Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents
Read full article: Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidentsThree ex-presidents have joined an all-star roster of historians in contributing to a series of essays about presidents back to George Washington.
Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US
Read full article: Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the USAmericans outside the nationās capital will soon be able to get limited-edition U.S. passports that feature a picture of President Donald Trump and celebrate Americaās 250th birthday.
Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy
Read full article: Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacyDonald Trump has shifted his tone on former President Jimmy Carter, whom he once sharply criticized.
The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion
Read full article: The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billionThe Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers $1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by the AP.
Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections
Read full article: Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump and fellow Republicans are reviving attacks on Democrats, labeling them communists.
The Latest: Federal filing shows Trump took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
Read full article: The Latest: Federal filing shows Trump took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last yearA federal filing shows President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.
Trump visits newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's Badlands
Read full article: Trump visits newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's BadlandsPresident Donald Trump visited the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota on Wednesday.
From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFC
Read full article: From tennis to T-ball, the White House's South Lawn is no stranger to sports. But not like the UFCThe White House's South Lawn has hosted many sports over the decades but never a UFC fight like the one President Donald Trump is organizing for his 80th birthday.
US will issue commemorative passports with Trumpās picture for America's 250th birthday
Read full article: US will issue commemorative passports with Trumpās picture for America's 250th birthdayThe State Department says it's preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating Americaās 250th birthday and featuring a picture of President Donald Trump.
Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Read full article: Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe AreaCongressional Republicans are sending President Donald Trump a resolution for his signature that would lift a federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
A raggedy toy to a treasured symbol of childhood: The teddy bear
Read full article: A raggedy toy to a treasured symbol of childhood: The teddy bearFrom the circular muzzle with a little nose tip to the button eyes and two round fuzzy ears ā what is it about the teddy bear that has wrapped children around its furry paws for over a century.
Trump seethes over Supreme Court justices who opposed him on tariffs, especially those he appointed
Read full article: Trump seethes over Supreme Court justices who opposed him on tariffs, especially those he appointedPresident Donald Trumpās vision of the Supreme Court, in which his three appointees are personally loyal to him, collided with the courtās view of itself when six justices voted to strike down Trumpās signature economic policy, global tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law.
Supporters press for a DC memorial to Thomas Paine, whose writings helped fuel the Revolutionary War
Read full article: Supporters press for a DC memorial to Thomas Paine, whose writings helped fuel the Revolutionary WarBritish-born Thomas Paine helped inspire the 13 English colonies to declare independence and form the United States of America.
After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism
Read full article: After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialismPresident Donald Trump hasnāt minced words about the larger message heās trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture NicolĆ”s Maduro.
National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday
Read full article: National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthdayThe National Park Service will no longer offer free admission to Americans on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
Funerals at Washington's National Cathedral tell the story of a nation
Read full article: Funerals at Washington's National Cathedral tell the story of a nationWhen former Vice President Dick Cheneyās funeral is held at the Washington National Cathedral, he will join a bipartisan but exclusive list of figures memorialized there, in a church that tells the story of America on hallowed ground.
Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominations
Read full article: Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominationsThe White House is responding bitterly to President Donald Trump being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize despite efforts from Republicans and world leaders.
US Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes
Read full article: US Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapesLawyers for President Donald Trumpās administration say he has the authority to abolish national monuments meant to protect historical and archaeological sites.
Puerto Rico seeks to lure manufacturing to boost its economy as Trump's tariff war deepens
Read full article: Puerto Rico seeks to lure manufacturing to boost its economy as Trump's tariff war deepensA global trade war is offering Puerto Rico hope as the island attempts to strengthen its fragile economy.
Why does the US restrict its presidents to 2 terms? A look at the tradition Trump is questioning
Read full article: Why does the US restrict its presidents to 2 terms? A look at the tradition Trump is questioningOnly one person in U.S. history has defied the two-term example set by the first president, George Washington.
In the early going, Trump 2.0 approach on foreign policy is to talk loudly and carry a big stick
Read full article: In the early going, Trump 2.0 approach on foreign policy is to talk loudly and carry a big stickDonald Trump in his return to the White House has already previewed his second term foreign policy approach: Talk loudly and wield a big stick.
Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new 'Golden Age'?
Read full article: Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new 'Golden Age'?In summoning people to his vision for the future, Donald Trump assembled a dizzying collage of time-honored and time-worn American myths, tropes and ideals.
Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actions
Read full article: Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actionsDonald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the countryās institutions.
Rise of US Steel paralleled the arrival of the United States on the world stage
Read full article: Rise of US Steel paralleled the arrival of the United States on the world stagePresident Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanās Nippon Steel ā something he had first vowed to do in March.
Biden adds to the nation's list of national monuments during his term. There's an appetite for more
Read full article: Biden adds to the nation's list of national monuments during his term. There's an appetite for moreIt was 1906 when U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt designated the first national monument ā Devils Tower in Wyoming.
Why vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of power
Read full article: Why vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of powerOf the 49 vice presidents in U.S. history, nine of them ā or nearly 1 in 5 ā have risen to the presidency due to death or resignation.
A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets a ship transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Read full article: A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets a ship transiting the Bab el-Mandeb StraitA suspected attack by Yemenās Houthi rebels has targeted a Liberian-flagged tanker in the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Theodore Roosevelt's pocket watch was stolen in 1987. It's finally back at his New York home
Read full article: Theodore Roosevelt's pocket watch was stolen in 1987. It's finally back at his New York homeA silver pocket watch that belonged to President Theodore Roosevelt is back on public display at his home and national park site in New York, nearly four decades after it was stolen.
New book on 'whistle-stop' campaign trains describes politics and adventure throughout history
Read full article: New book on 'whistle-stop' campaign trains describes politics and adventure throughout historyJust in time for the 2024 presidential election, a new book chronicles the storied history of whistle-stop campaign trains, from the earliest days of rail travel through to today.
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The Latest: Australia moves up vaccination start to February
Read full article: The Latest: Australia moves up vaccination start to February(AP Photo/Mark Baker)CANBERRA, Australia ā Australia is advancing the start of its coronavirus vaccination program to mid-February, with plans to inoculate 15% of the population by late March. Mexicoās vaccination effort continues at a glacial rate, with about 7,500 shots administered Wednesday, a rate similar to previous days. John Bel Edwards and public health officials said Wednesday that efforts are being made to speed up vaccinations for the coronavirus. So far, state officials have administered 126,602 of the 522,550 doses the state has received. More than 329,000 people have been vaccinated in Florida ā or about 1.5% of the population ā almost all of them either health care workers, residents in care homes, or people over the age of 65.
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Asia Today: Tokyo cases hit record as gov't mulls emergency
Read full article: Asia Today: Tokyo cases hit record as gov't mulls emergencyThe Japanese capital confirmed more than 1500 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)BEIJING ā Tokyo on Wednesday reported a daily record of 1,591 coronavirus cases as the national government prepares to declare a state of emergency this week to cope with a new wave of infections. The National Health Commission on Wednesday reported another 20 cases in Hebei, bringing the provinceās total to 39 since Sunday. ā The U.S. Navy in the Pacific has started administering initial COVID-19 vaccinations to thousands of sailors. Sri Lanka has reported a total of 45,728 cases with 217 fatalities.