Chatbot therapy? Available 24/7 but users beware.
03 Jul 2025
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AI chatbots are being used for mental health support — and it’s raising red flags. From offering...
House clears key hurdle on tax megabill
03 Jul 2025
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The House has cleared a hurdle on President Donald Trump's bill of legislative priorities.USA TODAY ...
Can shared public spaces bridge the American divide?
02 Jul 2025
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Walls. We all navigate them whether they be the walls throughout our homes, neighborhoods, and the p...
Senate passes Trump's big bill; House battle is next
02 Jul 2025
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USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey gives some of his biggest takeaways after ...
Senate plods along as Republicans negotiate key parts of Trump's bill
01 Jul 2025
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The Senate early this morning was still voting and negotiating on President Donald Trump's bill on t...
Senators to begin morning vote on Trump's major tax, Medicaid, border bill
30 Jun 2025
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Senators on Monday will vote on President Donald Trump's legislative priorities.USA TODAY Investigat...
Victims retraumatized and perpetrators glorified: The ethical reckoning of true crime
29 Jun 2025
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True crime is a cultural obsession. But beneath the gripping stories of ghastly crimes and elusive p...
Supreme Court wraps term with decisions on birthright citizenship, Obamacare and more
28 Jun 2025
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USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe recaps the final day of the high court's term. ...
Supreme Court sides with South Carolina in effort to cut Planned Parenthood funding
27 Jun 2025
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USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down the implications of the high court'...
SPECIAL | LGBTQ+ pride under pressure: Fighting back, then and now
26 Jun 2025
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In 1969, LGBTQ+ patrons at the Stonewall Inn fought back against a violent police raid — and spark...
Trump says US, Iranian officials to hold talks after bombing of nuclear sites
26 Jun 2025
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Iranian officials are expected to meet with U.S. officials next week. Plus, NATO leaders back a big ...
SPECIAL | Record heat, a climate reckoning: How will humans respond?
25 Jun 2025
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Climate change, global warming – we've all heard the steady drumbeat of doom. But a recent five-ye...
US strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear sites, according to intelligence report
25 Jun 2025
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U.S. strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear sites. Plus, USA TODAY Government Accountability Repor...
Israel says Iran violates ceasefire, orders new strikes
24 Jun 2025
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Israel says Iran has violated a ceasefire. Plus, USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chamb...
SPECIAL | Does the US need a Golden Dome air defense system?
23 Jun 2025
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In May, President Donald Trump shared his vision for protecting the US from the threat of nuclear st...
Trump floats regime change after strikes on Iran
23 Jun 2025
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USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page takes a broader look at President Donald Trump's decisi...
New music documentaries rock the big screen at Tribeca
22 Jun 2025
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A slew of new music documentaries recently debuted at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. The list ...
Israel says it killed Iran commander as both sides attack
21 Jun 2025
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European foreign ministers are working to establish a path to diplomacy in Geneva.Lawmakers propose ...
Trump to decide on US role in Israel-Iran conflict within 2 weeks
20 Jun 2025
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President Donald Trump will decide on the U.S. role in the Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks.USA...
SPECIAL | Rethinking the American dream: Trade schools vs. college degrees
19 Jun 2025
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Are high school graduates better off picking up a welding torch instead of a college textbook? As de...
Trump says US 'may' or 'may not' strike Iran
19 Jun 2025
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President Donald Trump is weighing U.S. actions amid Israel and Iran's ongoing strikes. Plus, MAGA i...
SPECIAL | One immigrant's story of what it means to be undocumented
18 Jun 2025
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There are an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Every one of their stories is ...
Pentagon sends warplanes, aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran-Israel conflict continues
18 Jun 2025
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The Pentagon has shifted warplanes and an aircraft carrier to the Middle East. Plus, President Donal...
Trump leaves G7 early, urges everyone in Tehran to evacuate 'before it is too late'
17 Jun 2025
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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers breaks down President Donald Trump's decision...
BONUS | Opinion: What do you want your dad to know?
