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Americans are protesting the Trump administration. Do they work?

When you think of a successful protest movement, most Americans probably think of the American Civil Rights movement, and the March on Washington in 1963. Martin Luther King, Jr. standing behind a podium on the steps of the Lincoln memorial

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Russian attacks on Kyiv complicate U.S. efforts to end war in Ukraine

Russia pounded Kyiv overnight in one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since last summer. Officials there say nine people were killed and more than 70 others injured. It comes at a pivotal moment in the war. The

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Russian attacks on Kyiv complicate U.S. efforts to end war in Ukraine

Russia pounded Kyiv overnight in one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since last summer. Officials there say nine people were killed and more than 70 others injured. It comes at a pivotal moment in the war. The

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News Wrap: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow ban on trans service members

In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow the Pentagon to ban transgender service members as legal challenges play out, a federal judge has ordered the administration to bring back another man who was

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Hegseth reportedly has unsecured internet line in Pentagon office for Signal

Pressure is building on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Washington Post first reported and the News Hour confirmed that Hegseth had the unclassified messaging app Signal installed on a computer in his Pentagon office. All of this is unfolding as

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How lawmakers are responding to frustrated constituents at town halls

This week marks the end of Congress’ longest break from Washington since President Trump re-entered the White House. For most lawmakers, that has meant more time with constituents. And for some, aggressive questioning at town halls. Lisa Desjardins reports on

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US indicts man for lying about role in Rwanda genocide

US prosecutors have accused a man of concealing his role in the Rwandan genocide to move to the United States and attempt to become a citizen, they said Thursday. Faustin Nsabumukunzi, 65, allegedly had a leadership role whereby he oversaw

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Trump is putting his ‘touches’ on the White House with flagpoles, art and an Oval Office overhaul – AP News

Trump is putting his ‘touches’ on the White House with flagpoles, art and an Oval Office overhaul  AP News

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The benefits and financial toll of rebuilding America’s aluminum industry

The central economic focus of President Trump’s second term so far has been tariffs. Over the past few months, the president has levied – and also paused – taxes on imports from all over the world. Some have taken effect,

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What to Watch After You

What is it about a killer? Though lurid stories have long fascinated audiences, the massive popularity of true-crime stories and shows about murder make it clear that we remain transfixed by people who commit unthinkable crimes. That’s certainly the case

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