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Trump calls arrests of UK men on suspicion of terror offenses 'fantastic'

President Trump on Sunday praised law enforcement in the U.K. for its work in arresting five men suspected of planning a terror attack on a U.S. air...

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Beshear: More states within 'margin of error' for Democratic gubernatorial candidates

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said Sunday the party is looking to pick up multiple GOP-controlled governor’s mansions in November. “If we went...

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Kennedy suggests 'rule' that no politician should have a building named after them while alive

GOP Sen. John Kennedy (La.) said Sunday that public officials should not have buildings named after them while they are alive, as President Trump...

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Tillis calls Trump Jr. wedding gift from Russian oligarch 'stupid on stilts'

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) chastised Donald Trump Jr. on Sunday for accepting a wedding gift from a Russian oligarch. “This was stupid on...

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Tillis says Trump endorsing Paxton over Cornyn was 'colossal mistake'

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) on Sunday blasted President Trump for endorsing Ken Paxton (R) over Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Texas Senate...

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Waltz says Iranians asked for 'everything up front' before Trump rejected ceasefire

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) Mike Waltz said Sunday that President Trump rejected Iranian officials’ ceasefire proposal because they...

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Most in DC area say they've been hurt by federal job cuts, furloughs: Gallup

A majority of residents in the Washington, D.C., area have been negatively impacted by the Trump administration’s federal job cuts, according to a...

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Benchmark mortgage rate tops 7 percent, highest in 2 years

The average 30-year mortgage rate has surpassed 7 percent, marking the first time it has done so since January 2025. The benchmark 30-year fixed...

24.09.2026 10

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30-year bond yield now highest in 20+ years

The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield hit a two-decade high on Thursday, before falling later in the morning. The yield on the 30-year bond reached...

24.09.2026 10

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House Democrat 'far less worried' about democratic socialists than Republicans 'complicit' with Trump

Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) said Wednesday she is not as concerned over democratic socialists potentially entering the House than she is with...

24.09.2026 10

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CNN, MS NOW, Politico journalists unable to access White House despite judge's order

CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters were unable to access the White House on Thursday, despite a federal judge ordering the Trump administration to...

24.09.2026 10

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Collins leads Maine Senate race by 3 points: Survey

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) leads Democrat Troy Jackson by 3 points in her bid for a sixth term, according to a new poll. The New York Times/Siena...

24.09.2026 4

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China trade deal extended through January, Bessent says, as Xi arrives for Trump meeting

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, after Chinese...

24.09.2026 10

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Trump trade rules apply differently to China, Canada, and Xi, Carney

President Trump heads into his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week on the heels of waging a bruising trade war with Canada that has...

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10-year Treasury yield spikes to highest point since 2007

The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield again hit a 19-year high on Wednesday, as the market sell-off continues amid the Iran war and rising...

23.09.2026 8

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Fed's Barr says future interest rate hikes 'likely' needed to tame inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said Wednesday the central bank will “likely” raise interest rates again to counter persistent inflation,...

23.09.2026 8

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Mother of Renee Good says she voted for Trump, calls for ICE accountability

Donna Ganger, the mother of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis earlier this year, said Tuesday she voted...

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Wicker blasts Xi ahead of summit with Trump in DC

GOP Sen. Roger Wicker (Miss.) slammed Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, ahead of the Asian leader’s summit with President Trump in...

22.09.2026 8

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Cruz rips 'right-wing socialism,' says GOP shouldn't be 'giving away free stuff'

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) on Tuesday criticized populist Republicans for proposing “right-wing socialism,” arguing the strategy will not pay off...

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Ohio TV stations ignore legal threat from Max Miller, air opponent's ad: Report

Local TV stations in Ohio are broadcasting an ad from Democrat Brian Poindexter attacking GOP Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) despite Miller’s attorney...

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Fed's Barkin 'open' to possibility of inflation declining 'in short order'

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said Tuesday that inflation could decline “in short order,” but he acknowledged prices...

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Michigan attorney general Nessel endorses El-Sayed after previous criticism

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) has endorsed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D), weeks after she criticized the Democratic nominee...

22.09.2026 10

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Sabato's Crystal Ball moves 3 Senate, 4 gubernatorial races in Democrats' favor

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved three Senate and four gubernatorial races to the left on Tuesday, citing the “persistently poor national...

22.09.2026 10

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FAA halts flights in northeast after fiber cable cut in New Jersey

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted flights at multiple airports in the northeast on Monday, citing the accidental cutting of a fiber...

21.09.2026 6

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Bessent says US, Chinese officials considering lowering tariffs on 'noncritical' items

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday officials from the U.S. and China are considering lowering tariffs on “noncritical” products, as...

