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Trump Says He Will Meet Putin Next Friday in Alaska to Discuss Ending the Ukraine War

Trump Says He Will Meet Putin Next Friday in Alaska to Discuss Ending the Ukraine War

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. It’s a potential breakthrough after weeks of Trump expressing frustration that more was not being done to quell the fighting. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the details, which…MORE

California’s Newsom, Pelosi Back Texas Democrats as Gop Warns of More Escalations Over Walkout

California’s Newsom, Pelosi Back Texas Democrats as Gop Warns of More Escalations Over Walkout

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have appeared shoulder-to-shoulder with Texas Democratic lawmakers in a show of support for their nearly weeklong walkout. The standoff has blocked a vote on congressional voting maps sought by President Donald Trump. Pelosi defended the walkout in the appearance in Sacramento on Friday.…MORE

Trump Executive Order Gives Politicians Control Over All Federal Grants, Alarming Researchers

Trump Executive Order Gives Politicians Control Over All Federal Grants, Alarming Researchers

NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to give political appointees power over the billions of dollars of grants that are awarded by federal agencies. The order signed Thursday requires agencies to appoint individuals responsible for reviewing federal funding opportunities and grants. Scientists say the order will undermine America’s…MORE