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Iowa farmers face brutal costs under Trump, but loyalty endures despite doubts

In northeast Iowa, Mark Mueller watched fertilizer prices spiral out of control. Two days after Trump ordered strikes on Iran, his supplier called with news: the price had jumped from $795 to $850 ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 11 min read

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Vance warns machines must never call the shots in war

Vice President JD Vance told graduating Air Force cadets Thursday that artificial intelligence should enhance human judgment in warfare, never replace it. Speaking at the U.S. Air Force Academy in ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Supreme Court overturns death sentence in racial bias jury case

The Supreme Court has ruled that a Black death row inmate in Mississippi deserves a new trial after prosecutors used race-based jury strikes in his original case, delivering a 5-4 decision that rev...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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2028 contenders face urgent test on AI as technology outpaces policy

Presidential candidates preparing for 2028 are stumbling into one of the most unpredictable policy battlegrounds in modern politics: artificial intelligence. The technology is evolving so rapidly t...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump's Latest Health Exam at Walter Reed Yields No Public Results

President Donald Trump underwent medical and dental evaluations at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center this week, but the White House has not yet released any findings from the appointment...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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U.S. Pivots to Europe for Ebola Treatment, Shuts Door on American Cases

The Trump administration will send any Americans who contract Ebola to European hospitals rather than bring them home, senior officials announced Thursday, marking the latest escalation in efforts ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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DOJ Probe Targets Private Backers of Carroll Lawsuits Against Trump

The Justice Department is investigating who funded the legal battles brought by E. Jean Carroll, the author who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault and defamation, according to people familiar w...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Swatting hoax targets Barrett's Virginia home

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's residence in Fairfax County, Virginia became the target of a swatting call Wednesday night, law enforcement confirmed Thursday. The false emergency report ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Spencer Pratt throws hat in L.A. mayor's race, brushes off establishment support

Spencer Pratt, the reality television personality known from MTV's "The Hills," has entered the Los Angeles mayoral race and made clear he is not banking on endorsements from the city's political e...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Diesel Spills Hit National Mall During Anniversary Celebration Setup

Two diesel fuel spills marred preparations for a major event on the National Mall, prompting an ongoing investigation by U.S. Park Police into how the incidents occurred. The Trump administration a...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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GOP Senate Senators Reverse Course, Back Texas Attorney General in Tight Race

Senate Republicans are making a sudden about-face on Ken Paxton, moving aggressively to support the Texas attorney general after he secured the Republican nomination in what has become a genuinely ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Could Land His Face on New $250 Bill, Treasury Signals

The U.S. Treasury Department is exploring the possibility of placing Donald Trump's image on a new $250 bill, signaling potential support for a significant departure from longstanding currency trad...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Treasury Preps $250 Bill With Trump's Face, Awaits Congress Vote

The Treasury Department has already begun preparing to print $250 bills bearing President Donald Trump's portrait, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Thursday, pending congressional approva...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into Carroll Legal Funding, Eyes Perjury Claim

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation focused on the nonprofit funding behind E. Jean Carroll's sexual abuse lawsuits against President Donald Trump, examining potential money ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Young Male Trump Voters Feel Burned, But Democrats Haven't Won Them Back

A significant segment of Gen Z men who backed Donald Trump in the last election are expressing buyer's remorse, yet they remain unpersuaded by the Democratic alternative heading into the midterms. ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Constitutional Scholars Say Trump Tests Founders' Original Vision

When the framers of the Constitution gathered in Philadelphia, they envisioned a presidency capable of decisive action but constrained by law and legislative oversight. Scholars now debate whether ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Hip-Hop and R&B Stars Bail on DC Mall Concert Series

Several prominent musicians have pulled out of the Freedom 250 concert series scheduled for the National Mall, signaling potential complications for organizers of the high-profile event. Young MC, ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Major U.S. Airport Implements Ebola Screening for Central African Travelers

The United States is directing passengers arriving from three African nations to specific entry points where they will face heightened health checks for potential Ebola exposure. Travelers from the...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Illinois Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Rein In AI Industry

An Illinois representative is advancing legislation designed to establish regulatory guardrails for artificial intelligence companies, marking a fresh push at the state level to address growing con...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Whitmer Rules Out 2028 Race, Then Immediately Hedges

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer flatly rejected the idea of running for president in 2028 during a Thursday television interview, only to walk back that statement hours later at a policy conference,...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Trump pushes Israel recognition as Iran peace condition, experts call it dead on arrival

President Trump is proposing a dramatic expansion of Middle East diplomacy, insisting that additional countries must formally recognize Israel as a precondition for resolving the conflict with Iran...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump's Voting Database Plan Survives First Legal Test

A federal judge has declined to immediately halt voting changes being pursued by the Trump administration, clearing the way for the government to move forward with plans that would enlist the Posta...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump's Timely Dell Stock Surge as Pentagon Hands Out $9.7B Contract

Dell Technologies has secured a $9.7 billion defense contract, a deal that comes as President Trump holds a growing stake in the computer manufacturer. The timing has reignited scrutiny over the in...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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CFTC Wants Out of Its Own Victory Against Winklevoss Crypto Firm

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has moved to unwind a settlement it reached with a company controlled by the Winklevoss twins, marking an unusual reversal in a case the agency had already ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Carroll's Twin Lawsuits Against Trump Head to Supreme Court

E. Jean Carroll's legal campaign against Donald Trump is now climbing toward the nation's highest court, with two separate monetary judgments in motion through the appeals process. Both cases stem ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Terrorist commander indicted for plots across U.S., Europe, Canada allegedly eyed Ivanka Trump

A commander of an Iraqi-based terrorist organization has been indicted on eight counts for orchestrating a sprawling campaign of violence across three continents, with allegations that he discussed...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Spencer Pratt Rejects Trump Card in L.A. Mayor Race

Spencer Pratt says he doesn't want Donald Trump's help, even as the president appears ready to offer it. The reality TV star and Los Angeles mayoral candidate told NBC News on Thursday that his cam...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 11 min read

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High Court Clears Path for Death Row Inmate to Fight Jury Selection

The Supreme Court has ruled that a man on death row can pursue a challenge to his conviction based on allegations that prosecutors systematically excluded Black jurors from his trial, marking a sig...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Brushes Off Fallout Over Iran Strike, Gas Prices

President Trump is projecting indifference toward the potential political damage from recent foreign policy decisions and their ripple effects on the American economy. When pressed on consequences,...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Democrat Sidesteps AIPAC Question, Exposing Party Fracture on Israel

A Michigan Senate primary debate became a window into the Democratic Party's deepening unease over Israel policy when a candidate deflected a direct question about the pro-Israel lobbying group AIP...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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U.S. and Iran Edge Toward Nuclear Deal as Hormuz Dispute Lingers

Negotiations between Washington and Tehran have accelerated, with both sides reporting progress on a framework agreement that could reshape Middle East diplomacy. Officials from each country charac...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump's Iran flip-flopping leaves allies guessing on next move

President Trump's approach to Iran has shifted so dramatically that foreign capitals struggle to predict where U.S. policy will land next, a pattern that has frustrated both allies and adversaries ...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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From Screen to Ballot: How Entertainment Stars Keep Testing California Politics

California has long served as a proving ground for celebrities looking to translate fame into political power. The state's outsized cultural influence and massive media landscape create a unique ec...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Four Big Names Pull Out of D.C. Anniversary Bash Over Political Ties

A major celebration planned for America's 250th anniversary on the National Mall is already facing defections from its performer lineup, with four established artists withdrawing after organizers a...

Sarah Mitchell May 29, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Supreme Court Set to Rule on Major Trump Cases Today

The Supreme Court is expected to issue decisions on several high-profile cases today, including two major matters that could reshape federal policy on citizenship and central bank governance. Among...

Sarah Mitchell May 28, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Democrat Launches Texas Senate Bid With Fiery Attack on Ken Paxton

James Talarico thrust himself into one of Texas' most anticipated Senate races, launching his campaign against Republican Ken Paxton with a packed Houston rally that featured sharp personal attacks...

Sarah Mitchell May 28, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump's May primary blitz leaves GOP rivals in ruins

Donald Trump's endorsement proved brutally effective in May primaries, as Republicans who defied him learned a costly lesson about crossing the party's dominant force. Of the 10 candidates Trump ba...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 10 min read

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Massie Heads to Costa Rica to Meet with Greene After Primary Loss

Thomas Massie traveled to Costa Rica this week for a fishing trip that doubled as a political summit with fellow Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene, sources confirmed. The meeting came day...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Paxton's Texas Senate Win Creates GOP Cash Crisis

Ken Paxton's stunning primary victory over four-term Sen. John Cornyn has left Republicans grappling with an uncomfortable reality: their nominee appears unlikely to generate the fundraising firepo...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 11 min read

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Pentagon Strikes Iranian Drones as Ceasefire Teeters on Edge

The U.S. military has launched fresh strikes targeting Iranian drones, escalating tensions at a critical moment when negotiations over a broader peace agreement hang in the balance. The strikes mar...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes Deep Inside Iran

The United States conducted military strikes against targets in southern Iran for the second time in three days, marking an escalation in direct action against Iranian soil even as diplomats pursue...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump pushes Washington control of prediction market rules as states move to block them

President Trump is advocating for federal regulation of prediction markets, positioning Washington as the appropriate authority to oversee the sector even as individual states move in the opposite ...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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U.S. strikes Iranian drone control site near Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out defensive strikes in southern Iran on Monday after intercepting multiple incoming drones aimed at American forces and commercial shipping in one of the world's most cr...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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CIA Official Faces Charges Over Fake Credentials and Military Pay Scheme

Federal agents have arrested a Central Intelligence Agency official accused of fraudulently claiming academic credentials he did not possess and illegally obtaining military leave payments totaling...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Justice Department Eyes Perjury Probe Into E. Jean Carroll

The Justice Department is opening a criminal inquiry into E. Jean Carroll, focusing on whether the advice columnist committed perjury during her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump, according to re...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Jill Biden feared stroke as president stumbled through debate

Jill Biden has revealed she experienced a moment of acute alarm during her husband's disastrous 2024 debate performance, fearing the president was suffering a medical emergency as he struggled thro...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Ex-CIA Officer Accused of Stashing $40 Million in Gold at Home

A former senior CIA officer with top-secret clearance stands accused of accumulating millions of dollars in gold bars and luxury goods that he allegedly squirreled away at his residence while claim...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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White House Draws Line on Ebola: 'It Stays Out'

The White House has made clear it intends to prevent Ebola from entering the United States, staking a firm position on containing the virus at a time of heightened concern about its spread.Official...

Sarah Mitchell May 27, 2026 0 comments 3 min read