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Appeals court clears way for U.S. to reopen border for asylum seekers

A federal appeals court has struck down the Trump administration's emergency 'invasion' declaration, removing a major legal barrier to asylum processing at the southern border. While the ruling rebukes executive…

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Appeals court clears way for U.S. to reopen border for asylum seekers

A federal appeals court has struck down the Trump administration's emergency 'invasion' declaration, removing a major legal barrier to asylum processing at the southern border. While the ruling rebukes executive…

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Iran War News Live Updates: Iran’s Foreign Minister in Pakistan for Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has touched down in Islamabad to navigate a critical juncture in the eight-week conflict with the United States. While Washington dispatches high-level envoys in anticipation…

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Iran War News Live Updates: Iran’s Foreign Minister in Pakistan for Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has touched down in Islamabad to navigate a critical juncture in the eight-week conflict with the United States. While Washington dispatches high-level envoys in anticipation…

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Hegseth warns Iran that US forces will ‘shoot to destroy’ any ships laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a definitive ultimatum to Tehran, confirming U.S. naval forces are operating under strict orders to destroy any Iranian vessels caught mining the Strait of…

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Hegseth warns Iran that US forces will ‘shoot to destroy’ any ships laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a definitive ultimatum to Tehran, confirming U.S. naval forces are operating under strict orders to destroy any Iranian vessels caught mining the Strait of…

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Witkoff, Kushner to take part in second round of Iran peace talks in Pakistan, White House says

Washington is deploying special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad in a renewed attempt to broker an end to the eight-week conflict with Tehran. While the Trump administration…

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31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction

A newly surfaced state wildlife report reveals that 31 sloths imported for a planned Orlando tourist attraction died in a barren warehouse lacking basic utilities. Following intense public backlash and…

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Camp Mystic license imperiled, but troubled camp could still reopen

State health regulators have flagged critical safety failures in Camp Mystic's emergency plans, jeopardizing its operating license less than a year after a flood killed 27 people on the grounds.…

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Camp Mystic license imperiled, but troubled camp could still reopen

State health regulators have flagged critical safety failures in Camp Mystic's emergency plans, jeopardizing its operating license less than a year after a flood killed 27 people on the grounds.…

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Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

The Justice Department has drastically expanded its capital punishment framework to include firing squads, electrocution, and gas asphyxiation, dismantling the previous administration's moratorium. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s latest directive…

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Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

The Justice Department has drastically expanded its capital punishment framework to include firing squads, electrocution, and gas asphyxiation, dismantling the previous administration's moratorium. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s latest directive…

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Lodi man killed by elephants during hunting trip in Africa

Recent disclosures confirm a 75-year-old California vineyard executive died after a herd of protective elephants charged his hunting party in Gabon. The fatal expedition has triggered a complex repatriation process…

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Lodi man killed by elephants during hunting trip in Africa

Recent disclosures confirm a 75-year-old California vineyard executive died after a herd of protective elephants charged his hunting party in Gabon. The fatal expedition has triggered a complex repatriation process…

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Live Updates: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks following White House peace talks, Trump says

Following direct ambassador-level negotiations at the Oval Office, the fragile truce between Israel and Lebanon has secured a three-week extension. The diplomatic breakthrough, brokered by the Trump administration, temporarily halts…

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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says

A fragile ten-day truce between Israel and Lebanon has secured a three-week extension following direct negotiations in Washington. The diplomatic maneuver attempts to sideline Hezbollah while laying the groundwork for…

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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says

A fragile ten-day truce between Israel and Lebanon has secured a three-week extension following direct negotiations in Washington. The diplomatic maneuver attempts to sideline Hezbollah while laying the groundwork for…

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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says

Following high-stakes Oval Office negotiations, the Trump administration has brokered a three-week extension to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Behind the diplomatic victory lap, however, the truce remains highly volatile, undermined by…

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Stock futures are little changed after Trump announces 3-week extension to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Live updates

A newly brokered three-week extension to the Israel-Lebanon truce has failed to ignite a significant rally in US stock futures, as Wall Street remains tethered to broader regional anxieties and…

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Stock futures trade mixed after Trump announces 3-week extension to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Live updates

U.S. equity contracts showed fragmented movement in overnight trading as Wall Street digested a newly brokered three-week pause in the Israel-Lebanon conflict alongside escalating naval clashes with Iran. Surging crude…

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Homes destroyed, at least 10 injured after tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma: What we know

A violent tornado tore through northern Oklahoma late Thursday, injuring at least 10 residents and flattening residential blocks in Garfield County. Emergency responders are actively sweeping the debris field as…

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Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma, as Severe Weather Threatens Central U.S.

A destructive twister tore through Garfield County late Thursday, crippling a key military installation and flattening residential blocks. The strike signals the opening salvo of a massive atmospheric disturbance currently…

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Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma, as Severe Weather Threatens Central U.S.

A violent twister ripped through Enid, Oklahoma, late Thursday, flattening homes and forcing the indefinite closure of Vance Air Force Base. Rescue crews are executing door-to-door sweeps amid widespread utility…

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Tornado Hits City in Oklahoma

A massive twister tore through Enid, Oklahoma, late Thursday, leveling residential neighborhoods and striking Vance Air Force Base. Emergency responders are actively working to extricate locals pinned beneath rubble in…

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Tornado Hits City in Oklahoma

A massive twister tore through Enid, Oklahoma, late Thursday, leveling residential neighborhoods and striking Vance Air Force Base. Emergency responders are actively working to extricate locals pinned beneath rubble in…

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U.S. special forces soldier arrested over Polymarket bets on Maduro raid

Federal authorities have apprehended an active-duty Green Beret accused of exploiting classified intelligence to net over $400,000 on the prediction platform Polymarket. This update tracks the unsealed indictment, marking the…

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U.S. special forces soldier arrested over Polymarket bets on Maduro raid

Federal authorities have apprehended an active-duty Green Beret accused of exploiting classified intelligence to net over $400,000 on the prediction platform Polymarket. This update tracks the unsealed indictment, marking the…

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U.S. special forces soldier arrested over Polymarket bets on Maduro raid

Federal authorities have apprehended an active-duty Green Beret accused of exploiting classified intelligence to net over $400,000 on the prediction platform Polymarket. This update tracks the unsealed indictment, marking the…

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U.S. special forces soldier arrested over Polymarket bets on Maduro raid

