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Trump Announces Fresh U.S.-Iran Talks as Military Tensions Ease

The United States and Iran are preparing to resume negotiations this week in Qatar, President Donald Trump announced Monday, signaling a pullback from the brink of wider military confrontation in t...

Sarah Mitchell June 29, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Law Enforcement Veteran From Oklahoma Gets Trump's Immigration Enforcement Nod

President Trump has selected an Oklahoma state trooper to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement, tapping a career law enforcement officer for one of the government's most visible and controversi...

Sarah Mitchell June 29, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Major polling overhaul aims to capture America's true political picture

The New York Times and Siena College are restructuring one of the country's most influential political surveys, signaling growing recognition that traditional polling methods may not capture the fu...

Sarah Mitchell June 29, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Flag Flies Under Fire as Americans Wrestle With What the Stars and Stripes Now Means

As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the American flag no longer commands uniform reverence. Some citizens are flying it upside down to signal distress. Others have replaced it with state f...

Sarah Mitchell June 29, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Voters demand mandatory AI safety checks before release, defying Trump's voluntary approach

A sweeping majority of American voters want artificial intelligence systems to face mandatory safety reviews before hitting the market, moving well beyond the Trump administration's current hands-o...

Sarah Mitchell June 29, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Under-the-radar auditor becomes kingpin of North Carolina's voting maps

A relatively obscure statewide position focused on tracking dollars has exploded into a power center shaping how and where North Carolinians vote this fall, sparking alarm among election officials ...

Sarah Mitchell June 29, 2026 0 comments 11 min read

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Liberals discover the language of morality, just as conservatives lose their grip on the pulpit

For decades, the moral high ground belonged almost entirely to conservatives. Appeals to virtue, duty, and ethical obligation came wrapped in religious language and traditional framing. Liberals, b...

Sarah Mitchell June 29, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Israel, Iran Splinter Both Parties as 2024 Looms

The deepening chasm between Democrats and Republicans over Israel and Iran policy is fracturing traditional party coalitions just as the election season kicks into gear, exposing fault lines that n...

Sarah Mitchell June 29, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Supreme Court Poised to Rule on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Push and Fed Authority

The Supreme Court is set to resolve two major questions this week that could reshape presidential power and reshape how America grants citizenship to children born on U.S. soil. Justices will weigh...

Sarah Mitchell June 29, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Platner Inches Past Collins in Maine's Tightest Senate Showdown

A new poll shows Maine's Senate race tightening into one of the nation's most competitive contests as candidates shift into high gear for the fall push. The Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena survey...

Sarah Mitchell June 29, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Maine Senate Race Tightens as Voters Split in Unexpected Ways

A new Times/Siena poll shows Maine's Senate race is shaping up as a genuine toss-up, with voting patterns that defy typical regional expectations across the state. The survey captures a state in fl...

Sarah Mitchell June 29, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Greenspan and Mitchell's 2007 Meet the Press moment resurfaces

A decade and a half later, the pairing of former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan and NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell on Meet the Press in 2007 has drawn fresh attention, offering a wind...

Sarah Mitchell June 28, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump's Patriotic Fair Keeps Politics Out, Say Visitors

Drizzle fell on the National Mall on Saturday as visitors explored booths representing all 56 states and territories at President Donald Trump's Great American State Fair, an elaborate celebration ...

Sarah Mitchell June 28, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump's Student Loan Overhaul Hits Borrowers Hard Starting Wednesday

Millions of student loan borrowers will face a significant restructuring of the federal lending system beginning this week as the Trump administration implements major changes designed to streamlin...

Sarah Mitchell June 28, 2026 0 comments 12 min read

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Sen. Marshall calls Iran conflict a 'mop-up operation' after fresh U.S. strikes

Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas declared that the military confrontation with Iran has effectively entered a cleanup phase, hours after the U.S. conducted new retaliatory strikes against the count...

Sarah Mitchell June 28, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Murphy pushes $25 minimum wage as a Trump voter magnet

Senator Chris Murphy is making a direct pitch to Trump's base with an economic argument that breaks from traditional Democratic messaging. The Connecticut Democrat is calling for a significant incr...

Sarah Mitchell June 28, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Murphy tells Democrats: Stop chasing socialism, court Trump voters instead

Sen. Chris Murphy is pushing back against what he sees as the Democratic Party's drift toward economic policies that alienate working-class voters who backed Donald Trump, arguing instead for a pra...

Sarah Mitchell June 28, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Letlow Secures Louisiana Senate Runoff, Advances to General Election

Rep. Julia Letlow has won the Republican primary runoff in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race, clearing the field in the GOP contest and positioning herself as the party's nominee for the general electio...

Sarah Mitchell June 28, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump's Iran Gambit Crumbles as Allies Revolt

President Trump's push to broker a peace deal with Iran is colliding with mounting resistance from international partners and a domestic approval crisis that threatens to derail negotiations before...

Sarah Mitchell June 28, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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White House Quietly Pushed Loyalists Into Federal Jobs Protected From Firing

The Trump White House engaged in behind-the-scenes efforts to reshape a board designed to shield federal workers from arbitrary termination, according to reporting on internal maneuvering that coul...

Sarah Mitchell June 28, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Federal Buildings Crumbling: 50 Billion Dollar Repair Crisis Ignored

The nation's federal buildings are literally falling apart, with a sprawling maintenance backlog now estimated at $50 billion that has left offices plagued by pest infestations, water damage, and b...

Sarah Mitchell June 28, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Bill Maher Lands Mark Twain Prize as Kennedy Center Navigates Trump Era

Bill Maher will receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center this Sunday, cementing his place among comedy's most celebrated voices and marking a significant moment for an ...

