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Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim on Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it will not allow the U.S. to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory.
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Supreme Court asked to intervene in White House ballroom fight
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal fight over a White House ballroom, arguing the project is vital for national security.
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Kennedy Center board restores Trump’s name on facade
The Kennedy Center board of trustees voted Thursday to add President Trump's name to the building's facade, reversing a federal judge's order.
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Hegseth Denies ‘Dire’ Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes back on reports of low morale and supply shortages aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a deployment that has set records.
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Judge Dismisses Trump’s Harvard Antisemitism Lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's civil rights lawsuit against Harvard, ruling the alleged incidents did not constitute an ongoing violation of Title VI.
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Leavitt Steps Down as White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House Press Secretary to focus on her family, transitioning to an outside advisory role.
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Trump Secretly Switched Planes During Turkey Trip
The Secret Service swapped Air Force One for a decoy plane during a NATO summit after an Iranian missile threat.
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Crowley Upsets Hong in Wisconsin Governor Race
Crowley's victory sets up historic possibility as state's first Black governor against Republican Tiffany.
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Dems Target Key WI Districts as Duffy’s Son-in-Law Wins GOP Primary
Democrats target two Republican-held Wisconsin seats as a Trump-backed candidate wins an open primary.
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Progressive Lt. Gov. Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate primary
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeats Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a high-profile general election.
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DHS Plans $20M in Electric-Shock Gloves for ICE
DHS is spending up to $20M on G.L.O.V.E. gloves that deliver electric shocks to ICE officers.
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Graham, Norman Advance to SC GOP Senate Runoff
South Carolina Republicans will hold a runoff next month to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with his sister Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman advancing.