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Trump repeals tariffs on some foods as Americans face high grocery prices

President rolls back import levies on beef, tomatoes, coffee and a host of other agricultural goods after administration officials signaled coming changes aimed at addressing consumer complaints about high food costs.
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Trump repeals tariffs on some foods as Americans face high grocery prices

President rolls back import levies on beef, tomatoes, coffee and a host of other agricultural goods after administration officials signaled coming changes aimed at addressing consumer complaints about high food costs.

Epstein appeared to text with House member during Cohen hearing, documents show

Newly released documents from the convicted sex offender’s estate include text messages from him that appear to influence the lawmaker’s questions to President Donald Trump’s personal attorney at a 2019 congressional hearing.
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Epstein appeared to text with House member during Cohen hearing, documents show

Newly released documents from the convicted sex offender’s estate include text messages from him that appear to influence the lawmaker’s questions to President Donald Trump’s personal attorney at a 2019 congressional hearing.

Trump asks Justice to examine Democrats’ ties to Epstein; Bondi complies

President Donald Trump suggested the relationships between the disgraced financier and several prominent Democrats deserve more scrutiny than his own connections to Epstein.
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Trump asks Justice to examine Democrats’ ties to Epstein; Bondi complies

President Donald Trump suggested the relationships between the disgraced financier and several prominent Democrats deserve more scrutiny than his own connections to Epstein.

Michelle Obama says America is ‘not ready’ for a female president

“Don’t even look at me about running because you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. You are not. So don’t waste my time,” the former first lady said in a recent interview.
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Michelle Obama says America is ‘not ready’ for a female president

“Don’t even look at me about running because you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. You are not. So don’t waste my time,” the former first lady said in a recent interview.

Bondi says Justice will investigate relationships to Epstein suggested by Trump

President Donald Trump suggested the relationships between the disgraced financier and several prominent Democrats deserve more scrutiny than his own connections to Epstein.
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Bondi says Justice will investigate relationships to Epstein suggested by Trump

President Donald Trump suggested the relationships between the disgraced financier and several prominent Democrats deserve more scrutiny than his own connections to Epstein.

Trump moves loyalist to GSA posting after previous nomination fell apart

Paul Ingrassia had withdrawn his nomination as head of Office of Special Counsel after racist remarks and other controversies.
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Trump moves loyalist to GSA posting after previous nomination fell apart

Paul Ingrassia had withdrawn his nomination as head of Office of Special Counsel after racist remarks and other controversies.

Trump faces heat from MAGA base on ‘America First’ agenda, Epstein

MAGA leaders erupted over the president’s assertion that the U.S. needs foreign workers. That rift and others have raised GOP concerns about enthusiasm ahead of the midterms.
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Trump faces heat from MAGA base on ‘America First’ agenda, Epstein

MAGA leaders erupted over the president’s assertion that the U.S. needs foreign workers. That rift and others have raised GOP concerns about enthusiasm ahead of the midterms.

Justice Dept. sues to block California congressional map that favors Democrats

California voters approved the new map, a counterpunch to Trump-backed redistricting in Texas and other red states, via a ballot measure this month.
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Justice Dept. sues to block California congressional map that favors Democrats

California voters approved the new map, a counterpunch to Trump-backed redistricting in Texas and other red states, via a ballot measure this month.

Your questions on American politics, answered

Chief political correspondent Karen Tumulty was joined by Michael Kranish, author of our series exploring Thomas Jefferson’s America, for her biweekly chat.
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Your questions on American politics, answered

Chief political correspondent Karen Tumulty was joined by Michael Kranish, author of our series exploring Thomas Jefferson’s America, for her biweekly chat.

Sen. Fetterman hospitalized after collapsing near home due to heart issue

In a statement, the freshman senator’s office said Fetterman is “doing well and receiving routine observation at the hospital.”
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Sen. Fetterman hospitalized after collapsing near home due to heart issue

In a statement, the freshman senator’s office said Fetterman is “doing well and receiving routine observation at the hospital.”

Ask us about Epstein, midterms and America

Chief political correspondent Karen Tumulty will be joined by Michael Kranish, author of our series exploring Thomas Jefferson’s America, for her chat on Thursday at 12 p.m. ET.
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Ask us about Epstein, midterms and America

Chief political correspondent Karen Tumulty will be joined by Michael Kranish, author of our series exploring Thomas Jefferson’s America, for her chat on Thursday at 12 p.m. ET.

Trump administration prepares to fire worker for TV interview about SNAP

The employee warned that the shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal government to put food on the table.
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Trump administration prepares to fire worker for TV interview about SNAP

The employee warned that the shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal government to put food on the table.

Epstein is the one issue that persistently splits Trump from his base

Trump promised during the 2024 election to release the Justice Department’s “Epstein files,” but his administration has resisted doing so.
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Epstein is the one issue that persistently splits Trump from his base

Trump promised during the 2024 election to release the Justice Department’s “Epstein files,” but his administration has resisted doing so.

This Democrat from a red state could help his party reclaim the House

The former representative plans to run in a new district in Utah created as a result of a court order amid the national fight to redraw congressional maps.
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This Democrat from a red state could help his party reclaim the House

The former representative plans to run in a new district in Utah created as a result of a court order amid the national fight to redraw congressional maps.

Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate

That account, included in a new tranche of documents, conflicts with Trump’s denial of ever knowing about Epstein’s solicitation of underage prostitution before Epstein’s 2008 plea deal.
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Epstein wrote that Trump knew of sexual abuse but didn’t participate

That account, included in a new tranche of documents, conflicts with Trump’s denial of ever knowing about Epstein’s solicitation of underage prostitution before Epstein’s 2008 plea deal.

U.S. allies distance themselves from Trump’s Caribbean military strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, appearing at a G-7 gathering in Canada, brushed off foreign concerns about the military operation’s legality.
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U.S. allies distance themselves from Trump’s Caribbean military strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, appearing at a G-7 gathering in Canada, brushed off foreign concerns about the military operation’s legality.

Lawmakers outraged by provision allowing senators to sue over Jan. 6 records

The House won’t block the bill to reopen the government over the language, but Speaker Mike Johnson said he’ll seek to undo it next week.
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Lawmakers outraged by provision allowing senators to sue over Jan. 6 records

The House won’t block the bill to reopen the government over the language, but Speaker Mike Johnson said he’ll seek to undo it next week.

From al-Qaeda to the White House

Ahmed al-Sharaa was once an insurgent imprisoned by U.S. forces. Now he’s Syria’s president, and the first Syrian head of state to visit the White House. After his meeting with President Donald Trump this week, Sharaa sat down with The Post for an exclusi
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From al-Qaeda to the White House

Ahmed al-Sharaa was once an insurgent imprisoned by U.S. forces. Now he’s Syria’s president, and the first Syrian head of state to visit the White House. After his meeting with President Donald Trump this week, Sharaa sat down with The Post for an exclusive interview.

U.S. allies begin to push back on Trump’s Caribbean military strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, appearing at a G-7 gathering in Canada, faces renewed questions about America’s foreign policy aims.
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U.S. allies begin to push back on Trump’s Caribbean military strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, appearing at a G-7 gathering in Canada, faces renewed questions about America’s foreign policy aims.

Elaine Luria launches bid for her former Virginia congressional seat

The military-heavy 2nd District is among the most consistently divided in the country, flipping between parties four times since 2008.
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Elaine Luria launches bid for her former Virginia congressional seat

The military-heavy 2nd District is among the most consistently divided in the country, flipping between parties four times since 2008.

Flight cancellations appear to improve, but disruptions are not over yet

A bill to end the shutdown will be taken up by the House this week, but airlines and experts warn that it will take time before operations return to normal.
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Flight cancellations appear to improve, but disruptions are not over yet

A bill to end the shutdown will be taken up by the House this week, but airlines and experts warn that it will take time before operations return to normal.

