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Juneteenth 2026: Federal Closures Loom as Debate Over Cost Intensifies
Juneteenth 2026 brings federal closures on Friday, even as Trump decries 'too many non-working holidays.' Here's what's
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Jury Duty Scam: How Fraudsters Exploit Civic Duty to Steal Money
Scammers are using fake jury duty calls to steal money, posing as police or U.S. Marshals. The FTC and FBI warn of this
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Supreme Court’s Narrow Gun Ruling Exposes Deep Divisions Over Second Amendment Test
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that a man can't be prosecuted for gun possession just for smoking marijuana, but the narrow
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Trump's SAVE Act-FISA Link Splits House GOP as Spy Tool Lapses
President Trump's push to tie the SAVE America voting bill to FISA renewal splits House Republicans, with some calling t
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GOP Senators Dismayed by Trump's Iran Deal, Fearing $300 Billion Windfall
Senate Republicans are in a somber mood over Trump's Iran deal, with many dismayed by the $300 billion reconstruction fu
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Missouri Judge Restores Medication Abortion Access in Win for Planned Parenthood
A Missouri judge on Thursday cleared the way for medication abortion access, ruling in favor of Planned Parenthood in a
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California 14th District Special Election Heads to August Runoff Between Wahab and Hernandez
The special election for Eric Swalwell's former House seat heads to an August 18 runoff between Aisha Wahab and Melissa
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Duckworth Urges FAA to Block Trump's Proposed Triumphal Arch Near Lincoln Memorial
Sen. Tammy Duckworth urged the FAA to reject the White House's plan for a 259-foot triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memor
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FTC and FBI Warn of 'Jury Duty' Phone Scam Targeting Americans
Scammers are impersonating law enforcement to demand payment for missed jury duty, threatening arrest. The FTC and FBI o
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Vance Faces GOP Backlash Over Iran Deal Amid Deepening Party Rift
Vice President Vance struggles to calm GOP unrest over the U.S.-Iran interim deal, facing sharp criticism from Republica
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Poll: Majority of Americans Now Doubt Anyone Can Achieve the American Dream
A new Milken Center-Gallup poll reveals 54% of Americans now disagree that everyone can achieve the American Dream, up f
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Cook Report Moves 7 House Races Toward Democrats as GOP Defenses Weaken
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved seven House races toward Democrats on Thursday, with six GOP-held seats now
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Kean Jr. Plans Return to Capitol June 30 After Months-Long Medical Absence
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. is slated to return to Washington for votes on June 30, ending a months-long absence tied to an und
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GOP Senator Ernst Warns Against 'JCPOA 2.0' in New Iran Agreement
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) voiced concerns over the new US-Iran agreement, calling it 'JCPOA 2.0' and demanding clarity on a
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Judge Narrows Challenge to Trump's Mail-In Voting Restrictions in Midterms
A federal judge will only consider challenges to Trump's mail-in voting order for the 2026 midterms, citing the tight ti
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Costs Surge to $14.7 Million Amid Algae Crisis
The cost of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool contract has swelled to $14.7 million, with new charges emerging amid a
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Vance Defends Iran MOU as GOP and Israel Push Back, Warns Against Attacking Trump
Vice President Vance defended the Trump administration's preliminary Iran deal against growing GOP and Israeli criticism
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Pelosi Blasts Trump's Iran MOU as Costly 'Gift' That Hurt Americans
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding as a 'gift to the Iranians,' saying it cost