Nation and World Politics
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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.
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French President Macron announces 6.5 billion euros in extra military spending in next two years
Jul 13, 2025 4:11 pm - PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced $7.6 billion in extra military spending in the next two years because of new and unprecedented threats, rang...
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Trump marks one-year anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup final
Jul 13, 2025 3:55 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J — President Donald Trump on Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of a failed attempt on his life, joining family and close advisers at the FIFA Clu...
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Justice Dept. fires more prosecutors, support staff involved in Trump prosecutions, AP sources say
Jul 12, 2025 8:54 pm - WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has fired additional lawyers and support staff who worked on special counsel Jack Smith's prosecutions of President Donald Trump, acco...