16 Jun 2025
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We're putting the spotlight on dads today, asking readers to share about why it's so important to ho...
Assassination suspect arrested after fatal attack on Minnesota lawmakers
16 Jun 2025
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A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend.Iranian mi...
For those with crypto wealth, beware the wrench attack
15 Jun 2025
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In the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency, cybercrime is no longer the only concern for investors. ...
Iran launches waves of missiles at Israel in response to strikes
14 Jun 2025
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Iran has launched waves of missiles at Israel in response to recent airstrikes.USA TODAY White House...
Israel launches strikes against Iran as nuclear program talks falter
13 Jun 2025
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Israel has launched strikes against Iran targeting its nuclear program.An appeals court blocks the r...
SPECIAL | President Trump is on a pardon spree
12 Jun 2025
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It’s been a busy few months in the world of federal pardons. It started on day one of the Trump ad...
Democratic governors to describe resistance to federal immigration enforcement at 'sanctuary' hearing
12 Jun 2025
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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen tells us how three Democratic governors today will p...
SPECIAL | Alligators: Our apex predator allies against climate change
11 Jun 2025
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The story of the American alligator is one of survival. From 1967 to 1987, they were officially list...
Curfew enacted for parts of LA as protests spread to other cities
11 Jun 2025
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USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes joins us again from Los Angeles as protests also spre...
Trump administration deploys Marines to Los Angeles
10 Jun 2025
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700 Marines have been deployed to Los Angeles. But California has sued the Trump administration to b...
BONUS | Opinion: What does Pride month mean to the LGBTQ+ community in 2025?
09 Jun 2025
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Under President Donald Trump's second administration, LGBTQ+ rights are back in the spotlight as he ...
Downtown LA declared 'unlawful assembly'; Newsom to sue over National Guard deployment
09 Jun 2025
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Tensions escalated in Los Angeles late Sunday between law enforcement and protesters as California N...
They led the fight for marriage equality
08 Jun 2025
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John Arthur’s vows to Jim Obergefell came during a unique wedding ceremony that changed the course...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia charged with migrant smuggling after return from El Salvador
07 Jun 2025
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to the U.S. He now faces human trafficking charges.USA TODAY ...
Musk-Trump alliance craters
06 Jun 2025
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USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer has the latest on the feud between Elon Musk an...
SPECIAL | At this year's NATO Summit the stakes couldn't be higher
05 Jun 2025
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The 2025 NATO summit will be held in The Hague later this month. Among the topics of discussion will...
Elon Musk tries to nuke Trump's GOP tax plan
05 Jun 2025
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USA TODAY Senior Congress Reporter Riley Beggin has the latest after Elon Musk launched an attack on...
SPECIAL | AI in the classroom: Cheating, learning, and the new academic gray zone
04 Jun 2025
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With AI tools like ChatGPT becoming ubiquitous on college campuses, students and educators alike are...
Boulder attack suspect’s family detained by ICE
04 Jun 2025
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The wife and five children of the 45-year-old suspect in the assault on pro-Jewish demonstrators in ...
Suspect charged with federal hate crime in Boulder attack
03 Jun 2025
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A 45-year-old suspect has been charged with a federal hate crime in the attack on a Colorado pro-Isr...
BONUS | Opinion: Is Caitlin Clark improving women's sports for the better or worse?
02 Jun 2025
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People from across the country weighed in on the impact Indiana Fever's point guard Caitlin Clark is...
8 injured in attack on Colorado event calling for release of Israeli hostages
02 Jun 2025
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The FBI is investigating the attack in Colorado as an act of terrorism.USA TODAY Senior Congress Rep...
Is artistic expression a bedrock of our Constitution?
01 Jun 2025
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One of President Donald Trump’s focuses during his second term is his desire to reshape the arts i...
Trump gives Musk an Oval Office sendoff
31 May 2025
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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses President Donald Trump's sendoff for Elon ...
Appeals Court allows Trump to keep tariffs while appeal plays out
30 May 2025
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USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson has the latest on the trade whiplash around President Do...
