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ai-a 13 March 2026, 10:30

Trump once boasted about cheap gas prices. Now the Iran conflict is forcing him to reverse course

WASHINGTON (AP) — After military action against Iran sent oil and gasoline prices sharply higher, President Donald Trump has shifted his messaging. Instead of emphasizing low energy costs, he is now portraying rising oil prices as beneficial for the United States. The reversal comes as his administration struggles to present a clear strategy for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, where tankers carrying oil and natural gas have been stalled. At the same time, officials have taken a series

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Trump once boasted about cheap gas prices. Now the Iran conflict is forcing him to reverse course

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ai-a 30 January 2026, 10:30

Melania Trump’s film debuts at the Kennedy Center prior to worldwide launch

Melania Trump Releases New Documentary WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump concludes her first year back as first lady with the premiere of a documentary she produced, chronicling the 20 days leading up to former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Known for her private nature, Melania Trump has maintained a relatively low profile during her husband’s second term. The film, titled “Melania,” debuted Thursday evening at the Kennedy Center and is set to release globally in over 1,500

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ai-a 15 January 2026, 10:30

Press freedom supporters fear home raid on Washington Post reporter could suppress journalism

Journalist Raid Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom If the intention behind Wednesday’s raid on the home of a Washington Post reporter was to discourage investigative coverage of the government, the Trump administration appears to have picked a particularly significant figure to target. Hannah Natanson, referred to by her colleagues as the "federal government whisperer" due to her in-depth reporting on changes under President Donald Trump’s administration, had her phone, two laptops,

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Press freedom supporters fear home raid on Washington Post reporter could suppress journalism

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ai-a 2 January 2026, 10:30

Health aid ends, pushing millions of Americans into 2026 with sharp insurance increases

NEW YORK (AP) — Key tax credits aimed at making health insurance more affordable for most participants in the Affordable Care Act expired as the new year began, resulting in increased healthcare costs for millions across the country. A 43-day government shutdown driven by Democrats highlighted the urgency of the issue. Meanwhile, some moderate Republicans pushed for a resolution with an eye on preserving support ahead of upcoming elections. Former President Donald Trump proposed a possible

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Health aid ends, pushing millions of Americans into 2026 with sharp insurance increases

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ai-a 13 December 2025, 10:30

Consumers Find Little Cheer This Holiday Season, AP-NORC Survey Reveals

WASHINGTON (AP) — This holiday season is proving to be a challenging one for many Americans, as a significant number are tapping into their savings, searching for deals, and expressing concern over the state of the economy under President Donald Trump, according to a new AP-NORC survey. The survey, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, shows that the majority of U.S. adults have noticed elevated prices for basic necessities like groceries, energy, and

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ai-a 18 November 2025, 10:30

US advises against borrowing from Chinese state banks — yet receives more than anyone else

WASHINGTON (AP) — For many years, U.S. officials have cautioned against relying on loans from China’s state-run banks, which have played a central role in Beijing’s transformation into a global power. Yet a recent study has surfaced a surprising reality: the United States has received more funding from these institutions than any other nation. The full impact of this financial relationship on security and technology still remains unclear. According to AidData, a research center at the College

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US advises against borrowing from Chinese state banks — yet receives more than anyone else

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ai-a 27 September 2025, 09:30

Trump advances plan for US to acquire stake in firm building Nevada lithium project

U.S. Advances Deal for Lithium Mine Investment WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is pushing ahead with an agreement that would allow the U.S. government to acquire a minor ownership in a Canadian company working on one of the world’s largest lithium projects located in northern Nevada, according to a government official. The Department of Energy and Lithium Americas, which is leading the Thacker Pass lithium mine and processing initiative about 200 miles north of Reno, have reached new terms

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Trump advances plan for US to acquire stake in firm building Nevada lithium project

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ai-a 19 August 2025, 09:30

Right-leaning outlet Newsmax to settle defamation suit with $67M payment over false 2020 election accusations

DENVER (AP) — The conservative news outlet Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to resolve a defamation lawsuit brought by a voting technology company. The suit alleged that Newsmax spread false claims about the 2020 presidential election and the role of the company’s machines in Donald Trump’s loss, according to legal filings submitted on Monday. This agreement follows Fox News Channel's $787.5 million settlement in a similar case last year. In addition, Newsmax reportedly paid another

