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Breaking down September's CPI report as inflation rises to 3.7%
Inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September as energy costs soared amid President Trump's war with Iran, a new CPI report shows. CBS News reporter Emily Pandise has more.
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A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until the matter goes to a formal trial. (Image credit: Graeme Sloan).
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Why Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs
President Trump’s deal with Russia will probably not lower diesel prices that have soared because of his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
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Mike Rogers dismisses criticism he’d be ‘rubber stamp’ for Trump in Senate
With a close race in Michigan, Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers resisted accusations he would be a ‘rubber stamp’ to the president’s agenda. He speaks to Tom Llamas on Nightly News tonight.
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Supreme Court Again Sides With Republicans in Political TV Ad Fight
The Trump administration had filed an emergency application asking the justices to intervene in a long-running dispute over political ad rates.
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Ukraine accuses SpaceX of restricting Starlink, disrupting military amid Trump pressure
Ukrainian officials and military units accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of throttling a technology at the heart of their battlefield communications and drone operations.
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‘Republican wave’ unlikely but House GOP can ‘hold their own,’ says outgoing congressman
Retiring Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to share his confidence in Republicans holding onto Congress in the midterms and his distaste for President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia.
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Higher Energy Prices Pushed U.S. Inflation Up to 3.7% Ahead of Midterm Elections
September’s Consumer Price Index report will keep pressure on President Trump and the Federal Reserve to tame intensifying price pressures.
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Appeals Court Questions Trump’s National Guard Deployment in D.C.
After thousands of troops deployed by the president have patrolled Washington for more than a year, a three-judge panel interrogated whether the deployment could continue indefinitely.
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Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board
Exclusive: Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forward Israel is refusing to allow a key military outpost project for Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to proceed in Gaza, the Guardian has learned. In early August, the Board of Peace, the international organization authorized i.
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Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trump’s New Press Secretary
Ms. Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script, called on only three reporters and made an awkward slip-up.
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‘I think Alaska’s turning blue’: Republicans fret Sullivan’s path to reelection
WASILLA, Alaska — Three weeks out from Election Day, President Donald Trump took a helicopter to a plane to another helicopter to a motorcade to an ice hockey rink in Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna Valley, traversing nearly 4,000 miles over more than eight hours to turn out his base here to help Republicans defend the Sena.
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U.S. blasts "embarrassing" complaint against Lebanon's ambassador
The Trump administration sharply criticized a legal complaint filed in Lebanon against the country's ambassador to Washington over her reported outreach to her Israeli counterpart.
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5 Takeaways From a Heated and Personal Maine Senate Debate
Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, disagreed over the war in Iran and President Trump in the third of four debates in a key race.
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Judge halts Trump administration from clearing trees at D.C. golf course
A judge extended a restraining order against the Trump administration to halt the clearing of hundreds of trees at a Washington, D.C. golf course which President Trump wants to renovate.
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Trump Says He Is ‘Looking at’ Firing Kimberly Guilfoyle
President Trump made the remark in response to a question about the U.S. ambassador to Greece, who faces accusations that she asked a G.O.P. donor to pay off her credit card.
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‘Honey Please’: The Steep Rise and Sudden Fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle.
President Trump cut her loose after damaging news reports about her tenure as ambassador to Greece. Once a prominent Trump insider, she suggested she will now fight to defend her reputation.
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FIFA Pays Millions for Trump Tower Office Said to Be Rarely Used
The deal is another sign of how Gianni Infantino, the leader of soccer’s global governing body, has sought closer ties to President Trump.
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Trump says Houthis are "behaving very badly." What are his options?
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones across the kingdom on Tuesday after the rebel group struck an airport over the weekend. CBS News Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy joins with analysis.
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Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Diesel Deal With Putin
A bipartisan group of 12 senators called on the president to drop his decision to ease sanctions on Russia’s exports of diesel fuel, saying the deal would help Moscow continue the war in Ukraine.
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Trump officials now leaning against livestreaming Fort Hood shooter's execution, sources say
Trump administration officials are now leaning against livestreaming the Fort Hood mass shooter's execution, sources say.
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Fact-checking Trump's promises to lower prices
American consumers are facing higher costs for gas and groceries despite promises made by President Trump during his campaign in 2024. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
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More than five million people have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits since President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year. The bill cut SNAP funding, expanded work requirements and recently pushed more program costs to states. As Stephanie Sy reports, that's meant many m.
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Trump’s new messenger: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
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Ukraine Says It Received No Intelligence About Strikes 2 Nights in a Row
Asked about apparent U.S. threats to cut off intelligence sharing with Kyiv, which can warn of Russian aerial attacks, President Trump said information continued to flow.
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Ukraine had no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv, Zelenskyy says
At the White House, Trump told reporters that the U.S. has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine.
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Inside the Houthis' power as Trump considers strikes after attacks on Saudi Arabia
The main international airport in Riyadh remains closed after Houthi forces fired a barrage of missiles at the main terminal, causing massive damage and killing at least 13 people over the weekend. Saudi Arabia's government has vowed to retaliate and now wants the U.S. to join in. Gregory Gause, associate fellow at the.
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AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton: ‘We’re creating alien beings. I’m willing to be selfish and choose humans’
Pioneering computer scientist on why Trump is using ‘superintelligence’ wrong, whether AI could wipe out humanity – and how our biggest challenge will be accepting we’re not the only intelligent beings Donald Trump is a “corrupt, senile felon” whose fixation on the term superintelligence proves he knows nothing about A.
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Morning news brief
Trump will headline a rally in Alaska Tuesday, federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home Monday, Trump's diesel deal with Russia frustrates European leaders.
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Will Trump's Russia diesel deal actually bring down prices?
President Trump said Friday on Truth Social that Russia will "immediately supply" more than 300,000 tons of diesel to global markets, an additional 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons "immediately thereafter." Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, joins CBS News to discuss the effect that mi.
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Hunger deepens in a rural community hit by Trump’s cuts
Trump voters in West Virginia say they're struggling to afford food as USDA aid to pantries drops and costs rise. Nearly 75% of food banks surveyed said they were seeing rising demand. NBC News' Shannon Pettypiece reports.
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Brad Raffensperger defends election security in Georgia ahead of consequential midterms
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger sits down with NBC News' Jane Timm ahead of what's expected to be his final election. He discusses election security, defending his record and the state's processes, and his contentious history with President Donald Trump.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the GOP's vulnerability in the midterms
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump on the campaign trail with the midterm elections closing in, the South Carolina Senate race becoming competitive, the closest Senate races and the taxpayer-fu.
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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course
During a four-hour hearing, a federal judge demanded answers from the Trump administration about who authorized the removal of hundreds of trees at the East Potomac Golf Links.
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New White House press secretary a 'devoted fan' of Trump and MAGA
Katie Zacharia worked for one of Trump's companies and raised her profile appearing on conservative-leaning talk shows. She also amplified right-wing conspiracy theories. Now she'll be the president's chief spokesperson. (Image credit: Terry Wyatt).
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House Democratic leaders condemn the search of congresswoman's home as an 'abuse of power'
"For years, Donald Trump and far-right extremists have relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Omar with vile personal attacks and baseless accusations," House Democratic leaders said in a statement.
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Zelenskyy vows to retaliate if Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid continue
Ukrainian leader says he was surprised by Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ announcement, posted as Russian drones hit Kyiv Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to respond to Russia’s continuing attacks on the Ukrainian power grid as European leaders rally around Kyiv amid a feud with Donald Trump over Ukraine’s strikes on oil refin.
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Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
The Department of Homeland Security tapped $20 million in taxpayer money for the ads, which the White House has defended as public service announcements.
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MAGA Inc. plots final midterm money moves
MAGA Inc. is planning to trim the map in a homestretch bid to cling to power in November. The President Donald Trump-aligned super PAC, with several hundred million dollars still in the bank, is planning a series of major money moves coordinated with other leading GOP super PACs in the final three weeks before Election.
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Republican strategist on how Trump's personal grievances could affect the GOP
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about how President Trump's personal grievances and projects are affecting the chances of GOP candidates in the upcoming election.
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Trump struggles to show voters he's focused on the cost of living
With a deal to import millions of tons of diesel fuel from Russia, President Trump is struggling to show voters that he is focused on the cost of living ahead of the midterms.
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Ukraine Shrugs Off Trump Call to Ditch Zelensky for Energy Strikes
President Trump lashed out at President Volodymyr Zelensky for striking Russian oil refineries. Mr. Zelensky said he’ll stop — if Russia does too.
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Kid Rock details unlikely Eminem collaboration on new Christian album
Kid Rock opened up about his collaboration with fellow Detroit musician Eminem on his new Christian album, "Halfway 2 Jesus," telling " My View with Lara Trump " on Saturday that the longtime friends have refused to let their political differences come between them. The rocker said he hoped the collaboration would send.
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Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
U.S. military involvement in the fight against the Houthis would stretch resources in the Middle East already committed to fighting Iran, analysts said.
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Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations
The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House. (Image credit: Alex Brandon).
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Politics chat: Trump announces fuel deal with Russia. What does it mean for sanctions?
President Trump announced a deal to import Russian fuel to the U.S. We look at what this means for the sanctions he recently signed off on against Russia, as well as the U.S.'s support for Ukraine.
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Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ spending cuts will be fully felt next year, but hospitals are already feeling the squeeze Maternity wards across the United States are facing a wave of closures as cuts to federal Medicaid funding take effect, experts have warned. According to analysis by the non-profit Protect Our Care, 5.
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Major attack on Saudi airport kills 12 and leads Trump to weigh joining fight
The deadliest attack on a Gulf Arab state since the start of the Iran war raised new questions Sunday about whether the United States might be about to join another conflict in the region.
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In the Senate, Collins Often Defies Trump but Rarely Stops Him
A New York Times analysis of Senator Susan Collins’s voting record shows that she frequently breaks with Republicans but more seldom changes an outcome.
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In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat
In a highly competitive Washington congressional race, the incumbent Democrat has angered part of her party base and the Trump-backed Republican challenger faces backlash against the party in power. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker).
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Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
President Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes after Russian strikes killed at least 20 people, including three children, in Ukraine.
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Ukraine says it won't stop attacking Russian oil resources amid diesel fuel deal with U.S.
President Trump is arguing that Ukraine needs a new president as Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuses to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries despite the country's commitment to provide diesel fuel to the U.S. Kamal Afzali has the story.
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Bracing for the midterms, Trump says he will be blamed if Republicans lose
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Even as he makes a case that Republicans should win the midterm congressional elections, President Donald Trump is bracing for the fallout should they lose.
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Trump's economic strategy resemble similar policies in East Asia
Much of the Trump administration's economic policy has been inspired by successful industrial policies successful in East Asia, including those of competitor, China. Will those policies work in the U.S.?
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Despair after 200-year-old ‘grandmother’ tree toppled for Trump’s border wall: ‘It crushes your heart’
Protesters spent months occupying an ancient cottonwood. Then a tense standoff with US border patrol came to a head A 200-year-old cottonwood tree near the US-Mexico border , known as the “grandmother”, has been destroyed to make way for the construction of Donald Trump ’s border wall, despite a months-long effort by p.
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Can you trust the polls in 2026?
NBC News senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss election polling accuracy over the last decade and President Trump's ability to drive turnout with low propensity voters who don't typically participate in polls.
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MAHA fractures deepen as some RFK Jr. followers turn into harsh critics
Some supporters of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement have begun to publicly turn against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration.
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In Trump’s Russian Oil Deal, Middle East Funds Are the Biggest Owners
A majority of ownership in a proposed multibillion-dollar deal would go to a group of Middle Eastern investors, including some with business ties to U.S. negotiators.
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Vance says Microsoft is being suspended from green card program for H-1B visa workers
President Donald Trump's administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the U.S. to live and work using H-1B visas as it accuses the company of fraud.
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White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack
Ryan has spent decades pressing presidents for answers. She talks about access, power, race and how asking questions put her in President Trump's crosshairs. Her new book is Notes on a Blacklash .
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Russia says it's open to a Trump-Putin call as questions mount over plague lab death
Russia says it's open to a Trump-Putin phone call as concern and questions mount over a woman's death of "pneumonia of unknown origin.".
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In Maine Senate Race, Spiking Heating Oil Costs Put Susan Collins on Defensive
Half of homes in Maine rely on heating oil. Rising costs driven up by President Trump’s war with Iran have become central to the state’s Senate race.
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Protesters ejected from raucous Trump rally in Texas
Several hecklers were removed from President Trump's rally in Texas late Wednesday, drawing jeers from the crowd as the president made fun of the protesters.
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Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the president “dangerous and deranged” after his remarks at a political rally, where Mr. Trump said the Iran war was necessary to “keep the world safe.”.
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Who Is Ken Paxton Turning to for Help in the Texas Senate Race?
Trump is in Texas tonight to stump for the Senate candidate.
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DNC sues administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
Trump announced this week that he and his PAC, MAGA Inc., would pay for the ads moving forward following bipartisan criticism.
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Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
It's not yet clear what the taxpayer benefit would be for such a build, or how much it would cost.
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Trump says he thinks he's "helping the Republican Party with the rallies" ahead of midterms
President Trump spoke with reporters outside the White House on Wednesday before leaving for an event in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Trump discussed the Iran war, the midterm elections and more.
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A Public Health-Minded Senator Asks: What Comes After Trump and Kennedy?
Senator Patty Murray, a former chair of the Senate health committee, is forming a group of experts to examine how to insulate the C.D.C. from political interference.
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If the Kennedy Center Is ‘Dangerous,’ Why Is the Symphony Rehearsing There?
The National Symphony Orchestra is practicing inside a building that President Trump and his allies say could fall on their heads.
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Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now?
The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad in December at Fort Hood, where he killed 13 people in 2009. The announcement came days after a botched lethal injection in Tennessee. (Image credit: Eli Kaplan).
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Trump announces eligible U.S. children automatically enrolled in Trump accounts
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that 70 million children under the age of 18 will now have automatic "Trump Accounts" set up by the government to invest in stocks.
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She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal. (Image credit: Sue Julian).
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How Trump’s Tariff War With Canada Ensnared the Can-Am Spyder
The Can-Am Spyder has a devoted fan base across the United States. Now it’s a casualty in the trade war with Canada.
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The deal is designed to demonstrate that President Trump is focused on one of his main campaign pledges: bringing back manufacturing jobs.
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Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed by firing squad, Pentagon says
The Trump administration has approved a plan to execute former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan — who killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood — by firing squad, the Pentagon said.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Hits 17-Month High Despite Trump’s Tariffs
Imports and the trade deficit have ballooned in recent months, defying the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce it through tariffs.
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Top Super PAC for Senate Democrats Raises Record $151 Million in Third Quarter
Democratic Senate candidates have generally out-raised Republicans, but are struggling to match outside spending from Trump-affiliated groups.
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Alito says Supreme Court can't stem rise of emergency appeals, 'not pleased' with Trump's rhetoric
The justice told The Associated Press in a rare interview that the rhetoric about the court from Trump and his administration doesn't sit well with him.
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Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday sought to reassure NATO ally Iceland that President Donald Trump's administration has no designs on the island but shares its deep concerns about Arctic security as tensions between the United States and Russia rise in the high north and elsewhere.
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Trump Hits 4 States in 5 Days in Final Push to November Midterms
With four weeks to go until the crucial midterm elections, President Donald Trump is making an all-out push to rally Republicans, trying to appeal to voters on the economy. The president also made rare reversals on mail-in voting and who will pay for the controversial political ads about himself. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez r.
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A history of presidents naming things after themselves (It's short. They rarely do)
While Trump pushes to get his name on the Kennedy Center and other public sites, history shows that sitting presidents have almost always avoided putting their brands on government assets. (Image credit: Alex Wroblewski).
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Disney, ABC battle Trump's FCC in court over free speech protections
President Trump has repeatedly called for Disney's ABC to fire late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, for mocking him. Trump has also routinely denounced ABC's The View , accusing it of being unfair. (Image credit: Mario Tama).
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As Trump focuses the FBI on immigration, counterintelligence is falling behind
The cuts come as a consequence of President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel's focus on violent crime and immigration, leaving other priorities understaffed. (Image credit: Win McNamee).
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Democrats' advantage is clear with less than a month to go in the midterm elections
President Trump is facing low approval ratings, and voters are blaming him for rising costs. Republicans are likely to pay the price at the ballot box next month. (Image credit: Finn Gomez).
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Trump Allows Cheaper, Dyed Diesel to Be Used in Nonfarm Vehicles
In Nebraska, President Trump announced an executive order to waive an off-road requirement for the fuel, which is exempt from the federal highway tax.
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They Argued About Trump at a Dog Park. Then They Pulled Their Guns.
What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences.
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Trump unveils AI task force
The US director of national intelligence and the Federal Trade Commission chairman will head up the White House’s “ Super Intelligence Force ” on AI, President Donald Trump announced Sunday. The task force — which also includes the vice president, defense secretary, Treasury secretary, and former AI czar David Sacks —.
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At Trump’s Rallies, a Familiar Mix of Rituals and a Plea to ‘Please Pretend’
President Trump is doggedly lending his support to Republican candidates facing a rough midterm season. He is the same campaigner he has always been, but his crowds have changed.
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Trump Is Promising Health Care Checks Before the Midterms. How Far Will They Go?
U.S. President Donald Trump waves after addressing attendees during a campaign rally at the Butler-Vandalia Student Activity Center on Oct. 3, 2026 in Vandalia, Ohio. —Roberto Schmidt—Getty Images President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 2 that 20.8 million eligible Medicare enrollees will receive a one-time $90 premiu.
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Poll: Latino voters swing away from Trump and Republicans
Democrats have a significant lead among Latino voters in 2026 amid economic concerns, according to the NBC News/Telemundo poll.
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Democrats Lead Governor Races Deep in Republican Territory, Polls Show
Democratic advantages in the races for governor in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Alaska reflect deep unhappiness with President Trump and the economy. A Republican leads in Kansas.
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Rahm Emanuel says Democrats should focus on ethics reforms rather than impeaching Trump
Democrats have publicly weighed whether they should pursue impeaching Trump for a third time.
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Politics chat: Midterm polls, Senate races, Trump in Texas
As polls come out with increasing frequency closer to the midterm election, how much credence should voters give them? Meanwhile, President Trump continues campaigning for GOP candidates.
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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.
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In Alabama, Trump Relives His Glory Days (This Time With Some Empty Seats)
The Deep South was the birthplace of the mega MAGA rally. How do people on the Gulf feel about President Trump now?
