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Countries Scramble to Strike Trade Deals With Trump as Deadline Nears

It’s a race against time for some of America’s top trading partners who are negotiating furiously to reach agreements by Aug. 1.

July 29, 2025

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N.C. Republicans Push Through Contested Agenda on ‘Veto Override Day’

The divided state’s new Democratic governor vetoed 14 bills this session, on guns, immigration, trans rights and more. Republicans are trying to enact them all anyway.

July 29, 2025

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Top Zelensky official praises Trump for giving Putin 10 days to end Ukraine invasion: ‘When America is serious, Russia backs down’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s right-hand man lauded President Trump Tuesday for shortening the time frame for Russia to show willingness to make peace with Kyiv — saying it will let Vladimir Putin know that Washington is “serious” about ending the war in Ukraine. “When the US leads, the free world follows. When America is serious,…

July 29, 2025

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Republicans Unveil Aviation Safety Bill Before D.C. Crash Hearings

The legislation, led by Senator Ted Cruz, the Republican chairman of a panel that oversees air travel, has a number of high-profile supporters — but no Democrats, yet.

July 29, 2025

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Trump Says Epstein ‘Stole’ Underage Victim from Mar-a-Lago Spa

President Trump acknowledged that Jeffrey Epstein recruited one of his victims, Virginia Giuffre, from Mar-a-Lago, and distanced himself from the allegations: “By the way, she had no complaints about us.”

July 29, 2025

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Trump Says Gaza Will Get More Aid, but Israel Will Distribute It

The president has in recent days acknowledged there is “starvation” in Gaza, a break with Israeli officials who have faced deep criticism over the humanitarian crisis there.

July 29, 2025

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Ghislaine Maxwell Lawyer Says She Will Only Testify for Immunity or Clemency

In a letter to Congress, the lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein’s convicted co-conspirator says clemency would allow her to talk to lawmakers.

July 29, 2025

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EPA chief Lee Zeldin to repeal ‘holy grail’ Obama-era emissions finding that hiked energy costs for years

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin is moving to rescind the emissions finding that underpinned $1 trillion in energy regulations.

July 29, 2025

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Top Generals Nominated for New Positions Must Now Meet With Trump

The move is a departure from past practice and has raised worries that it could lead to the politicization of the military’s top ranks.

July 29, 2025

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