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Why Democrats are counting on Virginia to thwart Trump’s plans

The party’s well-funded canvassing and advertising campaign for a referendum that could add four blue seats to Congress has Republicans scrambling to respond.
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Why Democrats are counting on Virginia to thwart Trump’s plans

The party’s well-funded canvassing and advertising campaign for a referendum that could add four blue seats to Congress has Republicans scrambling to respond.

Illinois Senate primary pits crypto-backed candidate against Pritzker’s pick

The Democratic contest highlights divisions over crypto regulation and billionaire influence in politics, as the industry spends millions in a battle with the governor.
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Illinois Senate primary pits crypto-backed candidate against Pritzker’s pick

The Democratic contest highlights divisions over crypto regulation and billionaire influence in politics, as the industry spends millions in a battle with the governor.

Trump is eager to declare victory, but a battered Iran still has cards to play

The U.S. and Israel crippled Iranian forces in two weeks of war, but Tehran’s ability to disrupt oil flows and its uranium stockpile complicate the push to end it.
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Trump is eager to declare victory, but a battered Iran still has cards to play

The U.S. and Israel crippled Iranian forces in two weeks of war, but Tehran’s ability to disrupt oil flows and its uranium stockpile complicate the push to end it.

Appointee wants to replace White House columns with the ones Trump prefers

The head of a federal arts commission is proposing the more ornate Corinthian style for the nearly 200-year-old columns at the building’s front entrance
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Appointee wants to replace White House columns with the ones Trump prefers

The head of a federal arts commission is proposing the more ornate Corinthian style for the nearly 200-year-old columns at the building’s front entrance

Trump urges world to help open Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hit

As the Iran war enters its third week and oil prices surge, President Donald Trump is attempting to restart shipping through a key choke point closed by Iran.
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Trump urges world to help open Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hit

As the Iran war enters its third week and oil prices surge, President Donald Trump is attempting to restart shipping through a key choke point closed by Iran.

Trump says U.S. struck Kharg Island, core of Iran’s oil economy

The strikes destroyed more than 90 military targets, including missile facilities, but preserved oil infrastructure, U.S. central command said Saturday.
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Trump says U.S. struck Kharg Island, core of Iran’s oil economy

The strikes destroyed more than 90 military targets, including missile facilities, but preserved oil infrastructure, U.S. central command said Saturday.

GOP, fearing tough fight for Texas Senate seat, paints Democrat as radical

Talarico, who is looking to flip Texas blue in his quest for the U.S. Senate, says the attacks from Republicans are a distraction from real issues.
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GOP, fearing tough fight for Texas Senate seat, paints Democrat as radical

Talarico, who is looking to flip Texas blue in his quest for the U.S. Senate, says the attacks from Republicans are a distraction from real issues.

Trump says U.S. bombed Kharg Island, striking core of Iran’s oil economy

About 90 percent of the country’s oil exports move through facilities on Kharg Island, located some 15 miles from the mainland in the Persian Gulf.
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Trump says U.S. bombed Kharg Island, striking core of Iran’s oil economy

About 90 percent of the country’s oil exports move through facilities on Kharg Island, located some 15 miles from the mainland in the Persian Gulf.

Sinema acknowledges affair with Senate bodyguard while in office

The acknowledgement is part of a legal filing to dismiss an “alienation of affection” lawsuit against the former senator from Arizona.
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Sinema acknowledges affair with Senate bodyguard while in office

The acknowledgement is part of a legal filing to dismiss an “alienation of affection” lawsuit against the former senator from Arizona.

Court blocks Justice Department subpoenas of Federal Reserve

U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg cited a lack of evidence against central bank chief Jerome H. Powell and suggested the subpoenas aimed to pressure him.
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Court blocks Justice Department subpoenas of Federal Reserve

U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg cited a lack of evidence against central bank chief Jerome H. Powell and suggested the subpoenas aimed to pressure him.

White House proposes new visitor screening center to access grounds

The 33,000-square-foot screening center, planned below Sherman Park, would be the Trump administration’s latest effort to remake the White House grounds.
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White House proposes new visitor screening center to access grounds

The 33,000-square-foot screening center, planned below Sherman Park, would be the Trump administration’s latest effort to remake the White House grounds.

6 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war

The KC-135 tanker was involved in an apparent accident with another KC-135. The other aircraft landed safely, officials said.
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6 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war

The KC-135 tanker was involved in an apparent accident with another KC-135. The other aircraft landed safely, officials said.

Can Florida save Trump’s plan to keep GOP in power?

Republicans in Florida say they may not be able to deliver the type of redistricting bonanza that would give the party breathing room in the midterms.
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Can Florida save Trump’s plan to keep GOP in power?

Republicans in Florida say they may not be able to deliver the type of redistricting bonanza that would give the party breathing room in the midterms.

Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins

Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
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Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins

Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.

4 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war

The KC-135 tanker, which had a crew of six, was involved in an apparent accident with another KC-135. The other aircraft landed safely, officials said.
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4 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war

The KC-135 tanker, which had a crew of six, was involved in an apparent accident with another KC-135. The other aircraft landed safely, officials said.

U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war

Rescue efforts are ongoing, officials said, after the KC-135 tanker and another aircraft were involved in an apparent accident.
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U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war

Rescue efforts are ongoing, officials said, after the KC-135 tanker and another aircraft were involved in an apparent accident.

In anti-Muslim post, Tuberville suggests New York’s Mamdani is ‘the enemy’

The Alabama senator, who is running for governor, has previously called for the mass expulsion of Muslims from the United States.
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In anti-Muslim post, Tuberville suggests New York’s Mamdani is ‘the enemy’

The Alabama senator, who is running for governor, has previously called for the mass expulsion of Muslims from the United States.

Rep. Clyburn, former No. 3 House Democrat, will seek reelection

The announcement from Clyburn, who turns 86 in July, comes as younger Democrats are challenging the old guard in primaries throughout the country.
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Rep. Clyburn, former No. 3 House Democrat, will seek reelection

The announcement from Clyburn, who turns 86 in July, comes as younger Democrats are challenging the old guard in primaries throughout the country.

U.S. sailors injured in fire aboard aircraft carrier supporting Iran war

The incident, in a laundry room on the USS Gerald R. Ford, is another setback during the ship’s extended deployment.
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U.S. sailors injured in fire aboard aircraft carrier supporting Iran war

The incident, in a laundry room on the USS Gerald R. Ford, is another setback during the ship’s extended deployment.

Former NFL players decry White House video mixing big hits, airstrikes

The Trump administration released a video on X using footage of Ray Lewis, Chad Ochocinco and other former NFL players juxtaposed with war footage.
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Former NFL players decry White House video mixing big hits, airstrikes

The Trump administration released a video on X using footage of Ray Lewis, Chad Ochocinco and other former NFL players juxtaposed with war footage.

DHS pick Markwayne Mullin once hired felon who illegally stored guns at work

Sen. Markwayne Mullin denied knowing about the employee’s criminal record, but the employee says he did. A “cache” of weapons was found at Mullin’s business.
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DHS pick Markwayne Mullin once hired felon who illegally stored guns at work

Sen. Markwayne Mullin denied knowing about the employee’s criminal record, but the employee says he did. A “cache” of weapons was found at Mullin’s business.

AI money is already influencing the midterms. And more is coming.

Candidates backed by AI companies have found early success — of the 20 candidates in the Texas and North Carolina primaries who received AI funds, only one lost her race.
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AI money is already influencing the midterms. And more is coming.

Candidates backed by AI companies have found early success — of the 20 candidates in the Texas and North Carolina primaries who received AI funds, only one lost her race.

We asked 1,000 Americans if U.S. strikes on Iran should continue. Here’s what they said.

Resistance to the U.S. military campaign in Iran is easing overall, though a plurality of Americans still favor ending the strikes.
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We asked 1,000 Americans if U.S. strikes on Iran should continue. Here’s what they said.

Resistance to the U.S. military campaign in Iran is easing overall, though a plurality of Americans still favor ending the strikes.

Police say Jan. 6 plaque is unlawfully hidden from public at U.S. Capitol

Two police officers argue in a court filing that their lawsuit should continue because a law required a prominent display for the plaque.
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Police say Jan. 6 plaque is unlawfully hidden from public at U.S. Capitol

Two police officers argue in a court filing that their lawsuit should continue because a law required a prominent display for the plaque.

Trump touts economic agenda on tour as Iran war stirs prices, GOP dissent

The Ohio and Kentucky stops were meant to promote economic gains, but rising oil prices and Republican dissent over Iran threaten to complicate the message.
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Trump touts economic agenda on tour as Iran war stirs prices, GOP dissent

The Ohio and Kentucky stops were meant to promote economic gains, but rising oil prices and Republican dissent over Iran threaten to complicate the message.

Trump to tout economic agenda on tour as Iran war stirs prices, GOP dissent

The Ohio and Kentucky stops are meant to promote economic gains, but rising oil prices and Republican dissent over Iran threaten to complicate the message.
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Trump to tout economic agenda on tour as Iran war stirs prices, GOP dissent

The Ohio and Kentucky stops are meant to promote economic gains, but rising oil prices and Republican dissent over Iran threaten to complicate the message.

Senators seek review of Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files

A bipartisan group of senators raised concerns in a letter to the Government Accountability Office that the department failed to redact names and photos of victims.
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Senators seek review of Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files

A bipartisan group of senators raised concerns in a letter to the Government Accountability Office that the department failed to redact names and photos of victims.

Trump’s pick advances in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Clay Fuller, a district attorney, led among Republicans to replace the former congresswoman in deep-red Georgia, while Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi) fended off a primary challenge.
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Trump’s pick advances in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Clay Fuller, a district attorney, led among Republicans to replace the former congresswoman in deep-red Georgia, while Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi) fended off a primary challenge.

RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers drop proposal to revisit covid-19 shot

Some members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel have publicly questioned the safety and manufacturing of the shots, including raising a debunked theory that DNA contaminants in the vaccines are harmful.
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RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers drop proposal to revisit covid-19 shot

Some members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel have publicly questioned the safety and manufacturing of the shots, including raising a debunked theory that DNA contaminants in the vaccines are harmful.

Democrats ask what happened to millions earmarked for Trump’s library

ABC, Meta, Paramount and X reportedly agreed to pay at least $63 million in settlements with the president. The original fund was dissolved last year.
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Democrats ask what happened to millions earmarked for Trump’s library

ABC, Meta, Paramount and X reportedly agreed to pay at least $63 million in settlements with the president. The original fund was dissolved last year.

White House tells House GOP to avoid mass deportation talk ahead of midterms

White House tells GOP House members to avoid talk of “mass deportations” ahead of the midterms, backing away from public discussion of a key campaign pledge.
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White House tells House GOP to avoid mass deportation talk ahead of midterms

White House tells GOP House members to avoid talk of “mass deportations” ahead of the midterms, backing away from public discussion of a key campaign pledge.

‘Titanic’ statue of Trump and Epstein on the Mall draws praise, scorn

The statue, depicting them embracing on a copy of the Titanic bow, is the third placed on the Mall by the artists depicting a connection between Trump and Epstein.
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‘Titanic’ statue of Trump and Epstein on the Mall draws praise, scorn

The statue, depicting them embracing on a copy of the Titanic bow, is the third placed on the Mall by the artists depicting a connection between Trump and Epstein.

Ed Martin faces disciplinary proceedings over actions as D.C. U.S. attorney

The senior Justice Department official faces disciplinary proceedings over a letter he sent to Georgetown University’s law school about its DEI practices.
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Ed Martin faces disciplinary proceedings over actions as D.C. U.S. attorney

The senior Justice Department official faces disciplinary proceedings over a letter he sent to Georgetown University’s law school about its DEI practices.

Voting machine company Smartmatic says DOJ is targeting it to bolster false 2020 claims

The company asked a judge to dismiss foreign bribery charges filed against it last year, alleging a vindictive and selective prosecution.
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Voting machine company Smartmatic says DOJ is targeting it to bolster false 2020 claims

The company asked a judge to dismiss foreign bribery charges filed against it last year, alleging a vindictive and selective prosecution.