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Democrats May Have Found the Recipe for Flipping Red-State Senate Seats
Five new Times/Siena polls continue a run of strong results for Democrats in states that President Trump won easily in 2024.
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For some Brazilians, this election is a vote on Trump
President Trump says he's been having success winning races in Latin America. As Brazilian voters go to the polls, they're also deciding how much influence Trump should have in their country.
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Trump pledges to send $90 checks to millions of seniors on Medicare
President Donald Trump promised on Friday to give $90 rebate checks to offset premiums for millions of U.S. seniors on Medicare, his latest pledge to send money to Americans ahead of the midterm elections.
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Episcopal bishop who urged Trump to ‘have mercy’ to resign post in Washington DC
Mariann Budde gained national attention for calling on US president to consider immigrants and LGBTQ+ people Rev Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington DC who gained national attention when she called on Donald Trump to “ have mercy ” on the country’s immigrants and LGBTQ+ community after his second in.
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Trump Urges Republicans to Vote By Mail After Criticizing Practice
It was the latest mixed messaging from President Trump, who regularly votes by mail, but has made baseless claims that the practice is “inherently corrupt.”.
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The price tag on the Ken Paxton rescue mission has Republicans panicking
Republicans know they have to spend big to save Ken Paxton. They’re increasingly worried MAGA Inc. won’t throw down in time. In private conversations over recent weeks, senior Hill Republicans and GOP officials have nudged President Donald Trump’s team to start spending more on the Texas Senate race before it’s too lat.
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Trump, Putin, Ukraine and an Oil Deal: 5 Takeaways
A proposal to bolster relations with the Kremlin through the purchase of Russian energy assets is striking even for an administration that regularly mixes personal business interests with foreign policy.
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CBS News poll finds voters split on state v. national focus in Maine Senate race
Troy Jackson is boosted by those looking for change, while Collins peels off some Trump disapprovers.
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Trump Suggests Cornell Defendants Won’t Get a ‘Fair Shake’ From Letitia James
President Trump weighed in on the case when asked about Ms. James, who has become a target of his second-term retribution campaign.
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The U.S. announced plans for up to $200 billion in South Korean investment, though Seoul has yet to finalize the participation in the Alaska LNG project.
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White House removes CNN from press pool for Trump’s upcoming trip
CNN was previously scheduled to fly on Air Force One and also provide on-the-ground coverage of Trump’s trip.
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Trump’s AI lunch included every major tech company. Except Apple
Apple's absence from Trump's AI lunch raised eyebrows, but the company is known to look out for its own interests.
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Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors that "everybody's numbers are down" after a midterm convention in Dallas that touted both Paxton's campaign and President Trump's record.
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Trump’s Voluntary A.I. Policing Echoes What Biden Did. But Is It Enough Today?
President Trump’s plan to let A.I. companies police themselves comes amid mounting examples that they are failing to put safeguards on the technology.
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In Wooing Wavering Hispanic Voters, Trump Talks ICE, His Ballroom and Himself
President Trump veered off the topic at hand during a White House reception for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Leaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders on Wednesday that the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift in the military. (Image credit: Alex Wong).
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Trump says he and Republicans have done 'very bad job' touting economic wins
As Republicans confront political headwinds on the economy, NBC News’ Garrett Haake and Brian Cheung join Meet the Press NOW to discuss how the White House may be helping or hurting candidates ahead of the midterm elections.
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Legal Immigrants Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Trump’s Bill
Many immigrants without green cards will no longer be eligible for the health insurance program for low-income people.
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Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting. (Image credit: Mladen Antonov).
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How Trump keeps undercutting his anti-communist message
The Trump administration has taken government equity stakes in more than three dozen private companies. (Image credit: Win McNamee).
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Former special counsel Jack Smith defends investigation into Trump on Capitol Hill
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith defended two criminal indictments against President Trump on Capitol Hill.
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Are Trump’s Official Papers His Personal Property?
The administration argues that presidential papers are like those of Supreme Court justices.
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Canada's Carney embraces EU associate member plan; Trump seen with "Kennedy Center Demolished" sign
The European Union floated the idea of making Canada its first associate member, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embracing the plan. Plus, a photographer spotted President Trump holding a placard that appeared to say "Kennedy Center Demolished." CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
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GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far"
"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
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How Canada and the E.U. are teaming up to counter Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg to lay out how middle powers might counteract Trump’s hostility.
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Trump's mass deportations led to a big drop in fentanyl investigations, report finds. Here's what to know
The Department of Homeland Security's focus on mass deportations resulted in a dramatic drop in investigations into illicit fentanyl, according to a federal watchdog report.
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Who Will Win the Midterms? Republicans Are Reeling.
The party is putting up a costly defense of states and districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. And in places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it’s too late.
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JD Vance faces test in White House meeting with Israel-backing radio host
NEW YORK — Vice President JD Vance will hit a key hurdle in his fence-mending effort with Jewish Republicans on Thursday when he hosts a popular conservative radio host at the White House. 77 WABC host Sid Rosenberg, a longtime friend and ardent ally of President Donald Trump, has publicly attacked Vance for maintainin.
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D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk
The Trump administration wants to build its 250-foot arch near one of the country's busiest runways. The FAA will determine whether that poses a hazard. But independent experts already have concerns.
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Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids
The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about the impact on children.
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Trump bashes Democrats on crime while campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina
Whatley, the former Republican National Committee chairman, faces Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper in a critical race for the Senate.
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Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
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Trump’s Latest Threats Loom Over Fed’s Interest Rate Decision
This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday.
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EU's Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become an associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe. (Image credit: Pascal Bastien).
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Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
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Park Service Steamrolls Through Review of Trump’s Arch
Despite objections from preservationists, final approval for the 250-foot-tall monument appears on track for November.
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How nearly 7 months of war have changed daily life in Iran
For the third time, the House of Representatives voted to end the war with Iran. That war powers resolution would stop President Trump from continuing military action against Iran without congressional approval, but it still needs to pass the Senate. The push comes more than six months into a conflict Trump said would.
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Cuban official on Trump's threats as tensions with U.S. rise
For months, the Trump administration has ramped up pressure and threats against Cuba. A de facto oil blockade now means hours of blackouts, plus food and water shortages for millions on the island. While President Trump has threatened a takeover, Cuban officials say they're still willing to talk. Amna Nawaz discussed t.
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Congress Clears Russia Sanctions Bill, Sending It to Trump
The bipartisan measure targets financing for Russia’s war against Ukraine as attacks intensify. It passed the House over the objections of Democrats who opposed handing President Trump new tariff powers.
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Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Says She Is ‘Cancer Free’
Ms. Wiles, the first woman to be the White House chief of staff, had said in March that she had breast cancer.
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E.U. Talks of Making Canada First ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
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US officials decide against backing Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders
Armed group appears to reach agreement with Trump administration over safety of Red Sea shipping Officials from the US met Houthi leaders over the weekend at the country’s embassy in Muscat, Oman, it has been confirmed, leading to the US decision not to intervene to help Saudi Arabia drive back a Houthi advance inside.
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Trump administration spent $9.5B last year on employee leave, driven by DOGE-era cuts
The Trump administration spent $9.5 billion last year on paid administrative leave as it pushed to cut costs, the Government Accountability Office said.
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The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.
America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.
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Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White Discrimination
Washington says South Africa has not done anything to fix what President Trump sees as discrimination. South Africa’s president has called Mr. Trump’s policies racist.
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Is Iran Shaping Up to Be a ‘Forever War’?
Our White House and national security correspondent, David Sanger, compares past “forever wars” that President Trump campaigned against with an Iran War that has no clear endgame.
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Senators question Trump's picks for top health positions, including surgeon general
On Wednesday, the Senate committee on health holds a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third attempt to nominate a surgeon general. (Image credit: John Lamparski).
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‘You’re Elected to Fight and Kill the Other Side’: How Congress Lost Its Way
Members from both parties say the legislative branch has descended into a state of dysfunction in the Trump era.
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Would-be Trump assassin practiced shooting a day before attempt in Pennsylvania, documents show
Thomas Matthew Crooks struck Trump in the ear during a 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. He was subsequently shot dead by the Secret Service.
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Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order
The announcement came after President Trump said he would cancel a $257 million renovation of the venue if his name is not returned to the building.
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The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
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Supreme Court Stands Up to Trump on Mail Voting and a Few Key Issues
The justices take their time and pick their spots, but they have rejected presidential initiatives on tariffs, citizenship, the National Guard — and now the coming election.
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With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Mail Voting
President Trump’s efforts to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms were thwarted by the Supreme Court, but they have sowed confusion and doubt among some voters.
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Democrats Gain Midterms Edge as Trump Drags Down Republicans, Per Times/Siena Poll
Even some Republicans are losing faith in Trump’s economy, a New York Times/Siena poll found, and Democrats were favored on the top issues as the sprint to the midterms gets underway.
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For thousands of Haitians in the U.S., end of protected status brings fear, grief and defiance
Haitians in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status under Trump's immigration crackdown. Now facing deportation to a homeland wracked by gang violence, disease and extreme poverty, Haitians in Miami are meeting the moment with grief, anger, and courage. (Image credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui for NPR).
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Trump facing AI backlash in Congress as push for guardrails intensifies
President has dismissed anxieties over AI’s dangerous potential even as Democrats and some Republicans acknowledge risks Donald Trump is facing a rare backlash from the US Congress as Democrats and some Republicans push for guardrails on the world’s most powerful AI companies. Concerns over the dangerous potential of A.
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Trump nominates Lee Greenwood's wife to serve as ambassador to Barbados
President Trump on Monday nominated Kimberly Greenwood, the wife of "God Bless the USA" singer Lee Greenwood, to serve as ambassador to Barbados and several other Caribbean countries.
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Blanche defends mail ballot changes, says election practices are being probed
Attorney General Todd Blanche fiercely defended the Trump administration's push to impose tighter mail voting rules, telling CBS News the DOJ is examining election practices in multiple states.
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Trump defends son over wedding party controversy
President Trump is defending his son Don, Jr. after a report suggested that a Russian man with links to Putin’s inner circle paid for a portion of his wedding party. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson reports.
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Trump calls Nvidia CEO to talk AI — and gets put on speakerphone during industry summit
“Data centers are great, and they make people wealthy,” the president told CEO Jensen Huang, whose company makes AI chips and hardware.
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AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
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Putin-tied Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations
A ProPublica report says a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin helped fund Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration in the Bahamas. According to the report, Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman and president of the International Boxing Association, paid hundreds of thousands in wedding expenses. Liz Landers spoke.
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VoteHub gives Talarico 55% chance of winning Texas Senate race
VoteHub has moved the Texas Senate race to tilt toward James Talarico, giving the Democrat a 55% chance of winning over Trump-backed Ken Paxton. Cameron Kasky, aide to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, and Erin Maguire, Republican strategist, join with analysis.
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure
His comments Monday follow President Donald Trump's claim that Russia and Ukraine agreed not to target each other's energy infrastructure.
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Trump's EPA repeals pollution limits on fossil fuel power plants
The Trump administration is eliminating limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Environmental groups say this will impact the climate and public health. (Image credit: J. David Ake).
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What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.
President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.
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Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan Walks a Tricky Line on Tariffs as He Seeks Re-Election
Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has shown quiet support for President Trump’s tariffs. His brother, the head of their family business, has described the economic volatility as an enormous challenge.
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States and Cities Sue Over Trump’s Policy to Restrict Green Cards
The policy would give immigration officers wide authority to deny green cards to people using public benefits.
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Trump doubled down on backing a united Ireland, reigniting a divisive political issue. Here's what to know
Northern Ireland's status has been contentious since it remained part of the United Kingdom after most of Ireland gained independence from Britain a century ago.
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10-Year Treasury Yield Touches 5%, Highest Level in Years
One of the world’s most important interest rates hit a level recorded only once since the global financial crisis, as investors continued to rebuff the Trump administration’s efforts to sway the bond market.
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France Mocked U.S. for Human Rights Vote, Then Quietly Apologized
After the Trump administration blocked a new ambassador to Washington, the country expressed regret for a post from a French official social media account.
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The Trump administration is set to eliminate a rule that curbs greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The rule change a significant shift from efforts by Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama to combat climate change.
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Vance says Americans should not be scared of AI as calls for limits grow
Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration is concerned about AI but wants to make sure it's regulating the technology smartly.
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Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs
The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.
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US airman recounts Iran rescue in 60 Minutes segment branded propaganda
Critics say segment about airman’s rescue was made to boost public perception of Trump’s unpopular war A US airman has spoken of climbing a 7,000ft ridge with a broken back, arm and shoulder after he was shot down in Iran – and of being rescued by a team of American special forces as hostile locals closed in on him. Th.
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This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it
Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination. The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit. (Image credit: Candace Dane Chambers for NPR).
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Trump returns home to drum up voter support for GOP candidates ahead of midterms
President Trump returns to the U.S. ready to rally on behalf of Republican candidates as the midterm election enters its crucial fall stretch.
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Trump unloads on AOC, Mamdani for laughing during sacred 9/11 ceremony at Ground Zero
President Donald Trump slammed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for appearing to laugh during the solemn reading of victims’ names at the 9/11 Memorial, calling their behavior "terrible" and "inappropriate." "I think it’s terrible," Trump said when asked about the video of the two De.
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Donald Trump doubles down on support for united Ireland
US president brushes off Andy Burnham’s opposition to referendum and says he will remove Irish whiskey tariff Donald Trump has reiterated his support for Irish unification and brushed off Andy Burnham’s opposition to a referendum. “Everybody says that. Then things happen,” the US president said on Sunday of the British.
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In Doonbeg, Trump’s Irish Open Visit Prompts Protests and Praise
As the U.S. president heads to his Doonbeg hotel for the Irish Open, locals expressed both appreciation for the resort’s economic benefits and opposition to his politics.
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Speaker Johnson says Congress could work with Trump to deliver $5,000 payments to Americans but there are no guarantees
The House speaker said the payments could take “some time” but that Congress would “work with the president hand in hand” if Republicans win congressional majorities.
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As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers
President Trump has been at the forefront of the “what-me-worry?” crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of A.I.
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Visa Issue Threatens U.S.-Brazil Cooperation on Crime
Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.
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Minnesota churches roiled by legal battle over ICE surveillance and right to protest
Court cases involving Twin Cities churches and immigration enforcement highlight how the acrimonious debate continues to roil faith communities more than six months since the federal surge turned Minnesota into a symbol of defiance of the Trump administration's policies.
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How Trump Is Wielding Power to Stifle Speech
President Trump has harnessed agencies across the government to curtail press freedoms, a sweeping campaign that free speech advocates say will have lasting effects.
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Trump says he would "love" a unified Ireland as he kicks off visit
President Trump's visit to Ireland mixes official talks with Irish leaders and attendance at the Irish Open at a golf course that the president owns.
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President Trump's childhood home sells after renovation
The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens estate until age 4.
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Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues and exhibit
Trump asked for an exhibit beginning now and continuing through Feb. 22, 2032, the 300th anniversary of Washington's birth. For Constitution Day on Sept. 17, Trump asked the institution to install the 11-foot statue of Washington featured at the recent Freedom 250 IndyCar race in the museum's Flag Hall.
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On board a warship headed to support the war in Iran
The USS George Washington was deployed to New York after the 9/11 attacks. Now, the aircraft carrier is headed to the Middle East to support President Trump's war against Iran. Tom Hanson is on board with a new report.
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Democrats and Republicans can agree: there should be more monetary support for child care
The Trump administration is eyeing a proposal to give childcare subsidies to married couples with a stay-at-home parent. Some Democrats have a similar proposal, with one major difference.
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President Trump to meet with Irish president and prime minister
President Trump is working in some Irish diplomacy as he attends a golf tournament at his club in Doonbeg.
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‘I said, if you want to fire me, just fire me. And so he did’: my showdown with Donald Trump
What’s it like to be shown the door by the US president? A former national security adviser, an Apprentice contestant and more share their stories • Plus: The truth about my 11 days in the White House, by Anthony Scaramucci Gene Folkes , 62, based in Manhattan, was a contestant on season 10 of The Apprentice , which ai.
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Inflation Complicates Trump’s Midterms Pitch to Voters
Gas prices are high, mortgage rates are climbing and inflation remains well above target, complicating the president’s midterm appeal.
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Trump leads RNC in pledge to 'cheat like hell' in November elections
After President Donald Trump told attendees at the Republican midterm convention Thursday night that "we want honesty in our elections," he led them in a pledge to "cheat like hell" and "go out and vote" in the midterm elections.
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Lutnick says Trump’s $5,000 checks for Americans wouldn’t rely on taxpayer funds
President Donald Trump’s promised $5,000 “dividend” for all U.S. adults would not be paid for with taxpayer dollars, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Attacks on Democratic Senate Candidates
The president attacked three Democrats running for Senate this week with inaccurate claims to portray them as too extreme.
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Mayor of the 'Air Capital of the World' reacts to Trump's threats against Bombardier
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Wichita Mayor Lily Wu about President Trump's tariff war with Canada, Bombardier aircrafts, and the trade war's potential impact on her city.
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As Trump squeezes the International Criminal Court, more countries are leaving
As the United States ratchets up the pressure on the International Criminal Court, sanctioning two more high-ranking staff members in recent weeks, a small but growing number of the global tribunal's member states have announced they will quit the institution.
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The White House says Truth Social is the ‘most powerful and popular social media platform in the world’
The White House claims the Donald Trump-owned Truth Social is the "most powerful and popular social media platform in the world." The statement, provided to The New York Times by White House spokesperson Davis Ingle, is at odds with the user counts from some of the biggest social media platforms on the web. Data gather.
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How Trump Is Using the Postal Service to Intervene in Elections
Our politics reporter Reid Epstein explains how the Trump administration is using the Postal Service to intervene in mail-in voting in state elections.
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Trump list of U.S.-designated 'foreign terrorist organizations' in Latin America grows to 21
The Trump administration has designated 21 Latin American and Caribbean criminal groups as "foreign terrorist organizations," with the latest an Ecuadorian group added to the list on Wednesday.
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These Michigan swing voters are bracing for higher prices from trade war with Canada
President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections. (Image credit: Paul Sancya).
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Trump administration allows TPS to continue for Salvadorans – for now
The Trump administration declined this week to terminate TPS for Salvadorans, even though it has done so for people from other countries like Haiti and Syria. But it also hasn't said whether it will extend the protection in the future. (Image credit: Alex Wong).
