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Mean boys: The bullies and the bros take over

WASHINGTON — It’s an excellent time for bullies and bros in Donald Trump’s Washington, where the president wasted no time confirming that if he has his way -- namely, whatever he wants -- it’s going to be all thuggery all the time. There’s a fresh flood of new examples each day. ...

Poll: What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans. But a new poll finds that not all of his controversial health goals are unpopular — in fact, at least one has broad support among ...

Almanac

By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2025. There are 335 days left in the year. Today in History: On Jan. 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany. On this date: In 1649, England’s King Charles I was executed for high treason. In 1911, ...

Migrant wars

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump’s brash populism has always involved incongruence: the billionaire businessman-politician stirring the passions of millions who, regardless of the U.S. economy’s trajectory, could never afford to live in his Manhattan skyscraper or visit his club in ...

Almanac

By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2025. There are 336 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 29, 1936, the first inductees of baseball’s Hall of Fame, including Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, were named in Cooperstown, New York. On ...