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White House says Iran war ‘terminated,’ as war powers deadline arrives

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

By Patricia Zengerle and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration argued that a ceasefire with Tehran had "terminated" hostilities as a legal deadline arrived on Friday for coming to Congress about the two-month Iran war. Under the 1973 War... Read More.

Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong support

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters he had spoken with Iraqi prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday, and voiced strong support for him. "With our help, he won, and we want him to do very well.... Read More.

Trump heads to Florida stronghold in first public event since foiled attack

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

By Jacob Bogage THE VILLAGES, Florida, May 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will venture outside the White House for the first time since a foiled assassination attempt, traveling on Friday to a Florida stronghold under mounting political pressure and intense scrutiny of his security. Trump... Read More.

Florida Republicans slice and dice congressional districts: How a new map could cost Democrats seats

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - With President Donald Trump's poll numbers fading, beleaguered Florida Democrats hoped this year would be an opportunity to gain ground in the state. But now they're looking at the possibility of losing up to four U.S. House seats in the... Read More.

Alaska governor vetoes election bill citing ‘significant operational burdens’

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

By Jasper Ward April 30 (Reuters) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy on Thursday vetoed a major election reform bill, citing "significant operational burdens" and unspecified legal challenges. The bill, at least a decade in the making, sought to allow absentee and other voters to track... Read More.

US Congress passes 45-day surveillance law extension

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

By AJ Vicens April 30 (Reuters) - Congress on Thursday passed a 45-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, prolonging a debate about a section of the spy law that critics say enables the abusive surveillance of American citizens. The law was set to expire... Read More.

The Media Line: ‘America Can Learn Something From Israel’: White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Raises Alarm Over Presidential Security

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

'America Can Learn Something From Israel': White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Raises Alarm Over Presidential Security After gunfire near President Donald Trump, pro-Israel figures frame the moment as a test of resilience By Gabriel Colodro / The Media Line The shooting... Read More.

Louisiana delays US House primary to draw new map after Supreme Court ruling

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

By Joseph Ax April 30 (Reuters) - Republican Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Thursday suspended the state's May 16 congressional primary election just two days before early voting was set to begin, acting a day after the U.S. Supreme Court deemed the state's voting map... Read More.

Trump signs bill to fund DHS agencies

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill to fund Department of Homeland Security agencies, the White House said in a statement. (Reporting by Ryan Patrick Jones; Writing by Daphne Psaledakis; editing by Michelle Nichols ) Brought to you by... Read More.

FIFA leader Infantino starts race for re-election in 2027 vote hosted by African ally Morocco

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - The FIFA presidential vote in 2027 that is set to give Gianni Infantino a final four-year term in office will be hosted by Morocco - the soccer body's second straight election meeting in Africa where he has built strong... Read More.

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