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Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.
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Fox News Didn’t See a Ratings Bump During Trump’s Republican Convention Speech
A typical prime-time audience on Fox News tuned in for an atypical presidential speech.
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7 Takeaways From the Republican Midterm Convention
At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.
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Trump says he'll return to Texas to campaign for Paxton ahead of midterms
CBS News Texas had an exclusive interview with President Trump on Thursday, ahead of his second appearance at the Republican midterm convention. Political reporter Jack Fink unpacks his conversation with Mr. Trump. Then, CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on protests outside the venue.
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Some Republicans Balk at Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Offer
The president’s call to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms disturbed some members of his party.
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Prosecutor who led ‘grand conspiracy’ probe of Trump targets resigns without charging anyone
Joe diGenova, 81, was part of a group that tried to overturn the 2020 election.
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Trump Administration Says U.S. Will Work With Peru on Crime Crackdown
The Trump administration is taking an increasingly militarized approach to Latin America, and it has pushed governments across the region to work with U.S. forces.
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Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Republican strategist Matt Gorman join Meet the Press NOW to break down the surprise cameo of Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) at the Republican midterm convention and President Trump’s promise of a $5,000 dividend if the GOP holds control of Congress.
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While Trump Goes Big in Dallas, Collins Goes Small in Maine to Save Her Seat
Senator Susan Collins, the only Republican seeking re-election in a state President Trump lost, steered clear of his convention as she distances herself from him and his record.
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Hillary Clinton warns the U.S. has let its guard down on terrorism 25 years after 9/11
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Thursday that the Trump administration isn’t doing enough to monitor and thwart terrorists who still pose a threat to the U.S., 25 years after the 9/11 attacks.
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Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy, Made More Than $250 Million While in Government
A disclosure shows that Steve Witkoff collected nearly $107 million in 2025 from a holding company that includes a crypto business owned by his family and President Trump’s.
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What Trump told reporters near Ground Zero in 2001
Donald Trump talked to reporters near Ground Zero two days after the Twin Towers were attacked, unearthed archival footage from PBS News shows.
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U.S. Airstrikes Targeting Houthis Killed Scores of Civilians in Yemen
A new report found that most of the deaths occurred during President Trump’s second term as his administration pursued the Iran-backed group.
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Trump touts "great conversation" with Putin on ending the war in Ukraine
Russian attacks continue to ravage Ukraine. President Trump says he spoke with President Vladimir Putin about ending the war. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane was nearly struck by a Russian drone, according to Norway's prime minister. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
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What will victory look like in Iran? "60 Minutes" asks Hegseth
President Trump says the Iran war will not end before the midterm elections conclude. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the conflict for "60 Minutes.".
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Down in the Polls, Republicans Embrace a Familiar Tool: Fear
At an unusual midterm gathering, President Trump and his allies painted Democrats as dangerously un-American.
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D.O.J. Escalates Threats to States in Battle for Election Records
The department sent letters to at least 30 states demanding they retain election records, an outgrowth of President Trump’s baseless claims of widespread election fraud.
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Fetterman Has a Surprise Cameo at Trump’s Convention
Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, appeared in a short video filmed in front of a steel mill, saying he is “always going to reject the extremes in socialism.”.
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Election Officials Grapple With Uncertainty as Supreme Court Considers Mail Ballot Plan
As they wait for word on whether the Trump administration’s new system to screen ballots can move forward, local officials say they are running out of time.
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A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship
President Trump is not the first American president to feud with Canada. But today’s crisis might be the worst.
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Rubio hails Ecuador as an 'aggressive' partner in the US counterdrug push
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed Ecuador on Wednesday as being the most "aggressive" partner in the Trump administration's push to crack down on drug trafficking and transnational criminal groups in the Western Hemisphere.
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Trump Is Delayed After Emergency Slide Deploys on New Air Force One
The mishap occurred while the Qatari-donated jet was parked on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews. It delayed President Trump’s departure to a Republican convention in Dallas.
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60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality
With an assist from A.I., President Trump offers a window into how he wants to be seen — and, critics say, a barometer of his mental state.
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Competing court orders add confusion to Missouri congressional elections
Dueling court orders eight weeks before Election Day left Missouri's congressional map uncertain Tuesday as legal wrangling over a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump sparked fresh confusion.
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Trump’s Latest Makeover Target? Space Force Uniforms.
The president shared a provocative new look for the next-gen Space Force ’fit.
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Fact-checking Trump's stories about his own 9/11 response
President Donald Trump recounted his response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in an interview and event leading up to the 25th anniversary this week, repeating statements that lack evidence about aiding in the recovery.
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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Voter-Screening Tool
Voting rights organizations had challenged a Trump administration overhaul of a government database, arguing it could be used to disenfranchise eligible voters.
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At 9/11 Tribute, Trump Claims Firefighters Carried Him to Safety
President Trump has long sought to position himself close to the Sept. 11 recovery effort and has made a series of questionable and provocative statements to burnish his political brand.
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Trump remembers 9/11 victims and heroes at Steel Across America anniversary event
Nearly a quarter century after a day "etched forever into the memories of Americans," President Donald Trump honored the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on Tuesday by vowing to "never forget.".
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Canada Imposes New Tariffs on U.S. Goods, as Trade War Intensifies
The duties are a retaliation against President Trump’s recent tariffs, raising concerns about further escalation.
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Putin tells Trump that Russia doesn't have aggressive intentions toward Europe, Kremlin says
The war could yet drag on for years as Russia reconstitutes its forces and its defense industry, said U.S. Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby.
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Trump hosts 9/11 first responders and families at the White House
President Trump hosted first responders and families of victims from the 9/11 terror attacks for a “Steel Across America” event at the White House. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports on what the president had to say and the piece of the World Trade Center on display during his remarks.
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RFK Jr. Promised Children’s Health Reforms. Here’s How He Did.
A year after the Trump administration laid out its plan to improve the health of American children, we examine where those efforts stand.
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Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Is Coming to a Head. Here’s What to Know.
The administration’s plan to screen mail-in ballots remains blocked as the Supreme Court considers challenges to new U.S. Postal Service ballot rules.
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Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks for Trump pardon in first interview since state mistrial
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney spoke out for the first time Tuesday since her state murder trial ended in a mistrial, including calling on President Donald Trump to pardon his client.
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Donald Trump’s midterm strategy? Make it all about him | Robert Reich
The president apparently plans to focus on the person he most admires – himself – even if Republicans would rather he didn’t With the midterm races officially beginning this week, a big question hanging over the Republican party is how Trump will allocate his giant stash of Super Pac money. As of 31 July, Maga Inc had.
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New Hampshire primaries test Trump and the left
President Donald Trump’s endorsement will be put to the test once again Tuesday in New Hampshire’s primaries, where liberal Democrats are also looking to cap an ascendant primary season with additional victories.
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Political commentator on what we might expect from Trump's midterm convention
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with commentator Jonah Goldberg about this week's unusual Republican midterm gathering.
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China’s Surging Exports Loom Over Trump’s Talks With Xi
China’s exports grew by a quarter in the month of August, weeks before its leader, Xi Jinping, is set to meet with President Trump in Washington.
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Russian strikes on Kyiv resume after Witkoff, Kushner peace talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
Russian strikes pummeled Ukraine's capital as soon as a three-day pause for peace talks with President Trump's envoys ended.
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Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator
President Donald Trump asserted Monday that the Canadian aerospace company Bombardier should no longer be allowed to sell its planes in the U.S., opening a new front in his trade war with Canada.
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Gavin Newsom on how to beat the GOP: 'Democrats need to grow a backbone'
As California's governor, Gavin Newsom has become one of the Democratic Party's most vocal critics of President Trump. As speculation swirls around Newsom's own potential presidential bid, he's on the road and raising money to get more Democrats elected at the state level, where he says his party took its eye off the b.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP's midterm challenges
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including Gov. Gavin Newsom's apparent efforts to get a jump on the 2028 presidential race, the Republicans holding a midterm convention and how President Trump's low approval rating i.
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The European Union is promising Greenland a stronger partnership and hundreds of millions of euros in investment, wanting to reassure Greenland after U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to take control of the island.
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Trump's construction projects are transforming the capital
President Trump is transforming Washington. New York Magazine's Ben Terris says the ballroom, the planned arch and other changes are an attempt to achieve "architectural immortality.".
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A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards
As the final midterm of Donald Trump's presidency rapidly approaches, the landscape is proving especially volatile, with Trump often stirring the tumult.
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Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him
President Donald Trump has spent 20 months promising that America was on the cusp of an economic boom. But Friday's surprisingly positive jobs report ultimately provoked frustration from Trump.
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5 Races to Watch This Fall for Answers to the Biggest Midterm Questions
From Iowa to Michigan to Texas, key contests will offer clues about voters’ views of President Trump, progressive ideas, the war with Iran and more.
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Renewed calls for Trump-backed Kennedy Center repairs after part of foyer ceiling falls
No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer partially collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations.
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Guyana latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from U.S.
Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the Trump administration as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
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US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted
The strikes come a day after President Trump appeared to downplay the war with Iran as "small potatoes" during an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office. (Image credit: Vahid Salemi).
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Is Work Starting for Trump’s Arch? It Depends Who’s Asking.
The Justice Department told a court the government would only conduct archaeological excavation, a day after a Trump official announced the project was in motion.
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Week in Politics: Trump's face on the coin; reshaping the capital; the midterms
President Trump is the first living president to have his face on a coin. He's also reshaping Washington in his image, and working to influence midterm elections.
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How the U.S. focus on Iran is fueling a more aggressive Putin
Trump's top envoys head to Moscow and Kyiv as Putin steps up round the clock bombing of Ukraine. With the U.S. distracted by Iran, is Putin becoming increasingly emboldened?
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Looking Back on the Summer of High MAGA in Trump's Washington
Racecars, crypto, billionaires, troops, sequins and a bloody cage fight.
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Trump Says He Will Spend Some of His War Chest on Republicans
President Trump said he intends to hold some money back, even as Republican candidates ask for financial support.
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Postal Service Internal Watchdog Opens Inquiry After Whistle-Blower’s Complaint
The Trump administration’s effort to screen mail-in ballots for the midterms is facing numerous challenges.
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North Carolina Adds New Restrictions to Vote-by-Mail Program
The changes are almost certain to cause some votes to be tossed. They come at a time when President Trump is promoting false claims of widespread fraud in mail voting.
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Trump’s Latest Clemency Grants Benefit Drug Offenders, Union Boss
The president issued pardons or commutations to 30 people on Thursday, continuing his unorthodox and unpredictable use of clemency power.
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4 things investigators learned about the dysfunction at Trump's Labor Department
A report from Labor Department investigators found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated her own department's policy prohibiting harassment. She resigned in April. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik).
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Ambassador Who Removed Kehinde Wiley Work Described It as a Lesbian Picnic
Trump officials recently removed a painting from the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic without explaining why. An interview by Ambassador Leah Campos shed some light.
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'Hidden tribunals': Immigration court due process in tumult with new locations
The new effort appears to be another tactic in a broader Trump administration strategy to short-circuit immigrants' already limited due process options in order to speed deportations. (Image credit: Charly Triballeau).
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Missouri court blocks Trump-backed U.S. House map and orders it to be put to a vote
Republicans had hoped Missouri's new congressional boundaries could help them win an additional seat and hold onto their slim House majority in the midterms.
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Who Is Adam Telle, Trump’s New Acting Army Secretary?
Adam Telle, assistant secretary of the Army nominee for President Donald Trump, during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on May 13, 2025. —Kent Nishimura—Bloomberg/Getty Images President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Adam Telle, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for.
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Can a ‘Prairie Populist’ Democrat Win a Senate Seat in Trump’s Iowa?
Josh Turek is trying to turn deep-red Iowa blue as he runs for the U.S. Senate.
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The U.S. Wants the Oil From These 17 Venezuelan Fields
A private oil company has struck a deal with the Trump administration to develop 17 areas in Venezuela, an effort that experts say will take years and billions of dollars.
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Trump names new acting Army secretary after Driscoll resigns
President Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary, following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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What app surged in downloads after Trump's 'Lake America' change? The quiz knows
Plus: George Santos is back in the news!
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Wesleyan president calls Trump's tax-exempt proposal 'extraordinary overreach'
The Trump administration wants to end tax-exempt status for universities with certain race-based programs. Wesleyan President Michael Roth says the plan could frighten schools. (Image credit: DenisTangneyJr).
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IRS targets private schools that help racial minority students
The Trump administration has said it will end the tax-exempt status for universities with programs that help racial minority students.
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Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute, seizing on Trump comments and oil tensions
Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating a dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands with tougher sanctions targeting companies involved in a major offshore oil project (Image credit: Ricardo Mazalan).
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President Javier Milei says ‘winds of change’ support Argentina’s claim to Falkland Islands
President cites Donald Trump’s suggestion that he might reconsider US support for British sovereignty, and threatens swifter sanctions on British oil interests President Javier Milei has said “winds of change favourable” to Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands were “blowing around the world” in a televised address.
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Argentina Is Ramping Up Its Claim to the Falklands. Here’s What to Know.
President Javier Milei has dialed up Argentina’s claim over the British territory, while President Trump has raised questions about longstanding U.S. neutrality on the dispute.
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Trump appointees advance plans for Lafayette Square fencing and White House gates
Pieces of President Donald Trump's wide-ranging Washington makeover made their next step toward approval Thursday, but not without substantial critiques of plans for permanent fencing and gates around Lafayette Square in front of the White House.
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Proposal for White House Visitor Screening Center Advances
A federal panel again paved the way for one of President Trump’s construction projects, even as it heard opposition to another proposal to fence in a park north of the White House.
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Pentagon tells military personnel to stop calling Iran war "Operation Epic Fury"
CBS News has obtained an email showing that the Pentagon told personnel in July to stop calling the war in Iran "Operation Epic Fury." The Pentagon says the operation officially ended May 5. Former Trump national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins with analysis.
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Battleground Republican declines to say whether he'd welcome Trump on the campaign trail
Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his re-election campaign in one of the country's most competitive House races as President Trump says he'll campaign for Republicans ahead of the midterms. NBC News' Monica Alba, Keir Simmons and Dan De Luce report on the U.S. "deadlock" in the war with Iran.
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Trump’s D.C. Makeover Projects Are ‘Only an Idea,’ Until They’re Much More
A proposed garden of heroes is following a familiar path in which facts on the ground move faster than the courts and others can keep up.
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Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say, but it's unclear who's on Trump's short list
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told people close to him that Sean Parnell would be his top choice for secretary of the Army, several senior officials told CBS News.
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Trump admin threatens to cut Smithsonian support in latest claim of ideological bias
The Trump administration is threatening to withdraw support for the Smithsonian Institution, accusing its leadership of presenting a “radical ideology” that weakens “shared American identity” in the latest effort to pressure the institution to change its presentations and practices.
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Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’
Air bases used by US in UAE and Kuwait hit as Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressures Iran has continued to demonstrate an ability to target bases in the Gulf used by the US despite six months of war and a new sanctions regime described by the Trump administration as an “econom.
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Pete Hegseth Faces Growing Criticism as War With Iran Rolls On
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing criticism from some Republicans, with a key senator now calling on President Donald Trump to replace him. It comes amid Hegseth’s reported plans to extend troop deployments in the Middle East, a sign that the conflict with Iran could drag into next year. Meanwhile, the w.
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Lake Ontario Is One of Many Bodies of Water Caught in a Naming Fight
President Trump’s bid to call it ‘Lake America’ stands out in a world full of contested place names, which often represent deeper political or territorial disputes.
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Ex-National Security Council director on administration's plan for Venezuela oil
NPR's Michel Martin asks former Obama administration official Benjamin Gedan {guh-DAN} about the viability of the Trump administration's plan for Venezuelan oil.
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U.S.-Israel relations are on the rocks ahead of elections
Relations between the Trump administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have turned rocky since Trump called a truce with Iran. Trump seeks progress in Gaza, but Netanyahu is taking a defiant stance ahead of an election.
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Stephen A. Smith on Trump, Democrats and the politics of chaos
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States Sue Over Move to End to Federal Funds for Transgender Youth for Transition Care
The Trump administration wants to bar Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program from paying for gender-transition medication and surgery for transgender adolescents.
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Expert questions legality of U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats as death toll hits 227
Brian Finucane, senior adviser for the U.S. program at the International Crisis Group, joins "The Daily Report" to analyze the Trump administration's deadly campaign against alleged drug-smuggling boats.
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Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again
The United States seems increasingly bogged down in Iran after six months of conflict, despite President Trump’s declarations of military dominance.
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U.S. oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in Venezuela after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation's oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits.
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GOP Rep. says midterms ‘won’t go well for us’ if party focuses on ‘fighting about Lake Ontario’
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the midterms and how Republicans are attempting to hold onto the majority in Congress come November. NBC News reporters Jonathan Allen and Henry J. Gomez report on how President Trump’s data center stance and oil deal in Venezuela could impact voters’ deci.
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Top U.S. doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.
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Israel ‘seeking Trump’s support for plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza’
Defence minister says he believes US backing could tip regional balance in favour of forced resettlement Israel’s defence minister has said his country is seeking Donald Trump’s support to approve plans to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in what has widely been condemned as a potential war crime. Israel Katz sai.
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Iran claims U.S. struck wedding party as Trump navigates Pentagon leadership infighting
Iran is making fresh claims about the latest round of strikes in the region. This comes as U.S. military leaders navigate tensions sparked by resignations and recent firings. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.
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Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish go on sale
The coin's design — Trump's visage as "heads" and the Great Seal of the United States as "tails" — was given the stamp of approval this year by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members Trump appointed.
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China presses U.S. for answers after a man dies hours after entering ICE custody
The Chinese government is pressing for answers after a Chinese man died hours after being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a U.S. territory. At least 57 ICE detainees have died since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025.
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On Trump’s Ballroom, Chief Justice Finds Himself in an Unusual Spot: In Dissent
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has been in the majority in divided cases more times than any other chief since 1953. But not this time.
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Kennedy Center Begins Removing Outdoor ‘Blue’ Sculpture
The towering artwork, added to the campus in 2019, was targeted for elimination after President Trump’s takeover of the center.
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Trump’s Speed on the White House Ballroom Threatens to Outpace the Courts
In his breakneck construction of a grand ballroom and in many other initiatives, critics say, the president has tried to outrun judicial review.
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Trump to Nominate Hung Cao as Navy Secretary
The announcement came amid a purge of leadership at the Pentagon and a stalling war effort against Iran.
