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What is the Presidential Fitness Test?

President Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test, a controversial relic of the Cold War era that...

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Trump says Canada’s Palestinian state move hurts trade talks

President Trump said early Thursday that Canada’s move to recognize a Palestinian state impedes progress on trade talks, just one day ahead of...

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Pelosi endorses stock trading ban

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the former House Speaker, backed a congressional stock trading ban on Wednesday after a Senate panel narrowly voted to...

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Brazil's Lula on Trump criticism: 'There’s no reason to be afraid'

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in a Tuesday interview that he’s not afraid to criticize President Trump publicly — even if...

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Democrats press for Hatch Act investigation into White House redistricting push

Senate Democrats are pressing the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) to investigate whether White House officials have violated the Hatch Act in their...

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Senate panel advances bipartisan housing bill

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Tuesday advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting housing supply, improving housing...

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Trump’s net approval rating hits new low of second term

President Trump’s net job approval rating reached its lowest point of his second term in the latest Economist/YouGov poll. Trump’s net approval...

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Thomas Kinkade's family denounces DHS use of painting, weighs legal options

The family of American artist Thomas Kinkade is pushing back on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) use of the late artist’s painting to...

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Huckabee: 'No break' between Trump, Netanyahu on Gaza aid

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee rejected the idea that there’s any “break” between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

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LA streets, businesses empty due to ICE raids: Padilla

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said the streets of Los Angeles are empty as a result of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions in...

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Cincinnati police chief blasts behavior of people brawling in viral video

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge slammed the behavior of individuals captured on tape participating in a violent brawl as “nothing short of...

29.07.2025 10

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Top Democrat: Shorter Trump Russia deadline 'long overdue'

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, praised President Trump for shortening Russia’s deadline...

28.07.2025 3

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2 killed, 3 injured in Reno casino shooting

At least two people were killed and three were hospitalized in a shooting early Monday outside a casino in Reno, Nev. A gunman opened fire outside the...

28.07.2025 3

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Sharpton on Trump claim he was paid to endorse Harris: 'Absolutely not'

The Rev. Al Sharpton early Monday pushed back on President Trump’s claim that he was paid to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024...

28.07.2025 3

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Former ambassador to EU: 15 percent tariff can be baked into profit margins

President Trump’s first-term ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, brushed off concerns on Sunday about higher prices for Americans...

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Rubio: Vance would be 'great' GOP nominee in 2028 'if he decides he wants to do that'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Vice President Vance would be a "great nominee" for the Republican Party in 2028, should he decide to run for...

28.07.2025 4

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Here are the trade deals Trump has made ahead of Aug. 1 tariffs

After months of delays, President Trump’s long-awaited global tariffs are slated to take effect at the end of this week. Trump on April 2 announced...

28.07.2025 4

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Mace teases decision on South Carolina governor bid: 'Couple of days'

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Sunday she plans to decide in the coming days whether to launch a bid for South Carolina governor. In an interview on...

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Ohio State University president: Ivy League presidents 'in survival mode, quite frankly'

The Ohio State University (OSU) President Ted Carter said on Sunday that he thinks Ivy League schools are in “survival mode,” when asked about...

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Khanna says Democrats have pushed for Epstein files' release since 2019

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Sunday that there have been Democrats pushing for the release of files related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey...

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Roy Cooper hints at 2026 Senate run

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) hinted over the weekend that he plans to run for the open U.S. Senate seat in his state during the 2026...

28.07.2025 6

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Obama calls for action to stop 'preventable starvation' in Gaza

Former President Obama on Sunday called for action to stop what he described as the “preventable” starvation reported in the Gaza Strip. “While...

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Lutnick says tariffs set in place Aug 1: 'No extensions. No more grace periods.'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday that President Trump would not grant any further extensions to countries wishing to negotiate trade...

27.07.2025 5

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'Whites-only' community seeks Missouri expansion

A "whites-only" group called Return to the Land (RTTL), derided by critics as racist and antisemitic, is looking to expand its reach from its base in...

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Trump loses favor with independents; overall approval hits 37 percent: Gallup

President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest level of his second term, a shift fueled by a decline in support among independents,...

24.07.2025 4

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Nadler blasts Columbia for 'outrageous and embarrassing' settlement with Trump administration

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday condemned Columbia University’s settlement with the Trump administration as “outrageous and...

24.07.2025 4

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Khanna planning to subpoena Epstein estate for 'birthday book'

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said he plans to subpoena the estate of the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for the so-called “birthday...

