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The EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1
The European Union has decided to hold off on imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that were set to begin Monday. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the delay ...
'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms
Debate over President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package is over on Capitol Hill. Now the argument goes national. The new law already is shaping the 2026 midterm battle for control ...
Syria's massive wildfires brought under control after days of intense battles
Syria’s worst wildfires in years have been brought under control after 10 days of intense firefighting. Civil Defense officials announced Sunday that efforts, including aerial and ground ...
‘Whyness’ of tragedies like Texas Hill Country flooding rarely answered
In October 1998, more than 15 inches of rain fell on San Antonio, causing one of the area’s worst and deadliest floods, and ...
Bald eagle's new status as the official US bird brings pride and hope to many Native Americans
Many Native Americans are marking ceremonies like graduations with bald eagle feathers, a form of reverence for the bird they have always held sacred as a messenger to the Creator. But this year, ...
Redistricting Texas congressional districts is a partisan ploy for voter suppression
At the behest of President Donald Trump, Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature are considering redrawing congressional ...
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 19, hospitals say, as ceasefire talks drag on
Gaza health officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 19 people including six children at a water collection point. Strikes on Sunday also hit a home in Zawaida, killing nine ...
Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final
Former President Donald Trump will be attending the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey. Sunday's match at MetLife Stadium offers Trump a preview of next year’s World Cup, which North ...
From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion
President Donald Trump prides himself on being a dealmaker, but his negotiating style is more ultimatum than compromise. This week, he imposed tariffs on trading partners, pressured the ...
One year after Trump assassination attempt, changes at Secret Service but questions remain
A year after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, multiple investigations have detailed the breakdowns that occurred that day. Under a new leader hired by Trump, ...
Ukraine's security agency says it killed Russian agents suspected of gunning down its officer
Ukraine's security agency says it has killed Russian agents suspected of assassinating a senior officer in Kyiv. The Security Service of Ukraine reported that the suspects were killed in the ...
Opinion
Where is God during a tragedy? Everywhere
Cameron Vickrey is a Baptist minister, freelance columnist for the Express-News and co-author of the children’s book “My Love, God Is Everywhere.” Her email is [email protected]. Why didn’t God help?