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May 22, 2026
'A bridge too far?': As GOP senators revolt, Trump defends fund and attacks defectors
The president called Republican senators who broke with him quitters who are 'screwing the Republican Party.'
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May 21, 2026
GOP senators balk at Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, force delay in key vote
The discord marked a potential turning point for Congress, which has been largely sidelined under the second Trump administration on the war in Iran and other issues.
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May 12, 2026
California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers
The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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May 7, 2026
California under pressure — again — as partisan redistricting wars escalate
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act has some Democrats asking whether California could go further in redrawing maps to target GOP districts.
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May 5, 2026
'Ceasefire is not over,' Hegseth says as U.S. acts to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth said Project Freedom is a temporary and defensive operation meant to resume the flow of traffic through the vital waterway.
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April 28, 2026
King Charles to address Congress as U.S.-British ties face rare strain
The king's address, the centerpiece of a four-day state visit, comes at a moment of unusual strain between Washington and London.
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April 26, 2026
Trump was set to 'let it rip' with the press. The came shots, chaos and a call for unity
Trump said he would like to reschedule the event within the next month, adding that he will make an "entirely different speech" — one that he said will be focused on "love."
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April 26, 2026
Sexual misconduct scandals in Washington spark scramble for reforms, expedited investigations
Scandals and resignations have reignited a debate about whether Washington's rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the unfolding misconduct.
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April 23, 2026
House Oversight chair says some members support a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
Rep. James Comer told Politico that "a lot of people" support the idea of Maxwell receiving a pardon from President Trump in exchange for her cooperation in the committee's investigation.
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April 14, 2026
Swalwell scandal sparks fears of deeper rot on Capitol Hill
Former lawmakers across the political spectrum have warned for years of a hushed congressional bacchanal marked by inappropriate revelry and sexual misconduct.
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April 13, 2026
Swalwell faces bipartisan push to expel him from the House
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna plans to file a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell on the grounds that he violated House rules by having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a subordinate.
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April 9, 2026
Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes
Reading an extraordinary statement at the White House, she denied any association with Epstein and said, "My attorneys and I have fought these unfounded and baseless lies with success."
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April 8, 2026
Iran ceasefire deal frays as attacks continue; Trump's peace terms remain unclear
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the White House sought to project confidence, warning Iran to keep its end of the bargain or face the consequences.
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April 7, 2026
Trump's message to Iran on deadline day: 'A whole civilization will die tonight'
The extraordinary threat signaled Trump's willingness to authorize U.S. military strikes on Iranian infrastructure if no ceasefire deal is reached by 5 p.m. PDT Tuesday.
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April 6, 2026
Trump holds fast to Tuesday deadline, threatening Iran's bridges and power plants
Trump said he was optimistic about the prospects of working with a newly installed Iranian government. But Tehran dismissed the diplomatic overtures as "unrealistic."
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April 3, 2026
'Abysmal': Trump's budget cites L.A. homelessness agency as he proposes housing cuts
Trump's proposed budget attacks L.A.'s homelessness agency in push to eliminate a federal program that funds housing and services for homeless Americans.
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April 2, 2026
Trump fires Pam Bondi after tumultuous 14-month term as attorney general
The announcement follows months of scrutiny over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation that made Bondi the target of angry conservati...
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April 2, 2026
In major speech, Trump says Iran war will be over 'shortly' but offers little clarity
Trump's remarks were his first formal address to the nation since the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28.
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April 1, 2026
Trump signals Iran war offramp while administration reexamines NATO
President Trump said he was nearly ready to wind down the war and claimed that Iran's president wanted a ceasefire.
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March 31, 2026
Iran still firing missiles, U.S. ground operations remain an option, Hegseth says
Despite weeks of intensive U.S. operations targeting Iran's missile infrastructure, the threat has not been fully eliminated and continues to be a factor in the military operation.
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March 30, 2026
Trump says 'serious' talks are occurring, threatens strikes on Iran energy, water sites
President Trump threatened strikes on Iran energy sites and water infrastructure as regional attacks intensified and ceasefire talks remained uncertain.
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March 26, 2026
Trump projects confidence, claims Iran is 'begging' for deal, but war exit remains murky
While President Trump projected confidence in the U.S. war effort in Iran and claimed Iranian leaders were "begging" for a deal to end it, a path out of the conflict remained unclear.
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March 24, 2026
Trump says Iran wants to 'make a deal' as it continues to strike Israel and gulf nations
There were conflicting messages over the diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran as Pakistan offered to host peace talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the hostilities.
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March 17, 2026
'Cannot in good conscience': Trump's counterterrorism chief quits over Iran war
Joe Kent, a Trump appointee to lead the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned Tuesday, saying he could not back the administration's war in Iran.
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March 16, 2026
Trump calls on allies to help guard the Strait of Hormuz. Most have refused
The diplomatic friction reflects the limits of Trump's influence at a moment when the global economy is absorbing one of the worst oil supply shocks in modern history.
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March 16, 2026
Cuban leaders signal concessions to appease Trump, but also ensure political survival
Cuba, reeling from an oil blockade, is in talks with the Trump administration. Though Havana might make economic concessions to appease Washington, experts say, political change is harder and less ...
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March 15, 2026
How Congress became an afterthought in the war with Iran
Republicans blocked measures in both the House and Senate that would have halted the Iran war and forced President Trump to seek congressional approval for additional hostilities.
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March 12, 2026
Cuba is 'ready to engage' in talks with U.S. amid escalating pressure from Trump
Cuba's top diplomat in Washington says Havana is prepared to hold talks with the U.S., reiterating willingness to engage despite escalating tensions with Trump.
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March 10, 2026
Hegseth threatens 'most intense day of strikes' as Iran war injures about 140 Americans
Iran has fired more drones and missiles at Israel and gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the Middle East.
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March 8, 2026
Trump says U.S. ground troops in Iran 'possible' as Iran rejects ceasefire possibilities
Trump declined to rule out the possibility of sending U.S. forces inside Iran, saying it could 'possibly happen' as the conflict intensifies.
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