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Hunter Biden: 'I may have to' run for president in 2028

Former President Biden’s (D) son, Hunter Biden, said that he may have to consider a 2028 presidential run amid speculation on who the Democratic...

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Russia calls talks with US envoys "useful"

A Russian aide said talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and two United States envoys were “highly useful” as the Americans attempt to...

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Huckabee calls Israeli settler violence in West Bank an 'act of terror'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Wednesday called Israeli settler violence in the West Bank an “act of terror,” condemning their...

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Trump shakes up RNC midterm convention schedule, says he'll speak on night one

President Trump is set to speak on Night 1 of the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) Midterm Convention in Dallas on Sept. 9. “The Greatest...

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Trump's MAGA Inc. super-PAC funnels $10 million into Texas Senate race

President Trump’s super-PAC MAGA Inc. gave $10 million in support of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's (R) Senate campaign ahead of the 2026...

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Trump admin ends $45M support for Namibia HIV program

The Trump administration announced it will be ending $45 million in support for Namibia’s HIV response program following two decades of annual...

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Angie Craig throws hat in the ring for WNBA commissioner

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn) offered herself up to replace retiring WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who recently announced her retirement amid the...

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Pennsylvania Democrat blasts Fetterman as 'lazy trust fund baby'

Rep. Brandan Boyle (D-Pa.) slammed his fellow Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) Thursday, calling him a “lazy trust fund baby"...

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NC elections officials alter mail ballot rules just before they’re mailed out

The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved new guidelines Friday regarding mail-in ballots, hours before those same ballots were sent to...

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Fetterman stood up disabled veterans; scoffed at children's hospital's concerns: Report

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reportedly cancelled a meeting with three disabled veterans almost a year after he dismissed concerns about funding...

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Former podcaster charged for death threats against Trump

Former podcaster Benjamin Azariah Southworth was charged Thursday in connection with death threats against President Trump. FBI Director Kash Patel...

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Ty Cobb on midterms: Trump intends 'to steal these elections where possible'

Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb said Thursday that President Trump would attempt to "steal" the 2026 midterm elections "where possible." Cobb,...

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Trump: Fans 'will not be happy' Bartiromo out at Fox News

President Trump said late Thursday that Maria Bartiromo's fans will not be happy that the host is out at Fox News. “I can’t believe Maria...

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White House puts Trump-style classic video games on website ahead of midterms

The White House late Thursday unveiled a new online arcade on its website featuring five games that focus on different Trump administration policies...

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Massie unveils 'Flock off' bill aimed at restricting surveillance cameras

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) unveiled a bill Thursday aimed at restricting the use of federal funds for automated license plate reader cameras (ALPRs)...

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FAA proposes permanent flight restrictions over Mar-a-Lago

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a new rule Wednesday that would place permanent restrictions on what flights are permitted within a...

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Democrats press DHS on election security funding

Two congressional Democrats are pressing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to “explain the delay as to why federal...

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Vance's mother says she'd 'probably punch' El-Sayed

Beverly Aikins said Wednesday that she would “probably punch” Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for past comments he made about her son,...

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Trump: 'I don't wear a wig'

President Trump denied allegations Wednesday that he wore a wig, citing an incident in 2024 where he faced windy weather. During a speech at the White...

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Grassley joins TikTok with post about late vacuum Beth

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Tiktok on Wednesday, and posted a video commemorating his long-time family vacuum, which he had named Beth and had...

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Ocasio-Cortez says she's concerned about Jeffries's meeting with Kushner: 'I don’t know what that was about'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) voiced her concern over a meeting between House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Jared Kushner,...

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DOJ sues Kansas school district over transgender student policies

The Justice Department (DOJ) announced Monday a “first-of-its-kind lawsuit” against a school district in Kansas over transgender student policies....

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Perceptions of government corruption at record high: Gallup

A new poll released Wednesday showed that Americans' perception of corruption in the U.S. government has hit a record high. The survey, conducted by...

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Bessent: China not among countries agreeing 'cheap exports' are unsustainable

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called out China on Tuesday for not wanting to address certain trade issues at the Group of 20 (G20) conference,...

02.09.2026 4

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House Republican on Trump ground beef import plan: 'Damage is done'

Rep. Troy Downing (R-Mont.) responded Tuesday to President Trump’s plan to pause tariffs on beef imports, saying “the damage is done.” In an...

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US Mint officially launches $1 coin featuring Trump

The United States Mint released 250,000 $1 coins on Wednesday featuring President Trump’s likeness to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary....

