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US immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say WASHINGTON -- Immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan, attorneys for the migrants said in court documents filed Tuesday.President Donald Trump announced concepts for a 'Golden Dome' missile defense program that he said would cost $175 billion to complete over the course of three years. The concept is inspired by Israel's Iron Dome.The Latest: Trump tries to rally divided Republicans around his 'big beautiful bill' President Donald Trump is trying to seal the deal on his"big, beautiful bill" by using the power of political persuasion Tuesday in a closed-door meeting to unify divided House Republicans. The multitrillion-dollar package is at risk of collapsing ahead of planned votes this week.The Latest: Trump goes to Capitol Hill to rally divided Republicans around his 'big beautiful bill' President Donald Trump is heading to Capitol Hill early Tuesday to seal the deal on his"big, beautiful bill," using the power of political persuasion to unify divided House Republicans on the multitrillion-dollar package that is at risk of collapsing ahead of planned votes this week.Former US Census Bureau director John Thompson, who guided preparations for 2020 head count, dies BEND, Ore. -- John Thompson, who guided preparations for the 2020 census as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, has died.Former US Census Bureau director John Thompson, who guided preparations for 2020 survey, dies at 73 BEND, Ore. -- John Thompson, who guided preparations for the 2020 census as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, has died.The Latest: Putin says Russia is ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump Moscow is ready to work toward ending the fighting in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday following a two-hour phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.Supreme Court allows Trump to strip protections from some Venezuelans; deportations could follow WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to deportation.The Latest: Trump speaks with Putin on the phone in hopes of making ceasefire progress President Donald Trump is hoping that separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.President Donald Trump is hoping that separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.President Donald Trump is hoping that separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.President Donald Trump is hoping that separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.The Latest: Libraries cut some services across the US after Trump order to dismantle agency President Donald Trump is hoping that separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.President Donald Trump is hoping that separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.President Donald Trump President Donald Trump on Friday wrapped up a Mideast tour in the United Arab Emirates with a breakfast for business leaders and a visit to an interfaith place of worship named for the Abraham Accords he negotiated.President Donald Trump President Donald Trump wraps up a Mideast tour in the United Arab Emirates with a breakfast for business leaders and a visit to an interfaith place of worship named for the Abraham Accords he negotiated.Live updates: Trump wraps up Mideast tour, meets business leaders, visits interfaith center President Donald Trump President Donald Trump wraps up a Mideast tour in the United Arab Emirates with a breakfast for business leaders and a visit to an interfaith place of worship named for the Abraham Accords he negotiated.Live updates: Trump wraps up Mideast tour, meet business leaders, visit interfaith place of worship President Donald Trump President Donald Trump wraps up a Mideast tour in the United Arab Emirates with a breakfast for business leaders and a visit to an interfaith place of worship named for the Abraham Accords he negotiated.Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post WASHINGTON -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday that federal law enforcement is investigating a social media post made by former FBI Director James Comey that she and other Republicans claim is a call for violence against President Donald Trump.President Donald Trump arrived in the United Arab Emirates Thursday for the last leg of his first major foreign trip. Air Force One was given a fighter jet escort into the country's airspace, just as Saudi Arabia and Qatar offered on the first stops of his Mideast trip.Podcaster Theo Von performed a set for U.S. troops in Qatar on Thursday where he joked about doing drugs on a mixed-race baby and the sexuality of men in the U.S. Navy, and compared the Qatari hosts' attire to Klansman robes. His appearance preceded President Donald Trump's visit to the Al-Udeid Air Base.Live updates: Trump will attend a state dinner at presidential palace in Abu Dhabi President Donald Trump arrived in the United Arab Emirates Thursday for the last leg of his first major foreign trip. Air Force One was given a fighter jet escort into the country's airspace, just as Saudi Arabia and Qatar offered on the first stops of his Mideast trip.The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments in case over Trump's birthright citizenship order WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court is hearing its first set of Trump-related arguments in the second Trump presidency. The case stems from the executive order President Donald Trump issued on his first day in office that would deny citizenship to children born on U.S. soil to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily. The executive order marks...Live updates: Trump visits main U.S. military base in Middle East as violence flares in Gaza President Donald Trump on Thursday visits a U.S. base installation at the center of American involvement in the Middle East as he uses his four-day visit to Gulf states to reject the"interventionism" of America's past in the region.Live updates: Trump visits main U.S. military base in Middle East and heads from Qatar to Abu Dhabi President Donald Trump on Thursday visits a U.S. base installation at the center of American involvement in the Middle East as he uses his four-day visit to Gulf states to reject the"interventionism" of America's past in the region.Live updates: Trump's meeting with Syria's new president could mark a turning point for the Mideast President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, the first encounter between the two nations' leaders in 25 years and one that could mark a turning point for the region as Syria struggles to emerge from decades of international isolation.NEW YORK -- After a week of promises to alter the policy, the U.S. Department of Commerce has rescinded a Biden-era rule due to take effect Thursday that placed limits on the number of artificial intelligence chips that could be exported to certain international markets without federal approval.Live updates: Trump is in Qatar after meeting Syria's new leader in Saudi Arabia President Donald Trump arrived Wednesday in Qatar, where he was greeted by the country's ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, as he kicked off the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour this week.Live updates: Trump lands in Qatar after meeting Syria's new leader in Saudi Arabia President Donald Trump arrived Wednesday in Qatar, where he was greeted by the country's ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, as he kicked off the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour