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Steak ‘n Shake’s new chief MAHA officer: We're going ‘back to the glory days of fast food’

Steak ‘n Steak is revamping its ingredients and cooking methods in a move it says aligns with the Trump administration’s health agenda, an effort...

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Newsmax host rips into Hegseth over Navy secretary’s firing

Newsmax host Greg Kelly tore into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday over the firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan, the latest in a series of...

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DeSantis escalates clash with Jeffries over Florida redistricting: ‘Bring it on’

Tensions over Florida’s redistricting push escalated on Friday, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) daring House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries...

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Bolton lambasts US-Iran peace talks: ‘Nowhere close to a deal’

Former national security adviser John Bolton cast doubt Friday on whether the U.S. was on the cusp of reaching a long-term peace deal with Iran, as...

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Pompeo casts doubt on renewed US-Iran talks: ‘I’m not optimistic’

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that he is “not optimistic” about U.S. and Iranian officials reaching an agreement to end...

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US envoys head to Pakistan as Iran throws cold water on direct talks

U.S. and Iranian officials are expected in Islamabad on Saturday for another round of Pakistani-brokered talks to end the nearly two-month conflict,...

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Moreno introduces resolution banning senators from prediction markets

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced a resolution on Friday that would ban senators from participating in prediction markets amid concerns about...

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Karoline Leavitt to welcome second baby next week

President Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt is expected to give birth to her second child next week, according to a White House official. It is...

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India knocks disparaging post shared by Trump

Officials in India knocked a recent post shared by President Trump online that referred to the country as a “hellhole,” dismissing the...

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O'Leary: Possible Spirit Airlines bailout 'really bad idea'

Millionaire investor Kevin O’Leary is not sold on the Trump administration’s reported plan to bail out Spirit Airlines, calling it a “really bad...

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Luna: Trump should pardon soldier accused of Maduro bet

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Thursday called for President Trump to pardon for the U.S. Army soldier accused of raking in more than $400,000...

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Former NATO commander: Halting mine-laying vessels 'key to unlocking' Strait of Hormuz

Retired Navy Adm. James Stavridis, the former NATO allied supreme commander, suggested on Thursday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz largely hinges...

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77 percent blame Trump for gas prices: Survey

A majority of Americans believe President Trump is to blame for a surge in gas prices, as the conflict with Iran continues to strain the global...

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Man accused of spraying Omar with apple cider vinegar plans to plead guilty

The man accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with apple cider vinegar during a January town hall in her Minnesota district has reached a plea...

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Rogan blasts Trump's Iran strategy after extending ceasefire: 'Doesn't make sense'

Podcaster Joe Rogan said Thursday that President Trump’s strategy in Iran “doesn’t make sense," renewing his criticism of the conflict days...

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Warren draws 'parallels' between AI 'bubble' and financial crisis

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) warned on Thursday that investments in artificial intelligence could trigger a potential economic crash, drawing...

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Rogan blasts Trump's Iran strategy after extending ceasefire: 'Doesn’t make sense'

Podcaster Joe Rogan said on Thursday that President Trump’s strategy in Iran “doesn’t make sense," renewing his criticism of the conflict days...

23.04.2026 2

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Man planning mass shooting in New Orleans arrested, authorities say

A former North Carolina law enforcement officer was arrested Wednesday after authorities said he threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a festival...

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Trump praises decision to keep 2 Pennsylvania coal plants open: 'Big win'

President Trump on Tuesday praised an agreement that will allow two coal-fired power plants to remain open for several more years, crediting his...

22.04.2026 5

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Trump: Iran peace talks possible as soon as Friday

President Trump signaled Wednesday morning that a second round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran could be coming in the next “36 to 72...

22.04.2026 1

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Cuban: White House bid 'not going to happen'

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban shut down speculation on Wednesday about whether he could launch a bid for the White House in 2028. “Yeah, not going...

22.04.2026 3

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Trump bashes Supreme Court's 'Republican' justices, says they've 'gone weak, stupid, and bad'

President Trump said on Wednesday that “certain” conservative justices on the Supreme Court have “gone weak, stupid, and bad,” tearing into...

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Trump rips Carville over call for more states, Supreme Court justices

President Trump ripped veteran Democratic strategist James Carville as a “wacko” on Tuesday, slamming the 81-year-old political consultant over...

22.04.2026 1

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Jeffries warns Florida Republicans after Democrats' win in Virginia

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday celebrated the passage of a referendum redrawing congressional lines in Virginia while...

22.04.2026 2

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Kennedy snaps back at comment about 'whale heads, bear heads, and raccoon parts'

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. snapped at Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) on Tuesday after the lawmaker said he wished Kennedy...