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Who Approves Trump’s Washington Makeover Projects?
The Supreme Court gave a green light to the new White House ballroom, but several of the president’s other Washington projects remain stalled.
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ICE detainee dies just hours after he was admitted into detention
Lianyong Wei's death marks the 57th death of an immigrant detainee held in the care of the government since the start of President Trump's second term. Twenty-four of those have occurred since Jan. 1. (Image credit: Heather Diehl).
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Susan Collins on Trump, tariffs and the state of her senate race over Maine lobsters
Susan Collins on Trump, tariffs and the state of her senate race over Maine lobsters lead image.
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Whistle-Blower Says USPS Is Secretly Proceeding on Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Before Midterms
A report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.
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Trump attempts to combat high gas prices as affordability crisis looms over midterms
President Trump seems to be pulling out all the stops to mitigate high gas prices ahead of the midterms.
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Political consultant on how the cost-of-living is affecting Trump's approval rating
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with political consultant Sarah Longwell about Trump's low approval rating and high gas prices, as affordability shadows the approaching midterm election.
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China or the U.S.? Two Meetings Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power.
As Xi Jinping gathered with the leaders of Russia and Iran, Europe challenged the Trump administration at the G20, offering a split-screen view of a changing world.
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Here are the military officials who've been fired or resigned under Hegseth
At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
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Former President Joe Biden Will Attend Sept. 11 Ceremony in New York
Mr. Biden will join three other living presidents at the event. President Trump has decided to skip the ceremony and is expected to appear at the Pentagon on the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
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Joint Chiefs Chairman Says Military Has ‘No Plans’ to Send Troops to the Polls
Gen. Dan Caine, President Trump’s top military adviser, appeared to renounce the possibility of the military interfering in the 2026 midterms.
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Springfield's Haitian community braces for deportations after protected status ends
In June, the Supreme Court cleared the way to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians living in the U.S. The Trump administration let that TPS expire last month, and about 350,000 Haitians became at risk of deportation. The impact is now hitting the small city of Springfield, Ohio, long a political flas.
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How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump
The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.
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Map Apps Are Handling Trump’s Renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America Differently
Navigation companies face a new dilemma after President Trump ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed Lake America.
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Trump's pro-data center stance is putting pressure on Republicans ahead of midterms
Trump's pro-data center stance is out of step with voters. Republicans are trying to navigate the issue but it's putting them at odds with the president's AI agenda.
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The legislation, which already passed the Senate, now goes to President Donald Trump to become law, checking off the main item on Congress’ to-do list ahead of the midterms.
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What to Know About Venezuelan Energy Following Trump’s Oil Deal
The Trump administration’s deal with a private oil company to increase oil production in the South American country could take many years to come to fruition.
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ICE says it has enough body cameras now, after series of deadly shootings
Cameras could help alleviate some concerns about ICE transparency and accountability after immigration officers were involved in over two dozen shootings under the Trump administration. (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago).
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'He's Doing a Fantastic Job': Trump Responds to Talk of Hegseth Running for President in 2028
President Donald Trump alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a meeting at Camp David on July 31, 2026. —Aaron Schwartz—Getty Images President Donald Trump has responded to talk that his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a presidential run in 2028. “I think he's doing a fantastic job, but it's very.
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Trump Defends Hosting Russia at G20 as Europeans Voice Disapproval
CEO of JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the 2026 G20 Financial meetings in Asheville, North Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2026. —Melissa Sue Gerrits—Getty Images President Donald Trump has defended having Russia at the G20 finance meeting amid backlash from European officials who disapproved o.
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U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
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Trump may need to save Paxton in Texas Senate race
The News Republicans are counting on President Donald Trump’s cavalry to carry Ken Paxton to victory — but it hasn’t come yet. Ultimately, the GOP expects MAGA Inc. to help its Texas Senate nominee win with a significant spend this fall, according to multiple Republican sources, although even presidential super PAC don.
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Opinion: The Trump administration is burying science and health care in paperwork
If you have ever interacted with the federal government, it’s probably involved a lot of paperwork. According to the federal government’s own estimate, in 2023, 10,503 million hours were spent filling out paperwork across federal agencies. The amount of time that people spend trying to navigate government bureaucracy t.
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As MAHA champions nutrition, it’s ignoring the experts, dietitians say
WASHINGTON — Changing Americans’ nutrition has been among the Trump administration’s most prominent health policies since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became health secretary. Officials have flipped the food pyramid to emphasize the role of protein in the diet, encouraged the public to cut back on highly processed foods, and.
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Trump calls for federal tax incentives to benefit TV and movie industry
The proposal was quickly embraced by Democrats, particularly in California, who have otherwise been critical of the president.
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Justices give Trump major legal victory on ballroom project
A majority of Supreme Court justices ruled that construction can continue on President Trump’s White House ballroom, which also features a secure underground facility. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
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Analyst breaks down challenges U.S. will face to unlock Venezuela's oil
President Trump announced an unprecedented agreement in which the Pentagon would become an investor in a private company granted exclusive oil development rights in Venezuela. Nick Schifrin discussed the deal with Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program for the Baker Institute at Rice University.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm influence
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's popularity going into the midterms as some Republicans start to distance themselves, the Michigan Senate race and Democrats still debating their November messa.
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C.D.C. Director Challenges Pennsylvania’s Report of Two Measles Deaths
Questioning a state’s investigation is highly unusual for the public health agency, but reflects tensions between the Trump administration and many states over health issues.
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Trump officials cut political interference ban after unusual Census Bureau report
After the Census Bureau issued a report tied to a Trump-aligned think tank, the bureau's parent agency cut language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy, NPR learned. (Image credit: Michael Zamora).
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Trump's plan for economic D-day for Iran has one big hole: China
The Trump administration says it's asking countries to voluntarily cut off business with Iran to squeeze its economy further. But the most critical country — China — already says it won't cooperate.
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‘We’re All Flying Blind’: Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Fight Leaves Campaigns Guessing
The first states to send out mail in ballots for the midterm elections are set to start doing so this week, even as a federal legal fight raises concerns about what the Postal Service will do with those ballots. —Justin Sullivan—Getty Images The first mail-in ballots in the country should start going out at the end of.
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Daily fragment: Donald Trump
US president Donald Trump meets with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the first such summit since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Trump downplays concerns about living conditions on aircraft carrier
President Trump downplayed concerns about living conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez got reaction from the families of sailors on the ship.
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President Trump Takes Credit for Steep Crime Rate Declines
Violent crime rates, including murder, have dropped precipitously. The trend began before the president’s current term.
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Democrats grapple with Trump's push to limit transparency within the executive branch
President Trump is pushing the boundaries of executive power to limit transparency within the executive branch. Congressional Democrats are grappling with how to respond.
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FBI reports record decrease in violent crime in 2025
Both the violent crime and murder rates have decreased annually since spiking in 2022, the bureau has found. President Donald Trump touted the statistics Friday.
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Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory
The war in Iran continues on as Vice President Vance says the new goal is to keep costs down for Americans and President Trump disputes reports about mental health issues on deployed ships. NBC’s Monica Alba, Keir Simmons and Gordon Lubold bring their latest reporting on the war to the table.
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Trump's vaccine order would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
Monday's announcement by Trump calls for separating combination shots — including the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine — into separate injections.
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Britain’s Farage Takes a Page From Trump’s Playbook Amid Investigations
Nigel Farage, the Reform U.K. leader who resigned from Parliament and won back his seat on Thursday, stays on the offensive and says voters don’t care about allegations of financial impropriety.
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‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead
Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas park Bulldozers have begun plowing up ground at the mouth of Big Bend national park’s famed Santa Elena Canyon as part of the Trump administration’s multibillion-dollar “smart wall” expansion on the US-.
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How The New York Times Reported on Trump’s Air Force One Ruse in Turkey
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge duped potential adversaries — and the press. Here’s what happened.
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Trump dismisses concerns from families about grim conditions aboard USS Lincoln
President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns from families of service members about the grim conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose deployment had been overextended in the Middle East due to the Iran war.
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Trump’s dismal Patriot Games were the Hunger Games ordered off Temu | Aaron Timms
Monkey bars, gawky teenagers and a presidential cameo – all given a prime-time showcase by ABC – combined for the most leaden hour of America’s 250th birthday summer Culturally, it’s been a tough few months for Donald Trump. The UFC night he held at the White House for his birthday got lost amid the froth and excitemen.
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With Trump’s Hamas Deal in Peril, Kushner Set to Visit Israel for Gaza Talks
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s senior aide, is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who has rejected a U.S.-backed deal to disarm Hamas.
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Trump-Picked Kennedy Center Board Votes to Add Trump's Name
The board of the Kennedy Center, appointed by President Trump, voted Thursday to add Trump’s name back to the building’s facade. They also voted to close the main building for renovations for two years, keeping only a small portion open.
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US firms that kept DEI policies despite ‘go woke, go broke’ threats thrived
Exclusive: Companies that kept policies did just as well financially, even after Trump’s executive order, as those that didn’t Conservative backlash was supposed to put an end to the diversity, inclusion and equity (DEI) movement as companies were warned “go woke, go broke”. In January 2025, Donald Trump delivered a de.
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Karoline Leavitt leaves behind a legacy of lies. What’s next for the Trump aide? | Arwa Mahdawi
The press secretary’s communication style made her eminently qualified for a role in this administration Karoline Leavitt, 28, is leaving her demanding job as Donald Trump’s press secretary to spend more time with her two young children and her 60-year-old husband. According to a post by Trump On Truth Social, Leavitt.
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Trump’s Justice Dept. Targets Smaller Fraud Cases
As the Trump administration drops charges against corporations and the wealthy, it is also taking aim at small-scale fraud cases, including against the operator of a weathered food truck in California.
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Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
The dismissal marks the latest setback in swing states' efforts to prosecute fake electors who tried to keep Trump in the White House after he lost to Joe Biden in 2020. (Image credit: John Locher).
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Trump declares 100 percent tariffs on many drones and all aircraft parts
The United States has already banned future foreign drones from entering the United States unless their companies kiss the ring - as well as routers , robots , and Roombas . Now, President Donald Trump is targeting existing drone imports and parts, too. He's going to try to make them cost a lot more. In a presidential.
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Ruling allows Americans to own short-barreled rifles, shotguns, silencers without registration
Some Americans can now own short-barreled rifles, shotguns and silencers without registering them with the federal government after the Trump administration declined to pause a Texas judge's ruling that deregulated the weapons. CBS News' legal contributor Jessica Levinson offers her analysis.
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President Trump is pressing ahead with an ambitious effort to reshape Washington with new construction and renovations. The White House projects alone are now estimated to cost at least $900 million, with taxpayers funding a significant portion, despite earlier promises that private donors would cover most of the bill.
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Trump’s Immigration Policy Echoes 1920s Crackdown, but This Time Congress Isn’t Involved
U.S. leaders limited immigration amid economic and social turmoil. Historians see similarities to Trump’s crackdown, with a catch: He’s doing it without Congress.
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Trump-Led Board Votes Again to Close Kennedy Center for Renovations
The decision will be reviewed by a federal judge who previously said the board had not thoroughly evaluated the president’s plan.
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Reflecting Pool's botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service's reputation
President Donald Trump's handling of repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has put the National Park Service in a difficult spot.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Step Down
President Donald Trump is announcing Karoline Leavitt will be departing as White House Press Secretary at the end of August after more than a year and half on the job. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
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These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
In online focus groups, 10 of 12 Biden-to-Trump voters said they wouldn't automatically think negatively of a politician who identifies with socialism. (Image credit: Scott Olson).
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ICE Agent Who Pushed Activist to the Ground Near Chicago Pleads Guilty
The agent, Adam Saracco, was charged with misdemeanor after the altercation at a gas station near Chicago last year during the Trump administration’s crackdown there.
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CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has new details on the news that President Trump and other government officials took extraordinary air security measures amid threats from Iran.
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Federal judges describe violent threats amid 'dehumanizing attacks' from political leaders
Hundreds of federal judges have received threats against themselves and their families this year, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. It comes amid a litany of verbal and written attacks by President Trump and his administration on judges who have ruled against them. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin spoke with Judge.
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President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge pales in comparison to the secrecy surrounding Russia’s president, whose fixation on security has reached new heights in recent years.
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South Carolina Senate Runoff Kicks Off With Chick-fil-A and Trump Calls
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman emerged from a special election sprint on Tuesday to succeed Lindsey Graham. She will sell her closeness to President Trump. He will tout his conservatism.
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Watching Trump at the Patriot Games
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, was at the finale of the Patriot Games, an athletic event marking the U.S.’s 250th birthday, where President Trump made an appearance. Mr. Kanno-Youngs breaks down the role of sports in the Trump presidency on “The Call” with Natalie Kitroeff.
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Karoline Leavitt to Step Down as White House Press Secretary
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2026. —SAUL LOEB–AFP via Getty Images Karoline Leavitt will step away from her position as White House Press Secretary at the end of this month, President Trump announ.
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Trump Wants the M.M.R. Vaccine Split Into Three Separate Shots. Doctors Say It’s a Bad Idea.
President Trump is calling for immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella to be given in individual jabs in three different appointments instead of the standard combination shot.
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Has the U.S. lost its dominance to China?
Beijing may be benefiting from the war in Iran and Trump's tariffs and has an edge in the competition for tech supremacy. The New Yorker 's Evan Osnos discusses his story "The Future, Made in China.".
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Proposal backed by the Trump administration would allow 401K and Roth IRA funds into riskier investments like private equity, hedge funds and cryptocurrency. The administration says that it could yield higher returns, but critics argue that retirement savings should be highly-protected against risk. NBC News' Gretchen.
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Top Trump officials heading to Iowa to help GOP campaigns, sources say
The upcoming Iowa State Fair is a pivotal window of opportunity for candidates on the campaign trail.
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For Blakeman, Trump Could Make and Break His Bid to Lead New York
Bruce Blakeman, who is vying to become the state’s second Republican governor in the last 50 years, pushes President Trump’s agenda even as he avoids mentioning his name.
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Peggy Flanagan wins Senate primary in Minnesota, notching another victory for progressive Democrats
Flanagan defeated centrist Rep. Angie Craig with a pledge to fight the influence of corporations and confront Republican President Donald Trump.
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He Was Deported to Eswatini in Southern Africa. He May Never Go Free.
As the Trump administration sends a growing number of immigrants to countries they have no connection to, some find themselves imprisoned with no way out.
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Eye Opener: Strong storms leave behind major destruction after sweeping across Midwest
Millions are still at risk of flooding after powerful storms swept across the Midwest, leaving a trail of destruction. Plus, President Trump makes his first public comments about the secret swap off Air Force One in Turkey. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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Fighter jets intercept civilian plane over Geneva, Ohio
F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane that violated a temporary flight restriction over Geneva, Ohio, where President Trump attended the 2026 Patriot Games.
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NATO spending pressure returned
President Trump boarded Air Force One last month as usual. But the Washington Post reports he was smuggled off the plane in a catering truck and flew on an entirely different aircraft due to a threat.
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Lisa Demuth Wins Republican Primary for Governor of Minnesota
Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.
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5 Things to Know About Tom Tiffany, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate in Wisconsin
Representative Tom Tiffany is running with President Trump’s backing.
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Rubio, Bessent and Miller Traveled on Decoy Plane From Turkey Without Trump
Some of President Trump’s top officials traveled on the original Air Force One, which the president secretly disembarked.
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The effectiveness and cost of the National Guard deployment in D.C.
It has now been one year since President Trump declared a "crime emergency" in the nation's capital and deployed thousands of members of the National Guard to its streets. Questions continue to mount over the mission's cost, its legality and its effectiveness in fighting crime. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Richa.
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A judge expands a block on U.S. Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order
A federal judge expanded a block on a key part of President Trump's order to restrict mail-in voting for this fall's midterms, banning the Postal Service from carrying out directives in every state. (Image credit: Nathan Howard).
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5 questions parents may have after Trump's latest vaccine move
Parents may be confused about the status of vaccines for their kids after President Trump's new executive order. It's important to know nothing is changing right away. (Image credit: Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune ).
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Trump Picks Project 2025 Co-Author for Role That Would Oversee Any Reflecting Pool Review
Dennis Kirk, a former adviser to Tulsi Gabbard, is President Trump’s nominee for inspector general for the Interior Department.
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What to Know About the Vaccines Targeted by Trump’s Executive Order
The order, whose legal power is unclear, recommended narrowing the use of vaccinations against several diseases that can be life-threatening.
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Before Trump’s Catering Container Ruse, Other Presidents Obscured Risky Travel Plans
President Trump was part of a particularly elaborate deception last month, boarding one jet before being spirited away to another.
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Doctors respond to Trump's vaccine executive order as kids head back to school
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday that lowers the recommended number of vaccines for children and encourages splitting up certain vaccines into separate doctor visits. Doctors spoke with CBS News about the order and suggested that parents speak with their children's pediatricians about what would be b.
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Two advisers have links to a venture fund co-investing in US defense companies that benefit from federal spending Pete Hegseth ’s appointments to a key Pentagon advisory body include two men with ties to the venture capital fund where Donald Trump Jr is a partner, which has lucrative investments in military and space t.
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A year in, thousands of armed troops have quietly become a fixture of D.C. life
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard hits the one year mark next week. The presence of armed, uniformed troops on the street has become increasingly normalized in the capital.
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Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough. (Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson).
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Trump Wants to Move On From the Middle East. It’s Not Letting Him.
President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.
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Trump hid in catering cart to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat – reports
Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One to return from Nato meet Prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, in an extraordinary ruse that.
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Trump Stokes Islamophobia by Calling Democratic Candidates ‘Jihadists’
Along with his comments about Muslim candidates, Mr. Trump spoke disparagingly of Somalis in the United States, saying “they’re not smart.”.
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Homeland Security Intensifies Pursuit of Noncitizens on Voter Rolls
Immigrants who said they inadvertently registered to vote while obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses are increasingly facing deportation under the Trump administration.
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Recount puts Trump-backed challenger in the lead in Indiana state Senate primary
State Sen. Spencer Deery, who now trails Republican Paula Copenhaver by three votes, said he will appeal.
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Trump responds to Iran’s new demands
President Trump responded after Iran made a new set of demands before it will stop attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.
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News Wrap: Trump signs order calling for MMR vaccine split into 3 shots
In our news wrap Monday, President Trump signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines and spacing out shots across separate doctor visits, Tropical Storm Dolphin made landfall in eastern China and President Trump's Board of Peace says it's in discussions with Israel after Prime Minister Netanyahu reje.
