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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case challenging a Colorado policy that bars publicly funded preschools from refusing to admit children of same‑sex couples, …
Supreme Court to Review Colorado Case on Whether Preschools That Exclude Children of Same‑Sex Couples May Receive State Funding Read More
WASHINGTON — First Lady Melania Trump delivered a rare and high‑profile address on Capitol Hill this week, urging lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee to advance Fostering the …
Melania Trump Urges Action on Foster‑Care Reform in Speech to House Ways and Means Committee Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump said Sunday that U.S. forces have seized the Iranian‑flagged cargo ship Touska after the USS Spruance intercepted the vessel in the Gulf of Oman …
U.S. Seizes Iranian‑Flagged Cargo Ship After Gulf of Oman Intercept, Trump Says Read More
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is facing a period of heightened uncertainty following the abrupt departure of senior official Pam Bondi, whose exit has left key divisions without clear direction …
Uncertainty Reigns at DOJ in the Aftermath of Bondi’s Departure Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump delivered one of his most forceful warnings of the conflict on Sunday, saying Iran must accept what he described as a “very fair and …
Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran, Says U.S. Will Strike Power Plants and Bridges if Deal Is Rejected Read More
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials announced a coordinated effort this week to accelerate the development and approval of medical treatments for serious mental illness, responding to growing pressure from clinicians, …
U.S. Moves to Accelerate Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness Amid Rising Demand for New Therapies Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will take part in a public Bible reading later this week, according to senior White House officials, as the administration continues to weave religious — …
Trump to Participate in Public Bible Reading as Administration Deepens Religious Integration Into Official Events Read More
WASHINGTON — A new national survey released Sunday finds that more than half of Americans believe President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda is too aggressive, reflecting growing public unease with the …
Survey: More Than Half of Americans Say Trump’s Immigration Agenda Is Too Aggressive Read More
BEIJING / WASHINGTON — As the Iran war reshapes global security and energy markets, China has emerged as one of the most influential but least visible players in the crisis. …
Why China Is Taking a Behind‑the‑Scenes Role in the Iran War Read More
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday abruptly reversed its earlier position and extended a waiver allowing the import of certain Russian oil and petroleum products, a shift that comes …
Trump Administration Reverses Course, Extends Waiver on Sanctioned Russian Oil Amid Iran War Read More