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Judge orders slavery exhibit to be restored after Trump administration removal

A GOP-appointed federal judge in Pennsylvania has ordered the Trump administration to restore displays about slavery to a George Washington site in Philadelphia.
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Judge orders slavery exhibit to be restored after Trump administration removal

A GOP-appointed federal judge in Pennsylvania has ordered the Trump administration to restore displays about slavery to a George Washington site in Philadelphia.

Trump directs federal government to intervene in Potomac sewage spill

President Donald Trump said the federal government would help with an incident that poured 200 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River.
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Trump directs federal government to intervene in Potomac sewage spill

President Donald Trump said the federal government would help with an incident that poured 200 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River.

The Trump administration removed a slavery exhibit. A judge ordered it restored.

A GOP-appointed federal judge in Pennsylvania has ordered the Trump administration to restore displays about slavery to a George Washington site in Philadelphia.
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The Trump administration removed a slavery exhibit. A judge ordered it restored.

A GOP-appointed federal judge in Pennsylvania has ordered the Trump administration to restore displays about slavery to a George Washington site in Philadelphia.

Aliens are ‘real,’ Obama says, as Washington shrugs

The former president appeared to confirm decades-old conspiracy theories. Lawmakers say Barack Obama is simply saying what many Americans already believe.
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Aliens are ‘real,’ Obama says, as Washington shrugs

The former president appeared to confirm decades-old conspiracy theories. Lawmakers say Barack Obama is simply saying what many Americans already believe.

One of this century’s most important Republicans takes a beating in home state

Three GOP candidates, all former interns for Mitch McConnell, are keeping their distance as they seek to align with President Donald Trump.
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One of this century’s most important Republicans takes a beating in home state

Three GOP candidates, all former interns for Mitch McConnell, are keeping their distance as they seek to align with President Donald Trump.

Six congressional primaries that explain where the country is headed

A 21st-century-record number of seats are opening, and races will be raucous and crowded, reflecting both parties’ ideological, stylistic and generational tensions.
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Six congressional primaries that explain where the country is headed

A 21st-century-record number of seats are opening, and races will be raucous and crowded, reflecting both parties’ ideological, stylistic and generational tensions.

Trump claims victory on affordability as public anxieties persist

Advisers had been encouraging the president to sound more empathetic toward struggling Americans. But as some bright spots emerge, the messaging has shifted.
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Trump claims victory on affordability as public anxieties persist

Advisers had been encouraging the president to sound more empathetic toward struggling Americans. But as some bright spots emerge, the messaging has shifted.

Primary season has arrived. Why these races matter so much in 2026.

A 21st-century-record number of seats are opening, and races will be raucous and crowded, reflecting both parties’ ideological, stylistic and generational tensions.
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Primary season has arrived. Why these races matter so much in 2026.

A 21st-century-record number of seats are opening, and races will be raucous and crowded, reflecting both parties’ ideological, stylistic and generational tensions.

Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,’ despite rifts over Trump policies

At the Munich Security Conference, the secretary of state stressed cultural and historical ties but also slammed European trade and border policies and the U.N.
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Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,’ despite rifts over Trump policies

At the Munich Security Conference, the secretary of state stressed cultural and historical ties but also slammed European trade and border policies and the U.N.

Golfers sue Trump administration over public course takeover in D.C.

Some area golfers say the president’s ambitions for East Potomac Golf Links could put low-cost entry points to the game out of reach.
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Golfers sue Trump administration over public course takeover in D.C.

Some area golfers say the president’s ambitions for East Potomac Golf Links could put low-cost entry points to the game out of reach.

U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran

The USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed since June, will cross the Atlantic for a second time despite a Navy warning that the warship needs maintenance.
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U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran

The USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed since June, will cross the Atlantic for a second time despite a Navy warning that the warship needs maintenance.

New images of White House ballroom show it would match mansion’s height

The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades.
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New images of White House ballroom show it would match mansion’s height

The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades.

Va. Supreme Court paves way for Democrats to add four seats in Congress

The Supreme Court of Virginia has said the April 21 redistricting referendum can go forward even as it hears the appeal of a lower court’s ruling against it.
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Va. Supreme Court paves way for Democrats to add four seats in Congress

The Supreme Court of Virginia has said the April 21 redistricting referendum can go forward even as it hears the appeal of a lower court’s ruling against it.

With Congress gone, much of DHS is set to run out of money after midnight

Democrats have refused to fund the department without new restrictions on federal immigrations agents, including requiring them to wear body cameras and tighter rules on warrants.
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With Congress gone, much of DHS is set to run out of money after midnight

Democrats have refused to fund the department without new restrictions on federal immigrations agents, including requiring them to wear body cameras and tighter rules on warrants.

Transfer of ISIS suspects concludes as Trump pursues Syria exit

President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.
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Transfer of ISIS suspects concludes as Trump pursues Syria exit

President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.

DOJ’s targeting of Trump critics ramps up with attempt to indict lawmakers

The effort to indict six Democratic lawmakers marks the first time DOJ has attempted to classify critical speech from prominent Trump detractors as a crime.
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DOJ’s targeting of Trump critics ramps up with attempt to indict lawmakers

The effort to indict six Democratic lawmakers marks the first time DOJ has attempted to classify critical speech from prominent Trump detractors as a crime.

Transfer of ISIS suspects nears end as Trump pursues Syria exit

The movement of between 6,000 and 7,000 detainees to Iraqi government control, underway for weeks, could be complete as soon as Friday.
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Transfer of ISIS suspects nears end as Trump pursues Syria exit

The movement of between 6,000 and 7,000 detainees to Iraqi government control, underway for weeks, could be complete as soon as Friday.

White House fires U.S. attorney in N.Y. hours after judges appointed him

Donald T. Kinsella was chosen by judges to lead the federal prosecutors’ office in Albany, then fired hours later via an email from the White House.
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White House fires U.S. attorney in N.Y. hours after judges appointed him

Donald T. Kinsella was chosen by judges to lead the federal prosecutors’ office in Albany, then fired hours later via an email from the White House.

Ocasio-Cortez, Rubio to offer dueling visions of world order in Munich

The potential 2028 presidential candidates will sound off on a range of burgeoning crises as European leaders recoil at America’s populist politics.
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Ocasio-Cortez, Rubio to offer dueling visions of world order in Munich

The potential 2028 presidential candidates will sound off on a range of burgeoning crises as European leaders recoil at America’s populist politics.

Judge halts Hegseth’s bid to punish Sen. Kelly for video message to troops

The Trump administration is expected to appeal the ruling, which says the retired Navy officer’s right to free speech was under attack.
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Judge halts Hegseth’s bid to punish Sen. Kelly for video message to troops

The Trump administration is expected to appeal the ruling, which says the retired Navy officer’s right to free speech was under attack.

A little Republican rebellion against Trump only goes so far

A handful of House Republicans bucked leadership to oppose the administration’s tariff policy, but GOP senators still fear speaking out on Epstein connections.
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A little Republican rebellion against Trump only goes so far

A handful of House Republicans bucked leadership to oppose the administration’s tariff policy, but GOP senators still fear speaking out on Epstein connections.

Partial government shutdown looms as ICE negotiations stall

Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday unless lawmakers and the White House strike a last-minute deal.
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Partial government shutdown looms as ICE negotiations stall

Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday unless lawmakers and the White House strike a last-minute deal.

In rebuke, House votes to roll back Trump’s tariffs on Canada

The president could veto the measure if it reaches his desk, but the action underscores Republican frustrations with his trade policies.
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In rebuke, House votes to roll back Trump’s tariffs on Canada

The president could veto the measure if it reaches his desk, but the action underscores Republican frustrations with his trade policies.

Pam Bondi lashes out as lawmakers press her on Epstein, cases against Trump foes

The attorney general lobbed insults when lawmakers questioned her decisions and portrayed the Justice Department as unfairly maligned by Democrats and Trump critics.
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Pam Bondi lashes out as lawmakers press her on Epstein, cases against Trump foes

The attorney general lobbed insults when lawmakers questioned her decisions and portrayed the Justice Department as unfairly maligned by Democrats and Trump critics.

Trump allows Democratic governors at White House meeting after initial snub

Trump had initially excluded Democrats from the traditionally bipartisan meeting. However, not all Democrats were invited to a separate dinner.
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Trump allows Democratic governors at White House meeting after initial snub

Trump had initially excluded Democrats from the traditionally bipartisan meeting. However, not all Democrats were invited to a separate dinner.

House rejects tariff restrictions in rebuke of Trump and Johnson

The vote opens the door to consideration of measures that would end the national emergency Trump declared to justify sweeping tariffs on other countries’ imports.
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House rejects tariff restrictions in rebuke of Trump and Johnson

The vote opens the door to consideration of measures that would end the national emergency Trump declared to justify sweeping tariffs on other countries’ imports.

Vance visits Armenia, Azerbaijan as Trump eyes deals in Russia’s sphere

The vice president’s historic trip illustrates Trump’s transactional diplomacy and willingness to use economic muscle to elbow out rivals such as Russia and Iran.
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Vance visits Armenia, Azerbaijan as Trump eyes deals in Russia’s sphere

The vice president’s historic trip illustrates Trump’s transactional diplomacy and willingness to use economic muscle to elbow out rivals such as Russia and Iran.