House Democrats release Epstein email that claimed Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim

In a 2011 email, the disgraced financier wrote to Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump had “spent hours at my house” with one of Epstein’s victims.
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House Democrats release Epstein email that claimed Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim

In a 2011 email, the disgraced financier wrote to Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump had “spent hours at my house” with one of Epstein’s victims.

Flight cancellations appear to improve but disruptions not over yet

A bill to end the shutdown will be taken up by the House this week, but airlines and experts warn that it will take time before operations return to normal.
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Flight cancellations appear to improve but disruptions not over yet

A bill to end the shutdown will be taken up by the House this week, but airlines and experts warn that it will take time before operations return to normal.

Kennedy grandson Jack Schlossberg announces 2026 congressional bid

The grandson of John F. Kennedy is running as a Democrat to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York’s 12th Congressional District.
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Kennedy grandson Jack Schlossberg announces 2026 congressional bid

The grandson of John F. Kennedy is running as a Democrat to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York’s 12th Congressional District.

Schumer opposed the shutdown deal. Some Democrats still want him out.

Some Democrats argue Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (New York) is not doing enough to stand up to President Donald Trump.
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Schumer opposed the shutdown deal. Some Democrats still want him out.

Some Democrats argue Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (New York) is not doing enough to stand up to President Donald Trump.

Trump airport nominee wants to eliminate Dulles ‘people movers’

The unique shuttles, which have been in operation since 1962, have been blamed for delays and accidents. A White House official Tuesday called them “notorious.”
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Trump airport nominee wants to eliminate Dulles ‘people movers’

The unique shuttles, which have been in operation since 1962, have been blamed for delays and accidents. A White House official Tuesday called them “notorious.”

Venezuela orders massive mobilization as U.S. aircraft carrier approaches

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López said that Venezuela would put the entire country’s military arsenal at the ready, including its militia and almost 200,000 soldiers.
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Venezuela orders massive mobilization as U.S. aircraft carrier approaches

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López said that Venezuela would put the entire country’s military arsenal at the ready, including its militia and almost 200,000 soldiers.

Democrats lose shutdown battle — as Trump, Republicans risk losing war

Democrats are embroiled in a new round of infighting, while Republicans are bracing for longer-term consequences if they continue to oppose an extension of Obamacare subsidies.
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Democrats lose shutdown battle — as Trump, Republicans risk losing war

Democrats are embroiled in a new round of infighting, while Republicans are bracing for longer-term consequences if they continue to oppose an extension of Obamacare subsidies.

Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring full SNAP payments

The Trump administration has twice gone to the Supreme Court in recent days, seeking to prevent other judges from forcing it to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
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Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring full SNAP payments

The Trump administration has twice gone to the Supreme Court in recent days, seeking to prevent other judges from forcing it to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

U.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as Venezuela orders mobilization

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López said that Venezuela would put the entire country’s military arsenal at the ready, including militia and almost 200,000 soldiers.
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U.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as Venezuela orders mobilization

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López said that Venezuela would put the entire country’s military arsenal at the ready, including militia and almost 200,000 soldiers.

U.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as Venezuela tensions simmer

The USS Gerald R. Ford joins a sprawling buildup that has fueled speculation the Trump administration intends to dramatically escalate its antidrug campaign.
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U.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as Venezuela tensions simmer

The USS Gerald R. Ford joins a sprawling buildup that has fueled speculation the Trump administration intends to dramatically escalate its antidrug campaign.

Democrats push for a ‘ruthlessly pragmatic’ approach to counter Trump

There were seething accusations of capitulation at eight Democratic-aligned senators who broke ranks to join Republicans in voting to end the shutdown.
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Democrats push for a ‘ruthlessly pragmatic’ approach to counter Trump

There were seething accusations of capitulation at eight Democratic-aligned senators who broke ranks to join Republicans in voting to end the shutdown.

Judge’s ruling likely to give Democrats a congressional seat in Utah

The ruling is a blow for Republicans in the broader national redistricting battle between the parties ahead of next year’s midterms.
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Judge’s ruling likely to give Democrats a congressional seat in Utah

The ruling is a blow for Republicans in the broader national redistricting battle between the parties ahead of next year’s midterms.