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On 8 October 2026, in a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote: "We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections to be held in the United States on November 3." He added that "we are…
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In a significant diplomatic development amidst an ongoing military standoff, US President Donald Trump is reportedly prepared to offer economic sanctions relief and authorize the release of frozen funds to Iran.
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Standfirst: Iran offered to reopen Hormuz inside a week. Washington said no. The interesting part is not the refusal — it is the price tag, which almost nobody has printed.
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In an unprecedented move demonstrating unified opposition, five major U.S. television networks have suspended their shared video pool coverage of the White House.
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A sprawling new investigation by the Paris-based journalism nonprofit Forbidden Stories, working in collaboration with dozens of international media organizations, has unveiled a massive and highly secretive United…
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In December 2024, during his final weeks in the Oval Office, then-President Joe Biden issued a "full and unconditional pardon" to his son.
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In an unprecedented surge of political fundraising, MAGA Inc., the primary Super PAC backing Donald Trump, has accumulated a massive war chest surpassing $400 million ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked former President Trump's immediate attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, preserving the central bank's crucial independence in a landmark 5-4 decision. Washington D.C.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked former President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, reinforcing central bank independence.
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On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Ohio voters cast their ballots in a high-stakes primary election that will shape the political landscape of the Rust Belt and the nation.
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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized in Florida and is currently listed in critical but stable condition. The 81-year-old political figure and former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump…
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The United States Congress on Thursday approved funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), successfully navigating a bitter partisan divide.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing a second consecutive day of intense congressional scrutiny as the Senate Armed Services Committee evaluates the Trump administration's handling of the…
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Former FBI Director James Comey is facing unprecedented legal jeopardy after being indicted for a second time by the U.S. Justice Department.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A heavily armed 31-year-old man accused of charging a security checkpoint and opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday evening will face federal charges, authorities have…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a week already marked by heightened diplomatic tensions and legal battles over constitutional rights, a social media post by President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism from…
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Introduction FBI Director Kash Patel has publicly and forcefully pushed back against recent media reports claiming that his job performance has been severely compromised by excessive alcohol consumption and unexplained…
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U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell has been a prominent and frequently polarizing figure in American politics for over a decade. Representing California’s San Francisco Bay Area, the Democratic lawmaker has built a…
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The global supply chain continues to navigate complex geopolitical and economic headwinds, yet U.S. import demand is showing remarkable resilience.
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New York City was thrust into a tense security situation on Saturday, March 7, 2026, after suspicious ignited devices were thrown during a volatile demonstration outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of NYC…
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WASHINGTON D.C. — On Thursday, March 5, 2026, President Donald Trump abruptly fired Kristi Noem from her position as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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In an unannounced and highly significant political development, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, February 26, 2026, for a private meeting with President Donald Trump.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sparked widespread confusion and industry outrage over the weekend by announcing the suspension of two highly popular trusted-traveler programs—TSA PreCheck and Global…
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In a dramatic on-air rebuke that has reignited concerns over press freedom in the United States, late-night host Stephen Colbert accused his own network, CBS, of blocking an interview with a Democratic candidate due to…
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