Sarah Mitchell June 28, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump's Pick Defeats Fleming in Louisiana Senate Runoff

Rep. Julia Letlow advanced to the general election in Louisiana's Senate race after winning the Republican runoff against state Treasurer John Fleming, extending President Donald Trump's winning st...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Trump administration unveils special patriot passports for nation's 250th

The State Department is preparing to distribute 40,000 U.S. passports bearing the image of the president as part of celebrations marking the country's 250th anniversary. The special edition documen...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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House Democrats' Far-Left Wing Flexes Muscle, Tests Jeffries Leadership

House Democratic leadership is confronting a sharper left flank than ever before, as anti-establishment candidates notch victories that reshape the party's internal power dynamics. Darializa Avila ...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Taps ICE Aide for Top Immigration Enforcement Role

President Trump has selected Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement, tapping a current adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for one of the administration's mo...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Colorado Court Delay Could Scuttle Dem Redistricting Push Before 2028

Colorado's two major parties are in limbo as the state Supreme Court sits on a ruling that could reshape how districts are drawn for the next decade. Democrats are growing anxious that every passin...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump picks former Oklahoma trooper to lead ICE in new immigration push

President Donald Trump announced Saturday the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a veteran state law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The move signals a co...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Ellison's Big Bet: Tech Billionaire Eyes Control of CNN and CBS

David Ellison is moving toward a deal that would merge two of America's most recognizable news operations under one corporate umbrella, signaling a major shift in how legacy broadcasters and cable ...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump's Shadow Looms Over Louisiana Senate Showdown

Louisiana voters head to the polls Saturday for a Republican Senate runoff that will serve as another barometer of Donald Trump's grip on the party faithful. The race represents one of the latest e...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump's Louisiana Bet Gets Tested in Saturday Runoff

Donald Trump's endorsement power faces another referendum this weekend as Louisiana Republicans choose between two candidates vying for a U.S. Senate seat. The former president has already shown hi...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Kentucky's Beshear Tests 2028 Waters While Stumping for Democrats

Andy Beshear is crisscrossing the country as one of the Democratic Party's most sought-after midterm surrogates, but the two-term Kentucky governor's real calculation extends well beyond 2026. As h...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Vance's Watergate Shrug Captures a Shift in How America Sees Political Scandal

The comparison is jarring but worth taking seriously: what once toppled a presidency now barely registers as news cycle noise. When JD Vance suggested recently that Watergate would be treated as mi...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Judge Clears Path for Two Dan Sullivans to Face Off in Alaska Senate Race

A federal judge has overturned Alaska's election office decision that would have blocked one Dan Sullivan from running against the other in the state's Senate contest. The ruling reinstates Dan J. ...

Sarah Mitchell June 27, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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U.S. clears Anthropic to restore AI model for critical infrastructure defense

The Commerce Department has given Anthropic permission to redeploy its Mythos 5 artificial intelligence model to a limited group of organizations, signaling a partial reversal of restrictions impos...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Washington prosecutors cite pool visitors

Prosecutors in Washington have issued citations related to activity at the Reflecting Pool, though details remain sparse. A spokesman declined to elaborate on the specifics of the enforcement actio...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Federal Regulators Launch New Polymarket Probe After Killing Prior Investigation

Federal authorities have opened a fresh investigation into Polymarket, the prediction market platform, marking a shift in how regulators are approaching the controversial betting site. The move com...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Billionaire Leon Black cuts short testimony, served with subpoenas

Leon Black, the billionaire private equity executive and longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, departed from his scheduled testimony earlier than planned after being served with subpoenas, accordi...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Buttigieg's Kids Briefly Separated Over Misinformation

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg experienced an unexpected family disruption after a false report circulated, forcing a temporary separation from his children while the situation was clarifi...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Israel Signals Pullback From Lebanese Territory in Limited Deal

Israel has agreed to withdraw from two areas in Lebanon, marking a modest step forward in efforts to resolve tensions along the border. The move comes as diplomatic negotiations continue between th...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Buttigieg Family Targeted by False Child Abuse Report to Police

Pete Buttigieg said Friday that someone made an anonymous false report to Michigan authorities claiming he posed a danger to his 4-year-old twins. Michigan State Police confirmed they received the ...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Earthquake Opens Door for U.S. Venezuela Diplomacy

The Trump administration signaled willingness to deliver disaster aid to Venezuela following a major earthquake, marking an unexpected moment of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite y...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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U.S. Launches Strikes Against Iran Following Commercial Ship Attack

The United States conducted military strikes against Iran in response to an attack on a commercial vessel operating in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical ...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Soccer's Biggest Stage Becomes Political Battleground

The world's most watched sporting event has turned into a lightning rod for political drama, with nations using the tournament as a platform to settle scores, make statements, and advance agendas f...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump UFC Party Left Behind a Green Reflecting Pool Mess

The Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool turned an unsightly shade of green just ahead of President Trump's Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday celebration, raising questions about what happened ...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Buttigieg's Twins Torn Away in Swatting Hoax

Pete Buttigieg was separated from his 4-year-old twins overnight after someone filed a false report claiming he posed a threat to the children, the former transportation secretary revealed.The inci...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump's Intel Chief Taps GOP Operative for Top Spy Agency Role

Bill Pulte, the newly appointed director of national intelligence, has selected Christina Norton as chief of staff at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, according to former offici...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump's Reflecting Pool Claims Face Scrutiny as Experts Point to Other Culprits

The Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool has become the subject of competing narratives about its deterioration, with the administration making sweeping claims about vandalism that lack supporting do...

Sarah Mitchell June 26, 2026 0 comments 5 min read