Obama warns of danger posed by climate change
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Retired generals, admirals back Obama on Iran nuclear deal
Three dozen retired military officers publish an open letter in the Washington Post backing the nuclear agreement with Iran
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The president has given Biden the green light to seriously consider a White House run
Obama's post-presidential life begins to take shape
The president announced the location of his library Tuesday and has recently been hinting about the work he wants to do
Obama on parenting and the key to alleviating poverty
The president recalled the difficulties of his own experience of growing up without a father
Obama: "The moment is now" for law enforcement reforms
After recent protests sparked by cops killing unarmed men, W.H. task force urges police to improve training, cooperation with communities
Arab American voters helped Trump win Michigan. What will his presidency bring?
President Trump came to the city of Dearborn looking for votes. He won the city and took Michigan in a startling reversal for Democrats.
Trump selects Sean Curran to lead Secret Service
Sean Curran previously served as the special agent in charge of President Trump's security detail and sprung to cover him on stage during the assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
All federal DEI employees placed on leave
All federal employees who hold roles in diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been placed on paid leave as President Trump, immediately after taking office this week, signed executive orders seeking to end DEI programs within the federal government. Weijia Jiang examines the response and possible impact of the move.
Concern grows over pardon of Jan. 6 defendants
President Trump's pardon of about 1,500 defendants convicted in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack has been lambasted by several police organizations and prompted fears that the move could lead to more violence. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Hundreds of troops being sent to southern border
An operation to deploy 1,000 Army personnel and 500 Marines to the U.S.-Mexico border is underway, according to senior military officials. The troops will assist with immigration enforcement in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California. U.S. border agents have also been instructed to deport migrants crossing illegally without allowing them to go through the asylum process. Omar Villafranca has details.
Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick to divest, step down as CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald
Lutnick is stepping down as head of investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald as he prepares to head the Commerce Department.
Who is in charge of the CDC right now? Nobody knows for sure
A number of other health agencies are also operating without acting heads, including the FDA and the National Institutes of Health.
Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
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Seat switching, oversold tickets cause drama at pre-inauguration Trump dinner
"I didn't want to get out of my seat because I didn't want to lose it," said one guest at President Trump's pre-inauguration Candlelight Dinner.
DHS terminates all its advisory committees, ends "Salt Typhoon" investigation
Among the committees was the Cyber Safety Review Board that was conducting an investigation into the hack of American telecom companies by Beijing actors dubbed "Salt Typhoon."
Obama warns of danger posed by climate change
In Alaska, the president stressed the consequences of failing to act, saying the moment of being too late "is almost upon us"
Judges lambast Trump's pardons and dismissal of Jan. 6 cases
Federal prosecutors have asked federal judges in Washington to dismiss pending indictments against defendants charged as a result of conduct on Jan. 6, 2021.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray on the threats America faces
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Biden policy on Israel-Gaza sparks warnings, dissent, resignations
Former State Department officials say they worry about how far Washington is willing to go to support Israel during the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Hughes Fire in LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres, thousands evacuated
A fast-moving wildfire exploded to roughly 10,200 acres near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic Wednesday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and road closures, authorities said.
Elon Musk's DOGE has a new cost-cutting target: the U.S. penny
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Teen shooter kills student, then himself at Nashville high school
The shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, happened in the school cafeteria, police said.
Sepulveda Fire ignites near 405 Freeway, with temporary evacuation warnings in Bel Air
It was first reported just after 11 p.m. near northbound lanes of the freeway in Sherman Oaks, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
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U.S. border agents told to summarily deport migrants without asylum hearings
U.S. border agents have been instructed to summarily deport migrants crossing into the country illegally without allowing them to request legal protection.
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Idaho murders suspect's lawyers want DNA evidence thrown out
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
Oscar nominations to be announced Thursday for 2025 awards
Nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards are being announced Thursday morning. Watch live as the full list of Oscar nominees is unveiled.
Which industries are most vulnerable to Trump's immigration crackdown?
Mass deportations of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. could hurt a range of U.S. industries, experts warn.
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Sepulveda Fire ignites near 405 Freeway, with temporary evacuation warnings in Bel Air
It was first reported just after 11 p.m. near northbound lanes of the freeway in Sherman Oaks, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
7 San Antonio police officers shot by barricaded suspect, authorities say
Seven San Antonio, Texas police officers were shot by a barricaded suspect, the city's police chief said. The suspect was found dead from a gunshot wound.