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Iran demands U.S. pay for war damage before agreeing to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran doubled down on keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. meets a sweeping list of demands. President Trump scoffed at those conditions, especially paying reparations to Iran for damages caused by five months of U.S.-Israeli bombardments. The impasse comes as war appears closer in Yemen between a Saudi-ba.
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State voting officials join CISA security call with election 85 days away
CISA, the federal agency tasked with protecting the cybersecurity of the nation's critical infrastructure, held a conference call with state election officials to discuss the upcoming midterms. Despite President Trump's claims about the risk of hackers targeting voting systems, this was one of CISA's first broad outrea.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the energy behind outsider candidates
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including where Democratic primary voters stand this election year, the energy behind outsider candidates, the strength of President Trump's endorsement in South Carolina and GOP Rep.
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Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal
The Israeli prime minister, facing a tough upcoming election, is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and of President Trump.
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Trump and RFK Jr. try again to upend vaccines for kids
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday about vaccines, saying children should get fewer. His administration has been blocked in the courts from changing the vaccine schedule. (Image credit: Jim Watson).
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One Year Later, Trump’s ‘Takeover’ Has Changed D.C. Is It Better Off?
The deployment of National Guard troops and federal agents into the streets has been expensive. How effective it has been is debatable.
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RFK Jr. wants to fix loophole that allows additives into food. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough.
The Trump administration said it’s taking first steps in strengthening rules over ingredients food companies have long added to their products with minimal oversight.
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Minnesota’s Democratic Senate Primary Pits Angie Craig Against Peggy Flanagan
The Senate primary race in Minnesota will be the latest test of left-wing energy in the party, in a state that was convulsed by the Trump administration’s deadly immigration crackdown this winter.
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Trump Vows to Take Ballroom Battle to the Supreme Court
President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom is in jeopardy after a federal appeals court ruled Congress should have approved the project first. The president is now calling on the Supreme Court to overturn that decision. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
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Trump officials offer cities tens of millions for Memphis-style police surges – with conditions
DoJ to give $300m for enforcement surges in four cities, as long as they abandon progressive ideologies on policing The Trump administration is offering grants of tens of millions of dollars to cities across the US to create more Memphis -style enforcement surges – on the condition that they abandon progressive ideolog.
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Mike Lindell touts Trump ties in race for governor of Minnesota, where Trump has lost
Lindell, of MyPillow, plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents. (Image credit: Dana Ferguson).
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Trump is still searching for a way out of Iran
President Donald Trump is struggling to find a way out of the conflict with Iran, as voters lose patience with the war and weapons stockpiles dwindle. The path forward remains unclear, even as Trump has privately weighed dropping his long-held requirement for a nuclear deal. Washington is unlikely to accept Iran’s late.
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The Trump administration has backed plans to build an Australian scandium mine as part of a push to challenge China’s critical-minerals dominance.
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Trump says oil supermajors are making too much money. What will they do with it?
The windfall is fueling fresh political and environmental backlash, with Trump accusing Exxon Mobil and Chevron of making “too much money.”.
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Taiwan practices war games as it fears increasing Chinese aggression, questions Trump's support
Taiwan continued its 10-day war games this weekend, preparing for a potential invasion by China, which claims the territory as its own and has threatened to seize it by force. Anna Coren has more details from Taiwan.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announces decision to freeze her eggs
US congresswoman to share journey online as she criticizes Trump administration’s attacks on reproductive care Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced she is going to freeze her eggs and will be sharing the process online. The progressive New York congresswoman, 36, revealed her decision to undergo fertility treatment i.
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Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend
Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general, and a boat capsizes in the New York Harbor.
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Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan, vows no military withdrawal until Hamas disarms
President Trump hailed the peace plan as a "historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other groups in Gaza.".
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Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
Here’s a look at developments across the Middle East.
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Will Darline Graham face the same fate Pamela Evette did in South Carolina?
South Carolina Republicans might be watching history repeat itself. A special election Senate primary on Tuesday, triggered by Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, has all the makings of their rollercoaster governor’s primary back in June: A front-runner endorsed by President Donald Trump but facing a steep uphill battl.
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Haunted by Hoover, Trump searches for an endgame in Iran
President Trump is confronting a question that has haunted presidents throughout history: how a war - that has gone on longer than predicted - can reshape a presidency. (Image credit: KENT NISHIMURA).
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Iran Says There’s Still No Deal on Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is issuing a new set of demands to President Donald Trump and American negotiators before it will consider re-opening the vital Strait of Hormuz. The demands require the United States to never threat or insult Iran, withdraw military forces and compensate for damages during the war. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for.
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Politics chat: Progressive candidates in primaries, Trump's influence on midterms
Republicans are trying to hang fringe positions on Democrats but may not be able to withstand the economic headwinds in November's midterms.
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Top Democrats simulate election threats as Trump continues assault on voting
Chuck Schumer and other senators took part in exercises in which legal experts laid out election disruption scenarios In a Washington DC conference room last month, some of the most senior Democrats in the US Senate gathered to plan for a prospect that only recently would have felt more akin to science fiction: they st.
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President Trump receives big cheers from spectators during LIV Golf event at his New Jersey club
LIV Golf is hosting its New York event at President Donald Trump’s National Golf Club Bedminster. It's the third time that the upstart tour has held an event at one of the president's golf clubs. As was the case at one previous event, President Trump himself was on hand to check things out. TRUMP DRAWS MUCH DIFFERENT R.
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Blanche Is Confirmed as Attorney General After Overcoming G.O.P. Concerns
Todd Blanche, who has served as acting attorney general since April, eked out Senate approval, despite growing unease about his willingness to rein in President Trump.
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Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.
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What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship
A Supreme Court decision in June struck down a previous attempt at restricting birthright citizenship, but Thursday's orders were made with "adjustments" keeping the decision in mind, President Donald Trump said.
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday in a mostly party-line vote, capping off weeks of uncertainty and despite bipartisan concerns about his ability to run a Justice Department independent of President Donald Trump’s impulses.
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Minnesota GOP divided over Mike Lindell's potential gubernatorial nomination
Mike Lindell of "MyPillow" fame, might win the GOP primary for Minnesota governor running on a Trump platform. Other Republicans are concerned that his closeness could hurt his chances in November.
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Federal funds can't be used to give test strips to drug users, raising overdose fears
Drug addiction groups are reeling after Trump officials said federal grants cannot be used to hand out test strips to drug users. The strips help users check street drugs for dangerous adulterants. (Image credit: Bebeto Matthews).
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Trump announces $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump announced over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
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U.S. Squeezes Cuba Even as It Searches for a New Regime Leader
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.
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Redistricting played a part in Tennessee's primary election results
Tennessee's primary election put its redistricting from earlier this year on display at the ballot box as results questioned President Trump's endorsement.
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Trump renews push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Trump is once again threatening to fire Cook over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud after an earlier effort to remove Cook was struck down by the Supreme Court. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch).
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Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On
As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.
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Carney says U.S. trade talks are 'nasty' after Trump criticizes Canada's leadership
Carney said Canada remained engaged in the negotiations despite Trump's comments, describing the talks as a fight to protect Canadian workers and businesses.
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Will Mississippi send a Black Democrat to the US Senate? Scott Colom says don't count him out
Scott Colom is a Black man and a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, a state traditionally led by white conservatives. Colom aims to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a white supporter of President Donald Trump who is seeking her second term.
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As Pressure Mounts, U.S. Hunts for Cuba’s Next Leader
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.
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'I'm very good at grass.' Why Trump goes into the weeds on one of his favorite topics
President Donald Trump loves talking about grass, even in settings where such a topic might seem out of place. Since returning to the White House early last year, the Republican has spoken about grass at least 45 times in public events or interviews.
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Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
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Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Partnership With Colombia to Target Drug Traffickers
The country’s new Trump-endorsed president takes office on Friday. Sweeping plans to target drug traffickers with U.S. help are already underway.
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Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped congressional district — marking a rare rejection of a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump.
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Trump Vows to Jail ‘Leakers’ Over Reports of Munitions Shortage Amid Iran Talks
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile in the Mediterranean Sea on March 5, 2026. —U.S. Navy/Getty Images President Donald Trump refuted reports that the U.S. is experiencing a munitions shortage from the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, vowing to jai.
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Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says he has signed two new orders targeting birthright citizenship. And, Iran is aiming to ban U.S. ships from the Strait of Hormuz. (Image credit: Aaron Schwartz).
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With their assault on science, Trumpists aren’t just harming America – they’re harming themselves | Jan-Werner Müller
The administration is subjugating science to political imperatives, a major blow to US soft power and technological progress The Trump administration is waging an unprecedented war on institutions devoted to research and higher learning. While plenty of countries have harmed universities by imposing neoliberal logics o.
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Trump faces calls for windfall tax on big oil’s profits from Iran war
US president’s complaint industry ‘making too much money’ comes after his policies boosted corporations Donald Trump’s statement that oil companies have made “too much money” from the Iran war has angered environmentalists, who say that his policies were designed to benefit those very corporations. If he really believe.
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Trump's Gaza peace plan appears to be stalling as parties debate logistics
President Trump announced a breakthrough on his Gaza peace plan last week, but the logistics remain daunting.
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Despite Trump's talk of a deal being close, little has changed to end the Iran war
President Trump is under pressure to find a breakthrough with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, but it's proven elusive.
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Is the Iran war at risk of becoming a quagmire?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to John Sopko, who served as Special Inspector General for Afghanistan under Obama, Trump and Biden, about the back-and-forth around bringing the Iran war to an end.
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Judge Dismisses Former Olympian’s Felony Charge in Reflecting Pool Case
The move ends the criminal case for David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, after prosecutors acknowledged that the Trump administration’s claims of vandalism were false.
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Trump’s Latest Nominee for C.D.C. Director Will Face Senate Panel
Dr. Erica Schwartz supports vaccines and is seen as a mainstream choice to lead an agency that has been a target of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to change federal immunization policies.
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Trump again rebukes Jeanine Pirro over reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ case
President attacks ‘terrible mistake’ of US attorney, who said in court filing damage stemmed from botched renovation Donald Trump has doubled down on his criticism of Jeanine Pirro after the US attorney for the District of Columbia publicly challenged his claims that vandals had damaged the recently renovated Lincoln M.
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Plane takeoff during Marine One flight renews concerns about D.C.'s busy airspace
The FAA is investigating why a commercial plane was allowed to take off at the same time President Trump's helicopter approached Reagan Washington National Airport. The incident is again raising questions about the safety of the capital's busy airspace, and follows last January's midair collision between a passenger je.
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Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has rejected the plan. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images).
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The park service says Trump's arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?
President Trump's proposed arch in Memorial Circle would intrude on dozens of nearby sites, says the National Park Service. But there's been minimal discussion of alternate locations. (Image credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds).
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Fled to America at 11. Stole at 18. Deported to Vietnam at 44.
The Trump administration is sending back record numbers of Vietnamese, Laotians and Hmong. Many came to the United States as young war refugees and later committed crimes.
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Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base
Exclusive: Louisiana firm awarded tender to build rudimentary outpost to house Moroccan troops Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, which was set up in January to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza , has finally issued its first construction contract in the devastated territory: a project to build a rudimentary 150-person mi.
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House candidate wins primary despite ending campaign, beating Trump endorsee
Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday — even though he had suspended his campaign in mid-July. Even more surprisingly: He defeated a Trump-endorsed candidate.
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Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made
President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.
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Tennessee’s Andy Ogles Faces Well-Funded Opposition in House Primary Thursday
Representative Andy Ogles received President Trump’s endorsement, but his challenger, Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, has the backing of Gov. Bill Lee.
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Pacific islands alarmed by Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining
A Pacific island leader says there were "no consultations" before the U.S. announced swaths of nearby ocean could be auctioned for deep-sea mining exploration, telling AFP the industry faced strong opposition among his people.
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Dasha Burns presses Mike Johnson on the economy, Iran and Trump's agenda
Dasha Burns presses Mike Johnson on the economy, Iran and Trump's agenda lead image.
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News Wrap: Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
In our news wrap Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the CDC, FAA officials are investigating an incident involving President Trump's helicopter and a commercial aircraft, Iran says it's in the final stage of drafting a deal with Oman that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and UK a.
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Tennessee secretary of state on redistricting, election security and low voter turnout
Voters head to the polls in Tennessee on Thursday. This year's primaries come after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the state to redraw its congressional maps. But even as officials are making final preparations, President Trump continues to question election integrity, potentially undermining voter confidence. A.
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Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.
A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.
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AP Report: Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
President Donald Trump's administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families to pursue its mass deportation agenda, an Associated Press investigation found.
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Cost of Trump’s Namesake Warships Likely to Rise by 50 Percent or More
President Trump’s goal of building a “golden fleet” of 15 battleships could cost $275 billion, according to a government estimate.
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Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and potentially help bring an end to the war.
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President Donald Trump’s most vocal opponents on the right were sowing the seeds for a future third-party political organization during a weekend get-together aimed at undercutting the Republican establishment. The meeting at Tucker Carlson’s compound in Maine with Rep. Thomas Massie, former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as Trump's helicopter approached
The White House emphasized that President Trump was not in danger during the incident.
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How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term
New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump's conflicts of interest and whether he's exploiting the power of the presidency for self-enrichment.
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RFK Jr has a new cooking show. Are any Trump officials doing their actual jobs? | Arwa Mahdawi
Shouldn’t the health secretary have his hands full with the cyclosporiasis outbreak, measles or rabbit fever? Not when there are crispy salmon cakes to prepare … The US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has got his work cut out for him. A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has the entire country playi.
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Inside the Oval Office Showdown Between Trump and Jeanine Pirro
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, told President Trump that his interior secretary, Doug Burgum, had misled him with a self-serving cover story for his own mistakes.
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Trump administration revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa in diplomatic dispute
The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil’s U.S. ambassador Tuesday — the latest jab in a monthslong diplomatic spat between the two countries.
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Trump-backed Ty Masterson wins Republican nomination for Kansas governor
NBC News projects that Masterson, the state Senate president, emerged from the primary in a contest that represents a top pickup opportunity for the GOP this fall.
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State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
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Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants
The funds have been frozen since early in President Trump’s second term.
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Trump's arch could disrupt the significance of many of Washington's historical sites, National Park Service says
The report says the arch would break alignment between the Lincoln Memorial, Memorial Bridge and Arlington House, formerly Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's home.
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Max Miller Shrugs Off Trump’s Warning and Pushes Ahead in Ohio
Republicans hoped a shove from President Trump would persuade the embattled congressman to drop his re-election bid in the face of abuse allegations.
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An Angry Trump Struggles to Understand Iran’s Defiant Leaders
Iran’s leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump.
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These 25 U.S. States Are Suing the Trump Administration. Here's Why
President Donald Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 3, 2026. —Chip Somodevilla––Getty Images A coalition of 25 U.S. states is suing the Trump Administration , arguing the President’s latest round of sweeping tariffs on over 80 countries exceed his legal authority.
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Trump claims Iran talks are underway as Tehran denies it
President Donald Trump accused Iran of duplicity and insisted the two sides were discussing reopening the Strait of Hormuz as early as Tuesday, even as Tehran denied talks were even taking place.
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They're a world leader in using drones for healthcare. But drones can't do it all
Drones carrying medical supplies constantly crisscross the skies of Rwanda. The Trump administration is giving a major grant to the effort — and at the same time cutting aid to the country. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR).
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How the War in Iran Is Complicating Trump’s Agenda at Home
As President Trump heads to the West Coast to talk to Americans about the economy, the war in Iran is driving up costs and polls show the already unpopular conflict is losing support.
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DNC report on 2024 election outcome missing key chapter, report says
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with the New York Times' Shane Goldmacher about a missing chapter of the Democratic National Committee's report on Donald Trump's 2024 election win.
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Trump, Graham Dominate Senate Race: 5 Takeaways from South Carolina Debate.
The legacy of Lindsey Graham loomed over the field to replace him in a debate Monday. All eyes were on his sister, Darline, who was endorsed by President Trump.
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8/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump says he's giving Iran a "last chance" at diplomacy; Blanche one step closer to confirmation as attorney general.
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Republicans Let Trump Keep Unparalleled Benefit: I.R.S. Immunity
The rebellion against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, now seemingly contained, at no point fundamentally questioned President Trump’s new protections from the I.R.S.
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These are some of the last pristine ocean ecosystems. Now, they're losing protections
The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean, where tiny islands are epicenters of biodiversity. The Trump administration is now opening their waters to commercial fishing, sparking a battle over some of the country's most pristine ecosystems.
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News Wrap: Michigan reports 2 deaths related to cyclosporiasis outbreak
In our news wrap Monday, health officials in Michigan reported the first deaths in the U.S. related to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, more than two dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its latest tariffs and officials in southern Ukraine say Russia dropped eight glide bombs in a span of 90 minutes, killing.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democratic primary voters not playing it safe
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the Michigan Senate primary and the message Democrats are taking into the midterms, prosecutors dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism charges and President Trump's response.
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Trump’s Meddling in Justice Dept. Causes Problems of His Own Making
In the past week alone, President Trump’s interference has imperiled one criminal case, set the stage for sanctions in a second and hindered the confirmation chances of his pick for attorney general.
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Documents Undercut Trump’s Claims About Bears Ears National Monument
President Trump said recreation in Bears Ears National Monument was virtually impossible. Documents reviewed by The New York Times show officials knew otherwise.
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Cubans sleep on Havana's seaside boulevard to seek relief from crippling blackouts and summer heat
Cuba suffered its sixth islandwide blackout this year. The nation has been in crisis since the Trump administration affectively cut it off from oil in January.
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Jay Clayton Sworn In as Director of National Intelligence
Mr. Clayton’s delayed swearing-in ceremony gave Bill Pulte, a key ally of President Trump, a few more days as acting director of the office he boasted about shrinking.
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For Trump, the Year Is Always 2020
President Trump insists on revisiting and rewriting much of what happened six years ago, including the coronavirus pandemic and the election he lost. Many voters would rather he focus on 2026.
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After Colleges Reject ‘Compact,’ Trump Officials Try a Letter
The open letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon fell far short of the attempt at a compact last year that dangled research money in return for embracing the Trump administration’s agenda.
