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King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress before state dinner

WASHINGTON — King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build "one of the most consequential alliances in human history" while urging "that we ignore the clarion calls to become ever more ...

Senate rejects attempt to end Trump’s blockade of Cuba

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans rejected legislation from Democrats on Tuesday that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress. The vote on the war powers resolution showed how Republicans continue to stand ...

Ex-FBI director Comey indicted again over an online post officials call a Trump threat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump. The criminal case is the second in months against Comey and is part of ...

Sen. Jerry Moran points to risk of alienating NATO military alliance members

TOPEKA — U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas is pushing back against criticism of the NATO alliance as member nations in Europe take on responsibility for sustaining Ukraine’s fight against Russia and “quietly” assist the United States and Israel in the war against Iran. Moran, a ...

Trump unharmed after shooting incident at White House correspondents’ dinner

Story updated at 11:15 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026 WASHINGTON — A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists' dinner attended by President Donald Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders on Saturday night, rushing toward the ballroom before Secret ...