64 m. ago American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on festival firsts and summery snacks

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of festival firsts and summery snacks.

Culture

86 m. ago Los Angeles ICE raids: What to know about Donald Trump's deployment of California National Guard troops to LA protests

Los Angeles ICE raids: What to know about Donald Trump's deployment of California National Guard troops to LA protests  ABC7 Los Angeles

Politics

93 m. ago Gavin Newsom calls threats to deploy US marines in California ‘deranged’

Gavin Newsom calls threats to deploy US marines in California ‘deranged’  The Guardian

Events

2 h. ago Golf has a long history in the White House — but for Trump, it's more than a pastime

From Taft to Biden, presidents have had varying relationships with golf, with Trump's approach standing out for using the course as a place to conduct business and forge political relationships.

Politics

2 h. ago Former sex trafficking victim pardoned by President Trump reveals disturbing secrets of legal brothel

Rebecca "Bekah" Charleston was arrested in 2006 for tax evasion. The White House said she is a victim of sex trafficking who was forced into prostitution. She was pardoned in 2020.

Politics

2 h. ago Bold move to keep Americans safe from ‘terrorists’ is basis for US travel ban for some African nations

President Trump enacted travel restrictions for 10 African countries, citing national security concerns, terrorism threats and high visa overstay rates.

Events

2 h. ago Ukraine’s previous president says he knows how to win over Trump

Ukraine’s previous president says he knows how to win over Trump  The Washington Post

Politics

3 h. ago TIM GRAHAM: Hostile journalists pose as heroes while Trump faces their questions daily

Media reaction to Trump's press availability reveals partisan divide, with critics overlooking Biden's sheltered approach to journalists during his presidency

Politics

5 h. ago Takeaways From Graduation Speeches by Trump, Taraji P. Henson and Others

The New York Times studied videos of addresses posted online, including those by President Trump, Kermit the Frog and a slew of celebrity speakers. Here is a look at key themes that emerged.

Politics

5 h. ago Trump’s Battle With Harvard Is Familiar to a University the Right Forced into Exile

A school founded by George Soros fled Hungary after it was targeted by an authoritarian leader. Academics at the school say President Trump is using a similar playbook against Harvard.

Politics

5 h. ago Los Angeles protests live: Donald Trump deploys California National Guard to LA after clashes over immigration raids

Los Angeles protests live: Donald Trump deploys California National Guard to LA after clashes over immigration raids  BBC

Politics

6 h. ago California lawmaker warns Menendez brothers' case is driving return of bill to release thousands of killers

California lawmaker Brian Jones criticized a bill he said could release over 1,600 killers, linking its resurgence to the Menendez brothers' case and social media attention.

Events

6 h. ago Los Angeles protests live: Donald Trump deploys California National Guard to city after clashes over immigration raids

Los Angeles protests live: Donald Trump deploys California National Guard to city after clashes over immigration raids  BBC

Politics

8 h. ago Trump Is Calling Up National Guard Troops Under a Rarely Used Law

President Trump bypassed the authority of Gov. Gavin Newsom to call up 2,000 National Guard troops to quell immigration protests.

Politics

8 h. ago Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor's objections

Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor's objections  AP News

Politics

9 h. ago California unrest: How Los Angeles immigration protests turned ugly after citywide ICE operations

California unrest: How Los Angeles immigration protests turned ugly after citywide ICE operations  The Economic Times

Politics

9 h. ago Trump Is Calling Up National Guard Troops Under a Rarely Used Power

President Trump bypassed the authority of Gov. Gavin Newsom to call up 2,000 National Guard troops to quell immigration protests.

Politics

10 h. ago Boy shot, U Street NW closed during large gathering of young people

Boy shot, U Street NW closed during large gathering of young people  NBC4 Washington

Events

10 h. ago President Trump Orders: National Guard deployed to Los Angeles amid ICE protests

President Trump Orders: National Guard deployed to Los Angeles amid ICE protests  WWLTV.com

Politics

10 h. ago Trump attends UFC championship fight in NJ, taking a break from politics, Musk feud

President Donald Trump walked out to a thunderous standing ovation just ahead of the start of the UFC pay-per-view card at the Prudential Center, putting his public feud with tech billionaire Elon Musk on hold to instead watch the fierce battles inside...

Politics