportation
Legal protection for thousands of Ukrainians in the U.S. expires later this month, and the Trump administration could choose to renew, revoke or ignore it.
Young men who carried Trump to victory are mad. Vance is trying to win them back.
Convincing young men to show up for Republicans in November won’t be easy, and even administration allies are skeptical Vice President JD Vance can stanch the bleeding.
DNC sues to stop taxpayer-funded Trump ads ahead of midterms
The DNC alleges that taxpayer-funded spots kept airing after Trump said his super PAC would cover them.
Trump admin to receive $100 million in compute credits for AI science initiative
The credits are intended to give Genesis Mission researchers access to computing power that smaller labs and companies struggle to secure as major AI firms lock up capacity.
Trump will not reimburse federal government for taxpayer-funded advertisements
Trump has spent about $11.6 million on ads promoting himself using funds from the Department of Homeland Security.
As Trump voters sour, Vance is changing his tune
The vice president’s approach comes as the White House grapples with a series of brutal polls and the possibility of losing control of the House and Senate.
Trump says he’ll pay for taxpayer-funded ads praising him after backlash
After more than a week of bipartisan criticism over ads promoting his presidency with taxpayer money, Trump said he or his MAGA Inc. super PAC would cover the cost.
Sweeping changes to the 2030 census are underway, and Trump’s critics warn time is running out to easily change course after he leaves office.
Trump promises another round of checks before the midterms
The president said he’ll send “nearly $100” checks to 20 million seniors.
Why Trump May Want to Avoid Messing With the Houthis
The Houthis say they’re just defending Yemen, but their moves are damaging global commerce.