By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement aims to open a call center that would have a dedicated unit to track down unaccompanied migrant children with the help of state and local police, an agency contracting document said, part of a wider Trump administration effort to find and potentially deport the minors. …
(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday is expected to announce a deal with officials from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk cutting the price of weight loss drugs in some cases to $150 a month, CBS reported on Wednesday, citing sources. (Reporting by Costas Pitas; editing by Susan Heavey)
By Tim McLaughlin (Reuters) -Georgia voters on Tuesday night unseated two Republican utility commissioners over escalating electricity rates, in what could be an early signal of a consumer backlash against data centers and Republican President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to develop nuclear power. The energy needs of AI-fueled data centers are forcing utility regulators throughout …
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By David Shepardson, Chris Thomas and Lisa Baertlein (Reuters) -A UPS wide-body cargo plane crashed on Tuesday and erupted into a fireball moments after takeoff from the international airport in Louisville, Kentucky, killing seven, including all three aboard, and injuring 11 on the ground, officials said. Flames from the crash, shortly before sundown, ignited a …
By Joseph Ax, Maria Tsvetkova and Tim Reid WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats swept a trio of races on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald Trump regained the presidency, elevating a new generation of leaders and giving the beleaguered party a shot of momentum ahead of next year’s congressional elections. In New York City, Zohran …
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By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority. Democrats are defending four competitive seats and would need to pick up another four to …
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By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats head into next year’s elections with a fighting chance to win back the U.S. House of Representatives, after victories that showcase sharply different visions of the party as it seeks to claw back some power in a Washington dominated by Republican President Donald Trump. The most critical win …
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By Bo Erickson (Reuters) -New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani wasted no time calling out President Donald Trump, formally kicking off the battle that will likely define relations between the 34-year-old mayor and the president whose celebrity is tied to the city. “Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: …
By Bo Erickson (Reuters) -Democrats won races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia on Tuesday, and a self-described democratic socialist was elected New York City mayor, while Californians approved a redistricting initiative designed to help Democrats in midterm elections. NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR In New Jersey, Democratic U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill, a moderate with military …
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By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he met with senior representatives from Switzerland to discuss trade, among other topics, adding his praise for participants “on a job well done.” “The meeting was adjourned with the understanding that our Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, will discuss the subjects further with Switzerland’s …
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