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CNN's Collins, Leavitt spar over whether Trump 'undermined' Gabbard

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins pressed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday about comments President Trump made last month that Collins...

24.07.2025 4

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Ukraine proposes summit with Putin, Trump, Zelensky and Erdogan

Ukraine closed out its third round of direct talks with Russia on Wednesday with a proposal to hold a “leaders’ summit” by the end of August...

24.07.2025 10

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WSJ: DOJ told Trump his name was in Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Trump in May that his name appeared multiple times in files related to the late financier and sex...

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Uber unveils 'Women Preference' feature for drivers, riders

Women in select U.S. cities will soon be able to express a preference for female Uber drivers and riders in the popular ride-sharing service, the...

23.07.2025 3

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Pelosi hammers Johnson for blocking summer votes on Epstein files

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the former Speaker, castigated Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday for adjourning the House early to avoid holding a...

22.07.2025 2

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Sharpton: Trump releasing MLK assassination files 'desperate attempt to distract' from Epstein

The Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights activist and MSNBC host, slammed the Trump administration’s decision to release the files on Martin Luther King...

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Noem blames NY officials, 'sanctuary city policies' for off-duty Border Patrol agent's shooting

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem blamed New York City’s “sanctuary city policies” for the shooting of an off-duty...

21.07.2025 9

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Stephen A. Smith: Trump's Commanders comments 'petty' and 'evasive'

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith on Monday called President Trump’s remarks about the Washington Commanders team “petty” and “evasive.” In Monday’s...

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Passenger jet pilot makes hard midair turn to avoid B-52 bomber

A passenger jet made a hard turn midair on Friday to avoid a collision with a B-52 bomber, according to the pilot and the Air Force. SkyWest Flight...

21.07.2025 9

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Russia sticking to its war demands amid Trump sanctions threat

The Kremlin is sticking to its war demands, even as President Trump makes new threats of sanctions that would go into effect if Russian President...

21.07.2025 9

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Second suspect sought in shooting of off-duty Border Patrol agent

Authorities searched Sunday for a second suspect in the shooting of an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in an apparent botched...

21.07.2025 8

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Alaska Airlines resumes operations after hours-long ground stop

Alaska Airlines resumed its operations early Monday after grounding all flights for about three hours because of a technical outage. The “temporary,...

21.07.2025 10

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Ex-prosecutor on releasing Epstein grand jury transcripts: 'It's not going to be much'

A former federal prosecutor based in Manhattan says she doesn't expect grand jury transcripts in the Jeffrey Epstein case to produce much new...

21.07.2025 9

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Dershowitz compares Ghislaine Maxwell to Epstein 'Rosetta Stone': 'She knows everything'

Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz, who once represented disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, says his former client’s longtime...

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Trump: 'Our great Indian people' want Washington Commanders, Cleveland Guardians to change names back

President Trump on Sunday called on the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to change their names back to the Redskins and Indians,...

20.07.2025 3

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House Democrat: 'Mamdani isn't speaking for our party'

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said on Sunday that New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, “isn’t speaking for...

20.07.2025 3

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US hostage envoy urges Hamas to ‘take the deal’ with Israel

Adam Boehler, U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs, on Sunday urged Hamas to “take the deal” on the table with Israel and to move forward toward...

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Special envoy calls Bukele ‘a good friend’ after prisoner swap with Venezuela

U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs, Adam Boehler, called Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele “a good friend” after he helped secure the release...

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O’Rourke urges Democrats to fight ‘fire with fire’ in redistricting battle

Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) called on his fellow Democrats to fight “fire with fire” as Republicans in his state move forward with an...

20.07.2025 10

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O’Rourke undecided on if he’ll run for Senate seat in 2026

Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) said on Sunday that he has not yet decided whether to run for U.S. Senate in Texas in 2026. “I don't know,”...

20.07.2025 4

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Bacon praises Trump ‘pivot’ on Russia: ‘We owe Melania some thanks here’

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), a moderate Republican, suggested in a Sunday interview that first lady Melania Trump deserves some credit for President...

20.07.2025 7

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Israel orders evacuations in central Gaza as ceasefire talks hit roadblock

Israel on Sunday warned residents in parts of central Gaza to evacuate ahead of anticipated military action as ceasefire talks to end the war have...

20.07.2025 10

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Japan heads to polls for critical election for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday to cast ballots for seats in the parliament’s upper chamber, in an election that could put Prime...

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