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Democrat Gretchen Whitmer tries to distance herself from Oval Office visit
Michigan governor criticized for appearance, including for blocking her face with binders while her photo was taken. The Michigan governor, Gretchen Whitmer – considered to be a 2028 White House ...The Guardian - 3d -
New image shows Whitmer hiding face at surprise Trump photo-op
A new photo of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D-Mich.) surprise visit to the Oval Office emerged in a Saturday New York Times report showcasing the lawmaker covering her face while President Trump spoke ...The Hill - 3d -
Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump
The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.The New York Times - 4d -
Stephen A. Smith on Whitmer's White House appearance: 'She has no choice but to do that'
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith weighed in on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) appearance in the White House, saying she has no choice but to engage with President Trump. Smith joined ABC ...The Hill - 3d -
Gavin Newsom Tries to Understand ‘Bro Culture.’ Will It Change Him in the Process?
California’s governor has diagnosed one problem for Democrats — connecting with young men — and he sees his podcast as a way to address that. Other Democrats aren’t so sure.The New York Times - 4d -
JD Vance fumbles Ohio State's championship trophy during White House visit
Oops. Vice President and proud Ohio State alum JD Vance tried to help the Buckeyes celebrate their NCAA football championship during a White House visit Monday — but ended up fumbling their trophy.NBC News - 1d -
Democrats rail against Apple after Trump unveils electronic tariff exemption
Democrats slammed the Trump administration for allegedly favoring sector-specific companies by giving them the ability to bypass the fallout from new trade policy with a Saturday exemption of ...The Hill - 3d -
Rome derby clashes likened to 'urban warfare' with 24 police officers injured
The toll from clashes between violent fans and police ahead of the Rome derby includes 24 police officers injured, one arrest and at least 40,000 euros in damaged garbage dumpstersABC News - 1d -
Between drones and AI, Masters tries to balance past with future
Cellphones are banned at the Masters. Food and drink prices are happily stuck in the 1970s — $1.50 for a pimento cheese sandwich — a charming holdover from yesteryear. And painted leaderboards are ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Liverpool within touching distance of title, Man Utd thrashed by Newcastle
Liverpool are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham, while Newcastle climbed into the top four with a 4-1 thrashing of ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview transcript
As Russia's war with Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine, the war, the Oval Office meeting, and the latest attacks on ...CBS News - 2d -
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's full 2025 60 Minutes interview in Ukrainian
Ukraine's president speaks with Scott Pelley about what it could take to end Russia's war in Ukraine, and his recent confrontation in the Oval Office with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump mulls imprisoning US citizens abroad: 'Homegrowns are next'
During an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele says he’s not going to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was on a work permit in Maryland, back to the ...NBC News - 1d -
Florida GOP tries to crack down after Ron DeSantis' state staff helped raise political cash
A Republican proposal in the Florida state House would bar state employees from conducting most traditional campaign-type activities during working hours.NBC News - 1d -
The Former C.I.A. Officer Capitalizing On Europe’s Military Spending Boom
Eric Slesinger made a career shift from the spy agency to venture capital, championing military start-ups as Europe beefed up its defenses amid an uncertain relationship with the United States.The New York Times - 2d -
UFC 314 results: Dominick Reyes sleeps Nikita Krylov with clean, counter right to continue career comeback
MIAMI – Dominick Reyes keeps proving that he's indeed fully back. The former UFC light heavyweight title challenger distanced himself even more from the career rut that had his UFC stay in question ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Canucks Gameday Preview #81: One Final Visit From The San Jose Sharks This Season
The Vancouver Canucks (37-29-14) play their second to last game of the season Monday when they welcome the San Jose Sharks (20-49-11). While both teams have already been eliminated from playoff ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
WATCH: Mom tells kids they are visiting a friend but it was actually their new home
Megan Troutman said it was hard to keep the secret from her kids!ABC News - 6d -
Cristante reacts to derby draw: “We tried to win until the end.”
Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante reacted to the team’s 1-1 draw with Lazio in the Derby della Capitale.“We tried until the end, Soulé scored a great goal. It’s a fair draw in my opinion,” he t...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.CBS News - 4d -
Core Democratic groups are preparing to be targeted by the Trump administration
Some of the Democratic Party’s core political groups are preparing for the possibility that President Donald Trump’s allies may soon launch criminal investigations that could handicap Democratic ...ABC News - 1d -
Why was I deported from Hong Kong? There should be no more ministerial visits until the UK gets an explanation | Wera Hobhouse
The government needs to be clear-eyed about the threats China poses – not just accept them as the cost of doing business. Last week, my husband and I flew to Hong Kong with real excitement to see ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK wants explanation after MP refused entry to Hong Kong
Ministers call denial of entry for Wera Hobhouse ‘concerning’ after she flew there to visit newborn grandson. The UK government is “greatly concerned” and wants an account of why the Liberal ...The Guardian - 3d -
Miami-Dade Mayor Vetoes Plan to Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water
The veto by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, a Democrat, pushed back on a growing campaign against the mineral, which has been used for decades to prevent cavities.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump tariffs bring Democrat disagreements to surface
President Trump’s tariffs are putting Democrats in a challenging political position as they decide how strongly to denounce his trade policy. Democrats have pounced on Trump’s tariffs in recent ...The Hill - 3d -
Manchester Arena bomber attacks prison officers
Counter-terrorism police are investigating after the assault by Hashem Abedi left three prison officers with life-threatening injuries.BBC News - 3d -
‘I didn’t trust the system’: lasting trauma of Windrush victim barred from UK for 10 years
Winston Jones, who for a decade was unable to return home from Jamaica, almost didn’t apply for compensation, fearing it was a trap. Winston Jones has worked hard to rebuild his life after Home ...The Guardian - 2d -
Colorado picks up commitment from top transfer portal wide receiver
After moving up his visit by a week, one of the top receivers in the spring transfer portal chose Colorado as his new home.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Democrats Widely Blast Trump’s Tariffs, but Not Tariffs Overall
While Democrats have widely criticized President Trump’s whipsawing trade strategy as chaotic, they’ve displayed little consensus on where the party stands on tariffs overall.The New York Times - 3d -
California fugitive accused of killing police commander in Mexico
A convicted murderer who escaped custody from correction officers in California in December is now accused of killing a Mexican police commander.NBC News - 4d -
Meghan Daum prided herself on candor. Then the invites stopped coming
Meghan Daum writes about being "the toast of the town," only to see invites evaporate as her views fell out of step with social arbiters. But our critic suggests other issues could be at play.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
3 suspected militants and an Indian army officer killed in Kashmir fighting
The Indian army says three suspected militants and an army officer have been killed in two separate gunbattles in Indian-controlled KashmirABC News - 4d -
Senators call for probe into possible insider trading over Trump tariff reversal
Two Democrats are seeking answers from the White House about whether Trump administration officials engaged in insider trading amid the tariff rollbacks.ABC News - 6d -
Trump’s tariffs are reckless – but they hold a key lesson for Democrats | David Sirota
There is a middle ground on tariffs. But Democrats’ free-trade advocacy allows Trump to play the populist. To tariff or not to tariff? Today’s tweet-length political discourse pretends this is a ...The Guardian - 1d -
A bomb strikes near the Athens offices of the Greek railway company. No injuries reported
A bomb planted near the offices of Hellenic Train, Greece’s main railway company, has exploded in a busy district of central Athens, authorities say, causing limited damage but no injuriesABC News - 4d -
Manchester Arena bomb plotter attacks three prison officers
Counter-terror police lead investigation after Hashem Abedi’s ‘vicious’ assault at HMP Frankland. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into an attack on three prison officers by ...The Guardian - 3d -
Two prison officers stabbed by Manchester bombing plotter in stable condition
Two prison officers allegedly stabbed by one of the plotters of a deadly bomb attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, eight years ago are in a stable condition in the hospital, ...ABC News - 3d -
Expected top-10 pick WR reportedly visiting Patriots
Arizona wide receiver and projected top-10 draft pick, Tetairoa McMillan, is reportedly visiting the New England Patriots.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Syria's new leader makes his first visit to the United Arab Emirates
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has made his first visit to the United Arab EmiratesABC News - 3d -
Warren: Democrats 'don’t have to wait' for courts to 'step in' to fight Trump tariffs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on Democrats to fight against President Trump's tariffs rather than waiting for courts to potentially intervene. Warren joined ABC News’s “This Week” on ...The Hill - 2d
