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Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

May 19, 2026 10:42 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The Trump administration announced Monday the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted, an arrangement that Democrats and government watchdogs derided as “corrupt” and unconstitutional.

King Charles III arrives in United States on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

Apr 27, 2026 4:26 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III lands in Washington on Monday with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight.

Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Apr 23, 2026 3:14 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Lebanon and Israel were set to begin a second session of direct talks at the White House on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending a truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and plans for future negotiations between the two neighbors with a long history of hostile relations.

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law

Apr 23, 2026 1:50 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Millions more Americans might qualify for dual Canadian citizenship under a recent change to Canada’s requirements that has led to a surge in applications from its southern neighbor.

Carney says Canada’s economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected

Apr 20, 2026 12:18 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.

Powerball to expand to U.K.

Apr 15, 2026 5:49 PM EDT

CNN,

The Powerball Lottery game is expanding to the United Kingdom this Summer.

Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran in move to ease tensions and arrange more US-Iran talks

Apr 15, 2026 1:03 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Pakistan’s army chief arrived Wednesday for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war.

US sinks Iranian warship as Iran warns of widespread destruction in the Middle East

Mar 4, 2026 4:51 PM EST

Associated Press,

A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran’s security forces and other symbols of power.

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details

Mar 4, 2026 4:48 PM EST

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump invited technology companies to the White House on Wednesday to commit to developing their own power generation as he tries to ease tensions over the cost of electricity used by data centers to develop artificial intelligence.

Senators clash over an Iran war resolution as Congress’ first vote on the conflict draws near

Mar 4, 2026 11:11 AM EST

Associated Press,

The Senate is headed toward a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy.

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Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

King Charles III arrives in United States on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law

Carney says Canada’s economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected

Powerball to expand to U.K.

Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran in move to ease tensions and arrange more US-Iran talks

US sinks Iranian warship as Iran warns of widespread destruction in the Middle East

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details

Senators clash over an Iran war resolution as Congress’ first vote on the conflict draws near

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