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Trump teases US will be 'taking over' Cuba 'almost immediately' in Florida speech

Speaking at a Palm Beach forum, Trump appeared to joke the U.S. would be “taking over" Cuba “almost immediately" and that he'll "finish a job" in Iran first....

Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as Trump escalates feud with Merz

The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as tensions between Trump and Chancellor Merz intensify....

Federal appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pills in ruling with nationwide effect

A federal appeals court blocked mifepristone mail distribution nationwide, ending pandemic-era rules and likely sending the abortion pill fight to the Supreme Court....

Trump aims to reset war powers clock with controversial bid to bypass Congress

U.S. officials say the Iran ceasefire ended hostilities and reset the War Powers clock, but legal experts say military operations complicate that....

Trump jokes about security concerns, mic problems and Dr Oz during freewheeling Florida speech

Trump turned a microphone malfunction into a comic riff at The Villages in Florida, joking that he was screaming his "a-- off" over the bad mic....

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Exxon Mobil CEO expects higher oil prices due to Iran war: ‘The market hasn’t seen the full impact’

Oil prices have soared on the risk of escalation and then plunged on hopes for peace before repeating the cycle....

Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down after failing to reach deal for bailout lifeline

Talks with bondholders for a government bailout this week failed to yield a deal....

Cautious optimism: Berkshire investors weigh future under new CEO Greg Abel

The mood in the air was cautiously optimistic as new and returning investors weighed the company's direction under a new chief executive....

Trump tells Congress hostilities in Iran 'have terminated' as war powers deadline hits

Trump said there "is tremendous discord" among Iran's leaders, which has complicated efforts to end the war that the United States began in late February....

Jobs and earnings will dominate the first full week of May. Here's what's ahead

A solid jobs report could alleviate fears of a weakening U.S. economy, which some recent signals have indicated. ...

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Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race

The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement....

N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts

Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her....

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war....

Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War

In letters to the House and Senate, the president asserted that the hostilities had “terminated,” in an apparent attempt to avoid having to seek congressional approval....

What the Maine Senate Race Feels Like on the Ground

The anti-establishment mood is palpable in the state, home to one of the country’s top Senate contests. But Senator Susan Collins has some strengths....