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US launches new strikes against Iran as Trump says he's "not trying to force Iran to the negotiating table"

The U.S. military completed a new wave of strikes Tuesday on targets in Iran as the conflict in the region stretches into its seventh month. “U.S....

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President Trump nominates Hung Cao as Navy Secretary

President Trump said on Tuesday he would be nominating Hung Cao for Navy Secretary after the predecessor to the role stepped down in April. The...

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Majority of Americans against Lake Ontario name change, Canada tariffs: Poll

A majority of Americans are against President Trump’s recent decisions to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” and impose additional tariffs on...

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Haley tells Vance to 'choose a side': Israel or Tucker Carlson

Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley accused Vice President JD Vance Tuesday of not taking a clear stance on Israel — slamming him for...

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Man accused of bringing guillotine near Capitol posted plans before arrest

The man accused of bringing a guillotine near the United States Capitol Building reportedly posted his plans on social media before traveling to the...

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Lancaster coroner investigating child measles death amid Trump admin scrutiny

The Lancaster coroner’s office is investigating the second case of a child who reportedly died after testing positive for measles as the state faces...

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Tech firms call for 'collective action' against AI-powered hacking

OpenAI leads the call among other technology firms for “collective action” against “AI-enabled cyber attacks.” “Today’s AI advances are...

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Grand jury: DeSantis admin 'misappropriated' tax dollars in Hope Florida scandal

A Florida grand jury found Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-Fla.) administration “misappropriated” a payment from a Medicaid settlement into the Hope...

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NTSB: Temporary Ellipse site factored into Marine One incident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report Thursday blaming the location of a temporary Ellipse site for an...

27.08.2026 6

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Dingell plans legislation to void Trump's Lake Ontario renaming

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) plans to introduce a bill Monday that would nullify President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake...

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GOP nominee for Texas House seat apologizes for 'crude' online posts

Texas state House candidate Jorge Borrego issued an apology Wednesday for past posts that featured “crude and immature jokes” after laughing the...

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Flock contract cancellations grow among cities, other jurisdictions

Two Phoenix, Ariz. suburbs became the latest municipalities Wednesday to terminate their contracts with Flock Safety, cancelling their use of the...

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ICE detainment reach second-term high for Trump administration: Report

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained almost 50,000 people in July, marking its highest monthly arrest total during President Trump's...

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Judge strikes down Texas law banning some drag performances

A federal judge on Tuesday struck down, for the second time, a Texas law that would have restricted public drag performances in the state. U.S....

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Titanic artifacts auction blocked by federal judge

A federal judge in Virginia blocked an auction of more than 100 century-old artifacts that were salvaged from the shipwrecked RMS Titanic vessel,...

25.08.2026 6

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Jury sides with Louisiana Supreme Court justice in rare defamation win for public official

A jury sided with Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeff Hughes Monday, finding a local newspaper and two former editors defamed him in a 2019...

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Mike Lindell misses deadline for recount payment, seeks restraining order

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell (R) announced Monday he will file a temporary restraining order against Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon amid...

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Study suggests at least 25 percent of NFL players get CTE

A new Tuesday report found that at least 25 percent of deceased NFL players studied suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in their...

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Target pulls costume critics say evoked blackface, minstrel shows

Target pulled a Halloween costume from its online marketplace Monday after critics said it looked like a minstrel show character. The image of...

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NAACP slams Navy's reported talks to swap war hero's name on carrier with Trump's

NAACP President Derrick Johnson bashed the Navy Friday following reports that it planned to rename an aircraft carrier, named after a Black WWII war...

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Collins asks White House to consider 'negative impact' of Canada trade war

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) pushed the Trump administration to “consider the negative impact" that engaging in a tariff war with Canada may have on...

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US Postal Service issues rule to tighten requirements for mail-in voting despite courts looking to block

The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced Friday new eligibility guidelines for mail-in ballots, complying with President Trump's March...

22.08.2026 10

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Sunday shows preview: Canada faces off in trade ‘war’ with U.S. amid national debt woes; Republicans gear up for upcoming primaries

Negotiations between the United States and Canada fell through this weekend, causing the Trump administration to impose a 50 percent tariff on its...

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Trump fights BBC's push to subpoena family members amid legal battle

President Trump is attempting to block the BBC's efforts to subpoena his family members for the channel's defense in his ongoing $10 million...

22.08.2026 10

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