Federal authorities have apprehended an active-duty Green Beret accused of exploiting classified intelligence to net over $400,000 on the prediction platform Polymarket. This update tracks the unsealed indictment, marking the…

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U.S. special forces soldier arrested over Polymarket bets on Maduro raid

Federal authorities have apprehended an active-duty Green Beret accused of exploiting classified intelligence to net over $400,000 on the prediction platform Polymarket. This update tracks the unsealed indictment, marking the…

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U.S. special forces soldier arrested over Polymarket bets on Maduro raid

Federal authorities have apprehended an active-duty Green Beret accused of exploiting classified intelligence to net over $400,000 on the prediction platform Polymarket. This update tracks the unsealed indictment, marking the…

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U.S. special forces soldier arrested over Polymarket bets on Maduro raid

Federal authorities have apprehended an active-duty Green Beret accused of exploiting classified intelligence to net over $400,000 on the prediction platform Polymarket. This update tracks the unsealed indictment, marking the…

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Republicans take first step toward funding ICE without Democrats’ help

Senate Republicans have triggered a complex budget reconciliation maneuver to secure $70 billion for border enforcement, sidestepping Democratic opposition. The procedural gamble aims to resolve a historic partial government shutdown…

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Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially downgraded state-licensed medical marijuana to a Schedule III substance, executing a major federal policy pivot. The historic move eases research restrictions and acknowledges…

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Gilgo Beach serial killer's ex-wife relives slayings every night, sleeping in 'kill room'

Asa Ellerup, the former spouse of convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, has relocated her bedroom to the exact basement space where he dismembered seven women. Her decision highlights…

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US reclassifies cannabis, raising possibility of marijuana legalisation

The Justice Department has officially downgraded medical marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, marking the most profound shift in federal drug policy in decades. While…

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Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon "vote-a-rama" as GOP moves to fund ICE without Democrats

Senate Republicans pushed through a budget resolution in a 50-48 early morning vote, triggering a reconciliation process to unilaterally fund immigration enforcement. The maneuver bypasses Democratic resistance, setting the stage…

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Police hunt teen suspect in connection with University of Iowa shooting

Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged with five counts of attempted murder following a weekend shooting near the University of Iowa campus that left five injured, including one…

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Trump's net approval rating on economy and overall falls to lowest of his two terms, CNBC survey shows

A new CNBC survey reveals a historic collapse in President Trump's approval ratings, driven by surging gas prices, inflation, and public backlash over the war with Iran. The sharpest decline…

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'All eyes are on Ron DeSantis’: Florida could make or break the GOP’s redistricting edge

Governor Ron DeSantis is engineering a high-stakes, mid-decade redraw of Florida's congressional map to counter recent Democratic gains, summoning lawmakers for a late April 2026 special session. The aggressive maneuver…

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'All eyes are on Ron DeSantis’: Florida could make or break the GOP’s redistricting edge

Governor Ron DeSantis is engineering a high-stakes, mid-decade redraw of Florida's congressional map to counter recent Democratic gains, summoning lawmakers for a late April 2026 special session. The aggressive maneuver…

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Who is John Phelan, the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted Navy Secretary John Phelan in a sudden leadership shakeup amid the ongoing naval blockade of Iran. The immediate dismissal highlights deepening fractures within the…

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An Independent Senate Hopeful Tries to Scare Off Montana Democrats

Former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar is mounting a high-stakes independent bid for the U.S. Senate, backed by allies of former Senator Jon Tester who argue the Democratic brand…

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World Press Photo announces Photo of the Year 2026 : The Picture Show

Carol Guzy's harrowing capture of a family torn apart by US immigration agents has claimed the 2026 World Press Photo of the Year. The image crystallizes the devastating human cost…

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Senate Adopts G.O.P. Budget, Defeating Democrats’ Affordability Proposals

Following an exhaustive overnight voting marathon, Senate Republicans successfully advanced a budget resolution heavily focused on border security, effectively killing a series of Democratic amendments designed to address consumer affordability.…

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Anthropic: No "kill switch" for AI in classified settings

Anthropic has formally dismantled the Pentagon’s sabotage claims, confirming in new court filings that its Claude models operate without remote access or a shutdown mechanism in secure military environments. The…

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Trump's redistricting war leaves Republicans worse off

Donald Trump’s aggressive push for mid-decade map redrawing has backfired spectacularly, leaving the Republican Party with a weaker grip on the House than before the offensive began. Following a crucial…

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Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways

Following Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit, California’s gubernatorial contenders collided over the state's crippling affordability and housing crises. The latest debate exposed a fractured primary field, with candidates trading sharp blows…

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John Phelan forced out as Navy secretary after 13 months

John Phelan's abrupt dismissal as Navy Secretary exposes a deepening rift within the Pentagon's civilian leadership amid an active naval blockade of Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's move to oust…

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Trump blasted Obama’s Iran deal. Now he faces similar tradeoffs.

After launching military strikes against Tehran, the current administration is navigating the exact diplomatic quagmire it once condemned. Negotiators are weighing massive sanctions relief and temporary nuclear caps to secure…

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Trump weighs consequences for NATO allies on 'naughty' list

The White House is actively drafting a tiered system to penalize NATO members who refused to back recent American military operations in Iran. This categorization shifts the administration's stance from…

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Abbott Uses Trump-Style Tactics, Threatens Houston, Dallas and Austin Over ICE Policy

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a hardline ultimatum to Houston, Dallas, and Austin, threatening to strip over $150 million in public safety grants unless the cities reverse local policies…

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RFK Jr. set to face Bill Cassidy in back-to-back Senate hearings

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads to Capitol Hill for a grueling double-header of congressional scrutiny, squaring off against his most prominent Republican critic, Senator Bill Cassidy. The impending…

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RFK Jr. set to face Sen. Bill Cassidy in back-to-back Senate hearings

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confronts his most formidable Republican critic, Sen. Bill Cassidy, in a pair of high-stakes congressional hearings. The showdown pits Cassidy’s medical…

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Woman rescued, suspect arrested in Aubrey area after 24-hour police standoff ends – Denton Record-Chronicle

A tense, day-long barricade situation in Providence Village has ended with the safe recovery of a female captive and the arrest of an armed suspect. Federal tactical units breached the…

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With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push

Virginia voters have authorized a sweeping mid-decade redistricting measure that positions the Democratic Party to capture up to four additional House seats, effectively neutralizing recent Republican map-drawing maneuvers. The contentious…

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Live Updates: Trump extends ceasefire as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks remains

President Donald Trump has granted an indefinite extension to the bilateral ceasefire following urgent mediation by Pakistani leadership, temporarily averting threatened military strikes on Tehran's domestic infrastructure. Diplomatic progress remains…

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When parents kill: Forensic psychiatrists examine the motives behind unthinkable murders

In the wake of the Shreveport massacre that left eight children dead, the focus of the investigation has pivoted to the psychological architecture of family annihilators. Forensic psychiatrists are now…

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Cherfilus-McCormick resignation makes some Democrats regret vote to expel George Santos

Following the abrupt departure of Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick amid a looming ethics vote, a growing faction of Democrats is questioning the precedent set by George Santos's removal. Lawmakers are…

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Pentagon details record $1.5 trillion budget request

Recent disclosures from the Defense Department reveal a historic $1.5 trillion funding proposal for fiscal year 2027, representing a massive spending surge aimed at advanced missile defense and fleet expansion.…

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2 US officials killed in Mexico crash after anti-drug operation worked for CIA, AP sources say

The fatal weekend vehicle crash in northern Mexico that claimed four lives has exposed a deeper layer of American intelligence operations south of the border. Sources now confirm the two…

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Man Is Charged With Providing Gun to Louisiana Shooter

Law enforcement officials in Louisiana have apprehended a local resident accused of furnishing the weapon utilized in a recent mass casualty event that claimed the lives of eight minors. This…

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‘The GOP should’ve done more’: Virginia Republicans point fingers after gerrymandering loss

Virginia's Republican base is fracturing over a devastating redistricting referendum defeat, with local leaders accusing national party figures of abandoning a critical midterm battleground. The sweeping map overhaul hands Democrats…

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U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture

Washington has escalated its maritime interdiction campaign by seizing a sanctioned oil tanker in the Bay of Bengal, signaling a strategic shift beyond the Persian Gulf. The operation unfolds just…

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5th Circuit allows Texas to require Ten Commandments in classrooms

A narrowly divided federal appeals court has upheld a Texas mandate requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, overturning a lower court injunction. The 9-8 decision paves the way…

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Woman and child jumped off roof to escape deadly Louisiana shooting

A desperate rooftop escape by a mother and her 12-year-old daughter has become a critical focal point in the investigation of the Shreveport massacre that left eight children dead. As…

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Dems need to win in Virginia to take back the House. It’ll be tight.

Virginia has transformed into ground zero for control of the lower chamber, driven by a controversial mid-decade redistricting referendum and shifting electoral tides. With the balance of power hanging on…

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Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort

Virginia voters head to the polls today to decide the fate of a controversial mid-decade redistricting amendment that could drastically alter the state's congressional map. The high-stakes referendum tests the…

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Pakistan presses ahead with preparations for Iran-US talks even with Tehran's participation unclear

With a temporary truce set to expire, authorities in Islamabad are finalizing logistics for a crucial second round of negotiations between American and Iranian representatives. Yet, aggressive maritime maneuvers and…

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House Democrats prepare to abandon Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick en masse

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are reportedly ready to join Republicans in expelling Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over severe ethics and fraud allegations. The impending House Ethics Committee decision threatens to…

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Virginia voters to decide whether to allow a new Democratic-drawn map for the midterms

Virginia voters are casting ballots today in a special election that will determine whether the Democratic-led General Assembly can implement a heavily skewed congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms.…

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Iran War Live News Updates: U.S.-Iran Talks Appear on Track as Cease-Fire Deadline Looms

A fragile two-week truce between Washington and Tehran approaches its Wednesday expiration, with both sides signaling a tentative willingness to resume negotiations in Islamabad despite escalating military threats. As the…

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Live Updates: Trump says he's not under pressure over Iran war deal as status of peace talks remains unclear

As a fragile two-week truce nears its expiration, the White House projects indifference toward stalling diplomatic efforts in Islamabad. Meanwhile, escalating maritime skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s…

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Trump invokes Cold War law in move to boost energy supply

President Donald Trump has activated emergency wartime powers to funnel federal capital into domestic fossil fuel and grid infrastructure projects. The executive maneuver leverages the Defense Production Act to counter…

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Trump’s statements on Iran increasingly contradict each other

The White House is scrambling to clarify the administration's stance on Iran as the president issues a barrage of conflicting claims regarding diplomatic negotiations, military blockades, and the status of…

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Vance to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, sources say

Vice President JD Vance is preparing to lead an American delegation to Pakistan in a last-ditch effort to salvage peace negotiations with Tehran. The diplomatic maneuver arrives just hours before…

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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations

Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from her post as Labor Secretary following a cascade of ethics investigations, marking the third high-profile female cabinet departure in Donald Trump's second term. Her exit…

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Relatives of mass shooting victims in Louisiana pray for end to domestic violence

Following the massacre of eight children in Shreveport, grieving families and local leaders are demanding systemic changes to address the escalating crisis of domestic violence. Emerging details reveal the shooter's…

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George Ariyoshi, first US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100

Former Hawaii Governor George R. Ariyoshi, the nation’s first Asian American state executive, died Sunday at the age of 100. His passing prompts a statewide period of mourning and a…

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Iran to Attend Pakistan Peace Talks

Tehran has signaled its intent to dispatch a delegation to Islamabad for a second round of negotiations with the United States, breaking days of uncertainty as a fragile two-week ceasefire…

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Live Updates: Risk of Iran war reigniting as Trump renews threats, Tehran says no plan to attend peace talks

A fragile ceasefire hangs by a thread as Washington's latest maritime seizure in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed executive threats prompt Tehran to abandon proposed negotiations in Pakistan. With…

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8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, as father targets his family, police say

A marital dispute in Shreveport, Louisiana, erupted into the deadliest American mass shooting in over two years, leaving eight young children dead and two women critically wounded. Authorities confirmed the…

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Live Updates: Risk of Iran war reigniting as Trump renews threats, Strait of Hormuz standoff mires diplomacy

A precarious truce between Washington and Tehran is unraveling rapidly as Iranian officials boycott scheduled negotiations in response to escalating military provocations. Following the forceful boarding of an Iranian cargo…

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Tehran says 'no plans' for new talks after US seizes Iranian cargo ship

Diplomatic channels have abruptly closed after U.S. forces boarded an Iranian commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman, enforcing a contentious maritime embargo. The military interception prompted Tehran to scrap…

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Iran War Live Updates: Uncertainty Hangs Over U.S.-Iran Talks in Wake of Ship Seizure

A fragile two-week truce nears collapse after American naval forces disabled and seized an Iranian cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The kinetic enforcement of the maritime embargo has…

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Man facing divorce kills 8 children, including 7 of his own, in shooting rampage

A domestic dispute in Shreveport, Louisiana, became the most lethal mass casualty event in the United States since early 2024, leaving eight minors dead and two women fighting for their…

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Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs

Following a landmark Supreme Court defeat, the federal government has launched a digital portal to return $166 billion in unlawfully collected trade duties to hundreds of thousands of importers. The…

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The pope's English fuels a Trump feud

The first American pontiff's linguistic fluency has eliminated the Holy See's customary interpretive padding, transforming his anti-war declarations into a blunt, unmediated confrontation with the Oval Office. As retaliatory rhetoric…

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US attacks and seizes Iranian cargo ship, as Iran says 'no decision' yet on joining peace talks

American naval forces disabled and boarded an Iranian-flagged container ship near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the critical waterway. The maritime confrontation threatens to derail an already fragile…

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Shreveport, Louisiana shooting today: Father kills 7 of his children plus another child in mass shooting at house, police say

A pending separation dispute in Shreveport escalated into the deadliest U.S. mass casualty event in over two years, leaving eight children dead and two women critically wounded before the suspect…

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US navy attacks and seizes Iranian cargo ship, with peace talks due to take place in Pakistan

American naval forces intercepted and disabled an Iranian transport vessel attempting to breach a maritime blockade, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities. The kinetic strike now threatens to collapse imminent…

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Louisiana Man Kills 8 Children In Deadliest Mass Shooting Since 2024

A coordinated domestic rampage in Shreveport left eight children dead and two women critically wounded before the gunman was killed in a police shootout. The massacre marks the nation's most…

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Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure and talks in doubt as Iran threatens to ‘retaliate’ to US seizure of ship

A fragile two-week truce between Washington and Tehran faces imminent collapse after US forces fired upon and seized an Iranian commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman. In response, Iranian…

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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Seized Iranian Ship Ahead of New Round of Peace Talks

A fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance after U.S. forces intercepted and boarded an Iranian cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, escalating maritime hostilities just days before scheduled negotiations…

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Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say

A devastating domestic attack in Shreveport left eight minors dead and two women critically wounded before the suspected gunman was killed in a police pursuit. Investigators are now piecing together…

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Live updates: Tehran vows retaliation after US seizes Iran-flagged vessel defying blockade

Our latest tracking of the Gulf of Oman blockade reveals a dangerous escalation following the US Navy's kinetic interception of the Iranian cargo vessel TOUSKA. As diplomatic channels through Islamabad…

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U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3

A recent U.S. Southern Command strike on a suspected smuggling vessel in the Caribbean has left three dead, pushing the casualty count of the administration's maritime anti-narcotics campaign past 180.…

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Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says

A lethal U.S. military operation in the Caribbean Sea has left three dead, marking the latest escalation in a controversial maritime offensive that has claimed over 180 lives since last…

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What to know about tariff refund site that launches Monday

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has officially opened its digital gates for businesses to reclaim billions in illegal trade penalties following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. While corporate importers scramble…

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Canada’s prime minister says economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected

Following crippling tariffs and escalating rhetoric from Washington, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has formally signaled a historic departure from decades of bilateral reliance. In a direct address to citizens,…

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5 Injured During a Shooting Near University of Iowa Campus

A late-night brawl in downtown Iowa City escalated into gunfire, leaving five individuals hospitalized, including three University of Iowa students. Law enforcement has shifted focus to identifying five persons of…

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Trump says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' as US blockade on Iranian ports continues

President Donald Trump confirmed the resumption of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that immediately sent global oil prices tumbling. Yet, the administration's insistence on maintaining a…

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Acting ICE chief Todd Lyons resigns, a year into Trump’s deportation campaign

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is stepping down effective May 31, 2026, leaving a critical vacancy at the helm of the administration's mass deportation apparatus. The departure follows a volatile…

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DOJ moves to undo Jan. 6 rioters’ convictions for seditious conspiracy

The Justice Department is actively seeking to erase the seditious conspiracy convictions of top Proud Boys and Oath Keepers figures, marking a dramatic shift in federal prosecutorial posture. This maneuver…

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LAUSD stares down historic walkout as negotiations continue

With the clock ticking toward a Tuesday morning deadline, Los Angeles Unified School District remains locked in marathon negotiations with its support staff union. Despite weekend agreements with teachers and…

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Direct U.S.-Iran talks on ending war stretch past midnight in Islamabad

High-stakes negotiations between Washington and Tehran extended deep into the night in Pakistan's capital, marking the first direct diplomatic engagement between the two adversaries in decades. Despite a grueling 21-hour…

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Iran war: US negotiators arrive in Pakistan ahead of peace talks – follow live

Vice President JD Vance and top Iranian officials have touched down in a heavily fortified Islamabad to negotiate a permanent resolution to the six-week conflict. The high-stakes summit, brokered by…

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US negotiators arrive in Pakistan ahead of peace talks with Iran

American and Iranian delegations have touched down in Islamabad for high-stakes ceasefire negotiations amid deep mutual distrust. Vice President JD Vance leads the U.S. team into a fragile diplomatic window,…

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Iran War News Live Updates: U.S.-Iran Talks a Make-or-Break Chance for Peace, Pakistani PM Says

High-stakes negotiations between Washington and Tehran have commenced in Islamabad, brokered by Pakistan, as the Middle East teeters on the edge of wider conflict. With U.S. envoys demanding the reopening…

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Eric Swalwell Faces Sex Assault Accusation as He Runs for California Governor

California gubernatorial frontrunner Eric Swalwell is confronting mounting pressure to abandon his campaign following explosive allegations of sexual assault from a former staffer. As key endorsements evaporate and House Democratic…

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California Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations, won't drop out of governor's race following SF Chronicle report

California Representative Eric Swalwell is resisting intense pressure from Democratic leadership to abandon his gubernatorial bid after a bombshell report detailed multiple sexual assault and misconduct accusations. Despite a mass…

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US and Iran to meet for peace talks in Pakistan as questions linger over ceasefire in Lebanon – follow live

American and Iranian delegations have touched down in Islamabad for critical negotiations, though the diplomatic window is rapidly closing amid escalating violence in the Middle East. Fresh preconditions from Tehran…

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Sheriff’s lieutenant with million-pound fireworks stash led to deadly blast, prosecutors say

A former Yolo County Sheriff’s lieutenant and four others face second-degree murder charges after a grand jury exposed a decade-long illegal explosives ring that culminated in a catastrophic blast, killing…

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6 days later, a mother, sailor and lover of the sea is still missing while her husband remains in police custody

Six days after Lynette Hooker vanished into the dark waters off the Bahamas, the search has shifted to a recovery mission and a U.S. Coast Guard criminal probe. Meanwhile, her…

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Trump officials unveil designs for president’s controversial 250-foot arch

Federal officials have published the final blueprints for a massive 250-foot monument slated for the edge of the Potomac River, triggering immediate pushback from preservation groups and former service members.…

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Canine corpses found washed ashore in WA were foxes

The disturbing discovery of mutilated canines along the Skagit County coastline has been traced to an out-of-state fox farm supplying commercial fishing operations. While the revelation dispels fears of a…

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Trump sweetens pro-Orban endorsement with promises of economic aid to Hungary

Days before a critical parliamentary election, U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his political intervention in Hungary by pledging direct American economic investment should Prime Minister Viktor Orbán secure another…

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Trump shares video of a brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant

President Donald Trump has broadcasted security footage of a fatal hammer attack in Florida, leveraging the killing of a Bangladeshi store clerk by a Haitian suspect to accelerate his administration's…

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Michigan couple at center of Bahamas disappearance chronicled sailing adventures on social media

Bahamian authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard are conducting parallel investigations into the disappearance of a Michigan woman who vanished from a small motorboat, leading to the arrest and questioning…

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How Recovery Personnel Will Secure Artemis II Capsule at Sea After Splashdown

Following the historic Pacific splashdown of Artemis II, the operational theater has shifted from orbital tracking to a high-stakes maritime salvage and extraction effort. Joint naval and space agency recovery…

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After Splashdown, Bring in the Navy Divers

Update file on the Artemis II mission conclusion. With the Orion capsule safely in the Pacific, operational control transfers to naval recovery teams. We track the extraction logistics, evaluate the…

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Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet

Vice President JD Vance has touched down in Islamabad to broker a fragile peace with Iran, marking the highest-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations since 1979. Dispatched by Donald…

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 10, 2026

Moscow has unilaterally declared a brief theater-wide ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, a move met with deep skepticism following a massive barrage of Russian drone strikes. On the battlefield, Russian commanders…

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Trump endorses ‘focused’ immigration enforcement funding bill

President Donald Trump has backed a partisan legislative maneuver to end the historic 47-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown, securing uncompromised funding for federal immigration agencies while sidelining Democratic reform…

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Vigorous squall line could bring downpours, severe winds to Bay Area

A fast-moving, narrow cold frontal rainband is barreling toward the San Francisco Bay Area, threatening to unleash torrential downpours, 60 mph wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. This latest meteorological escalation…

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Why Trump’s endorsement hasn’t been a ‘close out move’ for Louisiana Senate

Donald Trump’s early backing of Julia Letlow was supposed to guarantee a swift victory over incumbent Bill Cassidy. Instead, a stubborn rival conservative candidate and a barrage of incumbent spending…

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These Republican-on-Republican disputes are keeping Congress frozen

Intra-party warfare over border enforcement funding has paralyzed the legislature, triggering the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in history. As leadership scrambles for a procedural workaround,…

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Deputy killed in Porterville shooting, suspect also dead, Tulare County sheriff says

Prior reporting noted an active shooter situation during an eviction in Porterville. The standoff has now ended with the death of Detective Randy Hoppert and a highly unusual tactical resolution…

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Live Updates: Trump cautions Iran against charging tolls to go through Strait of Hormuz as fragile ceasefire holds

President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran against levying transit fees on oil tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz, even as a tenuous two-week truce between the…

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'NATO not obliged to reopen the Strait,' Turkey's trade minister says

Ankara has formally dismissed US pressure to deploy NATO assets to the Strait of Hormuz, with Trade Minister Omer Bolat declaring the alliance bears no mandate to break the Iranian…

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Pentagon violated court order to restore press access, judge rules

A federal judge has struck down the Defense Department's revised media credential rules, declaring the interim framework an unlawful attempt to bypass a prior mandate restoring press access. The ruling…

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Jimmy Kimmel Salutes Melania’s White House Surprise

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel seized on Melania Trump’s abrupt White House statement denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The comedian speculated that the First Lady's unprompted defense…

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Middle East crisis live: Trump casts doubt on Iran war ceasefire over continued closure of strait of Hormuz

The fragile two-week truce between Washington and Tehran faces imminent collapse as the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted. President Donald Trump has publicly questioned the viability of the agreement,…

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Trump Lashes Out at MAGA Critics Amid Iran Split

The fragile alliance between the White House and its most vocal America First media surrogates has shattered over the recent Iran ceasefire. President Trump has launched a blistering public offensive…

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Maryland settles with owner of ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Key Bridge

Maryland has reached a preliminary settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali, resolving key state claims two years after the vessel destroyed the Francis Scott Key…

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Melania Trump says she's "never been friends with Epstein" in rare address

First Lady Melania Trump delivered an unannounced White House address to categorically deny any personal ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The brief…

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Molokai schools added to April 10 closures; Oʻahu schools, Hanalei Elementary also affected

State education officials escalated their emergency response on April 10, shutting down all Molokai public campuses as severe storm systems batter the Hawaiian islands. The sudden expansion of closures builds…

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Gov. Evers signs Wisconsin online sports betting bill into law

Governor Tony Evers has signed legislation authorizing statewide mobile sports wagering, making Wisconsin the 33rd state to enter the digital betting market. However, a mandatory and complex renegotiation of tribal…

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Family says popular energy drink played role in cheerleader's fatal heart condition

The parents of a 17-year-old Texas high school student have initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against a major beverage distributor, claiming their daughter suffered a fatal cardiac event triggered by…

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Family remembers 19-year-old driver killed in Willamette River crash with two others

Authorities have formally identified the teenage victims of the fatal Willamette River plunge, shifting the focus toward mourning families and the complex logistics of vehicle recovery. The search for a…

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Trump bashes MAGA media figures over their Iran war criticism

Following a fragile ceasefire agreement, Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on prominent right-wing commentators who opposed his military actions in Iran. The public rupture exposes deepening fractures within…

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JD Vance’s claims about Orbán, the EU and Hungary fact-checked

US Vice President JD Vance recently parachuted into Budapest to back Viktor Orbán, firing off a volley of accusations against the European Union. A close examination of his claims regarding…

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U.S. Government Moves Toward Automatic Registration for Military Draft

The Selective Service System is finalizing a regulatory overhaul to automatically register eligible young men for the military draft by December 2026. Driven by the latest National Defense Authorization Act,…

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Rand Paul is facing an ICE funding dilemma

With the Department of Homeland Security shutdown crossing the 50-day mark, Republican leadership is attempting a risky reconciliation maneuver to guarantee multi-year funding for ICE and Border Patrol. The strategy…

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How presidential removal under the 25th Amendment works and why it's a longshot

Following the commander-in-chief's alarming ultimatums regarding Iranian civilian infrastructure, House Democratic leaders are unexpectedly warming to a constitutional maneuver to strip him of power. However, the fierce loyalty of the…

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House Democratic leadership signals sudden openness to 25th Amendment push

Internal party friction is pushing House Democratic leaders to reconsider their hesitation regarding a 25th Amendment campaign against the sitting president. Fueled by recent executive rhetoric and a volatile international…

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Anthropic loses bid to block Pentagon blacklisting in D.C. court

A federal appeals court in Washington has denied Anthropic’s bid to pause its designation as a national security supply-chain risk, handing a critical victory to the Defense Department. The ruling…

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Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife convicted of attempted manslaughter

A Honolulu jury has convicted anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig of attempted manslaughter, opting for a lesser charge than attempted murder after determining he acted under extreme emotional distress during a violent…

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Artemis II crew will endure 3,000°C on re-entry. A hypersonics expert explains how they will survive

When the Artemis II crew returns from their lunar flyby, they will face a blistering 3,000°C atmospheric reentry that severely damaged the capsule's predecessor. Following intense scrutiny of the Artemis…

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Man Is Arrested in Bahamas Days After Michigan Woman Goes Missing

Bahamian authorities have detained Brian Hooker following the disappearance of his wife, Lynette, as a U.S. Coast Guard criminal probe takes shape. With search efforts now reclassified as a recovery…

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Vance to Lead Iran Talks as Tehran Says Ceasefire Violated

Vice President JD Vance is mobilizing a high-level U.S. delegation to Islamabad for direct negotiations with Iranian officials, scrambling to salvage a fragile truce. The diplomatic intervention follows immediate allegations…

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Trump warns U.S. military will stay near Iran until 'real agreement' is honored

President Donald Trump has declared that U.S. military forces will maintain their positions around Iran until Tehran fully complies with a newly brokered ceasefire agreement. The ultimatum arrives as parallel…

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Trump says U.S. ready for 'next conquest,' warns military to remain near Iran until 'real agreement' is honored

A fragile two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran faces immediate strain as President Donald Trump threatens unprecedented military escalation if Iran fails to meet U.S. demands. With American forces ordered…

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Grays Ferry parking garage collapse: 1 dead, 2 missing in Philadelphia

A seven-story parking facility under construction for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia suffered a catastrophic structural failure, leaving one worker dead and two unaccounted for. Emergency crews are navigating highly…

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Shipping stalls as Tehran dictates terms in Hormuz

Despite a freshly brokered truce, commercial transit through the Middle East's most critical maritime chokepoint has ground to a near halt as Iranian forces impose stringent new toll and inspection…

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Viktor Orbán: Trump could soon lose his best friend in Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces an unprecedented electoral threat from former insider Péter Magyar, jeopardizing a crucial European foothold for the Trump administration. Recent polling shifts and economic stagnation…

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Clean Energy Slate Wins Control of Arizona’s Biggest Utility

A coalition of renewable energy advocates has secured a historic governing majority at the Salt River Project, overcoming conservative opposition in an obscure acreage-based election. The victory signals a decisive…

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Trump vents at NATO but avoids rupture after meeting with alliance’s leader

Following a high-stakes Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Donald Trump held off on threats to withdraw from the alliance despite lingering frustrations over Europe's refusal…

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Pam Bondi defies House subpoena over Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is rejecting a bipartisan congressional subpoena tied to the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, leveraging her recent dismissal to bypass the inquiry.…

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Court to release secret warrants that Riverside sheriff used to seize over 650,000 ballots

Riverside County Superior Court has unsealed the search warrants used by Sheriff Chad Bianco to confiscate hundreds of thousands of ballots. The newly public documents reveal the seizure relied heavily…

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Live Updates: Trump says "whole civilization will die tonight" as strikes on Iran ramp up ahead of his deadline

As Washington's ultimatum to unblock a critical maritime chokepoint enters its final hours, preemptive bombardments on Iranian civilian targets signal a catastrophic shift in the conflict. With diplomatic backchannels fracturing,…

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Fact-Checking Republicans’ Misleading Claims About Mail-In Ballots and Fraudulent Voting

Despite renewed allegations from the Trump administration and GOP lawmakers regarding widespread mail-in ballot fraud, a rigorous review of the data reveals no systemic irregularities. This update unpacks the latest…

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Exclusive: ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency

Internal records expose a covert data-sharing pipeline between the TSA and ICE, resulting in over 800 immigration arrests at U.S. airports since the current administration took office. The Secure Flight…

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‘Vile on every level’: Tucker Carlson rips Donald Trump over Easter Sunday ‘f-word’ post

A profanity-laden Easter Sunday broadcast from Donald Trump has triggered an unprecedented public rebuke from conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, exposing deep fractures within the right-wing media apparatus. The president's erratic…

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Voters set to decide Wisconsin Supreme Court race and Georgia runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat

Voters in Wisconsin and Georgia head to the polls today in two critical off-cycle elections that will test partisan enthusiasm and Donald Trump's enduring political clout. The races feature a…

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Taiwan opposition leader heads to China in what she calls a ‘journey for peace’

Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun has initiated an unprecedented diplomatic mission to Beijing, breaking a ten-year precedent for Taiwanese opposition figures. The maneuver exposes deep domestic political fault lines while navigating…

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Scoop: Platner declares Mills nearly finished in Maine Senate primary

Progressive challenger Graham Platner is officially treating the Maine Democratic Senate primary as a settled contest, redirecting his campaign apparatus toward unseating Republican Senator Susan Collins. Internal communications reveal a…

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More states adopt college entrance exam touted by conservatives despite concerns

Conservative lawmakers are aggressively expanding the reach of the Classic Learning Test, forcing public universities in multiple states to accept the alternative entrance exam. Despite mounting political backing, educational researchers…

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Trump to detail rescue mission as Iran rebuffs U.S. war demands

President Donald Trump prepares to unveil operational details of a high-stakes extraction inside Iranian territory, even as Tehran dismisses Washington's latest ultimatum to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. The successful…

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From Oman, a waterfront view of the embattled Strait of Hormuz

As the conflict between the United States and Iran escalates, the quiet Omani exclave of Khasab finds its vital fishing and tourism industries paralyzed. Local residents, accustomed to peaceful waters,…

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Inside Jim Jordan’s quiet preparations for a GOP leadership void

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is quietly laying the groundwork to succeed Mike Johnson as the top Republican leader. By reversing his past refusal to assist vulnerable incumbents and leveraging…

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Trump endorses Republican Steve Hilton in California governor’s race

Donald Trump has thrown his political weight behind former Fox News host and British strategist Steve Hilton in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom. The endorsement injects immediate partisan friction…

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Donald Trump Attempts Damage Control After Wild Easter Sunday Post

Following an expletive-laced Easter morning tirade threatening Iranian infrastructure, the administration is scrambling to repair the commander-in-chief's standing with his religious base. The sudden pivot to Christian messaging arrives as…

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Gold Falls as Trump Threatens Escalation of US Attacks on Iran

Precious metals are experiencing a counterintuitive sell-off as Washington issues severe ultimatums regarding the Strait of Hormuz, threatening direct strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure. The subsequent shock to global crude…

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Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says

A high-stakes, two-phase ceasefire proposal brokered by Pakistan has landed on the desks of US and Iranian leadership, aiming to halt escalating hostilities and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.…

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Middle East crisis live: Tehran warns Trump over strait of Hormuz threat; Netanyahu suggests Israel helped rescue downed US crew member

Tensions in the Gulf are nearing a flashpoint as Washington issues a strict deadline to Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz blockade, triggering immediate threats of severe retaliation. Concurrently, Israeli…

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Attempted murder suspect arrested after leading CHP on hourslong chase across several Southern California counties

A high-speed pursuit spanning multiple Southern California counties ended Sunday night near Barstow when an attempted murder suspect's disabled vehicle finally ran out of gas. The hourslong chase, which began…

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Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts is gone

The Trump administration has abruptly dismantled the CIA World Factbook, erasing a 60-year-old pillar of open-source global intelligence. This unannounced purge severs public access to verified geopolitical data, forcing independent…

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US celebrates successful rescue of F-15E crew member as Trump's Iran ultimatum ticks down

American special operators successfully extracted a severely wounded F-15E weapons officer from Iranian territory, completing a high-stakes recovery mission coordinated with CIA deception tactics. The extraction coincides with the final…

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U.S. rescues missing airman from Iranian mountains after fighter jet was shot down

Following a tense 36-hour manhunt deep inside Iranian territory, U.S. special operations forces successfully extracted a downed F-15E weapons officer. The high-stakes rescue, bolstered by a CIA disinformation campaign, underscores…

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In the West’s water war, Arizona's governor is betting on Trump — and Iran

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is leveraging global instability—specifically the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and the AI arms race—to force the Trump administration's hand in the deadlocked Colorado River negotiations. By framing…

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Live updates: Iran war news; US forces rescue missing F-15 crew member, Trump says

American special operations units have successfully extracted a downed F-15E weapons systems officer from deep within Iranian territory following an intensive, multi-day evasion. The high-stakes recovery, confirmed by the White…

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Rescues Officer From Downed Fighter Jet in Iran, Trump Says

Following a tense two-day manhunt deep inside hostile territory, U.S. special operations forces successfully extracted a downed F-15E weapons officer, closing a perilous chapter in the conflict while triggering a…

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Middle East crisis live: Iran says at least five people killed by US-Israeli attacks during US pilot rescue operation

A high-stakes extraction mission for a downed American aviator has triggered fresh casualties in southwestern Iran, according to local authorities. The operation, unfolding amid a five-week regional conflict, underscores the…

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U.S. Rescues Downed Air Force Officer Deep Inside Iran, Trump Says

Following a tense 48-hour manhunt deep within Iranian territory, U.S. Special Operations forces successfully extracted a stranded Air Force colonel. The daring nighttime raid concludes a perilous chapter in the…

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An Indiana man is poisoned with a root beer float. How a robbery revealed a sinister plot to kill

Recent judicial closures and a forthcoming national broadcast have finalized the timeline of Harold Allen's 2022 murder in Jackson County, Indiana. This update tracks the transition from a closed medical…

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Middle East crisis live: Trump says F-15 crew member missing in Iran is ‘safe’ after ‘dozens of aircraft’ sent to recover him

Following the downing of an American F-15E Strike Eagle over Iranian territory, U.S. forces have successfully extracted the second missing crew member in a massive rescue operation. The high-risk maneuver…

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Missing U.S. crew member from downed fighter jet rescued in Iran, Trump says

Following a tense multi-day search, U.S. special operations forces successfully extracted a stranded F-15E weapons system officer from Iranian territory early Sunday. The high-stakes recovery mission, which involved destroying trapped…

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Middle East crisis live: second US crew member of downed fighter jet rescued from Iran – reports

A second American aviator has been recovered from Iranian territory following the downing of an F-15E Strike Eagle, concluding a tense multi-day search operation. The extraction occurs against the backdrop…

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Second US fighter jet downed by Strait of Hormuz as search for F-15E crew member in Iran continues

The loss of an A-10 Warthog near the Strait of Hormuz marks the second American aircraft downed in recent days, complicating an already volatile theater. With combat search and rescue…

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Trump files emergency appeal to keep building White House ballroom

Justice Department lawyers have petitioned a federal appellate court to lift an injunction on the $400 million White House ballroom project, citing severe national security vulnerabilities. The emergency filing argues…

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Whale found dead after second sighting in a week on Willapa River, researchers say

Prior hopes that a wayward juvenile gray whale had safely exited Washington's Willapa River were dashed when searchers located the animal dead miles upstream. The focus now pivots to scientific…

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Search for missing U.S. F-15 crew member underway in Iran

A perilous combat search-and-rescue operation is unfolding deep inside Iranian territory after hostile fire downed a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle and an A-10 Warthog. While extraction teams recovered two aviators,…

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Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows

Faced with escalating domestic blowback from the five-week military engagement in Iran, the Oval Office is actively drafting plans for a sweeping executive branch reorganization. This internal pivot follows high-profile…

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Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet

American and Iranian forces are locked in a high-stakes manhunt for the missing crew member of a downed U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle. The loss of multiple aircraft shatters Washington's assertions…

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Brush fires burning in Moreno Valley and Acton area

Fanned by fierce Santa Ana winds, two fast-moving wildfires have scorched thousands of acres across Southern California, forcing immediate evacuations in Riverside and Los Angeles counties. As containment efforts stall…

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Trump briefed on downed F-15E fighter jet in Iran, search and rescue efforts underway

An American F-15E Strike Eagle crashed under hostile fire over Iranian territory, prompting an urgent combat search and rescue mission that has retrieved one airman while the second remains missing.…

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What We Know About the F-15E Strike Eagle Shot Down by Iran

Hostile fire over Iranian airspace has claimed a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle, representing the first manned American warplane destroyed by adversarial forces during the current five-week campaign. Rescue teams have…

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Judge rejects Department of Justice bid to reinstate Powell subpoenas

A federal judge has firmly denied the Justice Department's attempt to revive grand jury subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing a complete absence of fraud evidence. The ruling…

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Arrest of Wisconsin Mosque Leader Was Tied to Trump Antisemitism Campaign

The recent immigration detention of Salah Sarsour, the head of Wisconsin’s largest Islamic center, is now understood to be part of a sweeping federal initiative aimed at pro-Palestinian advocates. Legal…

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NC joins lawsuit over Trump’s mail-in ballot order, calling it an unconstitutional power grab

Attorney General Jeff Jackson has added North Carolina to a growing coalition of states challenging a recent White House executive order that restricts mail-in ballots. The legal maneuver frames the…

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Todd Blanche takes over justice department after Pam Bondi sacking – US politics live

Todd Blanche has assumed control of the US Justice Department as acting Attorney General following the abrupt dismissal of Pam Bondi. The leadership change stems from deep-seated White House frustrations…

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Live Updates: Iran war rages as Trump touts strike on bridge, warns more coming, and Iran hits Gulf states

As the Middle East conflict enters its second month, the United States has escalated its bombardment of Iranian infrastructure, prompting Tehran to retaliate against critical energy and water facilities in…

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Fight Over Funding Islamic Schools in Texas Exposes G.O.P. Tensions

A bitter legal and political dispute between top Texas Republicans over blocking Islamic institutions from a $1 billion school voucher program has exposed deep fractures within the party. The clash…

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‘Todd’s sort of lead horse’: Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer ascends DOJ

Following the abrupt dismissal of Pam Bondi, Donald Trump has installed his former personal defense attorney, Todd Blanche, as Acting Attorney General. The leadership shakeup signals a more aggressive posture…

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4.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Santa Cruz Mountains Shakes Bay Area Awake

A pre-dawn tremor originating from an unmapped fault in the Santa Cruz Mountains jolted Northern California residents from their sleep early Thursday. While initial automated alerts overestimated the quake's severity,…

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Panel led by Trump allies approves White House ballroom amid legal battle

A federal planning board dominated by executive appointees has greenlit the administration's massive event space, pushing ahead despite a recent judicial freeze on construction. The endorsement clears the final administrative…

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Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

House Speaker Mike Johnson has shelved an immediate floor vote to end the historic Department of Homeland Security shutdown, bowing to conservative demands for guaranteed border enforcement appropriations. The tactical…

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Colorado court throws out election denier Tina Peters' 9-year sentence for tampering with election equipment

A Colorado appellate panel has struck down the nine-year prison term handed to former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, ruling the trial judge unlawfully penalized her for protected speech. While…

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Trump Administration Live Updates: House Punts on D.H.S. Spending, Extending Shutdown

A legislative stalemate deepens as the House of Representatives refuses to vote on a Senate-backed compromise, guaranteeing an extended shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security. The inaction leaves critical…

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4.6 magnitude earthquake shakes California, centered in Santa Cruz Mountains

A pre-dawn seismic event centered near Boulder Creek jolted Northern California residents awake on Thursday, triggering emergency alerts and prompting fresh scrutiny of the region's fault line vulnerabilities. While structural…

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Maine Is About to Become the First State to Ban New Data Centers

Maine legislators are pushing forward a first-of-its-kind moratorium that would halt the development of large-scale data centers until late 2027. The proposed freeze aims to give state officials time to…

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Trump: U.S. will bomb Iran "back to stone ages" over next 2-3 weeks

President Donald Trump has issued a severe ultimatum to Tehran, threatening to bomb the nation 'back to the stone ages' over the next three weeks if a diplomatic resolution remains…

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Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump will deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to detail a potential two-to-three-week timeline for withdrawing American forces from the Iranian theater. The sudden policy shift follows escalating friction…

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Donald Trump says US could withdraw from Iran ‘whether we have a deal or not’

Washington is signaling a rapid, unilateral exit from the month-long Iranian conflict, prioritizing a swift military drawdown over securing a formal peace agreement or reopening critical energy corridors. This abrupt…

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Judge halts construction on Trump’s ballroom, says Congress must decide

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration from advancing a privately funded, 90,000-square-foot event space on the site of the demolished East Wing. The ruling establishes that sweeping alterations…

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Trump issues order attempting to change rules for mail-in voting

The White House has issued a sweeping executive directive designed to overhaul absentee voting procedures, demanding federal oversight of voter eligibility and trackable ballot packaging. State officials and legal scholars…

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Middle East crisis live: Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and could seize Kharg Island ‘easily’

US President Donald Trump has openly declared his intent to seize Iran's primary oil export hub on Kharg Island, drawing direct parallels to recent American interventions in Venezuela. The unprecedented…

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