President Donald Trump

Navy leaders want to move fast and lean instead of turning to aircraft carriers in a crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Navy's top uniformed officer wants to persuade commanders to use smaller, newer ships and other…

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The country has banned all US airlines from refueling

Following the U.S. crackdown that ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in early January, President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened the…

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In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions.

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — As rising global temperatures accelerate the melting of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, it has…

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‘Please get vaccinated,’ a top US health official said in an appeal as measles cases surged

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top U.S. health official urged people Sunday to get vaccinated against measles amid outbreaks in several…

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UAE plans compound for Palestinians in Israeli-controlled south Gaza, map shows

By Alexander CornwellJERUSALEM, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has drafted plans to build a compound to house…

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A Homeland Security shutdown is more likely after Republicans reject Democrats’ ICE demands

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration…

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What to Know About Pete Hegseth’s Claim to Remove Colin Powell’s Name from Arlington Cemetery Website

In February 2026, online users shared a rumor claiming that US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had removed the name…

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US refiners are struggling to absorb a sudden surge in Venezuelan oil imports

By Mariana Parraga and Shariq Khan HOUSTON/NEW YORK, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Gulf Coast refiners are struggling to absorb…

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Lindsey Graham withholds government funding because she wants to sue the DOJ for millions

Like this article? Long live independent journalism. Support HuffPost.WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham (R.C.) continued Friday morning to single-handedly pass…

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Senator demands answers after Trump accepts Rolex and gold bar before slashing tariffs on Switzerland

Before President Donald Trump agreed to reduce tariffs on Swiss goods from Swiss traders last year, the top Democrat on…

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