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Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending. But polling also shows many Americans, including Republicans, think the country is spending too little on major government programs like Social Security.

Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending. But polling also shows many Americans, including Republicans, think the country is spending too little on major government programs like Social Security.

Live updates: Trump to sign executive orders; Vance and Rubio to meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy  NBC News

Elon Musk’s tactics frustrate some White House senior officials  Reuters

We are witnessing one of the biggest shifts in geopolitics since the Second World War.

A double-decker bus and a car crashed into a river when a bridge collapsed in northern Peru Friday, killing at least two people and injuring dozens, authorities said. The bus was transporting more than 50 passengers when the 60-meter (197-foot)

For those looking to cook a special Valentine’s Day meal, the internet is flooded with recipes. You might expect chocolate-dipped strawberries, seafood in creamy sauces, or beef Wellington, the sorts of rich, decadent foods long associated with the sensuous holiday.

Trump administration live updates: Federal workers face mass layoffs  The Associated Press

A series that explores the laws, institutions and norms that have shaped America and the challenges they face today.

A series that explores the laws, institutions and norms that have shaped America and the challenges they face today.