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Nuclear stocks surge after Trump signs orders to boost industry

Shares of nuclear power companies closed higher on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders seeking to jumpstart the industry.

Nuclear stocks surge after Trump signs orders to boost industry
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Solar stocks plummet after Trump's tax bill advances in US House

Shares of U.S. solar companies fell sharply on Thursday after the House of Representatives advanced President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, which may

Solar stocks plummet after Trump's tax bill advances in US House
Business|Economy

The Latest: Johnson attempts to advance Trump’s massive tax break bill

Despite risks that President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package could stall due to conservative holdouts, House Speaker Mike Johnson and his GOP leadership team appeared confident that they will be able to stick to their schedule and shore up Republican support for final passage before Memorial Day

The Latest: Johnson attempts to advance Trump’s massive tax break bill
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Donald Trump Jr says 'maybe one day' he could run for president

U.S. President Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., said on Wednesday he could maybe run for president one day.

Donald Trump Jr says 'maybe one day' he could run for president
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Qatar dismisses concerns over offer of aircraft to Trump

Qatar dismissed concerns about its offer to give U.S.

Qatar dismisses concerns over offer of aircraft to Trump
Health|Political|Science

After a political career shaped by cancer, Biden faces his own grim diagnosis

The announcement that Joe Biden has prostate cancer is the latest example of how the final chapters of his political career have been shaped by the disease

After a political career shaped by cancer, Biden faces his own grim diagnosis
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

After Putin call, Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to begin 'immediately'

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After Putin call, Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to begin 'immediately'
Europe|Political|World

Four European leaders aim to speak with Trump before his call with Putin, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that he, along with the leaders of Britain, France and Poland, aimed to speak with Donald Trump ahead of the U.S. president's planned call

Four European leaders aim to speak with Trump before his call with Putin, Merz says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Bernie Sanders and AOC are popular with Democrats. Here's a timeline of their alliance

A decade ago, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was a volunteer organizer for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign

Bernie Sanders and AOC are popular with Democrats. Here's a timeline of their alliance
Opinion|Political|World

Former US ambassador to Ukraine says she resigned because of Trump's foreign policy

The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, who resigned from the role in April, has said that she quit the post because she disagreed with President Donald Trump's foreign

Former US ambassador to Ukraine says she resigned because of Trump's foreign policy
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Gulf states use opulence and flattery to win Trump's heart

Escorts of camels and Arabian horses. A luxury plane offered as a gift.

Gulf states use opulence and flattery to win Trump's heart
Business|Political|World

Turkey to discuss roadmap with U.S., Syria after U.S. lifted Syrian sanctions

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday he will discuss the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Syria and the roadmap ahead in a meeting with his U.S. and

Turkey to discuss roadmap with U.S., Syria after U.S. lifted Syrian sanctions
Business|US|World

Lawmaker demands explanation for Trump administration's ouster of intelligence analysts

The top Democrat on the U.S.

Lawmaker demands explanation for Trump administration's ouster of intelligence analysts
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Federal appeals court deals major blow to Voting Rights Act

Federal appeals court deals major blow to Voting Rights Act

Federal appeals court deals major blow to Voting Rights Act
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Smart politics or a publicity stunt? The man behind the latest effort to impeach Donald Trump

A Michigan congressman is on a doomed mission to impeach President Donald Trump as he faces challenges at home in his Detroit-area district

Smart politics or a publicity stunt? The man behind the latest effort to impeach Donald Trump
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Funds from migrants sent back home help fuel some towns' economies. A GOP plan targets that

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says a Republican plan for an excise tax on some of the funds sent by migrant workers from the United States back to their home countries is "arbitrary and unjust.”

Funds from migrants sent back home help fuel some towns' economies. A GOP plan targets that
Arts

Divided Supreme Court on full display heading into birthright citizenship hearing

Divided Supreme Court on full display heading into birthright citizenship hearing

Divided Supreme Court on full display heading into birthright citizenship hearing
Lifestyle|World

At Sunday Mass in New York, Americans celebrate their new pope

Excitement rippled through New York City's St.

At Sunday Mass in New York, Americans celebrate their new pope
Europe|Political|World

Trump to Putin and Zelenskiy: 'Get this war ended'

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Trump to Putin and Zelenskiy: 'Get this war ended'
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Trump revives, then discards, then revives again the idea of taxing the rich in big GOP bill

After flirting with raising the tax rate for the wealthiest earners, President Donald Trump is backing off that call — sort of

Trump revives, then discards, then revives again the idea of taxing the rich in big GOP bill
Education

FDR united Democrats under the banner of ‘liberalism’ − but today’s Democratic Party has nothing to put on its hat

Republicans have a leader, Donald Trump; a banner, MAGA; and a song, ‘God Bless the USA.’ Democrats have nothing like this.

FDR united Democrats under the banner of ‘liberalism’ − but today’s Democratic Party has nothing to put on its hat
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Trump taking harder approach towards Russia, says US former adviser

President Donald Trump is adopting a tougher approach towards Russia to secure the ceasefire he promised when he took office after becoming "really aligned" with

Trump taking harder approach towards Russia, says US former adviser
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GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump's tax breaks bill

As Republican leaders draft President Donald Trump’s big bill of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, dozens of more moderate Republicans from contested congressional districts have positioned themselves at the center of the negotiating table

GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump's tax breaks bill
Business|Political|World

Trump says more information coming on potential new Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday there would be more information in the next day on a potential new proposal for a hostage release deal and ceasefire in Gaza.

