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July 15, 2026
ICE should continue traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says
The suspension was ordered after an ICE officer shot and killed a Colombian driver Monday in Maine and a week after another officer shot and killed a motorist in Houston.
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July 10, 2026
Trump ousts bipartisan commission in latest effort to reshape elections before midterm
The White House defended President Trump's dismissal of the bipartisan U.S. Elections Assistance Commission's remaining members as enhancing election security. Critics called it a dangerous partisa...
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July 9, 2026
Dodgers scheduled to visit White House in late July to celebrate 2025 World Series win
The visit will take place during an East Coast road trip following next week's All-Star break and will be the third time they have been hosted at the White House this decade.
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July 8, 2026
Iran ceasefire is 'over,' Trump says, threatening more strikes
Iran has targeted American military sites in the Gulf after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales.
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July 6, 2026
Trump says he disputed U.S. star player's suspension, calling it 'stain' on World Cup
While many in the United States joined the president in celebrating the reversal, others blasted its adverse impact on the integrity of the sport.
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July 6, 2026
Even without birthright citizenship, Supreme Court co-signs much of Trump's immigration agenda
Recent Supreme Court decisions raise significant consequences for immigrants who have made their lives in the U.S.
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July 2, 2026
Facing setbacks and resistance, Trump presses bid to reshape elections on multiple fronts
President Trump has spent months waging an unusually aggressive campaign to reshape how states run elections.
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June 25, 2026
Trump budget request omits funds for L.A. fire relief, prompting criticism from senators
The omission is the latest strain in a yearlong standoff between California leaders and the Trump administration over federal disaster aid.
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June 21, 2026
Much of Latin America is embracing MAGA. Here's why
More Latin Americans identify with the right than at any time over the last two decades, giving President Trump a slate of willing partners as he seeks to expand U.S. power, combat drug cartels and...
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June 14, 2026
U.S. and Iran reach agreement to end war, Trump says
The deal commits Tehran to forgo the development or acquisition of nuclear weapons in exchange for helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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June 10, 2026
Fresh strikes, surging inflation signal new phase of Iran war
The prospect of a renewed U.S. air campaign cast fresh doubt on the viability of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran that has largely held since April.
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June 8, 2026
Trump forges ahead with D.C. cityscape transformation against growing resistance
Trump has responded to growing legal and political obstacles to his ballroom, arch and other projects by attempting to force approvals through faster than opponents can challenge them.
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June 2, 2026
Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks
The order directs the federal government to establish a voluntary early review process for the country's most advanced artificial intelligence models.
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June 1, 2026
Trump's $1.8-billion fund unravels amid court setbacks, bipartisan pushback
Democrats say the concession is not enough, and are pushing legislation to ensure no president can ever attempt the creation of such a fund again.
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May 31, 2026
Trump enters perilous polling territory, raising questions over base support
Pollsters are questioning long-standing assumptions about the president's floor of support, wondering whether it is at risk of giving way.
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May 31, 2026
'Unhelpful': Top Democrats say Jill Biden's memoir is reopening 2024 wounds
Jill Biden's new book, "View from the East Wing," is drawing sharp criticism from top Democrats and major donors who backed her husband's campaign.
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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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