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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Killing of Minnesota Lawmaker

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Killing of Minnesota...

The suspect also faces state charges in the shooting deaths of State Representative...

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Analysis: Russia hawks face new dilemma over Trump’s 50-day Putin deadline

Analysis: Russia hawks face new dilemma over Trump’s 50-day...

The Russia hawks’ initial reaction to President Donald Trump’s tougher stance on...

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Massie moves to force vote on releasing Epstein files

Massie moves to force vote on releasing Epstein files

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Tuesday said he would try to use a long-shot procedural...

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Trump Releases Nearly Half of the National Guard Troops in Los Angeles

Trump Releases Nearly Half of the National Guard Troops...

President Trump mobilized the troops on June 7 in the wake of chaotic protests....

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Attorney General Bondi brushes aside questions about her handling of Epstein files

Attorney General Bondi brushes aside questions about her...

Pam Bondi sought to move past questions about her handling of the Justice Department's...

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World War II Six Triple Eight Veteran, Anna Mae Robertson, Dies at 101

World War II Six Triple Eight Veteran, Anna Mae Robertson,...

Nationwide — Anna Mae Robertson, one of the last surviving members of the all-Black...

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Black Dad Has His Leg Amputated After Do-It-Yourself Pedicure Goes Wrong

Black Dad Has His Leg Amputated After Do-It-Yourself Pedicure...

Nationwide — Olubiyi Jibowu, a Black father from London, unfortunately had to have...

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Democrats once again push to release Epstein files, but Republicans block it

Democrats once again push to release Epstein files, but...

‘They’re complicit’ Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells The Independent

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Boebert joins calls for Epstein files special counsel

Boebert joins calls for Epstein files special counsel

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), a close ally of President Trump, on Tuesday joined...

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Rep. Thomas Massie launched a long-shot attempt to force a vote on releasing Epstein files

Rep. Thomas Massie launched a long-shot attempt to force...

Discharge petitions are rarely successful.

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How Much Military Aid Has the U.S. Given to Ukraine? Here’s What to Know.

How Much Military Aid Has the U.S. Given to Ukraine? Here’s...

The United States began sending weapons to Ukraine years before Russia invaded in...

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Increase in military aid to Ukraine marks a shift in White House policy toward Russia

Increase in military aid to Ukraine marks a shift in White...

The Pentagon and U.S. military officials in Europe are working with NATO members...

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US House speaker Mike Johnson calls for release of Epstein files amid backlash

US House speaker Mike Johnson calls for release of Epstein...

Trump has faced growing resentment over the decision of his attorney general, Pam...

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Trump’s “Epstein files” problem

Trump’s “Epstein files” problem

Why some of President Donald Trump’s most ardent MAGA supporters are enraged over...

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Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman

Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former...

A federal grand jury indicted a Minnesota man Tuesday on charges that he fatally...

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AG Bondi says there’s no change to her position on Epstein after Trump suggests she could release more files

AG Bondi says there’s no change to her position on Epstein...

Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday that last week’s memo declining to release...

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GOP Trump Rival Says Epstein Secrecy Is Why ‘People Don’t Trust Government’

GOP Trump Rival Says Epstein Secrecy Is Why ‘People Don’t...

The former Republican presidential candidate said it is time to “release the Epstein...

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Opinion | Democrats are rightfully trolling Trump over his U-turn on the Epstein files

Opinion | Democrats are rightfully trolling Trump over...

Trump has denied his base a long-promised grand reveal. Democrats are right to demand...

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Elmo and AIDS prevention: What is Congress targeting in their spending cuts?

Elmo and AIDS prevention: What is Congress targeting in...

Republican lawmakers are considering clawing back $9 billion in federal funds, codifying...

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Senate Republicans shrink Trump's spending cut package ahead of a key vote

Senate Republicans shrink Trump's spending cut package...

GOP senators said they would remove $400 million in cuts to PEPFAR from the rescissions...

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White House agrees to exempt PEPFAR from cuts

White House agrees to exempt PEPFAR from cuts

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told reporters after meeting...

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Democrats demand Pam Bondi and Kash Patel be summoned for Epstein hearing

Democrats demand Pam Bondi and Kash Patel be summoned for...

Letter calls for AG and FBI chief amid rift between Trump and supporters over memo...

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House GOP blocks second Dem attempt to release Epstein files

House GOP blocks second Dem attempt to release Epstein...

"That was probably not the last time that you're going to see us deal with this...

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Global AIDS funding to be pulled from Trump clawbacks request

Global AIDS funding to be pulled from Trump clawbacks request

The White House is backing off $400 million in proposed PEPFAR cuts due to GOP objections.

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Some conservatives in Congress break with Trump on his handling of the Epstein files

Some conservatives in Congress break with Trump on his...

A group of Trump's allies on Capitol Hill have pushed the administration to release...

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Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans break with Trump on Epstein

Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans break with Trump...

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) told right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson...

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Trump Won’t Say If He’s In Epstein Files As MAGA Rages

Trump Won’t Say If He’s In Epstein Files As MAGA Rages

The president has tried to convince his base that the files are a hoax.

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House Judiciary Dems call for DOJ leaders to testify on Epstein fallout

House Judiciary Dems call for DOJ leaders to testify on...

It comes amid a MAGA rebellion over President Trump's handling of the files from...

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For Some Republicans, Trump’s Shift on Epstein Is Just the Latest Breach

For Some Republicans, Trump’s Shift on Epstein Is Just...

Right-wing Republicans have also criticized the president’s stances on Iran and...

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Republicans are considering changes to Trump's request for $9.4 billion in spending cuts

Republicans are considering changes to Trump's request...

