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National Guard could stay in Washington, DC, through summer 2026: Lawsuit

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National Guard could stay in Washington, DC, through summer 2026

Some 2,400 troops from the D.C. Guard and eight states are currently deployed.

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The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., could be extended into the summer of 2026, according to a new court filing and emails of National Guard leaders

DeSantis moves to end Florida's childhood vaccination mandates. Doctors brace for impact

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Florida plans to end nearly a half-century of required childhood immunizations against diseases that have killed and maimed millions of children. Many critics of the decision, including doctors, are afraid to speak up against it.

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Florida announced plans to end mandatory vaccination. Now scientists are assessing which of several diseases deadly to children are likely to make a resurgence and when.

North Carolina lawmakers pass new map designed to give GOP an extra House seat

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North Carolina lawmakers pass new map designed to give GOP an extra House seat

North Carolina becomes the third state where Republicans have heeded Trump's call and approved new district lines ahead of next year's midterms.

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North Carolina becomes the third state where Republicans have heeded Trump's call and approved new district lines ahead of next year's midterms.

Jasmine Crockett "strongly" considering U.S. Senate bid

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Wednesday she "will strongly be considering" a run for U.S. Senate, citing polling that suggests she would be a frontrunner in the Democratic primary.

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"Every other day there's a poll that comes out that makes it clear that I can win the primary," Crockett said.

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US military destroys alleged drug-trafficking boat in Pacific for first time

Previous attacks have hit seven vessels in the Caribbean and killed at least 34 people

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US military destroys alleged drug-trafficking boat in Pacific for first time

Previous attacks have hit seven vessels in the Caribbean and killed at least 34 people

White House hasn’t filed plans for Trump’s new ballroom despite demolition under way

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White House hasn’t filed plans for Trump’s new ballroom despite demolition under way

Amid backlash over footage of East Wing being partly demolished, White House reportedly

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Amid backlash over footage of East Wing being partly demolished, White House reportedly intends to send plans for new construction

Maine Democratic Senate candidate covers tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol

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Maine Democratic Senate candidate covers tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol

Graham Platner says he was never questioned about the skull-and-crossbones chest tattoo in the 20 years he had it

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Graham Platner says he was never questioned about the skull-and-crossbones chest tattoo in the 20 years he had it

Trump lashes out at ranchers over criticism of latest trade war move: 'Don't understand!'

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Trump suggested ranchers were insufficiently grateful and blamed them for higher prices for consumers.

Trump lashes out at ranchers over criticism of latest trade war move: 'Don't understand!'

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President Donald Trump attacked ranchers after they pushed back on his plan to import beef from Argentina to help ease record prices for beef.The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Ranchers-Ca...

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Journalist and author Michael Wolff has sued First Lady Melania Trump after her legal team threatened action against him over an article alleging that she was "very involved" in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

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Author sues Melania Trump for threatening him over Epstein reporting

Journalist and author Michael Wolff has sued First Lady Melania Trump after her legal team threatened action against him over an article alleging that she was "very involved" in the Jeffrey Epstein sc...

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Indiana Republicans don’t have votes to back Trump’s redistricting, Senate leader spox says

The news comes just days after President Donald Trump held a phone call with reluctant members.

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Indiana Republicans don’t have votes to back Trump’s redistricting, Senate leader spox says

The news comes just days after President Donald Trump held a phone call with reluctant members.

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White House nominates a former Vance and DeSantis aide as executive director for America 250 Commission

Jordan Wiggins would lead preparations for the nation’s 250th birthday.

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White House nominates a former Vance and DeSantis aide as executive director for America 250 Commission

Jordan Wiggins would lead preparations for the nation’s 250th birthday.

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Pro-Trump outlets flock to the Pentagon under new media policy

The Defense Department announced that more than 60 journalists would be credentialed under its newly restrictive press policy.

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Pro-Trump outlets flock to the Pentagon under new media policy

The Defense Department announced that more than 60 journalists would be credentialed under its newly restrictive press policy.

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Trump administration demolishing entire East Wing of the White House to add new ballroom

Trump said in July that the $250 million project “won’t interfere with the current building.”

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Trump administration demolishing entire East Wing of the White House to add new ballroom

Trump said in July that the $250 million project “won’t interfere with the current building.”

US sanctions Russia’s two largest oil companies and calls on Moscow to agree to immediate ceasefire | CNN Politics

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The Trump administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies as it called on Moscow to agree to an immediate ceasefire in the war with Ukraine.

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The Trump administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies as it called on Moscow to agree to an immediate ceasefire in the war with Ukraine.

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ICE expects to deport more than 600,000 undocumented immigrants by the end of the year, President Trump's border czar Tom Homan said at Axios' Future of Defense Summit on Wednesday.

Exclusive: Trump's border czar says 600k to be deported in 2025

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Exclusive: Trump's border czar says 600k to be deported in 2025

"If we find you, we're going to arrest you," Homan said of undocumented immigrants remaining in the U.S.

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Top Democrat on House oversight panel demands Pam Bondi release Epstein files

Robert Garcia cited revelations from Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir in letter to the attorney general

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Top Democrat on House oversight panel demands Pam Bondi release Epstein files

Robert Garcia cited revelations from Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir in letter to the attorney general

Illinois is targeting immigration officials who try to hide their license plates

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Illinois is targeting immigration officials who try to hide their license plates

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched a hotline urging the public to report any incidents of ICE or Border Patrol tampering with their plates.

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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched a hotline urging the public to report any incidents of ICE or Border Patrol tampering with their plates.

Tesla reports steep drop in profits despite US rush to buy electric vehicles

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Tesla reports steep drop in profits despite US rush to buy electric vehicles

Carmaker exceeded Wall Street’s expectations with more than $26bn in revenue, but saw a 37% drop in profits

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Carmaker exceeded Wall Street’s expectations with more than $26bn in revenue, but saw a 37% drop in profits

Traces of DNA recovered in helmet, glove left behind by Louvre jewel heist suspects: Police

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Traces of DNA recovered in helmet, glove left behind by Louvre jewel heist suspects: Police

The development comes as Louvre director concedes, "We were defeated."

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The Louvre Museum opened its doors at 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning in Paris -- the first time it has welcomed the public since Sunday’s robbery.

4 US citizens arrested during ICE crackdown on NYC's Canal Street, congressman says

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Four U.S. citizens were arrested and held for "nearly 24 hours" without any federal charges following a joint ICE crackdown in New York City's Chinatown neighborhood on Tuesday, according to Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman.

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Four U.S. citizens were arrested and held for "nearly 24 hours" without any federal charges following a joint ICE crackdown in New York City on Tuesday.

Oz says Trump has a plan to replace Obamacare — but offers no specifics

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I call bullshit!!!

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, suggested Wednesday that President Donald Trump has a plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, but provided no specifics about the proposal.

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Enhanced subsidies that have kept Affordable Care Act premiums lower for millions of Americans are at the heart of Washington’s budget standoff.