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New Poll: 61% of Americans View Iran Strikes as a Misstep
A new survey shows 61% of Americans believe the U.S. military operation against Iran was a mistake, echoing public senti
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Trump's Brief Unity Pivot After Assassination Attempt: A Rare Presidential Moment
Trump's press conference after the shooting showed a fleeting moment of unity and presidential demeanor, though he quick
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Five Dead After Small Plane Crashes in Hays County; NTSB Investigating
Five people died when a Cessna 421C crashed in Hays County late Thursday. The aircraft hit wooded terrain at high speed
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Trump Signs Bill Ending 76-Day DHS Shutdown, Leaving ICE and Border Patrol Unfunded
President Trump signed a bill Thursday ending the 76-day DHS shutdown, funding most agencies but excluding ICE and Borde
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Black Voters' Decades of Loyalty Meet a Debt Democrats Refuse to Pay
Black voters have been the backbone of Democratic victories for 60 years, but the party has repeatedly failed to deliver
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Iran War Powers Deadline Passes as Trump Signs Partial DHS Funding Bill
Friday marks 60 days since Trump notified Congress of Iran operations, triggering War Powers Act concerns. The president
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Trump's Retribution Campaign: Smart Strikes and Costly Missteps
Trump's push for retribution against longtime foes is hitting some targets effectively but risking failure on others. Th
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White House Declares Iran Conflict Over Before 60-Day War Powers Deadline
A senior Trump official claims the Iran conflict is over for War Powers purposes, citing a ceasefire, but lawmakers ques
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Trump's UFC Flag Day Event at White House Sparks Fury Over Violence on Patriotic Holiday
President Trump is hosting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day, sparking outrage over holding violent
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Democrats Clash Over Withheld 2024 Election Autopsy as Frustration Mounts
DNC Chair Ken Martin's decision to withhold the party's 2024 election autopsy has ignited a fierce debate among Democrat
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Powell Defies Trump, Plans to Stay at Fed Board After Warsh Takes Over
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he'll stay on the board after Kevin Warsh takes over, citing legal probes. Trump and top al
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Schumer's Maine Gamble Backfires as Mills Drops Out, Sparking Internal Democratic Doubts
Senate Democrats are questioning Chuck Schumer's 2026 recruiting strategy after Gov. Janet Mills dropped her Senate bid,