WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance says the national unity he’s “desperate” for after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk cannot be had with people who condone political violence. The Republican vice president commented Monday as he wrapped up an appearance hosting Kirk’s radio program. Kirk, the founder of the Turning Point…… MORE
Trump Deploys National Guard to Memphis, Calling It a ‘Replica’ of His Crackdown on Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump has announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis to combat crime, testing the limits of presidential power by using military force in cities. Trump made Monday’s announcement with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, calling it a “replica” of efforts in Washington. Last month, Trump deployed National Guard troops to…… MORE
Trump Says the US Military Again Targeted a Boat Allegedly Carrying Drugs From Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the U.S. military again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel. Trump announced the strike in a posting on social media. The strike comes two weeks after another military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela…… MORE
Tesla’s Stock is Rising as Elon Musk Buys More Than 2.5M Shares Worth About $1B
Tesla’s stock is climbing as CEO Elon Musk disclosed the purchase of more than 2.5 million shares worth approximately $1 billion. Shares of the electric vehicle maker rose 3.6% Monday. Musk purchased various amounts of shares at different prices on Friday, according to a regulatory filing. The move may be viewed by the markets as…… MORE
US and China Reach a Framework Deal on Tik-Tok
MADRID (AP) — A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of TikTok. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday after trade talks in Madrid that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping would speak Friday to possibly finalize the deal. Bessent says the objective was to…… MORE