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ICE shooting reinforces Minnesota's grim role as Trump's target

By Nicholas Riccardi, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Trump has focused on several blue states in the divide-and-conquer campaign that has characterized his second term, and now he has turned to Minnesota, where the killing of George Floyd and the protests it sparked stained his first presidency.

Denmark and Greenland envoys meet with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'

By Aamer Madhani, Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press

Denmark and Greenland's envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump's call for a "takeover" of the strategic Arctic island.

Why Venezuela's oil matters to the U.S.

By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press

The country sits on a vast supply of oil but only produces a small fraction of it because of damaged infrastructure.

Trump blasts 5 Republican senators for war powers vote

By Associated Press

Democrats and five Republicans in the Senate voted to advance the resolution on a 52-47 vote. Thursday's development ensures a later vote will be taken for final passage.

Denmark calls proposed Greenland talks with U.S. a chance for 'the dialogue that is needed'

By Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had said on Wednesday a meeting about Greenland would happen next week, without giving details about timing, location or participants.

WATCH: Trump administration presents ballroom plan for review months after construction began

By Darlene Superville, Will Weissert, Associated Press

The White House said Thursday that it was not feasible to save the East Wing because of structural issues, past decay and other major concerns as officials shared details of President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom at a public meeting of…

WATCH: Vance blames victim of fatal ICE shooting at White House briefing

By Associated Press

Vice President JD Vance widely cast blame as he responded Thursday to reporters' questioning about an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer’s fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three.

Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge

By Moriah Balingit, Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press

Citing unspecified allegations of fraud, administration officials are requiring states to provide extra documentation before receiving the money.

U.S. aims to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and global sales

By Konstantin Toropin, Josh Boak, Jill Lawless, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

The Trump administration intends to control the distribution of Venezuela's oil products globally following its ouster of President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise nighttime raid.