SPECIAL | A potential new treatment for Parkinson's shows early promise
29 May 2025
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Parkinson’s is a disease that afflicts an estimated 90,000 Americans every year. Current treatment...
Trade court blocks Trump's tariffs
29 May 2025
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A federal court has ruled President Donald Trump can't use an emergency-powers law to impose tariffs...
SPECIAL | Rare earth minerals are mostly sourced from China. Can we get them in the US?
28 May 2025
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Most electronic devices you use – your phone, laptop, earbuds – require certain materials called...
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in deportations to third countries
Wed, 28 May
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to intervene in its effort to rapidly depo...
How Trump's clash with the courts is brewing into an 'all-out war'
Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000
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USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson takes a look at President Donald Trump's clash with judg...
Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy' after massive Russian attack on Ukraine
Mon, 26 May
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President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy' after the l...
Dave Barry is the eternal class clown
Sun, 25 May
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Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Dave Barry has made a career out of being a jokester, writing a nation...
ICE agents deploy new tactic
Sat, 24 May
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USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes discusses a new tactic from ICE - arresting people as...
What Trump's tax bill does with Medicaid, SNAP, tax breaks
Fri, 23 May
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USA TODAY Senior Congress Reporter Riley Beggin takes a closer look at President Donald Trump's Hous...
SPECIAL | Uncharted territory: Trump accepts 'gift' of $400 million Qatari plane
Thu, 22 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000
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In 2018, the U.S. Air Force awarded a $3.9 billion contract to Boeing for two new Air Force One plan...
2 Israeli embassy staff members fatally shot near Jewish museum in DC
Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000
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Two Israeli embassy staff members were fatally shot Thursday night in Washington.Republican holdouts...
SPECIAL | Did Johnson & Johnson put profit over safety?
Wed, 21 May
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For generations of Americans, the Johnson & Johnson brand has been a beloved one, as quintessent...
Trump pushes $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan
Wed, 21 May
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President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled a new missile defense system plan...
Trump says Russia, Ukraine peace talks to begin 'immediately' after Putin call
Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000
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What's next for Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations?USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discu...
BONUS | Opinion: Do you support Elon Musk and his work with DOGE?
Mon, 19 May
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Do you think DOGE has helped to shrink the federal government or was it all for show? We asked and y...
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer
Mon, 19 May
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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.President Donald Trump's tax bill...
Has the pronatalism movement gone mainstream?
Sun, 18 May
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It’s well known that childcare has become extraordinarily expensive, costing many families nearly ...
Supreme Court continues to block deportations under wartime law
Sat, 17 May
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The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Trump administration Friday.USA TODAY Reporter Michael Collins...
A humanitarian aid crisis in Gaza
Fri, 16 May
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Arwa Damon, former CNN Senior International Correspondent and president and founder of INARA, joins ...
SPECIAL | Trump, Project 2025 and the plan to remake government
Thu, 15 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000
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For over 40 years, the conservative Washington think tank Heritage Foundation has issued a “Mandat...
RFK grilled during contentious hearing
Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled Wednesday on Capitol Hill, where he talked about ...
SPECIAL | While digital currency initiatives expand, we ask, what's the future of cash?
Wed, 14 May
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There’s something to cold hard cash. You can hold it; you can smell it; it feels a certain way in ...
House debates Republican Medicaid, tax proposals and more
Wed, 14 May
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Lawmakers spent hours debating legislation that would enact sweeping tax cuts, raise the debt ceilin...
Mixed market response after US-China deal
Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000
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U.S. Stocks surged Monday after this week's US-China tariff deal. But a rally in Asian stocks overni...
BONUS | Opinion: What do you want your mom to know?
Mon, 12 May
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We're putting the spotlight on moms today, asking readers to share about why it's so important to ho...
US and China reach deal to slash trade tariffs
Mon, 12 May
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The U.S. and China have reached an agreement to reduce tariffs.The Trump administration floats suspe...
