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Biden critical of Trump's pressure on Ukraine in 1st post-presidential interview

May 7, 2025 2:31pm CDT

Former President Joe Biden also said it was a “difficult decision” to leave the U.S. presidential race in 2024 four months from Election Day to allow former Vice President Kamala Harris to challenge Trump.

Jill Biden lands new job following four years as first lady

May 7, 2025 11:07am CDT

Former first lady Jill Biden has landed a new role focusing on improving women's health.

Trump to announce US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf, officials say

May 7, 2025 10:37am CDT

The president is expected to make the announcement during an upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia.

Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’

May 6, 2025 11:50am CDT

Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.

'I don't know,' Trump says when asked if people deserve due process

May 4, 2025 10:02am CDT

President Donald Trump says he doesn’t know whether American citizens are entitled to due process rights as defined by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.

Starbase, home to Elon Musk's SpaceX, to become Texas' newest city

May 3, 2025 9:54pm CDT

Starbase, Texas, the home of Elon Musk's SpaceX, will officially become a city after this Saturday's election.

Trump's AI image of himself as pope draws criticism ahead of conclave

May 3, 2025 3:49pm CDT

President Donald Trump’s latest social media stunt – an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope – sparked immediate backlash.

Rep. Angie Craig kicks off her US Senate campaign

May 3, 2025 3:00pm CDT

Rep. Angie Craig kicked off her campaign for United States Senate at an event in Minneapolis on Saturday by vowing to take on the Trump administration.

3.81-carat diamond found in Arkansas State Park by Minnesota man

May 3, 2025 1:51pm CDT

One amateur diamond hunter from Minnesota says his hobby is paying off in big ways after he found a 3.81-carat brown diamond on the ground at Crater of Diamonds State Park early last week.

President Trump set to host military parade to celebrate Army's 250th birthday

May 2, 2025 6:17pm CDT

President Donald Trump is set to host a military parade in June to honor military veterans and active-duty service members and commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, and his own, according to reports.

Most Americans say it's Trump, not judges, overstepping power

May 2, 2025 3:55pm CDT

A new poll shows Americans are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power, rather than the courts.

Trump signs executive order to slash federal funding for PBS, NPR

May 2, 2025 12:57pm CDT

The executive order against PBS and NPR comes as the Trump administration attempts to eliminate other independent news agencies.

Trump wants to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’

May 2, 2025 10:29am CDT

In a social media post, the president expressed his push to change the name of the federal holiday.

Thousands rally in St. Paul for international workers, immigrants

May 1, 2025 9:46pm CDT

Thousands rallied outside the State Capitol in St. Paul on Thursday, protesting what they called President Donald Trump’s attacks on immigrants.

Report: Army drafts plan for parade with 6,600 troops on Trump’s birthday

May 1, 2025 9:21pm CDT

The Army is drafting plans for a massive parade on June 14 — its 250th birthday and Donald Trump’s 79th — involving more than 6,600 troops, heavy equipment, and fireworks. The event is still under review.