Articles filed under Political Figures
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NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump arrives in AnkaraJul 07, 2026 7:28 am - President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara Tuesday afternoon for the NATO summit, as the transatlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader.
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Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military saysJul 07, 2026 7:25 am - A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said.
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Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation billJul 06, 2026 7:04 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker signed artificial intelligence legislation Monday modeled after similar bills in California and New York, furthering a push for a state-driven national framework in lieu of federal regulations.
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Trump rings Wall Street’s opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gainsJul 06, 2026 1:37 pm - President Donald Trump on Monday rang the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the golden confines of the Oval Office, a symbolic act that reflects how he has increasingly tied his presidency to the stock market.
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Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trialJul 06, 2026 10:10 am - A key hearing kicks off Monday in Charlie Kirk's murder case in Utah, where prosecutors aim to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try the man accused of killing him and seek the death penalty.
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Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount RushmoreJul 03, 2026 10:11 am - Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under extreme heat.
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Erdogan’s warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summitJul 03, 2026 9:39 am - President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey. But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the U.S. leader to secure his presence at the Ankara event — an appearance that may even come with a significant gift related to Turkish defense.
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Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugsJul 02, 2026 9:53 am - The Trump administration is proposing a new rule on Thursday to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers $1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by The Associated Press.
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Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico borderJul 02, 2026 7:24 am - After a massive infusion of cash from Congress, President Donald Trump's administration is swiftly building what it has dubbed a “smart wall,” a combination of 30-foot-tall steel fencing and an array of sophisticated technology like sensors, cameras and towers allowing Border Patrol to surveil the territory.
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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflationJul 01, 2026 9:49 am - New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Donald Trump has sought.