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Trump says he’ll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska

Sunday, August 10

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said he will be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Aug. 15 in Alaska."The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next... Read More.

Trump directs Pentagon to prepare military options to be used against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations

Friday, August 8

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to prepare options for the possible use of U.S. military force against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, two U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News on Friday.This is a developing story. Please check back for... Read More.

Texas Democrats face Republican deadline to stop standoff or face consequences

Friday, August 8

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- Texas Democrats on Friday are gearing up for another day defying Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP as they try to move forward with controversial redistricting.The Texas House is set to meet as Republican legislators say that Friday is... Read More.

DOJ issues subpoenas to NY AG Letitia James, including over Trump civil fraud case: Sources

Friday, August 8

(NEW YORK) -- Federal prosecutors in Albany have issued subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James inquiring about her office's civil fraud case against President Donald Trump and corruption case against the National Rifle Association, multiple sources told ABC News.The Justice Department declined... Read More.

Trump’s deadline arrives for Putin to agree to a ceasefire or face sanctions

Friday, August 8

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's Friday deadline has arrived for Russia's Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine or face "secondary sanctions" against countries that buy oil from Russia.But uncertainty remains as to whether the U.S. will hit Moscow with new economic... Read More.

‘I am Trump in high heels’: Rep. Nancy Mace seeks Trump endorsement at South Carolina town hall

Thursday, August 7

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) -- During a town hall event, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace compared herself to President Donald Trump and requested he endorse her for South Carolina's governor -- a race where there is already a crowded slate of five candidates.In Myrtle Beach, South... Read More.

How gerrymandering has reshaped the political map for red and blue states

Thursday, August 7

(NEW YORK) -- The redistricting battle gripping Texas has put a spotlight on the ongoing debate over gerrymandering and its long-term effects on the electorate.Sam Wang, the founding director of the Electoral Innovation Lab and the creator of the Gerrymandering Project , a research... Read More.

FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says

Thursday, August 7

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, said on Thursday that FBI Director Kash Patel has granted his request for the federal government to assist with locating Texas House Democrats who fled the state in protest of GOP-led redistricting efforts.Cornyn's letter requesting... Read More.

Trump orders new census excluding undocumented immigrants amid redistricting battles

Thursday, August 7

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded work begin on a new census as redistricting battles are spreading across the country.In a social media post, Trump announced he directed the Commerce Department to "immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate CENSUS... Read More.

A Trump-Putin meeting could happen as soon as next week, White House official says

Wednesday, August 6

(WASHINGTON) -- A bilateral meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could happen as soon as next week, according to a White House official.White House special envoy Steve Witkoff returned from Moscow on Wednesday and relayed to President Trump that Putin would... Read More.

Texas Democrats staying in Illinois evacuated over bomb threat

Wednesday, August 6

(CHICAGO) -- Texas Democrats staying in Illinois after fleeing the state in opposition of Republican-led redistricting effort were evacuated from their hotel over a bomb threat, local law enforcement said on Wednesday.The St. Charles Police Department said they responded to a report of a... Read More.

Vance expected to host Epstein strategy dinner with Bondi, Blanche, Patel

Wednesday, August 6

(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday evening is expected to host a group of top administration officials at his residence for a strategy session as the administration considers whether to release the transcript from the Department of Justice interview with Ghislaine Maxwell,... Read More.