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Why the U.S. Stepped In to Prop Up Japan’s Yen Currency
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with U.S. President Donald Trump aboard USS George Washington in Yokosuka, Japan, on Oct. 28, 2025. —Tomohiro Ohsumi––Getty Images The United States and Japan have coordinated to prop up the yen after the currency fell to a 40-year low against the dollar. In a statement Monday mor.
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Park Service Finds Trump’s Arch Could Detract From Dozens of Historic Places
The 250-foot-tall edifice would alter views across Washington and Arlington Cemetery.
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Oil Prices Plummet as Investors Digest Pause in Iran War Fighting
The markets’ moves were the first since President Trump said he had halted a planned U.S. assault on Iran.
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Israel says it has concerns with Hamas disarmament deal as it keeps up Gaza strikes
Israel says it has shared concerns with the United States about the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, raising new doubts about the agreement touted by President Donald Trump.
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Oil prices fall more than 5% as Middle East tensions ebb on diplomatic efforts
Oil prices fell on Monday as investors pared geopolitical risk premiums after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had called off a planned strike on Iran.
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‘Danger no longer only comes from the hitmen, but from the state’: the Honduran farmers labelled terrorists for protecting their land
After another massacre of smallholders – who are subjected to violence from palm oil firms and drug traffickers – the country’s new Trump-backed government has criminalised community leaders Sitting on the back of the motorcycle, 15-year-old Orlean* heard gunshots. A moment later, the bike crashed. His uncle and two co.
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Iran Says No Current Talks With U.S. After Trump Cites Progress on the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend. Iran said there were no current talks with the United States.
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‘Stark example of brutality’: Trump’s ICE used court orders in plan to force-feed at least 10 hunger strikers in detention
Exclusive: court records reviewed by the Guardian show medical procedures included force-feeding, intravenous forced hydration and involuntary blood draws Homeland security officials under the Trump administration have quietly attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in US immigrant detention to involuntary med.
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For Republicans planning post-Trump future, one race in Washington is worth watching
The primary to replace Rep. Dan Newhouse is a rare opportunity for Washington's Republicans to seek federal office. Candidates representing different wings of the party are testing Trump's influence. (Image credit: Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images).
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The DOJ is increasingly charging ICE protesters with criminal conspiracy
The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists who oppose the Trump administration's deportation agenda. (Image credit: Jaida Grey Eagle for NPR).
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For Iran, Trump’s Reversal on Escalation Shows Who Has the Upper Hand
By expanding the arena of fighting in the region, experts say, Tehran sent a warning about the dangers of a widening war.
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Michigan’s GOP governor primary is getting weird
Michigan Republicans haven’t had a better shot to win the governorship in over a decade. Deciding who should take it is turning into an ugly, hyper-online brawl. With widespread name recognition and an endorsement from President Donald Trump, Rep. John James appears poised to be the GOP nominee ahead of Michigan’s prim.
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Trump and Senate GOP deadlocked on key issues as congressional recess approaches
With a long congressional recess set to begin at the end of the week, Senate Republicans have a lot they want to accomplish. But they're deadlocked with President Trump on several key GOP priorities.
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Political strategist weighs in on the tension between Trump and Senate Republicans
NPR's A Martinez speaks with political strategist Alex Conant about the tensions between the Senate and President Trump ahead of the long congressional recess that starts later this week.
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U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets. (Image credit: Eugene Hoshiko).
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Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump reveals her unexpected song of the year pick
Kai Trump surprised fans when she revealed her choice for her "song of the year." In a video that she shared on her YouTube channel and TikTok, the 19-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump admitted that she was caught off guard when she was recently asked to pick a song that "would define your past year." "A.
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The AI ‘news’ accounts hyping a blue-state dystopia
The Scoop In January, President Donald Trump posted two clips from a popular YouTube account sharing some dramatic news: Walmart was closing hundreds of California stores . It wasn’t true . But as California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s communications team pushed back against the posts on X, what alarmed them more than the fals.
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Iran Plotted Wider War With Help of Its Proxies
During a fleeting truce, Iranians covertly devised a plan to raise the war’s costs for President Trump if U.S. forces attacked anew.
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Fact-checking Trump's claims about how the Iran war is going
Even as a ceasefire was crumbling, leading the U.S. to wage new attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump touted the United States' war as a success.
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Trump admin. touts its transparency. Yet few Iran war details have been shared.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
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Forever chemicals and pesticides under Trump: what to know
Since returning to power, President Donald Trump's administration has approved five pesticides considered by many to be PFAS "forever chemicals," a class of toxic substances facing bans and increasing restrictions around the world.
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Trump Battles GOP Holdouts Amid Democrats’ Factional Fight
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins NBC’s Hallie Jackson on Sunday TODAY to discuss President Donald Trump’s conflict with fellow Republicans over Todd Blanche’s nomination as Democrats face an ideological battle in Tuesday’s Congressional Primary in Michigan.
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The pro-Israel lobby has swayed US presidents since Truman. It must end with Trump | Ian Lustick and Eli Clifton
Our new book tracks the growth over nearly eight decades, of the most powerful foreign policy lobby in US history In 1948, with war raging in Palestine, Harry Truman found himself trapped. On one side were Zionist lobbyists and the president’s domestic political advisers, who were urging him to support the establishmen.
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Trump demand puts vulnerable Republicans in impossible spot ahead of midterms
Republicans are sounding the alarm that President Donald Trump’s demand to cancel August recess could cost the GOP seats in the midterms. As the upcoming jailbreak from Washington, D.C., fast approaches, Trump’s most-prized legislative push remains stalled. He wants Republicans to stay put until it’s finished, but the.
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Inside the behemoth Smithsonian museum network drawing fire from the Trump administration
The Smithsonian Institution, whose museums in Washington, D.C. have come under fire from conservatives and President Donald Trump over what they describe as increasingly left-wing messaging, is the world's largest museum complex, comprising a sprawling network that spans the country and influences millions of people ea.
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Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Parents left in the dark, Trump starving socialist breeding grounds
FAMILY UNDER SIEGE: Controversial teacher training targets parental authority as oppression, education expert warns LIZ PEEK : Trump is starving the machine that creates America's socialist revolutionaries HEATED EXCHANGE: Piers Morgan eviscerates Ivy League student who refused to work 'for a Jew' as 'brazenly' antisem.
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Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption
Truth Social, where Trump’s account is by far the largest, to offer users early access for up to $100,000 per month Donald Trump is now offering early access to his Truth Social posts in a move that has been seen as corruption benefitting a sitting president. Trump Media and Technology Group officially rolled out its n.
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Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
As one of nine Republicans seeking to replace him more permanently in a special primary election set for Aug. 11, Graham is a relative political unknown facing off against some of the state's best-known GOP names.
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Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia
A bipartisan bill to impose tough new sanctions on Russia is making progress in the U.S. Senate. But concerns over how the bill grants President Trump new tariff authorities is complicating the path.
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Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course.
Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure.
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Trump poses ultimatum on Blanche, will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if AG not confirmed
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead.".
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Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks even though it’s probably Iran
Donald Trump speaks during the House Republican Party member retreat. | Image: Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images The FBI, the EPA, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ( CISA ) have stopped short of officially blaming Iran for a spate of cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems, but consensus is t.
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In Iran, the U.S. Appears Headed for a Strategic Defeat, Allies Fear
With none of President Trump’s aims accomplished and the Strait of Hormuz closed, U.S. allies see dysfunction and vulnerability from the war.
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Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool
A former Olympian will not face trial after federal prosecutors acknowledged that the Trump administration’s claims of vandalism were false.
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Cori Bush Has No Regrets
The internet had a field day last summer when a picture surfaced of Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., with his arm around a former Democratic member of Congress. Hawley was at an event in St. Louis, Missouri, celebrating the inclusion of expanded funds for victims of nuclear radiation in President Donald Trump’s signature econo.
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Kuwait Says It Downed Iranian Drones as Mideast Braces for Possible Escalation
The wave of strikes came as President Trump threatened to intensify the American campaign against Iran. U.S. embassies in the region warned of the “potential for unforeseen escalation.”.
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How Ukraine Is Making Inroads With MAGA and a Trump Ally, Laura Loomer
Ukraine and its supporters have invested years in trying to undo the skepticism of the country’s war effort harbored by President Trump’s MAGA movement and the president himself.
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Trump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace Heat Protections
The Biden administration took steps to shield workers from extreme temperatures. The Trump administration is taking a gentler approach with employers.
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The Democrats have one last chance to halt the erosion of US democracy – and it’s less than 100 days away | Timothy Garton Ash
American democrats need a Hungarian-style landslide to overwhelm Trump’s attempts to rig November’s midterm elections In these days of extreme weather events, it seems odd to say that the US needs a big landslide. But a landslide defeat for President Donald Trump in November’s midterm elections is exactly what is requi.
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Trump’s Fixation on Arctic Ships Led to Billions in No-Bid Contracts
The president decided to buy 11 polar icebreakers after a game of golf with Finland’s president. Experts say it’s far from clear the United States needs so many.
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Trump appeals ruling that found his $10B IRS suit aimed to ‘manipulate’ legal proceedings
The case is at the center of negotiations between two Republican senators and the Justice Department over Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general.
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Trump and Netanyahu May Be at Odds Again Over Gaza Plan
President Trump’s announcement came at a difficult point in his relationship with the Israeli leader over their war against Iran.
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News Wrap: Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34
In our news wrap Friday, this week's powerful earthquake in Japan has claimed at least 34 lives, a sweltering heat dome descended over much of the West, a Marine Corps fighter jet crashed at Miramar Air Station in California and President Trump says the U.S. has not yet agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles to a.
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Will the US midterm elections be free and fair? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
With Republicans' chances in the midterms looking shaky, Donald Trump is increasingly trying to rewrite the rules that govern US elections. Voting rights groups say he's really laying the groundwork to suppress voters. Trump has already moved to change mail-in voting, but he now wants Congress to pass the Save America.
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In Nebraska, Americans begin to lose Medicaid under Trump's work rules
Nebraska's Medicaid director, in an exclusive interview with nonprofit news organization Tradeoffs, said roughly 200 people will lose health coverage on Aug. 1. (Image credit: Rebecca S. Gratz for The Washington Post).
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International PhD students to face strict limits on time in the US
Nature, Published online: 23 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02280-3 Trump administration takes action to address ‘forever students’.
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Developer ecosystem expanded
If you live near a military base, there’s a chance you’ll soon find that a privately owned data center has moved into your area. A year ago, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the Department of Defense to lease land to private developers for this purpose. “You can’t fight it,” Trump said this we.
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Appeals court rejects Trump bid to curb mail-in voting in 23 states
Judge rejects administration’s request to lift injunction secured by several Democratic-led states on 25 June A federal appeals court on Saturday declined to allow Donald Trump’s administration to implement in 23 states his executive order that aims to tighten rules for mail-in voting before the November elections that.
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Inside the Rushed Effort to Get Trump His New Air Force One
A New York Times investigation found that President Trump’s push to speed delivery of the aircraft led to ballooning costs and trade-offs in safety features.
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In South Texas, Paxton tests the limits of Trump’s Hispanic coalition
MCALLEN, Texas — Just miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, Ken Paxton is trying to inherit President Donald Trump’s historic gains with Hispanic voters. The Texas GOP Senate nominee, speaking to hundreds of supporters last week at his first campaign rally in this region that’s almost entirely Latino, revealed how Republi.
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At Correspondents’ Dinner, a Rambling Trump Hurls Insults
President Trump gave the keynote speech as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate.
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From Celebration to Escalation: How Trump’s Iran Cease-Fire Collapsed
The U.S. deal with Iran signed in June initially appeared to be a success. It didn’t take long to fall apart.
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Trump cracks jokes at first White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
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Understanding The Fraught Politics Of Powering AI
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event about the Ratepayer Protection Pledge at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington D.C. on July 23 —Photo by Saul Loeb / AFP via Getty Images Sitting at the Environmental Protection Agency with a mix of CEOs and cabinet officials, President Trump announced this.
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Week in Politics: Iran War; Trump attends solemn ritual; nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration is seeking tens of billions of dollars in supplemental appropriations for the Iran War, a war which the president and allies have repeatedly claimed is already won.
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Trump says "nobody got out ahead" of him on Saudi nuclear deal announcement after changing terms
President Trump took questions from reporters the day after he seemed to upend a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia by adding a new condition: that the country join the Abraham Accords. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.
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Iran war and Trump tariffs fuel higher gas prices and renewed inflation risks
The affordability crisis is revving up again. The war in Iran and Trump’s tariffs are pushing prices up and raising fears of renewed inflation.
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Trump’s rambling gala address included insults, potshots and quip about a third presidential term
President mocks political opponents and journalists in mostly light-hearted, hour-long speech at White House correspondents’ dinner Donald Trump joked around with the room of journalists who he again accused of producing “fake news” as he hurled insults at his political enemies in a speech at the White House correspond.
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NATO spending pressure returned
The threat led the Secret Service to urge President Trump to fly out of Turkey on a different plane, raising questions about the security of the Qatari-donated jet.
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Trump on LeBron James: ‘Maybe He’s a Racist’
President Trump has lashed out over the years at NBA star LeBron James, who has been critical of the president in the past.
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Brooks and Marcus on the Iran conflict becoming a 'forever war'
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus of The New Yorker join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the economic and human toll of the Iran war, the U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy deal and Trump-allied election deniers winning GOP primaries.
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Funding milestone detected
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
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How a Summer of War With Iran Could Shape the Fall Elections
President Trump and Republicans can’t seem to escape the political fallout of the conflict.
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ICC member nations vote to remove chief prosecutor
Member nations voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan on Friday and the Trump administration is vowing to do whatever it can to dismantle the court.
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Trump Tariff Fight Stalls Russia Sanctions Bill Championed by Lindsey Graham
A bipartisan bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham has become mired in a dispute over expanding President Trump’s tariff power.
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DOJ admits legal errors, drops subpoenas of New York Times journalists
A judge criticized the Justice Department for legal errors that ultimately led the agency to withdraw its subpoenas of two New York Times journalists who wrote a story about security concerns on President Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home
After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit opens in “underwhelming” fashion on Friday.
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The tech-broification of American science has officially begun
Trump’s science adviser Michael Kratsios has no science background. | Image: Getty / The Verge The Trump administration unveiled the first "Genesis Mission" grants on Thursday, directing $5 billion toward hundreds of AI-driven science projects in an effort the White House has described as "comparable in urgency and amb.
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China Has Come Through Trump’s Trade War in a Good Position
Despite threats from President Trump, the overall average weighted tariff on Chinese goods remained about the same, and is now lower than countries like Brazil and Canada.
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Some Trump officials worried about rapid use of interceptor, precision-guided weapons, sources say
Some Trump administration officials are concerned about the rapid use of interceptor and precision-guided weapons in the Middle East, sources told CBS News. CBS News' Kathryn Watson has more.
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Concerns over U.S. weapons getting depleted as U.S. and Iran continue to trade strikes
As the U.S. builds up forces in the Middle East amid the ongoing war with Iran, there's concern among some officials that U.S. weapons may be getting depleted. It comes as President Trump has threatened new escalations and as the U.S. and Iran continue to trade strikes. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Why Trump’s Renewed Trade War Could Be Costly
Households and businesses were already contending with an affordability crunch. A new round of tariffs could inflict more pain.
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner Returns Under High Security
President Donald Trump is gearing up to attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner Friday night, after the initial event back in April was targeted by a gunman. The Secret Service says it’s confident in the security plan for the dinner while also acknowledging an alarming rise in threats. NBC’s Garrett Ha.
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U.S. attorney who served for less than an hour suing Trump administration over firing
A U.S. attorney who served for less than an hour is suing the Trump administration over his firing. Roger Rogoff is asking a federal court to reinstate him as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the legal questions in this case.
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Trump threatens 'major military punishment' after Houthi attacks on tankers in Red Sea
International oil prices topped $100 a barrel after Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they attacked two oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising new fears of disruptions to global energy supplies. In response, President Trump warned that if the Houthis attack another ship, the U.S. would inflict "major military punishment." He.
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Public transit is a lifeline for countless Americans. Trump is derailing our protections | Lateefah Simon and Guillermo Mayer
The US will no longer hold transportation agencies accountable for unintentional discrimination. That’s devastating for those of us who depend on it As the first congenitally blind member of Congress and a former president of the Bay area Rapid Transit (Bart) Board, I know that the ability to move – to get to work, to.
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NATO spending pressure returned
President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, 2026. —Klaudia Radecka-NurPhoto via Getty Images The portents were not good. Before departing for the recent NATO summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to berate the alliance. He posted.
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Rubio says U.S. is ready to help end war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, said that President Trump was committed to the work "if conditions and factors have changed to make that possible." (Image credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI).
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Laura Loomer meets with Ukraine's Zelenskyy after her major reversal on the war
Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social media commentary, sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday after a dramatic turnaround on the war that could have political reverberations back in Washington.
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Trump cuts target federal advisory boards. What does it mean for agencies like NASA?
The Trump administration has terminated or suspended more than 100 federal advisory committees. Former members say agencies like NASA now have less accountability to stakeholders and the public.
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Trump talks plan to prevent ratepayers from shouldering costs of new AI data centers
President Trump spoke Thursday about a plan to prevent ratepayers from taking on the costs of a new AI data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
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Marco Rubio describes Trump's military strategy with Iran as a ‘head for an eye’
NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez, Richard Engel and Courtney Kube discuss President Trump’s threats to escalate attacks inside Iran as fears grow over a widening conflict in the Middle East. NBC News Contributor Hooman Maj analyzes the state of diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran after 12 consecutive days of U.S. attacks.
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Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country. (Image credit: Jen Golbeck).
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s war on the First Amendment
As the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has authority over the nation’s TV, radio, and internet. But since Donald Trump was elected to his second term, Carr has wielded that power to threaten broadcasters that have exercised their free speech rights to make jokes about the president. He w.
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Israel Welcomes Trump’s Demand for Diplomatic Ties With Saudi Arabia
Israeli officials embraced the possibility of normalized ties, but analysts said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal nonetheless remained bad for Israel.
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Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war
As the U.S. carried out a 12th night of strikes across Iran, President Donald Trump threatened "major military punishment" against the Houthis if their attacks on ships continue.
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Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position
The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.
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For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard
President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.
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Even as War Rages, Investors Bet Oil Will Be Cheaper in a Few Months
Futures contracts reflect an expectation that low inventories and midterm elections are likely to push the Trump administration to try to ease tensions with Iran.
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Like Trump, I went through a home-renovation obsession. The results are often disappointing | Jackie Delamatre
We are now a nation of homogenized open concepts and curb appeal. It’s an approach that leads to anxiety and isolation Recently, Jonathan Swan – one of the authors of a new tell-all about Donald Trump’s second term – told the hosts of The View that if you had a pie chart of Trump’s mind, “a pretty substantial slice is.
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U.S. and Saudis sign nuclear deal, contingent on joining Abraham Accords
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
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Trump Attends Dignified Transfer of 4 Troops Killed in Iran Attacks
The United States carried out a 12th straight night of airstrikes just hours after President Donald Trump attended the dignified transfer of four American service members killed in Iran attacks. With negotiations to end the war stalled, Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants each time it attack.
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Study spotlights human toll of abrupt U.S. foreign aid cuts
In January 2025, the Trump administration announced a 90-day freeze on all United States government (USG) foreign aid, which subsequently became a permanent shutdown of USAID in July 2025. New research finds that the abrupt cessation of foreign aid disrupted health and humanitarian systems worldwide, with disproportion.
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How predominantly Black areas in 6 states have been split up by redistricting
These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states. (Image credit: Rahul Mukherjee).
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The White House pushes healthy eating. It cut a landmark nutrition education program
Nutrition advocates and public health experts are mystified by the decision to eliminate SNAP-Ed, given the Trump administration's embrace of the Make America Healthy Again agenda. (Image credit: Rachel Wisniewski for NPR).
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Houthis claim strikes on two Saudi tankers as US attacks on Iran widen
Attacks by Iranian-aligned Houthis in Red Sea follow Trump threats to destroy more Iranian infrastructure Yemen’s Houthi militia attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, the Iranian-aligned group said on Thursday, with a Saudi news agency later confirming one of the vessels was ablaze in the Red Sea. The threat of new.
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House votes to adopt Department of War renaming as part of annual defense bill
The House on Wednesday passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump's request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for national security and that would designate the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
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Funding milestone detected
We check in on one state public broadcasting network a year after President Trump signed a law ending federal funding of public media.
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Trump’s Plan for Science: More Money for A.I., Less for Universities
Michael Kratsios, President Trump’s science adviser, proposed overhauling how the government funds research. Democrats said Mr. Trump’s actions had weakened science.
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US House passes $1.15tn defense policy bill in near party-line vote
Passage of annual bill complicated by Trump’s decision to join Israel in attacking Iran without congressional approval The US House of Representatives passed a $1.15tn defense policy bill in a near-party-line vote on Wednesday, after Democrats refused to back the measure amid the war with Iran and Donald Trump ’s push.
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Trump speaks at Georgia high school after attending dignified transfer
President Trump spoke at a high school in Marietta, Georgia, on Wednesday, after attending a dignified transfer for four U.S. troops killed in the Middle East. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
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Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor
Biggs, a fierce ally of President Donald Trump and former head of the House Freedom Caucus, won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor Tuesday.
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Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Make Plans for Trump and Xi’s Washington Summit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent much of a meeting with China’s foreign minister discussing the summit, but did not bring up President Trump’s claims of election interference by China.
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Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
Heading to Georgia on Wednesday, President Trump is campaigning more often this year than he did in the same period for 2018 and has already rallied for a dozen candidates in toss-up races. (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt).
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What to know about Pickaxe Mountain, an Iranian target noted by Trump
President Trump on Tuesday threatened to attack Pickaxe Mountain in Iran, a secure facility allegedly used for nuclear activity. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
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Canada cancels joint bridge-opening celebration with US amid trade tensions
The ribbon-cutting celebration of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is no longer taking place after Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goods A planned joint US-Canada ceremony Friday celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is no longer expected t.
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With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate
President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.
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Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B so far and Pentagon needs $67B to restock arms
President Trump's top military advisors were on Capitol Hill to make the case for the war in Iran, and additional money to fund the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine argued for an additional $67 billion, what Hegseth called an urgent and necessary injection of funds. N.
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Southern Lebanese skeptical of Israel agreement as violence continues
When Lebanon's president met President Trump at the White House, it was the first such visit by a Lebanese head of state in nearly two decades. It comes after Lebanon and Israel resumed diplomatic relations under the auspices of the Trump administration, signing a deal meant to end a long history of wars. But as specia.
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Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
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Former Canadian finance minister on Trump's tariff plan and its impact
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Chrystia Freeland, former Canadian Finance Minister, about the potential impact of President Trump's proposed tariffs.
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Trump says Lebanon has been "badly treated" as Aoun pushes for withdrawal of Israeli troops
President Trump conceded that Lebanon has been "badly treated" following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday, pledging to help the country be "properly treated" as the Lebanese reprieve from the presence of Israeli forces in their southern territory. Weijia Jiang reports.
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The U.S. Is Pulling Back on Energy Efficiency
The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts even as war in Iran, data centers and heat waves are pushing up gasoline and electricity costs.
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Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
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UK’s New Prime Minister Burnham Orders Cut in Taxes on Electricity
Prime Minister Andy Burnham moved quickly to confront the high cost of living. And President Trump wished him well after a phone call between the two leaders.
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There’s a power struggle brewing in South Carolina, and Trump might not win
The race to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat has created a new test of President Donald Trump’s power. South Carolina Republicans aren’t sure Trump will pass. Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed last week to fill the remainder of her late brother's term, announced Monday she will seek a full term for her brother’s old sea.
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New Air Force One going out of commission to get safety upgrades
The new Air Force One is going out of commission to receive safety upgrades. What needs to be done and was it safe for President Trump to fly the plane to Turkey earlier this month?
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New round of strikes targeting Iran underway, U.S. officials say
A 10th straight night of U.S. strikes on Iran is underway as President Trump vows Tehran will pay for the deaths of three American soldiers over the weekend. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports. Then, global affairs analyst Jonathan Wachtel joins to discuss the state of the war.
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U.S. soldier killed in Iraq, Trump orders more strikes against Iran
A U.S. service member was killed in Iraq on Saturday, CENTCOM announced. Separately, unidentified remains were found in Jordan at the location where a U.S. service member went missing and two others were killed following an Iranian strike. Taurean Small reports.
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Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on the political fallout of Trump's address
NPR's Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Arizona's primary elections, where Republicans will choose a nominee to challenge the incumbent Democratic governor, Troy Jackson appearing to clinch the Democratic nomination for Senate following Graham Platn.
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Will a Sex Scandal Involving Mark Lamb Matter in Arizona GOP House Primary?
The contest in a deeply religious part of the state is a test of the power of a Trump endorsement.
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on dairy, alcohol, and cars from Canada
The Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on three categories of imports from Canada, dairy, alcohol, and cars, citing discriminatory actions. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on how Trump is also considering additional tariffs due to the Canadian wildfires.
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Trump administration says Iran war reaching ‘time of ambiguity’ as military strikes escalate
Tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran as the two sides exchange fire for the tenth consecutive day after the Pentagon identifies two U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian strike on a U.S. air base in Jordan. NBC News correspondents Monica Alba, Keir Simmons, Courtney Kube and NBC News military analyst retired Col. Steve.
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How recent killings of U.S. soldiers could affect the war with Iran
President Trump reacted to the recent killings of U.S. soldiers in the Middle East with strong words on Monday, promising that Iran will pay "many times over." Mark Cancian, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to break down what this means for the war and CBS News' Weiji.
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DOJ sought phone records of journalists and relatives in effort to unmask sources of Air Force One security report
A court document says the Trump administration sought New York Times journalists' phone records and even those of some of their relatives in an attempt to unmask the confidential sources of reporters who wrote about Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.
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Steve Forbes urges Trump to keep the Strait of Hormuz open at all costs
Steve Forbes says the United States must double down on efforts to topple the Tehran regime, arguing that free passage through the Strait of Hormuz should remain a non-negotiable American imperative. As the U.S. struck targets in Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Sunday, pressure on the Tehran regime continued to bui.
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What to Know About the Tate Brothers’ Arrest
Andrew and Tristan Tate attend UFC 327 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., on April 11, 2026. President Donald Trump also attended the event. —Julia Demaree Nikhinson—Pool/Getty Images Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, two of the world’s most polarizing social media influencers who are known for promoting misogyny and fla.
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Trump could ‘do something positive’ rather than fixate on 2020 loss, Fetterman says
Senator says Trump revisiting failed run against Biden ‘distracts from important things’ such as Iran war Rather than continue fixating on the 2020 election defeat that ended his first presidency, Donald Trump could instead “do something positive”, including resolving the US war in Iran , Pennsylvania senator John Fett.
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Trump says new Air Force One will be sent away for upgrades, amid security concerns
President Trump said the Air Force One plane that was donated by Qatar will be sent away for upgrades, amid swirling concerns about its security features.
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CNBC Daily Open: Burnham set to take helm of 'poverty stricken disaster,' says Trump
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces instant pressure from President Trump to "open up" North Sea oil.
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Trump said the election system is broken. What do swing voters make of the claim?
What did some swing state voters think of President Trump's primetime speech on elections?
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Trump border czar says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after deadly ICE shootings
Amid questions about immigration agents' actions in deadly shootings this month in Texas and Maine, Trump administration border czar Tom Homan told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I think body cameras are the way to go," adding that body cameras "let the American people know what that officer sees when he.
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Georgia official discusses Trump's claims about election security
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Gabriel Sterling, of the Georgia Secretary of State's Office, about President Trump's claims about election security.
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$600,000 for a presidential pardon? Inside the growing industry of clemency lobbying
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with NOTUS reporter Jasmine Wright about the growing lobbying industry to get presidential pardons under the second Trump administration.
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Politics chat: How much faith can you have in the country's election systems?
President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin make claims about the vulnerability of election systems in the U.S., but how true are those claims?
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Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds
Top Democrat says findings show public ‘way ahead of the politicians’ as Trump dismisses global heating as ‘hoax’ Amid a summer of dangerous heat , drought and floods , a majority of Americans are connecting increasingly severe weather to the climate crisis, new polling shows, despite efforts by Donald Trump to dismiss.
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Trump Blasts ‘Sanctuary’ States, but Many Still Aid Deportations
A New York Times review of 18 states targeted by the Trump administration for their “sanctuary” policies found that all cooperate significantly with immigration authorities in cases involving violent crimes.
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Trump Gutted Civil Rights Agency, Stifling U.S. Scrutiny of Workplace Bias
A little-known federal office spent decades investigating potential discrimination by government contractors — until it was stopped by the Trump administration.
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One week, two killings: Trump’s immigration crackdown turns deadly – again
The fatal shootings of two men, both killed in their vehicles by ICE agents, have rekindled anger over the US’s militarized deportation push Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was driving to work with his brother and two other passengers in Houston, Texas , when immigration agents began tailing his car. They pulled him over a.
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They Were Charged With Assaulting ICE Agents. The Cases Are Crumbling.
The Trump administration has lost or abandoned hundreds of criminal cases against protesters and immigrants, a Times investigation found.
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Trump's Endorsement Could Set the Stage for a Historic Senate Succession
Sen. Darline Graham Nordone, Republican of South Carolina, participates in a ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol on July 14, 2026, in Washington, D.C. —Finn Gomez—Getty Images President Donald Trump on Friday endorsed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone to run for a full term in November, in what could become a historic.
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Air quality improving in Northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest
Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada. (Image credit: Finn Gomez/Getty Images).
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Mike Lindell Not Registered to Vote in Minnesota, Where He is Running for Governor
President Trump endorsed Mike Lindell, a leader of the election denial movement, for Minnesota governor this week.
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As Trump Scraps With Meloni, His Envoy to Italy Is at Sea
Tilman J. Fertitta, the U.S. ambassador to Rome, is summering on his superyacht as President Trump squabbles with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy.
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Kai Trump reveals new celebrity crush after ditching 'Outer Banks' star Drew Starkey
Kai Trump is pushing "Outer Banks" star Drew Starkey to the side and filling her celebrity crush spot with the one and only Theo James. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Kai – who is President Donald Trump 's granddaughter – explained that her taste has evolved since she revealed that Starkey was her celebrity.
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Week in Politics: Trump's speech; midterm elections; Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton
Three months from the November midterms, President Trump is drawing attention to issues that are not top priorities for voters.
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Russia Bill Broadens Sanctions but Could Fuel Fears Over the Dollar
The Trump administration has recently sought to scale back sanctions as adversaries develop workarounds that some believe could erode the U.S. dollar’s supremacy.
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Defence minister seeks three ‘Nahal’ outposts in Gaza as top commander says Israel now controls 65% of the strip, violating Trump ceasefire deal Israel’s defence and finance ministers announced plans for three illegal settlements in Gaza and more than $400m (£300m) in funding to expand construction in the occupied West.
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What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K non-citizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 non-citizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
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Trump fumes over Canadian wildfire smoke and issues tariff threat
President Donald Trump on Friday pledged to hold Canada responsible for costs associated with unhealthy air quality in the U.S. due to spreading smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
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Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say
"The White House promised a bombshell, and they delivered a dud," said David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research.
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Trump Pursues a Deeper Bond With China’s Leader, Despite Hostile Speech
Chinese officials appear to think that President Trump’s accusations that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections were driven by domestic politics, not foreign policy.
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Trump encourages Darline Graham to run for Lindsey Graham's seat
Darline Graham indicated in a White House meeting Thursday that she's weighing a bid, CBS News confirmed. A day later, President Trump wrote on Truth Social: "RUN, DARLINE, RUN! ".
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Mullin Vows to Keep Up Immigration Arrests Even After ICE Shootings
The homeland security secretary made clear that he would seek to deliver on President Trump’s push for mass deportations.
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China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after U.S. shortens foreign journalist visas
The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. to 240 days, down from years, and cut those for Chinese journalists to only 90 days, raising concerns over press freedom in the United States and prompting China to warn of possible reciprocal countermeasur.
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Trump Faces the Limits of U.S. Firepower and the Lessons of Past Wars
Like his predecessors, President Trump has struggled to turn battlefield successes into long-term victories.
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Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers as part of the Trump administration's attempt to ramp up immigration arrests and deportations.
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White House teleprompter operator allegedly made over $100K betting on Trump's speeches
The prediction market Kalshi alleges President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator engaged in trading, betting on the words the president would use in speeches. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Trump Media to Sell Traders ‘the Fastest’ Access to Truth Social Posts
A smartphone displays the logo of Truth Social, the social media platform operated by Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. on Feb. 7, 2026. —Cheng Xin—Getty Images From announcements of U.S. military action to threats of tariffs on other nations, Donald Trump’s Truth Social has been a repository of market-moving statem.
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Takeaways from Trump's primetime speech. And, at least 2 dead in major Texas flooding
President Trump gave a primetime speech raising claims of voting vulnerabilities but offered no new evidence. And, at least 2 people have died in major flooding in Texas. (Image credit: Saul Loeb).
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Both Marco Rubio and Elon Musk, who led the effort to sunset the foreign aid agency, have said that no deaths have been linked to the cutting of its funding. These parents tell a different story. (Image credit: From left: David Augustine, Lameck Nyagudi and Kazeem Olawale Nasiru for NPR).
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A Trump Obsession That Carries a Cost for Democracy
In demanding steps to address the integrity of voting, President Trump persisted in relitigating his 2020 election defeat while finding ways to cast doubt on the 2026 outcome.
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World leaders meet in D.C. to discuss left-wing political violence
Leaders from roughly 60 countries gathered in Washington, DC, to discuss what top Trump administration officials are calling an urgent threat: far left terrorism.
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Federal panel signals it could support permanent fencing around White House park known for protests
A historic hub for free speech and protest is under the spotlight as the Trump administration proposes adding permanent fencing around Lafayette Square.
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How paper ballots make digital manipulation of results unlikely
NBC News’ Jane Timm analyzes President Trump’s claims about digital manipulation of ballot results in the U.S., as Trump said that the White House will declassify documents related to the 2020 election and alleged influence by China during his speech to the nation.
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An analysis of President Trump's address
President Trump gave a primetime address Thursday night in which he spoke about the integrity of U.S. elections — a topic he has spread disinformation about for much of his political career.
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U.S. designates 2 more Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
President Donald Trump began to extend the terrorist label to Latin American cartels in February 2025 to allow U.S. authorities to take more aggressive action against them or against anyone who the U.S. sees as aiding the groups.
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Schiff presses Ashcroft over Trump's calls for prosecution of perceived political enemies
Sen. Adam Schiff questioned former Attorney General John Ashcroft Thursday about President Trump's calls to prosecute his perceived political enemies. Ashcroft was appearing before the Senate in support of Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
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Rubio speaks at conference on political terrorism
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened leaders from more than 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration's latest effort to quell what it calls "left wing" political terrorism, a marquee issue for Republicans heading into the midterm elections.
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Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges in the district, highlighting tensions between the courts and the president over the powerful positions.
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Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn't support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied.
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H.R. McMaster on the U.S.-Iran feud over the Strait of Hormuz
H.R. McMaster, a CBS News contributor and President Trump's former national security adviser in his first term, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S.-Iran feud ramps up.
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Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?
Officials under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone, the latest shift in a decades-long debate over the benefits and risks of replacing the hormone that affects sex drive, mood and other health factors.
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Why the Trump administration is looking at Cuba military options
Senior defense officials are examining potential military options in Cuba, CBS News has learned. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
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In Iran war, Trump Risks Another American ‘Forever War’
President Trump, who promised to “end wars,” not start them, may have fallen into a familiar presidential trap.
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How Trump’s ‘original oil guy’ boosted US-Israel ties and played down risks of Iran war
Fracking billionaire Harold Hamm is co-chair of a non-profit that has aggressively pushed for US energy dominance Tycoon Harold Hamm is one of the US’s most successful oilmen, the son of Oklahoma sharecroppers who hit it rich as a “wildcatter” and pioneered fracking techniques that drove the shale boom in 2008 that rev.
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The use of force has become a 'default tool' for ICE officers, a new report finds
An ACLU report looks at the widespread use of force in immigration enforcement in the first year of President Trump's return to office. Recent fatal shootings in Texas and Maine have brought renewed scrutiny to the agency's tactics. (Image credit: Scott Olson).
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Trump earned billions last year. Some Pennsylvania swing voters say they don't care
Key voters in Pennsylvania are split on whether President Trump earning a big windfall last year is a big deal or not. Their reaction reveals a level of cynicism about many in the political class. (Image credit: Alex Wong).
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TrumpRx promised a supermarket for cheaper drugs but delivered a boutique
President Trump said TrumpRx is the biggest thing to happen in healthcare in decades. But an NPR analysis finds drugmakers are only offering deals on a few of their medicines.