21.09.2026 10

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Americans in Middle East warned to 'exercise heightened vigilance' following strikes on Riyadh

The State Department on Saturday warned Americans in the Middle East to exercise caution, after the Iranian-backed Houthis launched an attack on the...

21.09.2026 6

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Barrasso says 'we need to do more' on affordability as midterms near

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said Sunday that the GOP needs to “do more” to lower costs for Americans with the midterms roughly six...

21.09.2026 6

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Fed's Kashkari: Inflation still too high in 'all aspects' of economy

Neel Kashkari, the president of the Federal Reserve’s Minneapolis branch, said Sunday that inflation is “still too high,” days after the central...

21.09.2026 6

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DHS now leading investigation into shooting involving ICE officer in Austin

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday its investigations unit is now leading the investigation into a shooting in Austin, Texas, over...

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Senate Republican on Iran war: 'I think we'll be out of there in about 6 months'

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) predicted Sunday the U.S. will be “out of” Iran in six months, as the conflict approaches the seven-month mark. While...

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News outlets banned from White House to sue Trump administration

Officials from CNN, MS NOW and Politico said Monday the media organizations will file a lawsuit against the Trump administration, after their...

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Warsh wins credibility with Fed rate hike: 5 takeaways

While President Trump has not publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for the central bank hiking interest rates on Wednesday, the move...

17.09.2026 10

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Trump administration allows truck drivers hauling gas, diesel to work longer hours

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday the Trump administration will temporarily increase how long gas and diesel truck drivers can...

17.09.2026 10

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Greene: $6.20 gas 'is Trump's fault'

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) blamed President Trump for rising gas prices amid the Iran war, calling high fuel costs “ridiculous.”...

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Trump: EU allowing Canada to become associate member could be 'hostile act'

President Trump said Wednesday the European Union (EU) inviting Canada to join as an associate member could amount to a “hostile act,” threatening...

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Massie: GOP leaders found ‘other Republicans’ who would join Hegseth impeachment push

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) argued Wednesday that House GOP leaders sent the lower chamber home early because they found other Republicans in support...

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Fencing added to Kennedy Center after Trump-appointed board votes to close

Fencing surrounds the front entrance of the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, a day after President Trump’s hand-picked board voted to close the facility...

16.09.2026 10

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Kansas's former GOP governor backs Democrat over Marshall for Senate

Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves (R) on Tuesday endorsed Adam Hamilton, a Democrat challenging Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall (R). Saying the country is...

16.09.2026 9

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Hawley rules out 2028 White House bid

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) on Tuesday ruled out launching a 2028 presidential bid, with less than 18 months before the Iowa caucuses. “I have no...

16.09.2026 10

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EU chief wants Canada as bloc's first associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she wants Canada to join the European Union as an associate member, as the North...

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RFK Jr.'s sister knocks Trump on Kennedy Center shutdown

Kerry Kennedy, the sister of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., blamed President Trump for the Kennedy Center’s board voting...

16.09.2026 9

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Benchmark bond yield reaches highest level in nearly 20 years

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond reached its highest point since before the 2008 financial crisis on Tuesday, portending increased...

15.09.2026 10

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Rogers set to skip Michigan Senate debate over outlet's 'favoritism' toward El-Sayed

Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) will skip Tuesday night’s debate with opponent Abdul El-Sayed (D), citing the moderator’s alleged...

15.09.2026 10

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Dem rep asks Bessent to 'talk sense' into Trump on regulating AI

Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch (Mass.) on Tuesday urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to convince President Trump to reverse course on regulating...

15.09.2026 10

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Waters has heated exchange with Bessent on AI

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) went after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday for the Trump administration’s policy on artificial...

15.09.2026 10

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Nancy Mace calls for public execution of Lindsay Clancy

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Monday that Lindsay Clancy should be publicly executed, as the Massachusetts woman faces a new trial for allegedly...

14.09.2026 9

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Russia sanctions bill passes House Rules Committee

The House Rules Committee on Monday approved bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing sanctions on Russia amid its war in Ukraine. The bill, which...

14.09.2026 6

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Blanche to hold press briefing in Rose Garden Tuesday

Attorney General Todd Blanche will brief reporters in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, as he will become the latest administration official to...

14.09.2026 9

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Paxton gets $54M boost from Senate Leadership Fund's Texas PAC

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) Senate campaign received nearly $54 million from the GOP-aligned Senate Leadership Fund’s (SLF) Texas...

14.09.2026 7

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10-year Treasury yield hits 5 percent

The 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield surpassed 5 percent during Monday trading, marking just the second time it has done so in the last 19 years. The...

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