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Trump holds big lead in new Iowa poll, but DeSantis and Scott see paths to victory

Former President Donald Trump holds a double-digit lead over his closest rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a major new…

Biden vows Maui will decide how to rebuild after wildfires, promises to help ‘as long as it takes’

President Joe Biden on Monday vowed that the people of Maui will determine how the devastated town of Lahaina is…

Biden to reassure Maui’s Lahaina residents they will control rebuilding after devastating wildfires

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Deanne Criswell said on Sunday that President Joe Biden will reassure the people of…

Top Republican China hawk says White House investment restrictions fall short

WASHINGTON — A leading House Republican voice on the national security threat posed by China said the White House’s plan…

Disney goes on offense in DeSantis board’s lawsuit, seeks damages for breach of contract

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may say he’s “moved on” from his long-running feud with Disney, but the House of Mouse…

U.S. approves shipments of F-16s to Ukraine in major gain for Kyiv

The United States has given its approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, officials in Washington…

Judge denies Trump request to delay E. Jean Carroll case, clearing path for January trial

WASHINGTON — A U.S. federal judge on Friday denied former President Donald Trump’s fourth attempt to delay the trial date in a…

Hawaii wildfires: ATF team with electrical engineer investigating cause of deadly blaze

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is deploying a team that includes an electrical engineer to investigate the…

Maui emergency chief resigns after defending decision to not activate sirens during wildfire

The head of Maui County’s emergency management agency resigned on Thursday, a day after he defended his decision to not…

Hawaii tapping outside investigator as wildfire response scrutiny grows

Hawaii will hire an independent investigator to look into how state and local agencies responded to catastrophic wildfires that have…