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Judge says Trump's use of National Guard during Los Angeles immigration protests is illegal

By Associated Press

The judge in Washington did not require the remaining troops withdrawn, however.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's threats of a Chicago takeover

By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's threats of a federal takeover of Chicago, Democrats' chances of taking the Senate with…

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Maduro vows a 'republic in arms' if U.S. forces in the Caribbean attack Venezuela

By Associated Press

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday said he “would constitutionally declare a republic in arms” if the South American country were attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean.

Trump says he's awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

By Associated Press

Trump in a statement on social media called Giuliani the "greatest Mayor in the history of New York City, and an equally great American Patriot."…

The House committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case withdraws subpoena to Robert Mueller

By Associated Press

The former FBI director had been directed to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday for a deposition, but the subpoena was withdrawn after the panel learned of unspecified health issues that precluded him from being able to testify.

From Trump tariffs to social programs, Mexico's first female president takes stock in address

By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has celebrated her government’s handling of tumultuous relations with the Trump administration in her first state of the nation address.

Deep in the Swedish forest, Esrange Space Center is part of Europe's hope to compete in the space race

By Stefanie Dazio, Malin Haarala, Associated Press

The state-owned Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden, is among the sites building out orbital rocket programs to allow Europe to advance in the global space race and launch satellites from the continent's mainland.

Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis' legacy of welcome

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

The Rev. James Martin says Leo told him Monday that he intended to continue Pope Francis' policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy.

Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with conversations among Senate Republicans about changing the chamber's rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on President Donald Trump's nominations.

A downturn in international travel to the U.S. may last beyond summer, experts warn

By Rio Yamat, Associated Press

Tourism experts say the downward trend that emerged after President Donald Trump returned to the White House shows no immediate signs of reversing. They say factors like Trump's tariffs, strict immigration policies and rhetoric have made international tourists feel unwelcome.