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Trump's Iran notice aims to reset war powers clock amid growing political risks
The Trump administration's notification to restart the war with Iran aims to reset a 60-day clock for military action, but questions are mounting about public support as midterms approach.
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Trump overturns pause of ICE vehicle stops implemented after deadly shootings
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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Investigators Seek Information From Government Officials as Part of Air Force One Leak Investigation
After The New York Times reported on security concerns related to the Qatari-donated jet, the F.B.I. sought to speak with several people who flew aboard the plane with President Trump last week and asked for their phones.
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FBI Evidence Team Visits Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Officials surveyed the newly drained pool, where the floor began peeling soon after a $16 million repair job. President Trump has blamed vandals.
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U.S. Military Again Blockades Iranian Ports After Collapse of Cease-Fire
President Trump ordered U.S. warships and aircraft to stop vessels going to and from Iran. Enforcing a blockade takes a huge commitment of warships and aircraft.
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Trump’s Latest C.D.C. Nominee Vows Not to ‘Betray the Science’
Dr. Erica Schwartz told senators in a confirmation hearing that she did not think Robert F. Kennedy Jr. or President Trump would ask her to do anything to hurt public health. Some senators were incredulous.
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China and Xi favored over US and Trump in many nations: Survey
The change is driven by improved perceptions of China and declining views of the United States. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein).
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Trump relished in being compared to dictators like Hitler and Stalin, journalist says
The New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan says the president is fixated on becoming a "great man of history" during his second term. Swan's new book, written with Maggie Haberman, is Regime Change. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin).
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Treasury to Begin Minting $1 Gold Trump Coin Featuring President’s Face
Critics question whether the coins are legal and argue that President Trump is using the currency to celebrate himself.
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Trump's intelligence head pick Jay Clayton gives opening statement at Senate committee hearing
Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, addressed the Senate Intelligence Committee before his confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
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Todd Blanche Faces Crucial Hurdle Ahead of Confirmation as Attorney General
Todd Blanche’s nomination is broadly a referendum on President Trump’s vision of the Justice Department as a projection of his power.
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Giant Statue Mocking Trump's War in Iran Draws Attention in D.C.
An "Iran War Participation Trophy" dedicated to President Donald Trump appears next to the MLK Jr. Memorial Bookstore in Washington, D.C. on July 13, 2026. —The Washington Post via Getty Images A golden statue titled the “Iran War Participation Trophy” is the latest piece of art to appear on the National Mall in Washin.
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Watch Live: Jay Clayton, Trump
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump.
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ICE Halts Most Vehicle Stops After Fatal Texas, Maine Shootings
In the wake of two fatal ICE-involved shootings in less than a week, the Department of Homeland Security is now instructing agents to suspend most vehicle stops amid growing uproar. On Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote, “We cannot give up one of ICE’s most important and effective crime fighting tools,” adding,.
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Trump will speak on elections in Thursday primetime address
The speech comes as President Trump has escalated calls for Republicans to pass tighter federal voting rules for November's midterm elections. (Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson).
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Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
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Trump says he won't rule out sending ground troops to Iran
President Trump told Fox News on Tuesday that he won't rule out a ground invasion of Iran. The comments come amid another round of U.S. strikes against Iranian targets. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
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ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings in Maine and Houston
Agents fatally shot a man in Houston and another in coastal Maine, both in their vehicles. The killings were the latest in a string of ICE shootings during President Trump’s second term.
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Inflation eased in June, but Americans still feel pressure from high prices
A report shows inflation eased more than expected in June. It's welcome news for President Trump, who has made lowering prices a focus of his economic agenda. But months of higher-than-expected inflation have continued to squeeze many households and raised questions about when consumers will feel relief. Liz Landers re.
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ICE Shootings Put Spotlight on Lack of Body Cameras
Kristi Noem, the former homeland security secretary, said five months ago that the Trump administration would “rapidly” deploy body cameras to immigration agents across the country. About half still don’t have them.
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Climate: An extraordinary White House meeting
A new book sheds light on President Trump’s affinity for fossil fuels.
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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shootings
The suspension is not absolute and there's room for exceptions when executing a criminal warrant or working with partner agencies.
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Trump says he doesn't see a lot of "evil" in Lindsey Graham's death when asked about FBI probe
President Trump took questions in the Oval Office and commented on an apparent FBI probe into Lindsey Graham's death, saying he doesn't see a lot of "evil" behind the sudden incident.
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‘We Love Iraq,’ Trump Tells New Prime Minister in Oval Office Meeting
The meeting comes as President Trump’s administration has been ratcheting up pressure on Baghdad to diminish Iran’s influence in Iraq.
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E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case
A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.
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Trump says FBI is "wasting their time" if they
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How a Promising Navy Drone Boat Program Got Mired in Politics
Navy acquisition reforms upended a $2.1 billion contract competition. When it was over, several companies with ties to the Trump administration had made the cut.
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Trump to Deliver Rare Prime-Time Speech: Here's What to Expect
President Donald Trump announced plans to deliver a rare prime-time speech to the nation Thursday night. The president will reportedly address newly declassified intelligence which the administration claims reveals plans by foreign nations to interfere with the 2020 election. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
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Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., has been extended several times. Now it's set to last until Inauguration Day 2029. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch).
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Democratic Senate Candidates in Maine Denounce Deadly ICE Shooting
The killing of a man in Biddeford quickly became an issue in the Senate race, with Democrats aiming to tie Senator Susan Collins to President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Finish His Senate Term After Trump’s Backing
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina named Darline Graham Nordone to replace Mr. Graham, who died on Saturday.
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Lindsey Graham's career and influence on American politics
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday of an aortic dissection and cardiovascular disease. The Republican served more than 30 years in Congress, becoming one of the nation's most prominent voices on foreign policy and later one of President Trump's top allies. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins has m.
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How Graham’s Death and McConnell’s Absence Complicates Senate Republicans' Agenda
Senator Lindsey Graham, left, seen speaking with then-Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, right, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on July 20, 2022. —Michael Reynolds—Pool/Getty Images Senate Republicans returned to Washington on Monday confronting an unusually narrow path to advance President Donald Trump’s.
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This California Oil Pipeline Was Dormant for 11 Years. Trump Reopened It.
The move in Santa Barbara by the Trump administration has made residents anxious in a region prized for its gorgeous beaches and ocean views.
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Trump suggests he has left a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
President Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the U.S. military to destroy Iran " at levels they've never seen before " if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him.
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US and Iran Trade Strikes as Ceasefire Deal Efforts Unravel
The United States and Iran traded even more attacks, some of the most intense in months, as the already fragile ceasefire continues to unravel. On Sunday, President Donald Trump told Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that the Strait of Hormuz remains open – even though Iran said earlier that it was closed. NBC’s Matt Br.
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As Trump Brands Them ‘Godless Communists,’ Democrats Divided on How to Respond
President Donald Trump speaks at the Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026. —Alex Wroblewski–AFP via Getty Images More than three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a U.S. President is once again casting the threat of communism as one of the biggest issues facing A.
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Former member of federal Election Assistance Commission speaks out after dismissal
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Benjamin Hovland, one of three members of the Election Assistance Commission fired last week by President Trump.
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Michael Cohen Helped Convict Trump. Now, He’s Making Nice Again.
A previously unreported encounter last summer set the stage for a rapprochement between the president and his former fixer, who has so far avoided the diatribes and prosecutions that President Trump has directed at other critics.
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Texas Hispanics swung hard to Trump. A new poll shows they’re furious at his deportations.
Benny Melendez voted for President Donald Trump in 2024. But since Trump returned to the White House, it has been increasingly difficult for Melendez to run his small construction company in south Texas. He says immigration officers have detained workers at his job sites and while driving his company trucks. Since the.
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Trump Mourns Graham as ‘Great Politician’ and ‘Member of the Family’
In an interview on Sunday, President Trump recounted his last conversation with Senator Lindsey Graham, hours before his death. Mr. Graham sounded “perfect,” he said.
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How longtime GOP Senator Lindsey Graham went from critic to ally of President Trump
Longtime Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. The foreign policy hawk and former critic-turned-ally of President Trump was running for re-election in South Carolina.
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A Bible passage is at the center of a debate over how the U.S. should treat immigrants
A debate over the Bible verse Matthew 25 is pitting mainline pastors, Black protestants and the pope against evangelical politicians put on the defensive over President Trump's policies.
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An artist brought 'I.C.E. pops' to a Texas campus. The show was shut down in days
The Trump administration's executive orders have meant that administrators are questioning what art can — and can't — be seen on campus. (Image credit: Laila AnnMarie Stevens for NPR).
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Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to past Trump health concerns
Democrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear escalated his pressure campaign against Sen. Mitch McConnell on Saturday, demanding the longtime Republican senator from the Bluegrass State reveal his undisclosed medical condition as questions mount over the 84-year-old's ability to serve. In a post on X, Beshear connected his rece.
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Trump’s Posts on Singing Somali Schoolchildren Stir Anger in Minnesota
The state’s large Muslim and Somali communities expressed indignation after the president reposted a video of a kindergarten promotion ceremony, including comments noting the girls were in hijabs.
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Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if it tries to kill him, as Treasury sanctions alleged Iranian financier
Trump says 1,000 missiles are "locked and loaded" and will hit Iran if it carries out its threats to assassinate the U.S. president.
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Trump warns Iran "missiles are locked and loaded" if they attempt assassination
President Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they try to assassinate him. This comes as the U.S. and Tehran continue negotiations. Here's what to know about where things stand.
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Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over new Air Force One reporting
Outlet said journalists subpoenaed to testify before grand jury after story detailed security concerns with Qatar-gifted plane The Trump administration has issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists after the newspaper reported on security concerns with the president’s new plane, according to the outlet . T.
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Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal
President Donald Trump overnight made threats on social media of further missile attacks against Iran, after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for the U.S. leader's killing.
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Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats
President Donald Trump overnight made threats on social media of further missile attacks against Iran, after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for the U.S. leader's killing.
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Trump's EPA chief pushes back on climate skeptics being labeled 'science deniers'
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argues that climate projections represent a range of possible outcomes — not certainties — and warned against labeling those who disagree with them as "science deniers." "When someone looks at 2050 or 2100 and they say ‘This is exactly what the sea level is going to be. This is what the tem.
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ICE are heavily armed killers. They’re also huge losers
Federal agents patrol the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in December 2025. | Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Donald Trump's Homeland Security regime has been at the center of two critical stories in the past two weeks. In the first, federal agents sh.
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The Business Case for Climate Action Is Stronger Than It Looks
Workers from solar company Solva Energy install solar panels on the roof of a house on July 6 in the Philippines. —Ezra Acayan—Getty Images Has the business case for climate diminished in the last five years? At first glance, the answer feels almost too obvious. The Trump-era political zeitgeist is deeply unfavorable t.
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Six-hour polygraphs, forced reassignments: inside homeland security’s campaign of fear
The ruthless gutting and reforming of the Department of Homeland Security has traumatized both workers and the most vulnerable immigrants Federal officials tasked with implementing the Trump administration ’s “mass deportation” program faced an extraordinary campaign of intimidation inside the Department of Homeland Se.
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Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows louder. (Image credit: Joe Raedle).
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Trump Justifies $2 Billion Made as President With Inaccurate Claims
President Trump has wrongly attributed the $2 billion windfall he gained during his second term to a hot stock market and claimed that he was the only president to donate his salary.
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Trump warns US would 'decimate and destroy' Iran over assassination attempt
President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran that the United States would "decimate and destroy" the country if Tehran carried out an assassination attempt against him. "1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Govern.
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After Being Delayed by Trump, a Canada-U.S. Bridge is Set to Open
A deal ended the Trump administration’s blocking of a new bridge that will ease congestion at the busiest trade corridor between the United States and Canada.
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Judge grants DOJ’s request to toss remaining Jan. 6 convictions of Proud Boys
The convictions against the four Proud Boys are some of the last remaining cases to stand after President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons from January 2025.
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Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats
During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala." (Image credit: Chris McGrath).
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Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp
The president at first suggested his renovations would last a century. But, within weeks of the project originally reaching completion last month, the water was beset by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating appeared to be peeling off the bottom.
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Trump admin. to support heavy tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill aims to increase economic pressure on Russia if it refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine.
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Mediators Trying to Pull U.S. and Iran Back From Brink, Officials Say
Qatari mediators were in Iran seeking to salvage the tattered truce. President Trump said talks with Tehran would continue, even if the cease-fire was “over.”.
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I spent a week using the Trump phone — it sucks
I used the Trump phone for a week so that you don’t have to. The Trump phone was never a serious phone. Not when it was announced last June , in dodgy renders and with an incoherent spec sheet. Nor when Trump Mobile admitted - just two weeks later - that it wouldn't be made in the US. Not even when the company revealed.
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Trump says he still won
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‘We know the truth’: Philadelphians fight Trump’s erasure of history
Over the last six months, activists have ensured the US doesn’t forget enslavement in the nation’s first capital On an overcast day, Tiffany Cooper, a visitor, snapped a photo of a panel about an enslaved woman at the President’s House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The remainder of the brick wall was blank, with bolts.
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‘He’s forcing higher bills’: Trump spends billions to kill clean energy and keep coal alive
Critics accuse president of ‘fattening the wallets of his cronies’ as working Americans face higher energy rates The Trump administration has directly spent $2.7bn of taxpayer money on its crusade against wind power while pouring $1.125bn into boosting coal, which critics say is pushing up Americans’ bills. They say th.
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NATO spending pressure returned
It comes from his willingness to violate all norms, rules and laws – and leaving everyone else to pick up the pieces At the Nato summit just ended, Trump lashed out at other Nato members, saying he was “very disappointed with Nato” and asking: “Why are we spending hundreds of billions of dollars, and they’re not there.
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How the Iran War Worsens the Climate Crisis
Members of the 'Red Rebel Brigade', a climate activist group, walk past Iranian flags being displayed as they join a march against the far right, organized by the Together Alliance, in central London on March 28, 2026. —Henry NICHOLLS-AFP via Getty Images On Wednesday, President Donald Trump told reporters at the NATO.
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No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
Many schools rely on consumer fees funneled through the federal government to cut internet costs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for ending this program before Donald Trump tapped him for the job. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch).
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A Florida airport is now named after Trump, with old airport code still used for now
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
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Bombing Iran Didn’t Work for Trump. Neither Did a Tentative Cease-Fire. Is There a Plan C?
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.
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NATO spending pressure returned
As the strikes traded between the U.S. and Iran escalate, President Trump casts doubt on the possibility of the two countries reaching a deal. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports on the latest with the conflict as well as the security reasons behind the President switching planes when he departed the NATO summit this wee.
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Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey
The Secret Service is said to have asked that the president not use the Qatari-donated jet when he left Ankara. The swap deepens questions about the retrofitting of the new plane.
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Mexico to seek criminal charges over deaths linked to ICE after fatal shooting of Houston man
Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco's announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions with the United States, as Mexico's government has sharply criticized the treatment of its citizens under U.S. President Donald Trump's push to increase deportations.
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E.P.A. Moves to Loosen Limits on Pollution From Trucks
The Trump administration wants to roll back some Biden-era restrictions on smog-causing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.
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EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules
The Trump EPA calls Biden-era rules for cutting pollution from heavy trucks "unworkable." The proposed changes have been celebrated by trucking groups and denounced by environmental groups. (Image credit: Brandon Bell).
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NATO spending pressure returned
The meeting in Turkey featured President Trump at his most mercurial, veering from scorn to praise for European countries, including some whose patience with mollifying him has worn thin.
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Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump’s Announcement About Patriot Missile Systems
President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic missiles. But it could be months or years before those are ready.
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U.S. Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Hearn is one of at least four people facing charges in connection with the alleged tampering of the coating on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which President Donald Trump began renovating this spring.
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US and Iran Exchange Back-And-Forth Strikes For Second Day
The United States and Iran exchanged a new round of intensive back-and-forth strikes hours after President Donald Trump declared he thinks the ceasefire is now over. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY.
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How the Platner Campaign Imploded, and New Questions About Trump’s Qatari-Donated Jet
Plus, what Meta’s new A.I. push means for your Instagram pictures.
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1 year after Supreme Court limited broad injunctions, groups see shifting landscape
More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
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Graham Platner debacle puts Democrats in grave danger of blowing it in the midterms
The meltdown in Maine’s Senate race risks the Democrats’ opportunity to turn Trump into a lame duck president. Two years ago Democrats had one job: stop Donald Trump from returning to the White House. It was the only thing that mattered, but with breathtaking political malpractice, they imploded. This November Democrat.
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Trump revokes waiver allowing Iranian oil sales
The rise in oil prices comes after the Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
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Middle East expert says he does not think the ceasefire with Iran is fully over
U.S. Central Command said the U.S. military is conducting a new wave of strikes on Iran at the direction of the president. The second night of strikes came after President Trump said the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was over as far as he was concerned. Will Todman, senior fellow for the Middle East Progr.
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U.S. Begins Second Day of Strikes Against Iran
President Trump said earlier that a cease-fire was over and warned that the United States would probably hit Iran “hard.”.
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How Trump politicized America's 250th birthday
For the past few weeks, visitors have flocked to the National Mall for the "Great American State Fair," part of the celebration marking the nation's 250th anniversary. But in this milestone year, President Trump's approach to commemorating the anniversary has injected a more partisan tone into events meant to bring Ame.
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Dow closes nearly 600 points down amid renewed U.S.-Iran fighting
The Dow Jones tumbled on Wednesday, closing down nearly 600 points as oil prices rose after President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over." MarketWatch Washington bureau chief Rob Schroeder joins to discuss.
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License to Make Patriot Missiles Could Help Ukraine Defend Against Russia
With Patriot interceptors in short supply, President Trump’s statement that he would allow Ukraine to build them is a boon to Kyiv as it fights off Russian missile attacks. But it is just the start.
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Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy
Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the cease fire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an already shaky outlook for the global economy. (Image credit: Michael M. Santiago).
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Do you know where your birth certificate is? Journalist warns of new voting barriers
The rules of the midterms are being rewritten, from redistricting to campaign money. Mother Jones journalist Ari Berman explains why President Trump seems "obsessed with the mechanics of voting." (Image credit: Mike Stewart).
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World economy expected to grow sluggish 3% this year, IMF says
The IMF forecasts assume that the Strait of Hormuz reopens later this month — even though U.S. strikes on Iran resumed and President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that a ceasefire with Iran was over.
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Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs
The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.
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