Trump counterterror strategy targets cartels, domestic extremists as threats shift beyond ISIS

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The Trump administration’s new counterterrorism strategy expands the scope of U.S. national security policy to include drug cartels and domestic extremist groups alongside traditional jihadist threats — a shift that could widen how counterterrorism tools are deployed at home and abroad. A 16-page strategy released to reporters Wednesday identifies three primary sources of terrorist threats: … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP primary, setting up tight governor race

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The Trump-backed biotech entrepreneur will face Democrat Amy Acton in a competitive November contest US politics live – latest updates Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican former presidential candidate, won his primary race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, setting up a closely watched contest in November’s election. The biotech entrepreneur, who was endorsed by Donald Trump and … Read more

NJ Dem pushes ‘Jersey Pride’ bill, takes shots at New York: ‘Bunch of socialists’

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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., unveiled new legislation aiming to dethrone the ubiquitous “I Love NY” tourist paraphernalia and establish “Jersey Pride” in his state, the lawmaker announced Wednesday. Gottheimer’s bill would establish a 25% tax credit for businesses that sell New Jersey-branded products in airports, train stations and rest stops. The lawmaker’s push comes just … Read more

Biden alum seeking Mike Lawler’s NY swing seat ripped for ties to botched Afghanistan withdrawal

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A Biden administration alum running for Congress is facing sharp Republican criticism over her role in the botched U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Cait Conley, a Democrat seeking to unseat Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., in a battleground district, previously served in a senior position on former President Joe Biden’s National Security Council focusing on counterterrorism in … Read more

Coming soon… Stateside with Kai and Carter

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The news is stressful. Talking about it doesn’t have to be. Join the Guardian’s Kai Wright and Carter Sherman for conversations with the best journalists and biggest thinkers. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Starting 13 May. YouTubeAppleSpotifyInstagramTikTok Continue reading…

Barack Obama Shares First Look Inside New Presidential Center

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Former President Barack Obama sits down with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager for an exclusive interview about his new Presidential Library in Chicago, Illinois, and shares a first look inside. President Obama also discusses the mission to help the community shape their collective future and educate the next generation with an auditorium for public speakers, recording … Read more

Trump Suspends Military Escorts in Hormuz 1 Day Into Operation

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President Donald Trump says “Project Freedom,” his newly minted military operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz and break an Iranian blockade, is suspended one day after it began. Trump said the pause will help diplomatic talks to end the war brokered by Pakistan. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.