Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan Shake Hands and Sign Deal at White House Peace Summit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace agreement at the White House, aiming to end decades of conflict. President Donald Trump facilitated the meeting, with both leaders crediting him for the breakthrough. The deal will reopen key transportation routes and create a major transit corridor named the Trump Route for International Peace…MORE

Appeals Court Tosses Judge’s Contempt Finding Against Trump Administration in Prison Deportations

WASHINGTON (AP) — A split appeals court panel is tossing out a judge’s contempt finding against President Donald Trump’s administration in a case over deportations to an El Salvador prison. The Friday decision comes after planes carrying Venezuelan migrants landed at the prison even after U.S District Judge James E. Boasberg said in court they…MORE

Germany Halts Military Exports to Israel for Use in Gaza Amid Outcry Over Netanyahu Plan

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany won’t authorize exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza “until further notice.” The decision came after the Israeli Cabinet announced plans to take over Gaza City. Merz said Friday that Israel “has the right to defend itself against Hamas’ terror.” He…MORE

Trump Says He Will Meet Putin Next Friday in Alaska to Discuss Ending the Ukraine War

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. It’s a potential breakthrough after weeks of Trump expressing frustration that more was not being done to quell the fighting. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the details, which…MORE

California’s Newsom, Pelosi Back Texas Democrats as Gop Warns of More Escalations Over Walkout

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have appeared shoulder-to-shoulder with Texas Democratic lawmakers in a show of support for their nearly weeklong walkout. The standoff has blocked a vote on congressional voting maps sought by President Donald Trump. Pelosi defended the walkout in the appearance in Sacramento on Friday.…MORE

Suspected Gunman and Police Officer Dead in Shooting Near the CDC and Emory University, Police Say

ATLANTA (AP) — Police said a suspected shooter and a police officer are dead after law enforcement responded to an active shooter near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University. CDC employees say bullets struck the windows of several CDC buildings. Photos of bullet-pocket windows circulated among CDC employees. No civilians…MORE

Trump Executive Order Gives Politicians Control Over All Federal Grants, Alarming Researchers

NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to give political appointees power over the billions of dollars of grants that are awarded by federal agencies. The order signed Thursday requires agencies to appoint individuals responsible for reviewing federal funding opportunities and grants. Scientists say the order will undermine America’s…MORE

Trump Removes Billy Long as IRS Commissioner, Giving Him the Shortest-Ever Tenure in the Role

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation. It wasn’t immediately clear why Long was dismissed. His quick exit makes him the shortest-tenured IRS commissioner confirmed by the Senate since the position was created in 1862. Long announced on social…MORE

Trump to Nominate Top Economic Aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve Board

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated a top economic adviser to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors for four months, temporarily filling a vacancy while continuing his search for a longer-term appointment. Trump on Thursday named Stephen Miran, the chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, to fill a seat vacated…MORE

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