31 m. ago Putin says Trump making 'vigorous' efforts to end war as summit nears

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised President Donald Trump for his efforts to broker an end to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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56 m. ago What are the prospects for Ukraine as Trump and Putin plan to meet in Alaska?

NPR speaks with Alexander Vindman, former director for European affairs at the U.S. National Security Council, for his perspective on the meeting between President Trump and Russia's Putin on Ukraine.

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63 m. ago Fighting in Ukraine escalates ahead of summit. And, Trump to host Kennedy Center gala

Fighting in Ukraine escalates ahead of tomorrow's summit between Trump and Putin. And, Trump was heavily involved in the selection process for this year's Kennedy Center Honors, a presidential first.

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92 m. ago The Future of EV Charging Can Be Found at Your Local Gas Station

After a six-month pause, $5 billion in US federal electric-vehicle-charging money is now flowing back to the states—with a new catch that could make some gas station operators very happy.

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94 m. ago Alaska was a Russian colony. Would Trump trade it for Crimea?

Alaska was a Russian colony. Would Trump trade it for Crimea?  Prospect Magazine

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1 hour ago The First Federal Cybersecurity Disaster of Trump 2.0 Has Arrived

The breach of the US Courts records system came to light more than a month after the attack was discovered. Details about what was exposed—and who’s responsible—remain unclear.

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2 h. ago Capitol Hill staffer stabbed in head, chest welcomes Trump's Washington, DC crime crackdown

Capitol Hill staffer who survived random stabbing attack near the Capitol shares message of forgiveness and reacts to Trump's new crime crackdown in Washington, D.C.

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2 h. ago WATCH: DC homeless weigh in on Trump cleaning up city streets

As President Donald Trump cracks down on crime and rampant homelessness in Washington, D.C., homeless individuals weighed in on what they think of the administration’s efforts to clean up the streets.

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2 h. ago Donald Trump says he will ask Congress to extend limit on control of Washington DC police – US politics live

Donald Trump says he will ask Congress to extend limit on control of Washington DC police – US politics live  The Guardian

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2 h. ago Zelenskyy rallies Trump, European allies in setting red lines for Putin summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday as he continued diplomatic maneuvers.

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2 h. ago Trump Wants to ‘Take Back’ D.C., but the Federal Government Already Controls Much of It

The president and his allies have berated local officials. Yet the federal government has often made it harder for those officials to manage the capital.

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2 h. ago Fed Faces High Bar for Big Cuts Despite White House Pressure

The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates in September. But signs of stickier inflation could limit how much relief officials can ultimately provide to borrowers.

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2 h. ago A look at the Trump's administration's pledge to crackdown on homelessness in D.C.

NPR speaks with Amber Harding, executive director of The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, about the Trump administration's efforts to crackdown on homelessness in the nation's capital.

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3 h. ago New detention center in El Paso to start taking in migrants this weekend

A new El Paso immigration detention facility touted by the Trump administration as the largest holding center in the U.S. will start accepting migrants this weekend. It will hold up to 5,000 people.

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3 h. ago Trump could end the Ukraine war, but a larger threat still looms

The China-Russia alliance has grown since 2019 with joint military exercises, weapons technology sharing and coordinated strategy that could potentially create a two-front crisis risk for America.

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3 h. ago I've worked with 4 presidents — Trump's Putin strategy shows his negotiation genius

Washington elites are already attacking Trump’s planned Putin summit. But his flexible, results-first style may succeed in ending the war in Ukraine where other leaders have failed.

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3 h. ago MORNING GLORY: President Trump should go far and fast in reforming the DC police

President Trump gains 30-day authority over the DC police force under Home Rule Act, with power to hire and fire department leadership amid public safety and crime concerns.

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3 h. ago Trump is tightening the screws on corporate America — and CEOs are staying mum

Critics warn that Trump's demands for business leaders to step down, and for the government to take a cut of sales, threaten American-style capitalism.

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3 h. ago President Trump to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska

President Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. NPR reports on the view from Moscow.

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3 h. ago Juneau hit by flooding from melting glacier for third year in a row

For three years in a row, Juneau has had unprecedented flooding in August from a melting glacier. This year, officials built a levee to protect the city. It seems to have helped, but it's temporary.

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