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Analysis-United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch

Analysis-United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch

By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO, April 14 (Reuters) - For more than a decade, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has argued that the U.S. airline industry can support only two true global premium carriers.
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King Charles to head to US to woo Trump and restore 'closest of friendships'

King Charles to head to US to woo Trump and restore 'closest of friendships'

By Michael Holden and Suzanne Plunkett LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with President Donald Trump during his U.S. state visit later this month, as the British government hopes his "soft power" can heal a damaging rift between the allies caused by the
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Golf-LIV Golf 2026 season on track despite reports of funding crisis - sources

Golf-LIV Golf 2026 season on track despite reports of funding crisis - sources

By Frank Pingue April 15 (Reuters) - LIV Golf's 2026 season will proceed as scheduled with the full backing of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, sources close to the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, pushing back against reports that the rebel circuit was on the verge of collapse.
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It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions before the deadline

It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions before the deadline

The tax filing deadline for most Americans is Wednesday, and the Trump administration is highlighting the impacts of Republicans' massive tax and spending law
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It's Tax Day. Ahead of the deadline, 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions, Treasury says

It's Tax Day. Ahead of the deadline, 53 million filers used new Trump tax exemptions, Treasury says

The tax filing deadline for most Americans is Wednesday, and the Trump administration is highlighting the impacts of Republicans' massive tax and spending law
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House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump

House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump

House Democrats are launching what they call an anti-corruption task force in an attempt to strengthen ethics rules and protect voting access
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Melania Trump will push for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill

Melania Trump will push for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill

Melania Trump plans a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to encourage Congress to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program
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As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds

As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds

Vice President JD Vance used a Turning Point USA event to defend President Donald Trump’s aggression in Iran and downplay the resulting tensions between Washington and the Vatican
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President Trump Proposes 250-Foot Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., Facing Legal Challenges

President Trump Proposes 250-Foot Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., Facing Legal Challenges

President Donald Trump has proposed the construction of a 250-foot 'Triumphal Arch' near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. The proposed monument, which bears similarities to Paris' Arc de Triomphe, is intended to commemorate the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary. The design includes 24-foot-tall golden eagles and a gold-winged angel, with inscriptions reading 'One Nation Under God' and 'Liberty and Justice for All.' The project is expected to be funded through a combination of public and private funds, with completion anticipated by the end of Trump's second term. However, the proposal has sparked legal opposition from a group of Washington-area residents who argue that the construction would violate federal laws protecting historic landscapes. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is set to review the project, and the White House has stated that the arch will become an iconic landmark.
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DoorDash Worker Denies Being Paid Actor After White House Event with President Trump

DoorDash Worker Denies Being Paid Actor After White House Event with President Trump

Sharon Simmons, known as the 'DoorDash Grandma,' has refuted claims that she was a paid actor during a recent White House event. The event, which took place on Monday, featured Simmons delivering McDonald's bags to President Trump as part of a televised promotion for the 'no tax on tips' policy. The appearance quickly sparked online speculation, with some accusing the Trump administration of staging the event and questioning Simmons' authenticity as a DoorDash worker. In response, Simmons appeared on Fox & Friends, asserting that she is not an actor and has been a DoorDash driver since 2022, completing over 14,000 deliveries. DoorDash confirmed her employment, and the White House shared the event on social media, emphasizing the policy's benefits. Despite the backlash, Simmons maintained her support for the policy, which allows eligible workers to claim a tax deduction on tips from 2025 to 2028.
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Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers

Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers

(Refiles to add media packaging code, with no changes to text) WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Maine lawmakers have passed a bill that could make it the first U.S. state to put a moratorium on new data centers as opposition to the electricity-hungry facilities grows across the country over their
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Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession

Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Ken Griffin warned on Tuesday that the world could face a global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a prolonged period.