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July 5, 2026
America Marks Its 250th Birthday With Storms, Sweat and Fire
Independence Day celebrations were canceled nationwide and the Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire. Yet Americans still found countless ways to celebrate.
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July 5, 2026
Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech
Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start. Some refused.
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July 2, 2026
David Hearn, Olympian Canoeist, Is Indicted After Arrest at Trump’s Reflecting Pool
David Hearn, a former canoeist, is accused of vandalizing the algae-challenged pool, which President Trump has said he would repair and beautify with fresh sealant. But the algae returned and the p...
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July 1, 2026
Ohio and Iowa Governors Races Tight, New Polls Show
Voters polled in the states, Iowa and Ohio, also voiced high levels of disapproval for President Trump’s performance.
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June 24, 2026
Visitors Look at the Reflecting Pool and Disagree on What They See
People have long gathered in solidarity by the Reflecting Pool, but amid the turmoil of President Trump’s attempted repairs there is little unity to be found.
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June 22, 2026
With Win in Washington, Socialists Have Momentum in Urban America
Democratic socialists, harnessing generational frustration over affordability, lead New York and Seattle and are knocking on the door in Los Angeles and Washington.
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June 12, 2026
Sheriffs in Maryland Challenge State Limits on Cooperation With ICE
A lawsuit by a group of 17 county law enforcement officers is another front in the Trump-era fight over local police’s role in immigration enforcement.
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May 24, 2026
What to Know About the White House Shooting on Memorial Day Weekend
Shots were fired near the northwestern corner of the White House complex, while President Trump was inside the building. The Secret Service returned fire, killing the gunman.
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May 15, 2026
Ahead of U.S. 250th Anniversary, More National Guard Troops to Arrive in D.C.
Federal officials say that hundreds of additional agents, officers and National Guard troops will be deployed ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
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May 12, 2026
Justice Department Charges Shipowner in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The criminal charges are the latest legal fallout after the 2024 crash, which killed six men who were working on the Key Bridge.
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May 11, 2026
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats
State officials asked the justices to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court decision that struck down a congressional map, a major defeat for Democrats.
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May 9, 2026
Redistricting Ruling in Virginia Adds to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s Headaches
Gov. Abigail Spanberger had initially been skeptical of the push for new maps, but as the state’s leading Democrat she had a political stake in its fate.
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May 8, 2026
Virginia Court Strikes Down Redistricted Voting Map in a Huge Blow to Democrats
The decision is a major victory for Republicans, wiping away a measure approved by voters to allow Democrats to gain as many as four House seats in the midterms.
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May 6, 2026
Ohio Governor’s Race Set Between an Entrepreneur and a Covid Czar
In a close race, Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee, and Dr. Amy Acton, the Democrat, bring distinctive potential liabilities: his wealth and her time leading Ohio’s pandemic response.
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April 29, 2026
White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Planned Attack Weeks Before Gala, Prosecutors Say
A new prosecution memo details the preparations made in the days and weeks before the assault on the White House correspondents’ dinner.
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April 27, 2026
Virginia High Court Weighs Legality of Congressional Map Approved Last Week
Oral arguments on Monday morning lasted about an hour. It was not clear how justices would rule.
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April 22, 2026
Kalshi Fines and Suspends 3 Political Candidates for Betting on Their Races
The prediction market said the candidates violated new rules as it faces growing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over how political betting is policed.
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April 21, 2026
A Governor Who Stressed Pragmatism Is Hounded by Politics
Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.
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April 21, 2026
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Stressed Pragmatism, But Politics Hound Her
Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.
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