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White House working with North American Blue Energy Partners on Venezuela oil deal

White House working with North American Blue Energy Partners on Venezuela oil deal

The White House says it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners in a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

August 31, 2026 at 8:34 pm EDT

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

August 31, 2026 at 8:31 pm EDT

Democrats aim to unite behind one candidate in Alaska governor's race as they hope to flip the seat

Democrats aim to unite behind one candidate in Alaska governor's race as they hope to flip the seat

August 31, 2026 at 6:57 pm EDT

Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom

Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom

August 31, 2026 at 6:24 pm EDT

United Arab Emirates says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters

United Arab Emirates says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters

August 31, 2026 at 4:28 pm EDT

US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says

US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says

August 31, 2026 at 1:19 pm EDT

Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism

Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism

August 31, 2026 at 11:16 am EDT

DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House Republicans

DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House Republicans

August 31, 2026 at 9:46 am EDT

Trump still teases seeking a third term. But he's now talking more about post-presidency life

Trump still teases seeking a third term. But he's now talking more about post-presidency life

August 31, 2026 at 8:26 am EDT

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primary

August 31, 2026 at 7:49 am EDT

House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities

Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms

AP Exclusive: US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine

US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP

US Treasury blocks certain journalists from G20 meeting in North Carolina

El-Sayed apologizes for comments he made responding to an attack on a Michigan synagogue

What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn't a hot topic for Democrats in this year's campaigns

FBI no longer treating an applicant's experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring

Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump's attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges

Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement

Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

Former White House teleprompter operator ordered to turn over profits, pay fine over insider trading

Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials

Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect

Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon

Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September

National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline

Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of Justice Department monitors during primary

A Dutch institute issues a 'Red Alert' over potentially lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills