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Foreign Policy Expert Warns Trump's Iran Deal Heavily Favors Tehran

A foreign policy analyst has raised sharp concerns about the terms of a proposed Trump administration agreement aimed at ending conflict with Iran, arguing the arrangement tilts decisively in Tehra...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Capitol Hill Veterans Join Solemn Cleaning of Vietnam Memorial Wall

Members of Congress who served in Vietnam took part in washing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this week, a ritual that connected them to the thousands of names etched into the black granite wall and...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Massie Files to Run Again, Leaves Door Open to Presidential Bid

Rep. Thomas Massie is keeping his options open after a bruising primary defeat. The Kentucky Republican filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on Monday for a 2028 House campaign, tho...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Massie Plots Comeback After Primary Loss, Target Still Unclear

Thomas Massie is already looking ahead after his primary defeat last week sent the Kentucky Republican packing from the House. The congressman has filed candidacy papers for a future run, though he...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Pushes More Nations to Embrace Israel Deal, Sees Iran Leverage

Former President Donald Trump is urging additional Middle Eastern countries to sign onto the Abraham Accords framework, positioning it as part of a broader strategy to reshape regional dynamics aro...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump marks Memorial Day with tribute to fallen service members

Donald Trump commemorated Memorial Day by honoring those who died in military service, invoking language centered on sacrifice and national preservation.The observance reflected Trump's consistent ...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump heads to Walter Reed for third military hospital visit in 14 months

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for a medical and dental evaluation, the White House confirmed. The appointment marks his third ...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Democratic Jews navigate shifting party as Israel criticism deepens

Jewish Democrats are confronting an uncomfortable reality: their party is moving away from the consensus support for Israel that shaped American politics for decades. At a recent Leadership Summit ...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Secret Service Stops Gunman in White House Confrontation

The Secret Service neutralized a gunman near the White House in a tense incident that underscores ongoing security challenges at the nation's most heavily protected residence. While specific tactic...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Pumps the Brakes on Iran Talks, Tells Team to Take Its Time

Former President Donald Trump said he has instructed his negotiating team to avoid rushing into an agreement with Iran, signaling a cautious approach to what he described as ongoing diplomatic disc...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Pelosi's Old Nemesis Runs for Her Seat, But AOC Stays Silent

Saikat Chakrabarti is pursuing Nancy Pelosi's House seat in San Francisco, reviving a rivalry that burned hot years ago when his provocative tweet drew the veteran congresswoman's ire. Chakrabarti,...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Iran Pumps Brakes on Deal Talk as Trump Admin Signals Flexibility

Iran rejected suggestions that a war-ending agreement with the United States was close at hand Monday, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled Washington remained open to a negotiated settl...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Cornyn faces Paxton showdown in Texas GOP runoff

Texas Republicans will decide Tuesday between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton in a runoff that caps an unexpectedly turbulent primary season. The race has been defined by sh...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Party Elite Worry Trump's Antics Could Tank Midterm Hopes

Republicans heading into the 2024 midterms face a growing crisis: their most prominent figure keeps doing things that alarm the party establishment.Behind closed doors, GOP insiders are openly fret...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Courts Drowning in AI-Generated Lawsuits

Court systems across the country are grappling with an unexpected consequence of artificial intelligence technology. Self-represented litigants, emboldened by access to AI writing tools, are floodi...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Chakrabarti Name-Checks AOC While She Stays Silent on His Pelosi Bid

Saikat Chakrabarti, the former chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is mounting a campaign to fill Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco congressional seat. But while Chakrabarti has invoked his...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Rubio Signals New Iran Nuclear Talks Hinge on Strait Opening

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated the United States stands ready to engage in nuclear negotiations with Iran, but only if Tehran takes a significant step first: reopening the Strait of H...

Sarah Mitchell May 25, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Pumps Brakes on Iran Deal, Says No Quick Fix Coming

Donald Trump signaled he will not move swiftly toward resolving the conflict with Iran, despite indications that negotiations on a potential agreement have advanced considerably behind the scenes. ...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Man Shot Dead After Opening Fire at White House Security Post

Secret Service officers killed a man who opened fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House, federal authorities said. The shooting marked another security incident at one of the nation's...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Senate Hopeful's Red Sox Jab Gets Yanked Off Air

A Democratic Senate candidate in Maine launched a campaign ad blaming private equity for harming the Boston Red Sox, only to have the spot removed from broadcast after the team's own network object...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Eyes State-by-State Citizen Registries Despite Reliability Concerns

President Trump is moving forward with a proposal to compile detailed citizenship rosters at the state level, a sweeping effort aimed at controlling who gains voting access across the country. The ...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Bystander Caught in White House Gunfire, Surgery Complete

A bystander was struck by gunfire near the White House and has been hospitalized in stable condition following emergency surgery, according to authorities handling the incident.The Metropolitan Pol...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Massie warns GOP faces massive vulnerability this fall after primary loss

Rep. Thomas Massie, the Kentucky Republican who just lost his primary race, painted a bleak picture for his party heading into the midterm elections, warning that the GOP has left itself exposed by...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Khanna pushes Supreme Court overhaul after voting rights setback

Rep. Ro Khanna is calling for sweeping changes to the Supreme Court, including term limits for justices and an expansion of the bench, following a recent ruling he views as a threat to voting right...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Massie Won't Close Door on 2028 After Primary Defeat

Thomas Massie is not ready to exit politics entirely. The Kentucky congressman, after losing his primary race, signaled he plans to remain active in the political arena and left open the possibilit...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Rubio Defends Trump's India Policies as Relations Stabilize

Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to New Delhi to address growing tensions over the Trump administration's trade and immigration agenda, insisting that U.S.-India ties remain robust despite m...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Claims Iran Deal Within Reach as Skeptics Question Timing

Donald Trump declared that a peace agreement with Iran is drawing closer, signaling optimism about diplomatic progress on one of his administration's most volatile foreign policy challenges. The cl...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Reality TV Star Turns Viral Heat Into Real Votes

Spencer Pratt is betting that internet fame can translate into a Los Angeles mayor's office. The former "The Hills" cast member has weaponized viral videos and celebrity endorsements to challenge a...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Tests the Justices: Flattery and Fire as Court Eyes Landmark Rulings

President Trump is playing a high-stakes game with the Supreme Court as the justices prepare to issue decisions on matters central to his political future. His approach has been characteristically ...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Gamble on Progressive Pitch in GOP Territory

As Democrats seek to gain ground in competitive House races this November, a coalition of left-wing figures is betting that aggressive messaging on wealth taxes and universal healthcare can break t...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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White House shooting erupts as political violence spirals out of control

The gunfire that erupted outside the White House on Saturday night marks yet another violent episode in a widening pattern of attacks targeting President Trump and his administration within recent ...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 10 min read

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Man Opens Fire Outside White House, Secret Service Responds with Lethal Force

Secret Service agents fatally shot a man who fired a gun near the White House, according to law enforcement accounts of the incident. The confrontation unfolded as the suspect discharged a weapon i...

Sarah Mitchell May 24, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Gunman Opens Fire Near White House, Killed in Shootout With Secret Service

A man with a known history to federal authorities fired shots near the White House on Monday before being fatally shot by Secret Service officers in an exchange of gunfire. President Trump was insi...

Sarah Mitchell May 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Gunfire erupts near White House, authorities respond

Law enforcement responded to reports of gunshots fired in the vicinity of the White House, prompting a security response in the nation's capital. The incident drew immediate attention from federal ...

Sarah Mitchell May 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Gunman opens fire at White House checkpoint, Secret Service returns fire fatally

A shooter fired multiple rounds at a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House on Saturday evening, triggering a lockdown of the compound and prompting armed officers to return fire. The su...

Sarah Mitchell May 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Britain Eyes Mine-Clearing Mission in Hormuz Strait if Peace Breaks Through

British military planners are positioning autonomous mine-hunting technology at Gibraltar in preparation for a potential post-conflict operation to clear the Strait of Hormuz, according to defense ...

Sarah Mitchell May 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump shifts target to legal immigration, ramping up restrictions

The Trump administration is widening its immigration crackdown beyond undocumented migrants, now targeting pathways for people seeking to enter or remain in the country legally. The strategic shift...

Sarah Mitchell May 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Team Dismantles Jan. 6 Inquiry from Within

The Trump administration has taken two significant steps to narrow the government's investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot, drawing the sprawling probe into closer alignment with the preside...

Sarah Mitchell May 23, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump signals 50-50 odds on Iran deal as ceasefire edges toward breakthrough

Negotiators from the United States and Iran are reporting tangible movement toward ending months of conflict, with senior officials from both sides publicly acknowledging progress even as the White...

Sarah Mitchell May 23, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Charges Forward on Controversial Moves Despite Political Headwinds

President Trump is pushing ahead with a slate of politically risky policies even as recent developments have undercut his position, displaying a confidence that seems at odds with the political lan...

Sarah Mitchell May 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Policies Blamed for Rising Costs as Majority of Americans Tighten Belts

A significant share of Americans say President Trump's policies are driving up the cost of living in their communities, a perception that cuts across party lines and reflects widespread concern abo...

Sarah Mitchell May 23, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Charges Forward on Unpopular Plans Despite Rocky Week

President Trump is barreling ahead with controversial policy proposals even as political headwinds mount around his administration, showing little sign of recalibration despite recent setbacks.The ...

Sarah Mitchell May 23, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Rubio heads to Delhi with tough diplomatic needle to thread on Trump's China gambit

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is walking into a minefield during his visit to India, tasked with managing New Delhi's deep unease over the Trump administration's simultaneous cooling toward India ...

Sarah Mitchell May 23, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Administration Scrubs Jan. 6 Charges From Justice Department Website

The Justice Department has wiped hundreds of press releases documenting charges against Capitol riot participants from its official website, confirming a move that signals a dramatic reversal in ho...

Sarah Mitchell May 22, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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HUD Tightens Rules on Animals for Disabled Renters

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has instructed housing officials to narrow protections for assistance animals in rental homes, limiting eligibility to only formally trained service ...

Sarah Mitchell May 22, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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New Rule: Green Card Hopefuls Must Leave U.S. to Apply

The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with a significant policy shift that will require prospective green card applicants to return to their home countries before they can complete ...

Sarah Mitchell May 22, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Trump Jr. Takes the Plunge in Florida Wedding, Father Skips Out

Donald Trump Jr. married socialite Bettina Anderson on Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to Palm Beach County records. A lavish celebration is planned for Saturday in the Bahamas, wit...

Sarah Mitchell May 22, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Eyes Iran Escalation: Military Options Take Shape

As Donald Trump contemplates a return to confrontation with Iran, military planners have no shortage of potential targets lined up for action, particularly in coordination with Israeli forces.The s...

Sarah Mitchell May 22, 2026 0 comments 3 min read