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Republican-led House will vote to make Trumps Gulf of America into law

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

The Republican-led House is set to vote Thursday on a bill to make the Gulf of Mexico's name change to Gulf of America permanent.The legislation, which was introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, codifies an executive order from President Donald Trump to... Read More.

Raja Krishnamoorthi launches bid for open Illinois Senate seat

Wednesday, May 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois has announced his bid to run for Senate in 2026, confirming speculations that he would join the quickly expanding field of primary competitors looking to win the safe Democratic seat left open by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.,... Read More.

Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration can move forward with a ban on transgender military service members for now, lifting a lower court injunction against the policy after a judge ruled it was an "unsupported, dramatic and facially... Read More.

Trump announces US to stop bombing Yemen, says Houthis wont attack more American ships

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement on Tuesday that the United States would stop bombing the Houthis in Yemen, insisting that the rebel group had agreed to stop attacking U.S. ships in the Red Sea."They've announced to us at least that... Read More.

Carney says Canada not for sale after Trump pushes 51st state in Oval Office meeting

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney are meeting on Tuesday at the White House for high-stakes talks amid a tariff trade war between the two neighbors and allies.The two leaders greeted each other outside the White House and shook hands... Read More.

Key Republican says he opposes Trumps controversial pick for top prosecutor in DC

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's plan to promote acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin, who has repeatedly defended Jan. 6 rioters, to the permanent position appears to face an uphill battle after a key Senate Republican said Tuesday he would... Read More.

On Teacher Appreciation Day, Trump cuts affecting profession in a huge way

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration has made dozens of cuts that some teachers say could impact their profession in a “huge way,” according to educators in terminated programs who spoke with ABC News.Before Teacher Appreciation Day, which is celebrated on Tuesday as part of... Read More.

Shocking: Experts question Trump claiming I dont know about upholding Constitution

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump, a little more than 100 days after taking the oath of office, questioned whether he had a duty to uphold the Constitution and the Fifth Amendment right to due process as he expressed frustration on judicial pushback to his... Read More.

Catholic community reacts to Trumps AI image of himself as the pope

Monday, May 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An AI-generated image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope is drawing criticism from some Catholics after it was posted on social media just days before the papal conclave to select the next pontiff begins in Rome.The image, which was... Read More.

Trump touts very strong Alcatraz as Bureau of Prisons assessing reopening prison

Monday, May 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The new director of the federal Bureau of Prisons said the agency will "vigorously" pursue "all avenues to support and implement" the president's agenda after President Donald Trump said he was wanted to reopen Alcatraz as a "substantially enlarged and rebuilt" prison.Over... Read More.

Republican-led House will vote to make Trumps Gulf of America into law

Raja Krishnamoorthi launches bid for open Illinois Senate seat

Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now

Trump announces US to stop bombing Yemen, says Houthis wont attack more American ships

Carney says Canada not for sale after Trump pushes 51st state in Oval Office meeting

Key Republican says he opposes Trumps controversial pick for top prosecutor in DC

On Teacher Appreciation Day, Trump cuts affecting profession in a huge way

Shocking: Experts question Trump claiming I dont know about upholding Constitution

Catholic community reacts to Trumps AI image of himself as the pope

Trump touts very strong Alcatraz as Bureau of Prisons assessing reopening prison

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