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Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats Voting law experts say the order violates the Constitution by attempting to seize the power to run elections from states.
Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it The judge noted, "no statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have."
Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade "We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need … they have to survive," Trump told reporters as h…
Scientists capture video of female sperm whales working together during birth to protect calf Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.
More US forces arrive in the Middle East as Houthis enter the Iran war The Houthis could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea.
