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Trump gag order reinstated in Jack Smith federal election case

A federal judge reimposed a gag order on Donald Trump in his criminal election interference case, rejecting Trump’s arguments that…

Team Biden barely responds to Democrat Dean Phillips’ longshot primary challenge

WASHINGTON — For team Biden, Rep. Dean Phillips, the Minnesota Democrat who launched a longshot primary challenge against the president, is…

Biden hails hot GDP report, but voters don’t see the rosy picture Wall Street does

WASHINGTON —  The U.S. GDP grew at 5% last quarter, better than expected, and President Joe Biden said it was evidence…

Jack Smith says Trump is ‘threatening’ witness, asks judge in DC case to reimpose gag order

Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to reimpose a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his…

Biden: Israel-Hamas war must end with vision for a ‘two-state solution’

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden Wednesday stressed the United States believes the conflict between Israel and Hamas must end with a…

Biden aims to boost investment in clean energy, biotech, semiconductors with tech hubs

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Monday named 31 regions spanning 32 states and Puerto Rico as technology hubs, a move…

CFPB pushing to give consumers more control over their financial data

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday proposed a new rule to increase competition among banks by requiring…

Biden’s pick for Israel envoy faces tough questions from senators on Iran

WASHINGTON — Jacob Lew, President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel, defended his handling of Iran policy in the…

Biden calls off Jordan leg of Mideast trip after leader summit canceled

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will no longer visit Jordan as part of his Middle East trip this week, after…

Biden takes credit for easing inflation, strong job market as GOP polls better on economy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden lauded Thursday’s Labor Department report showing relatively stable inflation, taking credit for a recent spate…