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Ritchie Torres says he sympathizes with New Jersep Rep. Kean's depression but urges greater transparency

Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres (N.Y.) on Tuesday said he sympathizes with Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s (R-N.J.) depression but urged him to be more...

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Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic rebounds after strikes between Iran, US

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz began to rebound Monday following weekend tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Reports from...

yesterday 8

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Ashleigh Fields

How the Supreme Court justices ruled on birthright citizenship

A majority of Supreme Court justices on Tuesday ruled to uphold birthright citizenship, citing the 14th Amendment as clearly enshrining jus soli,...

yesterday 10

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Lisa Cook's lawyer fires back at Bill Pulte: 'They won't succeed'

The attorney for Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook on Monday said President Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte...

yesterday 6

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Ashleigh Fields

Fetterman says he'll open Trump Accounts for kids

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Monday said he would open accounts for all three of his children as part of President Trump’s investment initiative....

yesterday 7

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Ashleigh Fields

Johnson: Trump won't veto housing bill

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday said President Trump will not veto the bipartisan housing bill after cancelling plans to sign the legislation...

yesterday 7

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Ashleigh Fields

American pride near 25-year low: Gallup

A new Gallup survey found that American pride is at a 25-year record low, days ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. Poll results show that 33...

previous day 7

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Trump surprised by Supreme Court decision to not review E. Jean Carroll case

President Trump on Monday said he was surprised by the Supreme Court’s decision not to review the verdict in E. Jean Carroll's suit against him, in...

previous day 2

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Trump says SAVE America Act more important than ever following SCOTUS ruling on mail-in ballots

President Trump on Monday slammed the Supreme Court ruling allowing states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, arguing it is now...

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Trump teases White House ballroom: 'There will be nothing like it'

President Trump on Sunday teased the public with renderings of the new White House ballroom he is building in place of the East Wing, which was...

previous day 2

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Haberman: Vance's opposition to Iran war cost him with Trump

New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman on Sunday said Vice President Vance’s opposition to the war was unique among President...

previous day 4

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Fetterman: 'Significant part' of Democratic Party 'getting taken over' with 'extreme views'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said a “significant part” of the Democratic Party is being “taken over" with "extreme views” after candidates with...

previous day 10

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Pelosi to teach at new UC Berkeley democracy institute

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will be teaching at a new non-partisan democracy institute established in her honor at the University of...

previous day 9

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Iran says $6B in assets in Qatar will be released

Iran’s president on Monday said Qatar will release $6 billion in frozen assets as negotiations to end conflict in the Middle East were strained by...

previous day 9

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GOP senator grilled over Trump attacks on Mark Kelly

During a Sunday interview on ABC News's "This Week," Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) addressed an awkward moment with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) while he was...

sunday 6

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Johnson to send housing bill to Trump on Monday

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday said he will send the bipartisan housing bill passed overwhelmingly by both chambers of Congress to...

sunday 10

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Murphy backs $25 minimum wage bill

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday touted his minimum wage bill that aims to gradually increase worker pay from $7.25 to $25 hourly. “I think our...

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Murphy welcomes democratic socialists to the party, says ‘capitalism isn’t working’

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday said Democrats should take on corporate power while arguing that party should have a big tent that can make room...

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Kelly: Biden administration did a ‘bad job’ at the border

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Sunday echoed his critiques of the Biden administration’s border policies while appreciating the ability to break with...

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Mamdani does not support changing Constitution to allow him to run for president

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Sunday said he would not want to change the Constitution's rules against non-native born Americans running for...

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Mamdani laughs off moderate manifesto, defends backing New York candidates

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Sunday laughed when told about a Democratic manifesto rejecting socialism backed by lawmakers in the House and...

sunday 10

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Trump slams new book about presidency by NYT reporters, alleges it’s ‘mostly made up’

President Trump on Sunday slammed two New York Times reporters that cover his presidency and accused them of fabricating information from meetings...

sunday 10

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Slotkin calls for 'new leadership' in the Democratic Party

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on Wednesday called for “new leadership” within the Democratic Party, alleging that the caucus never fully recovered...

25.06.2026 7

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Mullin confronts DeLauro at hearing: 'You should be put in your place'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Thursday scolded Rep. Rosa DeLauro after the Connecticut Democrat raised concerns about the Trump...

25.06.2026 2

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Trump: Fault for strike on Iran girls school may never be known

President Trump on Wednesday said the fault for the strike on an Iran girls school that killed more than 100 people may never be known. "I don't know...

25.06.2026 1

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Judge halts Trump order seeking to create federal voter list

A federal judge on Thursday issued the fourth order striking down President Trump’s March executive action seeking to overhaul elections by creating...

25.06.2026 10

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Subramanyam: 'More people arrested' over Reflecting Pool than Epstein files

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said early Thursday that more people have been arrested over alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool...

25.06.2026 2

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Trump attending America 250 fireworks display at Mount Rushmore

President Trump will attend a fireworks show next Friday in South Dakota at the historic Mount Rushmore landmark. South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden (R)...

25.06.2026 10

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Mamdani-endorsed Avila Chevalier says she won't respond to being called a communist

New York House candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) said Wednesday that she will not respond to being called a communist, arguing her campaign...

25.06.2026 10

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Mamdani on election wins: New Yorkers exhausted with 'status quo politics'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said voters showed they were exhausted with “status quo politics” by backing democratic socialists in New...

25.06.2026 10

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DOJ warns California over 'Glock Ban'

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday warned California that its “Glock ban” violates the Second Amendment and shared plans to file a...

24.06.2026 4

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Judge orders Kennedy Center to explain covering over building signage where Trump name was removed

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to explain the tarp covering the Kennedy Center by next month as lawmakers question the...

24.06.2026 3

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Judge blocks Trump administration from voting proof of citizenship implementation

A federal judge on Wednesday permanently blocked the Trump administration’s executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote, ruling in favor...

24.06.2026 3

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Senate Democrats raise 'profound concerns' over Trump administration website for new moms

Eleven Democratic senators on Wednesday flagged “profound concerns” with the Trump administration’s website for new and expecting mothers, which...

24.06.2026 4

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Letitia James faults Mamdani for 'blowing up' Democratic Party

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) expressed frustration with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) for endorsing a group of democratic...

24.06.2026 2

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Elizabeth Warren reacts live to Trump saying he won't sign housing bill

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday appeared flabbergasted when asked about why President Trump chose to cancel his signing of a bipartisan...

24.06.2026 10

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Democratic socialists rack up wins in New York state legislature races

Democratic socialists racked up wins in New York state legislature primary elections on Tuesday with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) sparking...

24.06.2026 1

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Another top general set to depart Pentagon

Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, submitted his paperwork to retire after a little over a year in his position, a Pentagon...

23.06.2026 4

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Sen. Rick Scott previews Capitol meeting with Trump

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) previewed his Wednesday meeting with President Trump and the Senate Republican Steering Committee noting the topic of...

23.06.2026 4

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Interior Department adds fencing around Reflecting Pool amid reports of vandalism

The Interior Department added fencing around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Tuesday amid reports of vandalism. “With the increase in...

23.06.2026 2

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Former IRS, DOJ officials call on judge to scrutinize Trump audit immunity deal

A group of four former officials at the IRS and Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an amicus brief on Monday urging the court to rule President...

23.06.2026 7

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White House bats down speculation that Trump got access to Eli Lilly obesity drug for ‘compassionate use’

White House officials on Tuesday shot down a report speculating that President Trump gained access to the retatrutide weight-loss drug under the Food...

23.06.2026 3

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Federal appeals court allows Trump administration to resume fast-track deportations

A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s efforts to fast-track deportations for undocumented immigrants...

23.06.2026 10

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Carville encourages leaks from Trump White House staffers

Democratic strategist James Carville on Sunday encouraged Trump administration staffers to start leaking details about closed door dealings within the...

22.06.2026 4

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Judge strikes down Trump administration database of Social Security numbers, citizenship status

A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from creating a centralized database containing Social Security numbers along with...

22.06.2026 6

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Interior: 5 arrested for vandalism in connection with Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Department of the Interior on Monday said five individuals were arrested in connection to reports of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting...

22.06.2026 10

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Ashleigh Fields

Graham: Trump will 'obliterate' Iran if it contests US control of Strait of Hormuz

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday predicted President Trump will take the Strait of Hormuz "by force" from Iran if negotiations fail to result in...

22.06.2026 10

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Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool

Onlookers found a dead duckling in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, sparking concerns about the water conditions inside the newly...

22.06.2026 6

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Confirmed Ebola cases in outbreak zone top 1,000

Congo’s Ministry of Health on Sunday confirmed that there are more than 1,000 cases of Ebola in the country. The ministry reported that there have...

22.06.2026 7

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Netanyahu: 'No restrictions' on Israel military acting to thwart Hezbollah threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said its military has “no restrictions” regarding its efforts to target Hezbollah in Lebanon....

22.06.2026 9

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