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By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Army will curtail VIP military helicopter flights around the Pentagon after safety concerns were raised following the January 29 fatal collision of a Black Hawk helicopter with an American Airlines passenger jet near Reagan airport, a senator said on Wednesday. Senator Jerry Moran, a Republican who chairs an …

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to extend a July 8 deadline for completing trade talks with countries before higher U.S. tariffs take effect, but did not believe that would be necessary. Trump, speaking to reporters before a performance of “Les Miserables” at the Kennedy Center, said trade …

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked resolutions that would have halted more than $3 billion in military sales to the governments of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The Senate voted 56-39 against considering legislation that would have blocked the $1.9 billion sale of armed drones and associated equipment to Qatar. The vote …

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By Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reinstating some 450 employees laid off under the Trump administration’s massive reduction of the federal workforce, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday. The employees had worked for the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention, the National Center for …

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump was frustrated with billionaire Elon Musk, but doesn’t want a long-term feud with the entrepreneur and big campaign donor, Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday. Vance told reporters that he has spoken to both Musk and Trump about trying to make sure Musk is supportive of the president, …

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(Reuters) -The Pentagon on Wednesday said it would cancel plans to procure M10 Booker combat vehicles that it had agreed to in a 2022 contract with General Dynamics Land Systems “in response to current world events.” “The Army will request to reallocate the remaining funds in fiscal 2025 to accelerate fielding of war-winning capabilities and …

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By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. cities hosting next year’s FIFA World Cup faced questions on Wednesday about how to reassure international fans concerned by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and travel ban as the year-to-go countdown began. The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, is set to co-host the finals, which will …

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By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed repealing rules passed under former President Joe Biden to curb emissions of carbon dioxide, mercury and other air pollutants from power plants, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said on Wednesday. The announcement, following through on a promise EPA made in March, is a …

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