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Abdul El-Sayed scores key endorsement in Michigan Senate race

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has picked up a key endorsement from the United Auto Workers (UAW), adding labor firepower to a...

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Trump signals US economy booming despite affordability concerns: ‘IT’S RAINING JOBS’

President Trump highlighted the stronger-than-expected jobs report as a sign the U.S. economy is booming, declaring that it's “raining jobs.” The...

06.06.2026 10

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Trump: Reflecting Pool work wasn't simply 'paint job'

President Trump dismissed criticism of the recent Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations on Friday, rejecting claims the project amounted to...

05.06.2026 1

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Jobs report sparks inflation fears; Trump responds

President Trump on Friday pushed back on inflation concerns driven by a strong jobs report, arguing robust growth should be viewed as a positive for...

05.06.2026 1

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Trump teases Lincoln Memorial 'promenade'

President Trump unveiled plans Thursday for a new pedestrian "promenade" connecting the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, the latest in a series...

05.06.2026 4

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Dart defends Trump rally appearance amid backlash: 'I’ve always loved this country'

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart on Friday defended a recent appearance at a New York rally where he introduced President Trump, saying he...

30.05.2026 4

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Graham hails Trump's Abraham Accords push after Iran deal criticism: 'Brilliant'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday voiced support for President Trump's proposal that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf states join the Abraham...

25.05.2026 6

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Maryland Senate president softens stance on redistricting: 'The rules have changed'

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) signaled a shift this week on mid-decade redistricting, softening his earlier skepticism as battles over...

25.05.2026 3

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Trump urges Gulf allies to join Abraham Accords amid US-Iran talks

President Trump on Monday called for Gulf allies to join the Abraham Accords amid talks between the U.S. and Iran to bring an end to hostilities in...

25.05.2026 3

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100 ships redirected amid naval blockade of Iran ports, Strait of Hormuz: Centcom

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Saturday it has redirected more than 100 commercial vessels as part of the ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports...

23.05.2026 10

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Companies name AI as top reason for job cuts for second straight month: Analysis

Companies are increasingly citing artificial intelligence as justification for layoffs, according to a new analysis highlighting growing concerns...

09.05.2026 3

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NTSB investigating reported pedestrian strike involving Frontier flight in Denver

Federal aviation authorities are looking into an incident at Denver International Airport after a Frontier Airlines flight reportedly struck a...

09.05.2026 10

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Blanche challenges Obama’s framing of WHCD shooting: ‘Disappointing’

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Saturday blasted former President Obama’s response to the White House Correspondent’s Association (WHCA)...

02.05.2026 7

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Democrats erupt over abortion pill block: 'We won’t stop fighting'

Democrats are pushing back on a recent court ruling that blocked doctors’ ability to prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth and...

02.05.2026 8

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Los Angeles judge clears way for civil trial against Baldwin in ‘Rust’ case

A Los Angeles judge on Friday cleared the way for a civil trial against actor Alec Baldwin over the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of “Rust,"...

18.04.2026 10

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Rubio revokes green cards of 2 Soleimani relatives amid Iran conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of two relatives of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, as the Trump administration...

04.04.2026 20

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Blumenthal: Trump's order to reform college sports 'is theater, not a fix'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Friday dismissed President Trump’s executive order targeting eligibility and transfer rules in college sports...

04.04.2026 20

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United trimming flights as Middle East conflict drives fuel costs higher

United Airlines announced Friday it is trimming flights as rising fuel costs tied to the U.S. military operation in Iran squeeze the industry. United...

21.03.2026 10

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Maher shrugs off Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke: ‘You’d laugh’ if a comedian said it

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday brushed off President Trump's ribbing of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Pearl Harbor amid the ongoing U.S....

21.03.2026 20

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Trump blasts ‘disloyal’ Republicans after Supreme Court sinks tariffs

President Trump late Friday blasted “disloyal” Republicans and Supreme Court justices after the high court struck down much of his tariff policy...

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Trump approves DC emergency declaration over Potomac sewage spill

President Trump on Saturday approved Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's (D) request for federal disaster assistance as the nation's capital works...

21.02.2026 50

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Pelosi calls out Trump over FBI raid in Georgia ahead of midterms: 'Not right'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Saturday blasted President Trump and his administration over what she called "surveillance" ahead of...

14.02.2026 30

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Casey Wasserman to sell entertainment agency amid backlash from Epstein ties

Casey Wasserman, the entertainment executive tapped by President Trump to chair the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, said late Friday that he is in the...

14.02.2026 20

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Trump warns Iran of 'steep' consequences if no deal reached after 'very good' talks

President Trump on Friday called the recent talks between the U.S. and Iran "very good," but said the consequences would be "very steep" if a deal is...

07.02.2026 10

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Jeffries calls on GOP leaders to denounce president over Obamas video: 'F--- You Trump'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) issued a plea to Republican leaders to denounce President Trump, after a video briefly depicting former...

07.02.2026 10

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Trump calls for regime change in Iran, blasts leader as 'sick': 'It’s time'

President Trump on Saturday said it's "time to look for new leadership" in Iran, after the nation's leader lashed out at the president for...