this week.Live updates: From Saudi Arabia, where he met Syria's new leader, Trump flies on to Qatar President Donald Trump met with the new Syrian leader, a onetime insurgent, in a stunning engagement on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, before wrapping up his visit to the kingdom and heading to Qatar, the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour this week.Live updates: Trump meets with Syria's new leader, a former insurgent, who flew to Saudi Arabia President Donald Trump met with the new Syrian leader, a onetime insurgent, in a stunning engagement on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia. Trump was to wrap up his visit to the kingdom later in the morning and head to Qatar, the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour this week.Live updates: After a lavish Saudi welcome, Trump to meet Syria's new leader before going to Qatar President Donald Trump is to meet with the new Syrian leader, a onetime insurgent, before wrapping up his visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and heading to Qatar, the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour this week.OMAHA, Neb. -- Omaha's first female mayor has conceded the mayoral race to a man who will likely become the community's first Black mayor.RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia didn't even wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to land there before it set out to impress him in a sky-high way.President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia for the first leg of his three-nation visit to the Middle East this week. His first visit is focused on dealmaking with a key Mideast ally while shared concerns about Iran's nuclear program and the war in Gaza drag on in the background.Federal appeals court continues to block Florida's drag-show ban as likely unconstitutional ATLANTA -- An injunction barring the enforcement of Florida's drag-show ban will remain in effect after a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the law is likely unconstitutional.Omaha decides between electing its first Black mayor or reelecting its first female one OMAHA, Neb. -- Voters in Omaha will make history Tuesday by either reelecting the city's first female mayor to a rare fourth term or electing the community's first Black mayor.Live updates: Trump pushes for new Iran nuclear deal as he starts 4-day trip to the Middle East President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia for the first leg of his three-nation visit to the Middle East this week. His first visit is focused on dealmaking with a key Mideast ally while shared concerns about Iran's nuclear program and the war in Gaza drag on in the background.The Latest: Trump is in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his 4-day Mideast trip President Donald Trump was in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the first leg of his three-nation visit to the Middle East this week meant to tackle multiple crises and conflicts across the region.TRENTON, N.J. -- President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's GOP primary, saying he's gone"ALL IN" on the"Make America Great Again" agenda.The Latest: Trump signs executive order that gives drugmakers 30-day deadline to lower costsTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- A Michigan county has settled a lawsuit over an elected official who flashed a rifle during a COVID-19-era public meeting on Zoom.President Donald Trump begins a weeklong trip to the Middle East on Monday. Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges concern two other countries: Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks are leaping in early trading after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war.President Donald Trump begins a weeklong trip to the Middle East on Monday. Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges concern two other countries: Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks are leaping in early trading after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war.President Donald Trump begins a weeklong trip to the Middle East on Monday. Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges concern two other countries: Israel and Iran.The White House has released President Donald Trump's schedule for Monday. He will hold a press conference with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and then begin a weeklong trip to the Middle East. Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges concern two other countries: Israel and Iran.The White House has released President Donald Trump's schedule for Monday. He will hold a press conference with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and then begin a weeklong trip to the Middle East. Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges concern two other countries: Israel and Iran.The White House has released President Donald Trump's schedule for Monday. He will hold a press conference with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and then begin a weeklong trip to the Middle East. Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges concern two other countries: Israel and Iran.The White House has released President Donald Trump's schedule for Monday. He will hold a press conference with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and then begin a weeklong trip to the Middle East. Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges concern two other countries: Israel and Iran.What to know about the Newark mayor's arrest at an immigration detention center NEWARK, N.J. -- An immigration detention center in New Jersey is at the center of tensions between three congressional Democrats and the Trump administration after the arrest of Newark's mayor set off a scrum outside the complex.NEW YORK -- Columbia University has suspended dozens of students and barred alums and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school's main library earlier this week, a school spokesperson said Friday.President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war.The Latest: Trump agrees to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a trade deal President Donald Trump said from the White House on Thursday that his government has reached a trade agreement with the United Kingdom.U.S. President Donald Trump said from the White House on Thursday that his government has reached a trade agreement with the United Kingdom.Appeals court upholds New York law shifting local elections to even-numbered years ALBANY, N.Y. -- A mid-level appeals court in New York has upheld a law that shifts many local elections to even-numbered years -- a policy meant to align county and town elections with statewide and federal races but that has led to pushback from Republicans.The Latest: Trump says the 'final details' are still to come in UK trade agreement U.S. President Donald Trump said from the White House on Thursday that his government has reached a trade agreement with the United Kingdom.The United States and Britain are announcing a trade deal on Thursday that will lower the burden of President Donald Trump 's sweeping tariffs and deliver a political victory for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.The United States and Britain are expected to announce a trade deal Thursday that will lower the burden of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and deliver a political victory for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Every Saturday, Peter Mansbridge provides thoughtful takes on this week's news stories. 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