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Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader

Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader

President Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced

Many in Congress want to rein in AI. They're split on whether to hurry.

Many in Congress want to rein in AI. They're split on whether to hurry.

"Congress needs to wake up," one lawmaker told USA TODAY.

Trump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden: nearly 900 mentions and counting

Trump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden: nearly 900 mentions and counting

By Bo Erickson, Steve Holland and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump has invoked Joe Biden's name almost 900 times this year, a Reuters review shows, keeping his predecessor at the center of debate as Republicans fight to hold their fragile grip on Congress in

These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

A handful of swing districts will determine which party wins control of the House of Representatives in 2026.

Trump wants to use Washington arch as military complex for drones and snipers

Trump wants to use Washington arch as military complex for drones and snipers

By Nathan Layne and Anusha Shah Sept 20 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Washington would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, making it the second major construction project he has sought to justify on national

Trump says his triumphal arch will also serve as a 'military complex'

Trump says his triumphal arch will also serve as a 'military complex'

President Donald Trump vowed that his triumphal arch, which is already part of a pending lawsuit, will also house a "military complex."

Attorney General Blanche's appearances at political events blur Justice Department boundaries

Attorney General Blanche's appearances at political events blur Justice Department boundaries

Attorney General Todd Blanche is blurring traditional boundaries between politics and federal law enforcement with speeches at political events that depart from longstanding norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias

Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

President Donald Trump says he is barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatens that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow

Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead

Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead

A federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” for compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies isn't swayed by a government attorney’s assurances that the concept is abandoned

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Declared Cancer-Free After Treatment

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Declared Cancer-Free After Treatment

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff and a close adviser to President Trump, announced on Wednesday that she is cancer-free. Her pathology results came back clear following an appointment at the Mayo Clinic this week. Wiles had publicly disclosed her diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer in March but continued to serve in her White House role while undergoing treatment. She expressed gratitude to her family, friends, doctors, and President Trump for their support, affirming her commitment to advancing the 'America First Agenda.' Wiles is a seasoned Florida political figure, having managed campaigns for former Governor Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis, and later for President Trump's 2024 campaign.

Analysis-Russia sanctions bill gives Trump sweeping new tariff powers

Analysis-Russia sanctions bill gives Trump sweeping new tariff powers

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Russia sanctions bill passed by Congress this week gives US President Donald Trump new powers to impose tariffs that could last well beyond his presidency, injecting more uncertainty into the global economy after nearly two years of trade wars.

Explainer-What's next for Trump's aluminum smelter project in Oklahoma?

Explainer-What's next for Trump's aluminum smelter project in Oklahoma?

By Ernest Scheyder Sept 18 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump's goal of building a large aluminum smelter in Oklahoma passed a major hurdle in late August when Republican voters nominated a candidate for governor who supports its construction after an unusually tough primary battle.