Author: Chris Megerian
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In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it. “We have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax…
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Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared to suggest the U.S. will resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades, saying it would be on an “equal basis” with Russia and China. The Kremlin pointed out that a global ban on nuclear tests has remained in place, but warned that…
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Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump described his face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday as a roaring success, saying he would cut tariffs on China, while Beijing had agreed to allow the export of rare earth elements and start buying American soybeans. The president told reporters aboard Air Force One…
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US will share tech to let South Korea build a nuclear-powered submarine, Trump says
GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — The United States will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine, President Donald Trump said on social media Thursday after meeting with the country’s president. President Lee Jae Myung stressed to Trump in their Wednesday meeting that the goal was to modernize the alliance…
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Trump says he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, in latest deployment to US cities
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities. He made the announcement on social media, writing that he was directing the Department of Defense to “provide all necessary…
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Trump says he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, in latest deployment to US cities
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities. He made the announcement on social media, writing that he was directing the Department of Defense to “provide all necessary…
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State of the Union: What to watch as Biden addresses the nation
President Joe Biden will deliver his third State of the Union on Thursday night
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Who is Jason Palmer? A previously unknown Democrat beats Biden in American Samoa’s Democratic caucus
Previously unknown candidate Jason Palmer has won the Democratic caucus in American Samoa, beating President Joe Biden
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Biden and Trump dominate Super Tuesday races and move closer to a November rematch
President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, have dominated coast-to-coast contests on Super Tuesday
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Biden supports Sweden’s NATO bid, hosting prime minister at the White House
WASHINGTON • President Joe Biden welcomed Sweden’s prime minister to the White House on Wednesday in a show of solidarity as the United States ramps up pressure for the Nordic nation’s entry into NATO ahead of the alliance’s summit next week. Biden said it was very important for Sweden to join, something that’s been held…