17.01.2026 20

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Denmark, Greenland seek Rubio meeting after Trump remarks

Officials in Denmark and Greenland are requesting a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after President Trump renewed his focus on acquiring...

07.01.2026 30

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Dozens of Caribbean flights canceled after US strikes Venezuela

Major U.S. airlines canceled dozens of flights to the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, after the Trump administration launched a "large-scale" attack...

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Democrats rip Trump administration for 'illegal' strikes on Venezuela

Democratic lawmakers lambasted the administration early Saturday after President Trump announced U.S. personnel captured Venezuelan...

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Providence mayor: 'Hero' tipster that led officials to Brown shooting suspect should get full $50K

Brett Smiley, the Democratic mayor of Providence, R.I., is asking the FBI to issue a reward to the anonymous Reddit user whose tip led to the suspect...

20.12.2025 10

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Kayleigh McEnany urges GOP to seek competitive primary in 2028: 'It makes you tougher'

Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Friday warned against making early endorsements in the 2028 presidential race, pushing the GOP...

20.12.2025 10

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Former Pence aide predicts 2026 midterms will ‘favor the Democrats’

Marc Short, a former aide to ex-vice president Mike Pence, predicted earlier this week that Democrats' recent election victories could be a harbinger...

13.12.2025 10

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Witkoff to resume peace talks with Zelensky, European leaders in Berlin

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Germany over the weekend —...

13.12.2025 10

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Trump names Indiana state senators who ‘need encouragement’ on redistricting

President Trump on Friday celebrated the latest redistricting moves in Indiana, while pressuring several state senators to support a new map that...

07.12.2025 10

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Psaki: Loomer, O'Keefe covering Pentagon 'not a real press corps'

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki weighed in Thursday on the discourse around Pentagon media access, calling out the new "press corps" for...

07.12.2025 10

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Don Bacon doubles down on Hegseth criticism: ‘I think I’ve seen enough’

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) took his criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a step further Friday, claiming the Pentagon chief's recent decisions...

06.12.2025 10

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Trump says Biden to blame for affordability crisis: 'I'M FIXING IT'

President Trump on Saturday took another swing at talks around rising prices and cost of living concerns, largely casting the blame for the...

06.12.2025 10

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Senators vow oversight after report Hegseth told troops to 'kill everybody' in boat strike

Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) issued a statement Saturday vowing to conduct "vigorous oversight" on Caribbean strikes after a...

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Trump ally Rep. Troy Nehls says he’s retiring

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) announced Saturday that he will not seek reelection in next year's midterm elections but instead focus on his family. "After...

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Trump defends trade moves as Supreme Court weighs tariffs: ‘WE HAVE ALL THE CARDS’

President Trump on Saturday pressed the Supreme Court to rule in his favor on tariffs, doubling down on claims that steep import taxes have made the...

29.11.2025 30

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Campbell's ousts executive over alleged 'poor people,' 3D-printed chicken comments

The Campbell’s Company announced Wednesday that a top executive had been fired over "vulgar, offensive and false" comments he made to a former...

28.11.2025 10

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Vance: Anyone who says they like turkey is 'full of s---' 

Vice President Vance on Wednesday invoked President Trump's "America First" policy, joking that because Thanksgiving is a U.S. holiday, the meat of...

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Campbell's ousts executive over alleged 'poor people,' 3D-printed chicken comments

The Campbell’s Company announced Wednesday that a top executive had been fired over "vulgar, offensive and false" comments he made to a former...

28.11.2025 20

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Vance rebukes criticism of Trump‘s Ukraine peace plan

Vice President Vance on Friday defended President Trump's 28-point peace plan to bring an end to the more than three-year war in Ukraine, pushing back...

22.11.2025 20

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Suspect accused of breaching Alina Habba's office now in custody: 'We got him'

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced early Saturday that the Justice Department (DOJ) captured a suspect who entered acting U.S. Attorney Alina...

15.11.2025 10

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Trump says 'RINO' Greene 'betrayed the entire Republican Party'

President Trump on Saturday took his mounting criticism of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) a step further, accusing the lawmaker of being a...

15.11.2025 20

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Trump rips Democrats, 'BIG, BAD' health insurance companies amid shutdown stalemate

President Trump on Saturday took a swipe at Democrats and health insurance companies as lawmakers struggle to find consensus on a bill to reopen the...

08.11.2025 10

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FAA reports increasing air traffic controller call-outs as shutdown enters second month

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pressed lawmakers to reopen the government late Friday as major airports across the U.S. experience flight...

01.11.2025 10

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Harris hints at possible 2028 comeback bid: 'I am not done'

Former Vice President Harris signaled on Saturday that she is leaving the door open to launching a 2028 presidential bid — which would mark her...

25.10.2025 10

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Smithsonian poised to shutter museums Sunday as shutdown showdown persists

The Smithsonian Institute announced Saturday that its museums will be closed starting Sunday as the lapse in government funding persists. "Due to the...

11.10.2025 10

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