President Donald Trump lusted over rapper Nicki Minaj during a lunch at the White House Rose Garden patio, calling the controversial singer “so hot.” The […]
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Swanson: Trump's World Cup meddling only made matters worse for rattled U.S. squad
SEATTLE — Is everybody happy now? You good, Mr. President? Put our boys in a blender, President Trump did, with those phone calls to FIFA President Gianni […]
From first lady to first partner: The changing role of gender and power
When Jennifer Siebel Newsom rejected the term “first lady” and decided to go by “first partner,’’ she became the first wife of a California governor […]
Trump heads to NATO as tensions simmer with Europe
WASHINGTON — The leaders of Europe are bracing for another turbulent summit with President Trump this week as NATO members gather for their annual meeting in the […]
FIFA's reversal of red card after Trump phone call prompts international uproar
WASHINGTON — President Trump did not like what he saw. So, once again, he picked up the phone. Trump said Monday that he called FIFA President Gianni […]
Even without birthright citizenship, Supreme Court co-signs much of Trump's immigration agenda
WASHINGTON — Over the past year and a half, the Trump administration has turned repeatedly to the Supreme Court for clearance on its sweeping immigration enforcement plans. […]
Trump says US will give Patriot missile license to Ukraine during Zelensky NATO meeting
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will give a license to Ukraine for Patriot missiles, as he said both Russia […]
Trump says US will give Patriot missile license to Ukraine during Zelensky NATO meeting
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will give a license to Ukraine for Patriot missiles, as he said both Russia […]
14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections
California voters will decide 14 statewide propositions in the Nov. 3 election, measures placed on the ballot mostly by either powerful interest groups or lawmakers […]
'¿Y si sí?' A new rally cry is inspiring Mexico during its World Cup run — and beyond
MEXICO CITY — César Aquino had never been to the Fan Festival in Mexico City’s Zócalo. But on Wednesday, the day after Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to […]
L.A. firefighters helped rescue Venezuela quake victim buried for 8 days
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Scores of emergency responders gathered outside the collapsed shopping center, eager for a respite from the days of devastation and carnage they had […]
Want an AI-proof job? New research says you may be safer at companies embracing the technology
While AI is often cited as one of the reasons for mass layoffs, particularly in the tech sector, for fast-growing companies it also seems to […]
Mexican officials vow new safety protocols after World Cup celebrations turn deadly
MEXICO CITY — After Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the first round of the knockout stage of the World Cup, fans streamed into the streets here […]
Explained: Is the US-Iran ceasefire really over? What Trump's remarks mean for oil markets
US President Donald Trump’s declaration that the US-Iran ceasefire memorandum of understanding (MoU) is “over” has reignited fears of a wider conflict in the Gulf, […]
Trump refashions America's 250th as a celebration of himself
WASHINGTON — Small towns across America had big plans to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial this weekend. Local historical societies scheduled town square readings of the Declaration of […]
Trump says US to let Ukraine produce Patriot air defence systems under licence
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington will grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot air defence systems overseas, a move aimed at […]
First recorded Tesla Semi crash kills two people in Nevada
An electric Tesla Semi truck crashed into two vehicles in Dayton, Nev., over the weekend, killing two people and raising questions about the truck’s safety […]
How Roberts led a fractured Supreme Court to wins for the right and defeats for Trump
WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. led a fractured Supreme Court this year that both expanded a president’s power to run the government and […]
Facing setbacks and resistance, Trump presses bid to reshape elections on multiple fronts
WASHINGTON — President Trump has spent months waging an unusually aggressive campaign to reshape how states run elections, leveraging federal agencies in ways no previous president has […]
Trump wants to show off D.C. for the Fourth. His construction is in the way
WASHINGTON — As America’s 250th birthday arrives this weekend, President Trump’s mark is clearly visible on Washington. Visitors to the nation’s capital are being met with cranes […]