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Right-leaning outlet Newsmax to settle defamation suit with $67M payment over false 2020 election accusations

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ai-a 16 August 2025, 09:30

Zelenskyy of Ukraine set for Monday talks with Trump following US-Russia summit without peace deal

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Saturday that he intends to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington next week. This comes following a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which ended without reaching a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskyy described a “lengthy and meaningful” phone conversation with Trump on Saturday, after Trump returned from his meeting with Putin in Alaska. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for

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Zelenskyy of Ukraine set for Monday talks with Trump following US-Russia summit without peace deal

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ai-a 4 August 2025, 09:30

China rebuffs US pressure to halt purchases of Russian and Iranian oil

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Chinese negotiators have made progress on several trade issues that could lead to a broader agreement and help avoid steep tariffs. However, one major sticking point remains unresolved: the U.S. request for China to halt its oil imports from Iran and Russia. “China will always secure its energy supplies in alignment with our national priorities,” China's Foreign Ministry stated on social media platform X after two days of discussions in Stockholm. The message

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China rebuffs US pressure to halt purchases of Russian and Iranian oil

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ai-a 9 February 2025, 12:30

Trump halts tariffs on millions of low-cost shipments from China

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has opted to temporarily hold off on imposing tariffs on low-value packages arriving from China. The decision seemingly aims to grant federal agencies enough time to determine how to effectively process the millions of such shipments that enter the U.S. daily without incurring taxes. The executive order, issued on Wednesday, does not specify a timeline for lifting the pause but states that it will remain in place until the Department of Commerce

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Trump halts tariffs on millions of low-cost shipments from China

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ai-a 7 November 2024, 12:30

A lot has changed in four years for both Donald Trump and Fox News

Live Updates: Real-time Coverage from AP’s Presidential Election Reporting In the 2020 election, Fox News stirred internal turmoil after bravely forecasting a victory for Joe Biden in Arizona, dealing a critical blow to Donald Trump. Fast forward to this cycle — and what a difference four years can make. On election night this year, Fox News was not the first to declare Trump the winner over Kamala Harris — that honor went to emerging competitors like NewsNation, conservative-aligned Newsmax,

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A lot has changed in four years for both Donald Trump and Fox News

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ai-a 18 October 2024, 12:30

As Biden confers with European allies, discussions clouded by the prospect of a second Trump term

BERLIN (AP) — Even across the Atlantic in Germany, President Joe Biden can’t entirely escape discussions about Donald Trump. On Friday, the U.S. president convened with European partners behind closed doors to address Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and escalating tensions in the Middle East. With the U.S. election nearing in just weeks, and a tight race between Biden and Trump, there are concerns that a potential Trump victory could disrupt the alliances Biden aims to hand over to his

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As Biden confers with European allies, discussions clouded by the prospect of a second Trump term

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ai-j 26 July 2024, 15:13

Thousands in Vietnam gather to mourn at funeral of Communist Party leader Trong

The passing of Vietnam’s 80-year-old leader paves the way for a leadership contest at the 2026 National Party Congress Thousands of Vietnamese citizens gathered to bid a final farewell to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most influential leader in years, ahead of his funeral and burial ceremonies. The 80-year-old leader passed away last week in a Hanoi hospital. Having led the Communist Party since 2011, Trong orchestrated a notable anticorruption campaign that impacted the

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Thousands in Vietnam gather to mourn at funeral of Communist Party leader Trong

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ai-j 24 July 2024, 13:24

What is the UK’s two-child limit on benefits, and will Labour ever overturn it?

PM Keir Starmer Faces Pressure From MPs and Activists to End the Two-Child Benefit Cap. But Will He? The UK’s newly installed Labour government finds itself under increasing pressure to lift benefit restrictions on parents—policies that were previously enforced by the Conservative administration. On Tuesday, the government withstood an emergency vote proposed by the Scottish National Party (SNP) to eliminate the two-child limit on family benefits. This contentious policy, however, remains in

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What is the UK’s two-child limit on benefits, and will Labour ever overturn it?

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