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Trump’s border wall construction threatens rock art as old as the pyramids: ‘The ancestors are still here’
A border wall expansion in west Texas threatens ancient rock art murals up to 4,000 years old, according to archeologists who say the Trump administration’s construction plans may destroy irreplaceable Indigenous cultural heritage sites.
US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters
The Trump administration has reassigned all US immigration officers from a fraud-detection unit to screen South African refugees and investigate alleged unlawful voters, disrupting asylum processing and officer training.
DC’s delegate candidate plans to target federal lawmakers challenging the city’s autonomy
D.C.’s incoming congressional delegate unveiled a strategy to mobilize residents to campaign against lawmakers in nearby states who support federal intervention in the district’s affairs.
Wife of active-duty Army sergeant is deported to Honduras under Trump’s immigration crackdown
The wife of an active-duty Army sergeant was deported to Honduras, marking at least the seventh military family member deported under the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions.
Trump-backed businessman Mike Mazzei looks to secure GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor
Trump-backed businessman Mike Mazzei seeks the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor in a hotly contested runoff Tuesday against state Attorney General Gentner Drummond, with the winner favored to take the seat in November.
Trump’s trade war with Canada could rattle economies in states with key Senate races
President Trump’s escalating tariff dispute with Canada threatens Republican Senate candidates in border states including Maine, Michigan, and Ohio as midterm elections approach, raising concerns about inflation and supply chain disruptions.
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas held by foreigners seeking asylum, marking the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history.
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to South Carolina’s Senate runoff
South Carolina Republican primary candidates Darline Graham and Ralph Norman advance to a runoff election following a compressed 45-day campaign sparked by Senator Lindsey Graham’s unexpected death in July.
Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the US Senate since 1932. Will that change in November?
Democrat Adam Hamilton is challenging Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas, seeking to end the state’s 94-year streak of not electing a Democrat to the US Senate.
Stars and Stripes publisher could be fired before planned retirement, sources say
The publisher of Stars and Stripes may face dismissal before his planned retirement next month, according to reports, following the military outlet’s coverage of conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
White House faces questions over security clearance for top Trump aide Natalie Harp
The White House faced scrutiny after reports that President Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp worked at the White House for a year without a security clearance, which critics say raises national security concerns.
Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say
Justice Department investigators have sought interviews with law enforcement officials regarding the 2022 FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry examining alleged conspiracy against the Republican president.
Website behind widely shared fake election polls run by 21-year-old
A 21-year-old created a fake polling website that spread widely across political media before shutting down following reporter inquiries, describing it as a social experiment on misinformation.
Sycophancy in stereo as former Trump hater Michael Cohen loses his nerve
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and critic, conducted a highly deferential radio interview with the president on Thursday, a stark reversal from his prior testimony characterizing Trump as racist and corrupt.
Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump’s name to building
A federal court is asked to block the Kennedy Center from restoring President Trump’s name to the performing arts venue’s facade following a board vote to reinscribe it.
Vance will campaign at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather once worked
Vice President JD Vance will campaign Friday at an Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked decades earlier, highlighting his Rust Belt roots ahead of midterm elections.
President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff
President Trump is scheduled to campaign in South Carolina on Friday for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of a Republican runoff Tuesday to determine the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate seat.
Voting rights experts skeptical over Trump pledge of 1,000 election monitors
Voting rights experts express skepticism about the Trump administration’s pledge to deploy 1,000 election monitors for November’s midterm elections, questioning recruitment feasibility and practical impact.
Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn’t up for removal
A Democratic congresswoman said an ICE agent fatally shot a Colombian national in Maine last month who was not the intended target of the operation and lacked a removal order.
US justice department defends prosecution of James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post
The Justice Department defended its prosecution of former FBI director James Comey over a seashell photo post, arguing prosecutors can interpret the image as threatening the president.
Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
The United States and Canada moved toward finalizing a trade agreement that would avert threatened 50% tariffs, with officials calling emerging terms favorable while negotiating details remain unclear.
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With companies enjoying the tax cuts from 2017’s tax overhaul, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its latest Corporate Tax Rate Report. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the 2018 federal, state and international tax rates paid by the...
Tariffs May Help These 5 U.S. Industries
International trade is complicated. While it’s fair to say that global flows of goods and services produce clear winners and losers, trade is not a zero-sum game — not even close. These days, tariffs and import quotas are front and center on the minds of business...
These 4 Things Could Change If Donald Trump Becomes President
If the 2016 election cycle teaches us anything, it’s that predicting the political future is a fool’s errand. Even the most seasoned prognosticators have thrown up their hands in frustration. And it’s pretty much all the fault of one man: Donald J. Trump. Given the...
Lloyd Claycomb Appointed to Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct
Jan Brewer appointed Lloyd Claycomb to the Judicial Commission in the state of Arizona. SCOTTSDALE, AZ., January 16, 2016 – Lloyd Claycomb, Philanthropist and CEO of United Builders, Inc., was honored to accept a position on the Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct...