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Montana Democrats Fracture Over Senate Strategy

Democratic unity in Montana is splintering just as the party mounts its effort to flip an open Republican-held Senate seat, a development that could hand the GOP a gift in one of the nation's tight...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Poll Shows America's 250th Birthday Will Not Be a Happy One

A sweeping new survey reveals a nation increasingly doubting itself. Just a third of Americans say they are extremely proud to be American, a sharp drop from the post-9/11 era when that figure hove...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Alaska disqualifies Dan Sullivan impostor in Senate race

Alaska's election director has barred a Republican candidate named Dan Sullivan from competing in the state's August primary, citing his effort to confuse voters in a race against the incumbent U.S...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Vance Ties Nuclear Inspectors to Iran War Exit Strategy

Vice President JD Vance has signaled that the return of international nuclear inspectors to Iran will form a key component of any agreement to end the current conflict between the two nations. The ...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump's Iran Nuclear Deal: How Different Is It Really?

The Trump administration is promoting what it calls a breakthrough agreement with Iran that would restore nuclear inspectors to the country and de-escalate military tensions. Vice President JD Vanc...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Ditches Congress to Build His Own 250th Birthday Bash

President Trump has seized control of America's upcoming 250th birthday celebration, bypassing the congressional commission that normally handles such events and installing his own planning apparat...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Iran Bristles at U.S. Deal as Domestic Support Fractures

A proposed agreement between Washington and Tehran is running into significant headwinds inside Iran, where skepticism and outright opposition threaten to complicate diplomatic efforts even as both...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Vance confirms nuclear inspectors returning to Iran under new war-ending deal

Vice President JD Vance said Monday that a framework agreement with Iran includes immediate access for international nuclear inspectors and a commitment to dismantle Tehran's highly enriched uraniu...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Alaska Boots Namesake Candidate Off Senate Ballot

Alaska election officials have disqualified a Democratic candidate whose name matched that of the state's incumbent Republican senator, ending what GOP operatives had flagged as a potential voter c...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Kratom Push Gains Traction in Trump's Inner Circle

A push to protect kratom from federal regulation is picking up momentum inside the Trump administration, backed by two influential figures with financial and ideological stakes in the outcome. Mark...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Kennedy Defies CDC, Orders Woman to Remain in Hantavirus Quarantine

A woman exposed to hantavirus remains locked down under orders from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., even as federal health officials have cleared similar cases and other quarantined individuals have been re...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Peace Deal Could Upend Trump's Economic Playbook

A potential end to ongoing conflict is creating an unexpected headache for the White House: promises of swift economic recovery may collide with the stubborn reality of persistent inflation. Even i...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Newsom Claims DOJ Probe Targeting Him, Points Finger at Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom has disclosed that he is under investigation by the Justice Department, asserting that the inquiry is politically motivated and orchestrated by the Trump administra...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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U.S. and Iran Agree to 60-Day Pause in Hostilities

The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement establishing a two-month cease-fire, creating space for broader negotiations on nuclear issues and a potential path toward a lasting ...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump's Grip Gets Real Test in Deep South Runoffs Tomorrow

Two runoff elections scheduled for Tuesday will serve as the next major proving ground for Donald Trump's sway over Republican voters in the Deep South, testing whether his endorsements can move th...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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National Pride Plummets as Partisan Chasm Widens

American pride has hit historic lows, driven by a political landscape fractured along deep partisan lines that show few signs of healing. The decline reflects a nation increasingly unable to find c...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Green Slime Returns to Nation's Most Famous Pool

The Reflecting Pool has turned an unsightly shade of green again, marking the latest chapter in a long-running battle against algal blooms at one of Washington's most iconic landmarks. The problem ...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Newsom Claims Trump Weaponized DOJ Against Him and His Wife

California Gov. Gavin Newsom disclosed Monday that federal investigators are scrutinizing him and his wife, alleging that President Donald Trump orchestrated the probe as political retaliation. Spe...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Nonprofit Rival Stages Independence Day Concert in LA With Smashing Pumpkins

A congressionally chartered nonprofit organization is preparing a major July 4 concert event in Los Angeles that will feature Smashing Pumpkins and other musical acts, positioning itself as a disti...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Kennedy Rushes to Revive Vaccine Panel After Court Shutdown

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, is moving to expedite an appeal after a judge blocked a government vaccine advisory panel from operating, according to multiple sources familiar with th...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Democrats Threaten Trump Team Over Parks Project

A group of Democratic lawmakers has warned Trump administration officials that pursuing a controversial project without congressional approval could expose them to serious legal consequences, inclu...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Supreme Court Blocks Ex-Trump Aide's Lawsuit Against Comey

The Supreme Court has declined to revive a lawsuit brought by a former Trump campaign adviser against ex-FBI Director James Comey, closing off another legal avenue in a years-long dispute over surv...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Red, White and Blue Takeover: Trump's UFC Spectacle Becomes Patriotic Catwalk

Donald Trump's appearance at a UFC event turned the fight card into an unexpected fashion statement, with attendees and performers alike decked out in stars and stripes from the Octagon to the side...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Vance admits 'childless cat ladies' jab was one of his worst mistakes

Vice President JD Vance is walking back one of his most controversial statements, calling his 2021 attack on childless Democrats "boneheaded" and "one of the dumbest things I ever said" in his fort...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Oil Markets Bet Big on Hormuz Strait Deal as U.S. and Iran Find Common Ground

A breakthrough agreement between Washington and Tehran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping marks the beginning of a longer push to ease global energy shortages, though success remains fa...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump heads to tense G7 showdown over Iran strike and Ukraine stalemate

President Donald Trump arrives in France on Monday for a two-day Group of Seven summit that will pit him directly against European allies furious over his February military action against Iran and ...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Supreme Court Lets New York Gun Liability Law Stand

The Supreme Court declined Monday to block a New York statute that creates a legal avenue for holding gunmakers liable for injuries and deaths caused by their weapons, allowing the controversial 20...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Pivots on Iran as Nuclear Stalemate Persists

President Trump is moving to wind down his confrontational approach to Iran, citing a deal that he says will unlock the strategic Strait of Hormuz and deliver economic gains. Yet the accord leaves ...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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McConnell Hospitalized

Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized, according to a statement from his office.A spokesperson confirmed the hospitalization but did not immediately provide details ...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Supreme Court shuts down Carter Page's bid to sue Comey over surveillance

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Carter Page's effort to revive a lawsuit targeting former FBI Director James Comey and seven other bureau officials over surveillance conducted during the 2016 ...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Hails Iran Deal, But Nuclear Question Lingers

President Trump announced an agreement with Iran on Wednesday, framing it as a major diplomatic achievement that would unlock critical shipping corridors and deliver economic gains to both nations....

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Turns 80 With Octagon Bash at the White House

Donald Trump rang in his 80th birthday at the White House with a celebration that featured a live Ultimate Fighting Championship event, according to reporting on the milestone gathering. The former...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Hosts UFC Spectacle on White House Lawn for 80th Birthday Bash

The South Lawn of the White House became an octagon Sunday night as Donald Trump and UFC President Dana White presided over a mixed martial arts extravaganza that blended combat sports, military pa...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Trump Heads to G7 Summit as Allies Question Future Ties With Washington

President Trump is preparing to attend the Group of 7 summit as his relationship with fellow Western leaders faces fresh strain over disagreements that span trade, defense spending, and now militar...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Team Explored Curbing Constitutional Rights for Undocumented Immigrants

White House officials under the Trump administration seriously considered restricting habeas corpus protections for undocumented immigrants, according to confidential memos that reveal the depth of...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Alabama GOP Runoff Becomes Fresh Test of Trump's Grip on Party

Alabama's Republican Senate primary runoff is shaping up as another significant moment for Donald Trump's influence within the party. Representative Barry Moore, who backed Trump during his first p...

Sarah Mitchell June 15, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump takes center stage at UFC Freedom 250 with Dana White entrance

Donald Trump and UFC president Dana White made a joint entrance to officially launch UFC Freedom 250, bringing together two figures closely aligned in the combat sports world. The dual walkout serv...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Pakistan PM claims U.S.-Iran deal reached as Trump signals imminent signing

Pakistan's prime minister has announced that a deal between the United States and Iran has been reached, marking a potential turning point in months of high-stakes negotiations between the two nati...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Thousands Flood White House Lawn for UFC Fight Night

The White House South Lawn transformed into an unlikely sports arena Sunday as thousands of fight fans descended on Washington for a live viewing of Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts. Attendees ...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Cashes In on UFC Night as Male Voter Support Slips

Donald Trump is hosting a UFC event at the White House on Sunday, a move that signals the former president's attempt to shore up one of his most reliable voting blocs: young men. The gambit comes a...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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White House Transformed Into Fight Night Festival as Thousands Descend on Ellipse

The South Lawn of the White House became an unlikely venue for combat sports spectacle this weekend, with tens of thousands of fans flooding the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., for UFC Freedom 250. Th...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Trump Vows Strait Access Will Be Free Under Iran Deal

President Trump said he has negotiated an agreement that would keep a critical shipping lane free of tolls, asserting the terms will protect international commerce flowing through the waterway. In ...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump announces Iran deal, pledges to end naval blockade

President Donald Trump declared Sunday that a comprehensive agreement with Iran has been finalized, marking a potential end to months of escalating military confrontation in the Middle East. The an...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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McConnell Hospitalized as Health Concerns Mount

Mitch McConnell is hospitalized, his office confirmed, though representatives declined to release specifics about the condition of the 84-year-old former Senate majority leader. McConnell's health ...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Celebrates 80th with UFC Fights on South Lawn

The White House is hosting a major combat sports spectacle this week, with seven bouts of Ultimate Fighting Championship action set to unfold in a specially constructed arena on the South Lawn. The...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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McConnell Hospitalized: What We Know About the 84-Year-Old Senator's Health Crisis

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday, his office confirmed. Spokesman David Popp released a brief statement indicating the Kentucky Republican is recei...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Trump Claims Iran Peace Deal Ready for Signature

Donald Trump announced that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran is set to be signed, marking a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy toward one of its longest adversaries in the M...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Holds Stake in UFC's Parent Company While in Office

President Trump owns shares in TKO Group, the entity that operates the Ultimate Fighting Championship, according to filings from the Trump Organization. The holdings raise questions about potential...

Sarah Mitchell June 14, 2026 0 comments 6 min read