Saving one abused dog at a time in Thailand
Sun, 11 May
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Tina was a sweet golden retriever, named after the legendary Tina Turner. Her passing led owner Nial...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass
Sat, 10 May
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass as leader of the Roman Catholic Church Friday.USA TODAY Senio...
How a Chicago native became pope
Fri, 09 May
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USA TODAY National Correspondent Phaedra Trethan gives us an introduction to Pope Leo XIV.The acting...
SPECIAL | Dr. Eric Topol shares a new vision for living longer and better
Thu, 08 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000
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What if the second half of life could be just as healthy, active, and fulfilling as the first? Drawi...
Fed chair cites 'uncertainty' as central bank holds key rate steady
Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000
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The Fed left its key interest rate unchanged again Wednesday and gave no hint it plans to lower it s...
SPECIAL | A beacon of American freedom and democracy may soon go silent
Wed, 07 May
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As a bulwark against the flood of propaganda and misinformation coming from China and Russia, the Un...
Supreme Court allows ban on transgender troops to take effect
Wed, 07 May
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There was some mixed news out of the courts Tuesday for President Donald Trump. The Supreme Court al...
BONUS | Introducing true crime podcast: Untested
Tue, 06 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000
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Buried in an evidence room, a DNA swab held the key to catching a serial sex offender. But no one te...
19 states sue RFK Jr., Trump administration for overhauling HHS
Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000
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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy discusses a federal lawsuit challengi...
BONUS | Opinion: After 100 days in office, how do you think Trump is doing?
Mon, 05 May
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We received so many responses about President Trump's first 100 days in office that we created a sec...
Trump says 'I don't know' when asked if he must uphold the Constitution
Mon, 05 May
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President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty whether he must uphold the Constitution to carry out hi...
In baseball, women will soon have a league of their own
Sun, 04 May
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Since its inception, baseball has always had a place for female athletes. In fact, colleges and univ...
Trump budget proposal aims to cut $163 billion, mirroring DOGE plan
Sat, 03 May
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President Donald Trump unveiled a budget blueprint on Friday. Plus, despite additions, some GOP sena...
Thousands rally against Trump, Musk in May Day protests
Fri, 02 May
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Demonstrators rallied against the Trump administration in nationwide May Day protests.USA TODAY Whit...
SPECIAL | Porn's long cultural shadow
Thu, 01 May 2025 20:00:00 -0000
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What happened to feminism in the twenty-first century? This is the foundational question at the hear...
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal
Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000
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The U.S. and Ukraine have signed a mineral deal after weeks of tense negotiations.USA TODAY Personal...
SPECIAL | With 100 days now in the books, how are Americans feeling?
Wed, 30 Apr
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As of today, President Donald Trump has been in office for 100 days. In that short span of time, he ...
Congress starts working on Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
Wed, 30 Apr
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USA TODAY Senior Congress Reporter Riley Beggin breaks down what to know as the GOP starts work on a...
Carney wins Canada's election, riding Canadian anger at Trump to victory
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000
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What does Canada's election mean for relations between the two countries?It's been 100 days in offic...
BONUS | Opinion: What do you think of President Trump's leadership in his first 100 days?
Mon, 28 Apr
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We asked: Do you support President Trump's actions so far? What concerns you about what he and his a...
Booker, Jeffries hold sit-in on Capitol steps, slam Trump budget plan
Mon, 28 Apr
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Congress will take up the fiscal 2026 budget proposal when lawmakers return to session Monday.Secret...
Is the US sliding into authoritarianism?
Sun, 27 Apr
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A quick Google search reveals many articles, commentaries, social media posts, and scholarly debates...
Trump open to Abrego Garcia return, not trolling on Greenland: Time interview takeaways
Sat, 26 Apr
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USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson discusses some of President Donald Trump's recent commen...
Hegseth's chief of staff is ousted, the latest sacking at the Pentagon
Fri, 25 Apr
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There's been another shake-up at the Pentagon.President Donald Trump approaches 100 days in office. ...
SPECIAL | Can fandoms be as deep and meaningful as religion?
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0000
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Most of us can say that we’re fans of something – music, sports, art, books. But what does it me...