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The threat of violent tornadoes in parts of the U.S. proved deadly as well as destructive as whipping winds moved east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South on Saturday, with at least 16 people killed and scores of homes

After days of Democratic agonizing, the Senate voted to keep federal funds flowing through Sept. 30 just hours before a midnight deadline.

A draft circulating inside the administration lists three tiers of countries whose citizens may face restrictions on entering the United States.

Trump visits Justice Department for speech that breaks all norms  The Washington Post Trump’s Justice Dept. Speech Shows a Renewed Quest for Vengeance  The New York Times Takeaways from Donald Trump’s airing of grievances at the Justice Department  Yahoo Donald Trump threatens opponents

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign up to a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine if he is serious about peace, and said allies will keep increasing the pressure on the Kremlin, including by moving planning

Monster storm across the US sparks threat of tornadoes and fire, killing at least 16  The Associated Press Tornado Outbreak: Widespread Tornadoes, Wind Damage  The Weather Channel Ten dead in Missouri as Tornadoes sweep through southern US  BBC.com At least 13 dead as

The sole offense of those President Trump singled out in remarks at the Justice Department appeared to have been trying to hold him accountable for his actions.

Leavitt says she’ll skip White House Correspondents’ Association dinner  The Hill

Mayor Eric Adams’s charm campaign involved phone calls to the Trumps and a meeting with Steve Bannon. Mr. Trump showed sympathy for the mayor, as his administration moved to drop charges against Mr. Adams.

Tesla’s boss is learning that Americans vote with their pocketbooks, too