President Trump’s aggressive attacks on China over trade are putting Republicans in a difficult spot — torn between siding with the president and acknowledging the economic peril a trade fight could have on their constituents.
There were multiple casualties after the missile strike overnight on an airfield in the Homs province, which came amid fears of a wider confrontation between world powers. Russia, Syria’s ally, called the Israeli raid a “dangerous development.”
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Days after the president said he wants to withdraw troops from Syria, the likelihood of another military strike is increasing.
Fabian Rodriguez tries his AR-15 rifle at a range in San Antonio. (Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Post)
Despite its use in high-profile mass killings, the AR-15 is the most popular rifle on the market. For some, the weapon dubbed by the National Rifle Association as “America’s rifle” is useful for hunting or home protection; for others, it’s simply fun to own.
Tyrone Hankerson Jr. was the pride of Howard University, the nation’s top historically black college. Then an anonymous blog post — claiming that more than $400,000 had been awarded to a current law student — put Hankerson at the center of a financial aid scandal.
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The party sees opportunities to tighten its grip on the Senate and marquee GOP challengers are stepping up to run. That includes Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who is expected to announce his candidacy today.
Sen. John Neely Kennedy (R-La.) hinted that he might be in favor of regulating the social-media giant after concerns about privacy and the spread of misinformation.
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Analysis The president seems to enjoy going off-script, and perhaps as a result, we have a lot to unpack.
The message is a signal that the two sides have opened communications ahead of a potential summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un next month.
As its personalities dive into controversies, the cable news giant shows no sign of backing down.
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Retropolis
The Past, Rediscovered The Defense Department is investigating the possibility that human remains from a World War II-era crash in Austria may be those of Capt. Lawrence E. Dickson. If so, he would be the first to be found among the 27 black aviators who went missing in the war.
In the era of #MeToo, few men have spoken out about their day-to-day experiences of sexual harassment at work, though surveys and other data show it is not uncommon.