Trump says more information coming on potential new Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal
Election|Political|US

Krishnamoorthi launches Senate bid, takes aim at political ‘bullies’

In an interview with CNN's Manu Raju, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) announced he has entered the 2026 US Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, emphasizing his commitment to confront "bullies" like former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. His candidacy sets up a high-profile Democratic primary against Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.

Krishnamoorthi launches Senate bid, takes aim at political ‘bullies’
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Microsoft wins appeal in FTC challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal

A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected a legal challenge by the Federal Trade Commission to Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of “Call of Duty” maker Activision

Microsoft wins appeal in FTC challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
Political|Travel|World

Trump plans to announce that the US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf, officials say

President Donald Trump plans to announce next week that the U.S. will refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia

Trump plans to announce that the US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf, officials say
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The Latest: Prime Minister Carney rebuffs Trump’s push to make Canada the 51st state

U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off in the Oval Office on Tuesday and showed no signs of retreating from their gaping differences in an ongoing trade war that has shattered decades of trust between the two countries

The Latest: Prime Minister Carney rebuffs Trump’s push to make Canada the 51st state
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Six US states invite Canadian provincial leaders to discuss Trump tariffs

The governors of six U.S. states said on Monday they have invited Canadian provincial leaders to discuss the impact of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump while

Six US states invite Canadian provincial leaders to discuss Trump tariffs
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20 attorneys general ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to US Health and Human Services

Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D

20 attorneys general ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to US Health and Human Services
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political

National security advisers manage decision-making as advocates or honest brokers

In foreign affairs, the national security adviser plays a coordinating role, setting the flow of recommendations to the National Security Council and the president.

National security advisers manage decision-making as advocates or honest brokers
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Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn't know if he backs due process rights

President Donald Trump is circumspect about his duties to uphold due process rights laid out in the Constitution, saying in a new interview that he doesn't know whether U.S. citizens and noncitizens alike deserve that guarantee

Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn't know if he backs due process rights
Opinion

Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leaders

Democrats are looking for the right message and messengers to lead the opposition to President Donald Trump in his second term

Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leaders
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

House Republicans wrestle with how to make $1.5 trillion in cuts

House Republicans wrestle with how to make $1.5 trillion in cuts

House Republicans wrestle with how to make $1.5 trillion in cuts
Opinion|Political|US

Kamala Harris condemns Trump in speech

Former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris blasted President Donald Trump's performance since taking the White House.

Kamala Harris condemns Trump in speech
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Elon Musk says DOGE should examine Federal Reserve costs, Bloomberg News reports

Billionaire Elon Musk is considering sending his government efficiency team to the Federal Reserve, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing a costly renovation of the central bank's

Elon Musk says DOGE should examine Federal Reserve costs, Bloomberg News reports
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Trump says DOGE work led to fraud referrals to Justice Department

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Trump says DOGE work led to fraud referrals to Justice Department
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PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS (6aET)

Donald Trump won back the Oval Office and took charge of the government amid the strongest poll numbers of his political career, but as the 100-day mark of his presidency approaches, Americans’ views of what he’s done so far have turned deeply negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds. Julia Benbrook reports from The White House.

PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS (6aET)
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Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here's what he's done and not done

The weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises

Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here's what he's done and not done
Political|World

White House journalists use annual press dinner to celebrate First Amendment

There was no president

White House journalists use annual press dinner to celebrate First Amendment
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Opinion

FACT FOCUS: Trump credited with rising military recruitment. Growth started before his reelection

Posts circulating on social media this week have praised President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sending military recruitment skyrocketing

FACT FOCUS: Trump credited with rising military recruitment. Growth started before his reelection
Political|US|World

Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years

The clash in style between Donald Trump and Pope Francis and their positions on migration, the environment and poverty will come into sharper focus with the president in Rome for Francis’ funeral

Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years
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Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate staff who primarily

Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant
Crime|Political|World

Trump administration moved Venezuelan to Texas for possible deportation despite judge's order

President Donald Trump's administration moved a Venezuelan man who had worked in construction in Philadelphia to Texas for possible deportation after a federal judge had

Trump administration moved Venezuelan to Texas for possible deportation despite judge's order
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Trump says he has ‘no intention of firing’ Fed Chair Powell, days after saying his ‘termination cannot come fast enough’

Trump says he has ‘no intention of firing’ Fed Chair Powell, days after saying his ‘termination cannot come fast enough’

Trump says he has ‘no intention of firing’ Fed Chair Powell, days after saying his ‘termination cannot come fast enough’
Election|Political|US

Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will not seek Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026

Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Tariffs stand out amid menagerie of market drivers

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland With so much going on in markets right now, it's hard to know where to look.

Tariffs stand out amid menagerie of market drivers
Election|Political|US

Tim Kaine Fast Facts

Tim Kaine Fast Facts

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Chuck Schumer Fast Facts

Chuck Schumer Fast Facts