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President Trump said in a tweet that a Republican lawmaker told him he will not change the names of military bases, after a provision to rename military bases named for Confederate officials passed in Congress with a probationary majority. veto. The president said Senator Jim Inhofe, chairman of the Senate …

Authorities have tightened security outside the United States consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu as US personnel prepared to leave, a day after China ordered to close in response to a US order that China close. its consulate in Houston. The eye-for-an-eye closures represent a sharp deterioration in relations …

Kaz Grala is a little late for the very strange party that is the 2020 NASCAR season. The 21-year-old is set to make his first start to the Xfinity series season in Saturday’s race at Kansas Speedway (5 p.m. ET on NBCSN), the 17th race of the season. He will …

Saturday began in Troy, Alabama, a celebration of the life of longtime Rep. John Lewis, a hero of the civil rights movement and a Georgia congressman. The memorials will continue for six days in five cities. Congressman Lewis has “come home,” Troy Mayor Jason Reeves said at the start of …

The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Trump administration officials said during a federal court hearing on Friday that they have not “granted or rejected” any request for a program designed to protect undocumented young immigrants from …