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Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer’s Senate leadership

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON WASHINGTON (AP) — As Democrats savor their Election Day victories, some are capitalizing on the victory of New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and calling out party leaders for snubbing progressives, warning that alienating the left could cost them crucial House seats needed to take control and counter President Donald Trump’s agenda. Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues. “There are no...

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Trump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat

By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced yet another deadly strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, coming the same day an aircraft carrier began heading to the region in a new expansion of military firepower. Related Articles Kansas Republicans drop push to enter nation’s widening redistricting battle Economic worries were at the top of voters’ minds in the 2025 elections, poll finds Trump administration and private investors sign off on $1.4...

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New York’s Jewish community divided, anxious as city faces potential first Muslim mayor

By DAVID CRARY and PETER SMITH NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s Jewish community — the largest in the United States — abounds with anxiety and friction a day ahead of an election that could give the city its first Muslim mayor. Related Articles US elections face security test as DHS cuts local cyber support Justice Department defends Trump’s post as it urges judge to reject Comey’s effort to dismiss case Republicans seek to tap into Trump energy on eve of Election Day in New Jersey, Virginia DNC...

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Trump suggests US will buy Argentinian beef to bring down prices for American consumers

By CHRISTOPHER MEGERIAN ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States could purchase Argentinian beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers. “We would buy some beef from Argentina,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One during a flight from Florida to Washington. “If we do that, that will bring our beef prices down.” Trump promised earlier this week to address the issue as part of his efforts to keep inflation in check. U.S. beef prices have been stubbornly high for a variety of reasons, including drought and reduced imports from...

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Shrapnel fell onto a California Highway Patrol vehicle during U.S. military live-fire exercise, agency says

The U.S. military demonstration that shot live-fire artillery rounds over Interstate 5 on Saturday dropped metal shrapnel on a California Highway Patrol vehicle, resulting in damage, agency officials said Sunday. The CHP said that the shrapnel was from an explosive ordnance that was fired over Interstate 5 and “detonated overhead prematurely, striking and damaging a CHP patrol vehicle.” The shrapnel fell on the vehicle in an area where CHP officers were gathered to close traffic along Interstate 5 in northern San Diego County, which cuts through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. State...

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Meta removes ICE-tracking Facebook page in Chicago at the request of the Justice Department

Meta has removed a Facebook page used to track the presence of immigration agents at the request of the Department of Justice, the company confirmed on Tuesday. Related Articles US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it’s up to FIFA to choose sites House Republicans seek testimony from ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd...

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Florida gets $608 million from feds for Alligator Alcatraz, immigrant detention efforts

Amid battles about the detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz, the Trump administration has awarded $608 million to Florida for the state’s immigrant-detention efforts, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security official confirmed Thursday. The funds came from $150 billion Congress funneled to the Federal Emergency Management Agency this year to assist with President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration sought federal money to cover the costs of Alligator Alcatraz in the Everglades. The state opened another immigrant-detention center in Baker...

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Justice Department sues New Jersey synagogue protesters using law meant to protect abortion clinics

By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Federal officials have sued pro-Palestinian demonstrators involved in a heated protest outside a New Jersey synagogue last year, citing a law created to protect abortion clinics from obstruction and threats. Related Articles Trump administration blames Democrats for shutdown in official government warnings as deadline nears Trump pulls nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics, AP source says Trump says his administration is close to reaching a deal with Harvard...

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Trump’s ‘tough it out’ advice to expectant moms is the latest example of men opining on women’s pain

By LAURIE KELLMAN From the pulpit of the presidency, Donald Trump offered some advice to pregnant women: “Tough it out” before taking Tylenol. Related Articles Trump says he doesn’t think Argentina needs a bailout, but US will help After cost-cutting blitz, Trump administration rehires hundreds of laid-off employees At UN, Trump attacks climate change efforts in front of leaders of drowning nations Trump’s Tylenol and vaccine warnings leave some pregnant women concerned, others...

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Trump says he doesn’t think Argentina needs a bailout, but US will help

By FATIMA HUSSEIN, ALMUDENA CALATRAVA and DEBORA REY WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump stopped short Tuesday of promising Argentina’s President Javier Milei a financial bailout from the Latin American country’s economic turmoil. Related Articles Trump’s ‘tough it out’ advice to expectant moms is the latest example of men opining on women’s pain After cost-cutting blitz, Trump administration rehires hundreds of laid-off employees At UN, Trump attacks climate change efforts in front of leaders of drowning...

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