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Trump vows legal order to break up 'nasty monopoly' in food processing

Trump vows legal order to break up 'nasty monopoly' in food processing

By Leah Douglas and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - U.S.

In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts

Attorney General Todd Blanche says in an Associated Press interview that he'll lead the Department of Justice with integrity

Trump administration appeals $16 billion Hudson Tunnel funding order

Trump administration appeals $16 billion Hudson Tunnel funding order

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Friday appealed a court order requiring it to make payments for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel project after losing its latest bid to halt funding for the New York - New Jersey rail link.

UN rights office condemns US designation of Palestine Action as 'terrorist' group

UN rights office condemns US designation of Palestine Action as 'terrorist' group

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights office said on Thursday the Trump administration's designation of the Palestine Action group as a terrorist organization was "a disproportionate and unnecessary restriction" on free speech rights that amounted to an expansive use

Thousands march in Washington as leaders warn of voting and civil rights rollbacks

Thousands march in Washington as leaders warn of voting and civil rights rollbacks

By David Hood-Nuño WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - More than six decades after Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and declared his dream for a more just America, thousands are expected to march in Washington on Friday, as a new generation of civil rights leaders warns

Another country tells citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the U.S.

Another country tells citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the U.S.

"If you have a choice, please don't travel to the United States," the official told Canadians.

Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump's name to building

Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump's name to building

Judge Christopher Cooper has expressed skepticism about the Kennedy Center's plan to quickly add President Donald Trump's name to the building

Trump admin says Kennedy Center 'to be taken down' without renovations

Trump admin says Kennedy Center 'to be taken down' without renovations

Justice Department lawyers argued that without President Donald Trump’s support for renovating the Kennedy Center the “decrepit” venue “cannot be saved.”

Kennedy Center clash resumes in court but Trump's name stays off venue for now

Kennedy Center clash resumes in court but Trump's name stays off venue for now

A judge postponed a decision on whether to allow Trump's name to return to the Kennedy Center's facade, but kept it off for now.

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What the future of America's national parks depends on now | Opinion

What the future of America's national parks depends on now | Opinion

The National Park Service's birthday typically has been a day to celebrate what we have. This year it became a day to advocate for what we're losing.

Controllers warned Trump copter pilots about radio failures 1 week before they came close to jet

Controllers warned Trump copter pilots about radio failures 1 week before they came close to jet

Investigators say air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trump’s helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet and the chopper were allowed to take off at the same time

Marine One helicopter crew failed to reach air traffic control before safety incident, report says

Marine One helicopter crew failed to reach air traffic control before safety incident, report says

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The crew of a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump that came too close to a passenger jet on August 4 failed to reach air traffic controllers before departing, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday.