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The proposals would transform a program aimed at helping the most vulnerable people in the world into one that gives preference to mostly white people.

Unwilling to fight for their institutions’ independence, officials watched on Wednesday as the president continued his pursuit of control over law enforcement.

The development comes as the U.S. military is planning its own possible escalation, and drawing up options for President Trump to consider.

When President Javier Milei faced an economic meltdown, President Trump vowed to come to his aid. But that lifeline is coming at a cost.

The militants said they would need special equipment to retrieve more bodies in Gaza. The announcement could put the truce with Israel at risk.

A video this week captured Hamas fighters in Gaza executing Palestinian rivals as it tries to assert its dominance after two years of war with Israel.

Xi Jinping’s need to project strength before a crucial meeting of Communist Party leaders may help explain why Beijing announced new rare earth controls.

In a dispute over a Louisiana voting map, the justices grappled with whether there should be time limits on using race as a factor in carving up districts.

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, defended his positions while working in digs at former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams.