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Judge told to reconsider national security implications of halting Trump’s White House ballroom

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Judge told to reconsider national security implications of halting Trump’s White House ballroom

Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says

Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says

Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives

Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault

Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault

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At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores

At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores

Mississippi reveals its full history for America’s anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts

Mississippi reveals its full history for America’s anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts

Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump’s summit with China’s leader

Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump’s summit with China’s leader

Allies yank support for Swalwell’s California governor run after sexual assault allegations

Allies yank support for Swalwell’s California governor run after sexual assault allegations

What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections

What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections

Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions

Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions

Unsettled and uncertain: What the Iran war means around the world as US and Iran enter talks

Unsettled and uncertain: What the Iran war means around the world as US and Iran enter talks

Security is part of the picture for DC ahead of America250 celebrations on the National Mall

Security is part of the picture for DC ahead of America250 celebrations on the National Mall

UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support

UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support

Democrats embrace DEI as ‘American values’ at National Action Network

Democrats embrace DEI as ‘American values’ at National Action Network

Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout

Trump likes to back winners in foreign elections. The upcoming vote in Hungary will test his clout

Trump shares video of a brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant

Trump shares video of a brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant

Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says

Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says

Trump’s Washington arch plan includes golden-winged figure, eagles, lions and ‘One Nation Under God’

Trump’s Washington arch plan includes golden-winged figure, eagles, lions and ‘One Nation Under God’

Democrats tackle outside groups flooding their primaries with campaign cash

Democrats tackle outside groups flooding their primaries with campaign cash

Former US Rep. Eliot Engel, who worked on foreign affairs for decades, dies at 79

Former US Rep. Eliot Engel, who worked on foreign affairs for decades, dies at 79

Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war

Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war

Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The question remains: Why now?

Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The question remains: Why now?

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