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Trump calls on Tehran to show protesters humanity amid reports of rising death toll in crackdown

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Trump calls on Tehran to show protesters humanity amid reports of rising death toll in crackdown

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm elections

Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm elections

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Fighter jets to fly over DC region in defense exercise

Fighter jets to fly over DC region in defense exercise

Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor’s authority

Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor’s authority

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports

EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules

EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations

Plane used in boat strike off Venezuela was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP sources say

Plane used in boat strike off Venezuela was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP sources say

Smithsonian faces a deadline to show Trump its plans for exhibits for America’s 250th birthday

Smithsonian faces a deadline to show Trump its plans for exhibits for America’s 250th birthday

Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedings

Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedings

Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike

Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike

Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations

Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations

Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation as Republicans threaten contempt charges

Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation as Republicans threaten contempt charges

ICE tensions could jeopardize DHS funding

ICE tensions could jeopardize DHS funding

Pentagon is embracing Musk’s Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

Pentagon is embracing Musk’s Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry

DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence

DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence

PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs

PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs

Trump holds off on military action against Iran’s protest crackdown as he ‘explores’ Tehran messages

Trump holds off on military action against Iran’s protest crackdown as he ‘explores’ Tehran messages

Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states

Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

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