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Trump administration weighs drastic cut to U.S. forces in Europe of 25,000 or more

Exclusive: The potentially drastic drawdown comes amid warnings from NATO allies about a growing threat posed by Russia.

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Rubio takes behind-the-scenes role on Iran, while keeping options open for the future

The nation’s top diplomat has avoided the spotlight on the unpopular war, distance that could be politically advantageous.

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Does one question for AI waste a bottle of water?

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Josh Shapiro urges swift AI rules, says relying on tech companies is ‘flat-out wrong’

Exclusive: The Pennsylvania governor spoke at a time when many other potential 2028 contenders are staking out space on the rapidly developing issue.

Former ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainee says he was placed in phone booth-sized cage for 15 hours

Staff at the now-shuttered immigrant detention center told inspectors the cages were “calming areas” where immigrants could de-escalate and have time alone.

Former ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainee says he was placed in phone booth-sized cage for 15 hours

Staff at the now-shuttered immigrant detention center told inspectors the cages were “calming areas” where immigrants could de-escalate and have time alone.

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White House withdraws Trump’s nominee to lead ICE

Image: Jose Palma speaking into a microphone and standing at a podium

Salvadorans with TPS don’t know how long their protections will last

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‘Seismic shift’: Todd Blanche’s political appearances shatter another DOJ norm

Analysis: DOJ veterans say the attorney general’s recent political activities fuel the appearance of a lack of independence from the White House.

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‘Seismic shift’: Todd Blanche’s political appearances shatter another DOJ norm

Analysis: DOJ veterans say the attorney general’s recent political activities fuel the appearance of a lack of independence from the White House.

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Driver charged with 2nd-degree murder in L.A. bus crash that news helicopter was covering

Officials say Bailee Lynn Rios was intoxicated and driving against traffic when she slammed into a city bus.

Driver charged with 2nd-degree murder in L.A. bus crash that news helicopter was covering

Officials say Bailee Lynn Rios was intoxicated and driving against traffic when she slammed into a city bus.

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In speech to anti-vaccine group, Kennedy promises a ‘friend at the White House’

The health secretary’s speech was his first public association with Children’s Health Defense, the group he founded, in years.

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In speech to anti-vaccine group, Kennedy promises a ‘friend at the White House’

The health secretary’s speech was his first public association with Children’s Health Defense, the group he founded, in years.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Allen followed the pregame fireworks celebration with more fireworks of his own by overseeing touchdown drives on each of Buffalo’s first four possessions.

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Allen followed the pregame fireworks celebration with more fireworks of his own by overseeing touchdown drives on each of Buffalo’s first four possessions.

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Inside the battle over the Kennedy Center