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July 1, 2026
Trump to honor a president he sees as a peer — Theodore Roosevelt
The president plans to fly to rural North Dakota to open Roosevelt’s library as aides tout comparisons between the two.
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June 30, 2026
Trump earned over $1 billion on cryptocurrency and coin ventures last year
In almost 1,000 pages of financial disclosure forms, the president’s earnings from crypto, settlements and resorts far outpaced his $600 million total income in 2024.
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June 27, 2026
Pro-Israel influencers criticize Vance, but evangelicals remain open to him
Despite attacks from some conservatives, a heavily pro-Israel crowd still has warm words for Vance, with many saying they could pick him as the party’s nominee.
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June 26, 2026
Trump tries out midterms message that focuses on ‘communists’
Trump warned an audience of religious conservatives that communism is spreading in the U.S., a new theme for his midterm campaign.
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June 24, 2026
Trump abruptly cancels signing of bipartisan bill on affordable housing
The president posted on social media that the signing was off until the Senate passes his election integrity bill. It is unclear whether he intends to kill the housing bill.
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June 24, 2026
Mamdani emerges as kingmaker, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
Democratic socialist candidates won key races in New York, while more establishment candidates prevailed in other contests.
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June 18, 2026
Vance reveals he has been in touch with Pope Leo amid war disagreements
The vice president described his relationship with Leo as “positive” in a podcast interview.
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June 17, 2026
Trump defends his Iran deal, criticizes longtime ally Israel as G-7 ends
In a sprawling news conference at the G-7 summit in France, the president touted the economic benefits of the ceasefire and threatened force if it fails.
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June 16, 2026
Trump mulls co-endorsement in South Carolina as governor’s race proves tight
An endorsement of both candidates would be the latest example of the president hedging his bets to avoid a fight with conservative activists.
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June 10, 2026
Once a rising star, Nancy Mace suffers resounding defeat in governor’s race
The South Carolina congresswoman finished fifth in the state’s GOP gubernatorial primary, according to unofficial returns, solidly losing even her own home county and district.
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May 30, 2026
Trump’s doctor says he is in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup
While the president’s medical reports says he remains fit to serve, independent physicians have raised questions about the recurrent bruises on his hands and swelling in his legs.
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May 28, 2026
Vance says military should never let AI make life-and-death decisions
The vice president’s speech to Air Force Academy graduates comes as the Pentagon moves forward with using AI in war.
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May 27, 2026
Trump to hold Cabinet meeting amid declining approval on Iran, economy
President Donald Trump will hold a Cabinet meeting at the White House, canceling a plan for a session at Camp David.
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May 19, 2026
Vance and Rubio step behind the lectern — and deeper into 2028 territory
Parallel briefings by the two men offer a view of their contrasting styles.
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May 19, 2026
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate primary over incumbent Cornyn
The president faced pressure from his base to endorse the state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton. But advisers had urged him to support Sen. John Cornyn, arguing that Paxton has too much baggage.
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May 15, 2026
A golden statue of Trump draws mixed reactions at his golf course
Online, the glittering statue of Trump has become a flash point. In real life, golfers seem less excited.
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May 13, 2026
White House aims to link U.S. history and Christianity in 9-hour prayer festival
Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio and Mike Johnson will speak at the unprecedented event, arguing that the founders wanted the U.S. to be explicitly Christian.
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May 7, 2026
As Marcomentum sweeps the internet, Rubio, White House swear off 2028 talk
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has won over some former critics while Vice President JD Vance struggles with Trump’s shadow.
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May 7, 2026
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl and will take maternity leave
Viviana was born May 1, making Leavitt the first White House press secretary to give birth while in the job. She has not yet set a date to return to work.
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May 6, 2026
JD Vance makes his Iowa debut as he campaigns for GOP congressman
The state will play a key role if the vice president decides to run for president in 2028, and other potential GOP candidates have visited in recent months.
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April 24, 2026
Iran talks to resume this weekend without Vance
The White House will send Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, as Tehran decides not to send its top negotiator.
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April 20, 2026
Trump’s statements on Iran increasingly contradict each other
The president has made conflicting comments on questions both large and small related to the war.
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