21.04.2026 6

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Trump, Iran under the gun with ceasefire expiring: What to know

The chances of the U.S. and Iran striking a peace deal before a two-week ceasefire expires on Wednesday evening are falling fast, as Tehran refused to...

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House Republican 'would not be surprised' if foreign adversaries to blame for dead, missing US scientists

Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.), who sits on the House Oversight Committee, said late Monday that he would “not be surprised” if foreign adversaries...

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US soldier says wife detained by ICE: 'She followed the rules'

The wife of a U.S. Army soldier is reportedly facing deportation after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an...

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House Republican on Patel reported alcohol use: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job ... I’m cool’

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) defended FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday following a report in The Atlantic alleging Patel has engaged in excessive...

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Trump praises Tim Cook on departure from Apple: 'I have always been a big fan'

President Trump praised Tim Cook’s tenure as the CEO of Apple on Tuesday, a day after the company announced Cook would step down from the role. “I...

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US, Iran talks in question with ceasefire in balance

With a fragile ceasefire winding down, Pakistan is pushing ahead with preparations for a second round of talks in Islamabad, even as Tehran signals it...

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Obama and Mamdani meet for the first time, read to New York City preschoolers

A group of preschoolers in the Bronx received a visit from former President Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Saturday, the first...

18.04.2026 5

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Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

Vice President JD Vance thanked Pope Leo XIV on Saturday after the pontiff sought to downplay a days-long clash with President Trump and said he...

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Majority of Cubans, Cuban Americans in South Florida disapprove of deportations: Poll

Many Cubans and Cuban Americans in South Florida are unhappy with the Trump administration over its treatment of migrants from the Caribbean island,...

18.04.2026 3

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FBI Director Kash Patel bashes media over Atlantic story, threatens lawsuit

FBI Director Kash Patel has threatened to sue The Atlantic after the magazine reported that his colleagues have grown alarmed by what it described as...

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Murphy tells US, world progressives to take 'lessons' from Hungary elections

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Saturday urged progressives in the U.S. and around the world to “learn from each other”, saying the defeat of...

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DOJ won’t contribute to France’s probe of Musk’s X: Report

The Justice Department (DOJ) has informed French authorities that it will not contribute to an investigation into billionaire Elon Musk’s social...

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Starmer 'furious' as Mandelson vetting revelation spurs calls for resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday that he was “furious” that he did not know former Labour Party minister Peter Mandelson failed his...

17.04.2026 2

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Collins, Tillis signal shift on Trump war powers if Iran war hits 60-day mark

Two Senate Republicans who previously rejected Democratic-led efforts to curb President Trump’s ability to continue the military action against Iran...

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House Republican says Trump 'almost a second coming' amid backlash over AI Jesus posts

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) likened President Trump to a “second coming” amid backlash over the president’s feud with Pope Leo XIV and his...

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Ty Cobb: Trump's attacks on Pope Leo 'shows you how crazy this man is

Former White House attorney Ty Cobb suggested Thursday that President Trump’s cognitive decline has “accelerated” since his first term, pointing...

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Trump to tap ousted FEMA leader to head disaster agency

Cameron Hamilton, who was fired from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) almost a year ago, is expected to be tapped by President...

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Trump on public hearings with Epstein survivors: 'I'm OK with that'

President Trump signaled Thursday that he was open to the possibility of Congress holding public hearings with survivors of the convicted sex offender...

16.04.2026 4

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Rogan again slams US war with Iran: 'All of it’s terrifying'

Podcaster Joe Rogan is not letting up on his criticism of the joint U.S.-Israel conflict in Iran, commenting during his show on Thursday that he found...

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Greene slams evangelical leader's defense of Trump after AI Jesus post

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) slammed evangelical leader Franklin Graham on Thursday for defending President Trump’s since-deleted post...

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Bannon advises Hegseth to ‘tone down' Bible talk: 'It steps on what's important'

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon advised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday to tone down religious references in briefings on the...

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Harris hammers Trump over gas prices amid 'war of choice'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) cast blame on President Trump Wednesday for the surge in gas prices amid the U.S. conflict with Iran, which...

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Greene says Trump told her 'if my son were to get killed, it would be my fault'

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said during a recent podcast appearance that President Trump had an “unkind” response when she messaged...

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Tillis on Trump's reasoning for posting AI Jesus image: 'I’ll take it at face value'

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said on Wednesday that he was willing to take President Trump’s explanation for a controversial post depicting the...

15.04.2026 8

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Vance tells Pope Leo to 'be careful', Homan says 'leave politics alone'

Senior Trump administration officials escalated criticism of the Vatican on Tuesday, with Vice President Vance warning Pope Leo XIV to “be...

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