Nation and World Politics
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More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding
Jul 14, 2025 2:09 pm - More than 20 states sued President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over billions of dollars in frozen education funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.
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The President’s Cabinet: A rocky start to a United States of AmericaJul 14, 2025 10:36 am - Author and retired educator Bruce Simmons’s column details the history of the President’s cabinet and the duties of each position.
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European trade ministers pledge unity after Trump’s surprise 30% tariffs
Jul 14, 2025 9:11 am - European trade ministers were hopeful Monday for a negotiated trade deal after President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Unio n, but also expressed resolve in preparing countermeasures if talks break down.
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Wall Street hangs near its record amid doubts about Trump’s tariffs
Jul 14, 2025 9:09 am - U.S. stock indexes hung near their records on Monday following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues on Wall Street that he may ultimately back down on them.
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Trump store in Huntley shuts down after eviction
Jul 14, 2025 8:15 am - The Trump and Truth Store in Huntley had its last day of business Sunday, but the owner aims to expand in the future with a new and bigger shop by this fall.
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Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days
Jul 14, 2025 7:02 am - President Donald Trump said Monday he would punish Russia with tariffs if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
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Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian forces clash with Druze militias
Jul 14, 2025 6:49 am - Israel’s army on Monday said it has struck military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias there.
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Ukraine's security agency says it killed Russian agents suspected of gunning down its officer
Jul 13, 2025 4:23 pm - KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's security agency said Sunday it tracked down and killed Russian agents suspected of shooting one of its senior officers to death in the Ukra...
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The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1
Jul 13, 2025 4:19 pm - PARIS — The European Union will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods scheduled to take effect Monday in hopes of reaching a trade deal with the Trump administration ...
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One year after Trump assassination attempt, changes at Secret Service but questions remain
Jul 13, 2025 4:15 pm - In many ways, the assassination attempt against Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign stop was a perfect storm of failings coming together that allowed a 20-year-old to climb on top of a nearby building and take eight shots at the once and future president.