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Schumer Slams Trump's Iran Strait Deal as 'Art of the Surrender'
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer excoriated President Trump's Iran deal as 'the art of the surrender,' arguing it
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Obama's Iran Deal Critique Rings Hollow Amid Evidence of Failure
Former President Obama's criticism of Trump's Iran deal ignores the failures of his own 2015 accord, which Iran cheated
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Maine Governor Race Set: Pingree vs. Charles After Primary Wins
Hannah Pingree, a former Maine House speaker, and Bobby Charles, a former U.S. assistant secretary of State, are project
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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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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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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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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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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