Senate Republicans are exploring changes to President Donald Trump’s request to...

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Republicans move to block Democratic effort to force release of Epstein files

Republicans move to block Democratic effort to force release...

White House has come under fire for not releasing documents related to late sex...

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Trump ramps up pressure on Putin with tariff deadline and pipeline of weapons for Ukraine

Trump ramps up pressure on Putin with tariff deadline and...

President Donald Trump is trying to ramp up the pressure on Vladimir Putin with...

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Trump’s genius strike against Putin is meeting a wall of EU intransigence

Trump’s genius strike against Putin is meeting a wall of...

Do the Europeans really want Ukraine to win the war, or do they just want the US...

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Trump tries to rewrite history on being ‘fooled’ by Putin

Trump tries to rewrite history on being ‘fooled’ by Putin

It remains to be seen just how lasting and severe President Donald Trump’s turn...

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CIA historian Tim Weiner: ‘Trump has put national security in the hands of crackpots and fools’

CIA historian Tim Weiner: ‘Trump has put national security...

The longtime chronicler of the spy agency on his Legacy of Ashes follow-up and what...

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Europeans are still wary of Trump's promises to Ukraine despite apparent U-turn on Putin

Europeans are still wary of Trump's promises to Ukraine...

The anxiety is fueled by the widespread perception that this is a president who...

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Thune explores rescissions amendment deal

Thune explores rescissions amendment deal

The Senate majority leader needs to secure 51 votes to start floor debate.

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Senate Republicans divided over looming vote to rescind $9 billion in spending

Senate Republicans divided over looming vote to rescind...

The rescissions bill to claw back funding approved for foreign aid, NPR and PBS...

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2 dead in New Jersey after flood waters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast

2 dead in New Jersey after flood waters carry away vehicle...

NEW YORK (AP) — Two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept...

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Russia says it needs time to ‘analyse’ Trump’s Ukraine announcements

Russia says it needs time to ‘analyse’ Trump’s Ukraine...

Kremlin says US president’s recent statements were ‘very serious’ and that it needs...

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NJ flash flooding kills at least 2 after surging waters sweep up vehicle

NJ flash flooding kills at least 2 after surging waters...

Severe storms brought flooding to New Jersey and Pennsylvania, resulting in two...

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2 women killed when car swept away in New Jersey flash flood

2 women killed when car swept away in New Jersey flash...

The two women were in their car on the road when it was swept into the Cedar Brook...

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Thousands of Afghans brought to UK under secret programme after data leak

Thousands of Afghans brought to UK under secret programme...

Defence Minister John Healey says about 4,500 people are in Britain or in transit...

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Heavy rainfall in NY, NJ floods streets, subways, more: See photos

Heavy rainfall in NY, NJ floods streets, subways, more:...

Heavy rainfall flooded portions of New York and New Jersey, with videos on social...

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Secret Afghan relocation scheme set up after major data breach

Secret Afghan relocation scheme set up after major data...

The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.

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Putin mum on Trump's 50-day ultimatum, Kremlin officials claim Russia 'didn't care'

Putin mum on Trump's 50-day ultimatum, Kremlin officials...

President Donald Trump issues Russian President Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline...

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NYC subway service operational but some roads in NY and NJ remain closed after heavy rains

NYC subway service operational but some roads in NY and...

New York City’s subway system is fully operational following overnight heavy rains....

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First Thing: Trump does deal with Nato allies to arm Ukraine and warns Russia of severe sanctions

First Thing: Trump does deal with Nato allies to arm Ukraine...

The deal involves Nato countries buying US weapons destined for Ukraine, in a big...

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Two dead after flash flooding in New Jersey and New York City

Two dead after flash flooding in New Jersey and New York...

The New Jersey governor has declared a state of emergency as some roads are blocked...

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Flash flooding in New Jersey, New York leaves at least 2 dead, subway stations filled with water as more rain expected

Flash flooding in New Jersey, New York leaves at least...

Heavy rains and flash flooding in the northeast have caused two deaths in New Jersey....

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Trump threatens tariffs in 50 days: What harm will it do to Russia?

Trump threatens tariffs in 50 days: What harm will it do...

Trump gives Putin a deadline to make peace with Ukraine or face potentially punishing...

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Flash flooding and dangerous travel conditions hit East Coast

Flash flooding and dangerous travel conditions hit East...

The Mid-Atlantic, Hill Country, Texas, central Florida, southern Arizona, and the...

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Russia unrattled after Trump's threat of 'very severe tariffs'

Russia unrattled after Trump's threat of 'very severe tariffs'

The Moscow Stock Exchange was up by 2.7% after it opened Tuesday morning.

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Investigation into deadly fire at Fall River assisted living facility continues on Tuesday

Investigation into deadly fire at Fall River assisted living...

Local and state fire investigators are working to identify the origin and cause...

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US inflation rebounded in June

US inflation rebounded in June

US inflation surged in June, as higher prices — including those from tariffs — are...

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U.S. Inflation Accelerated in June as Trump’s Tariffs Pushed Up Prices

U.S. Inflation Accelerated in June as Trump’s Tariffs Pushed...

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7 percent from a year ago, as the global trade war...

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Inflation heats up in June amid fears of Trump trade war effects

Inflation heats up in June amid fears of Trump trade war...

The latest data comes as Trump threatens harsher tariff rates on top U.S. trading...

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Inflation picks up again in June, rising at 2.7% annual rate

Inflation picks up again in June, rising at 2.7% annual...

The consumer price index in June was expected to increase 2.7% from a year ago,...

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As Trump turns toward Ukraine, Russians wonder if an opportunity was missed

As Trump turns toward Ukraine, Russians wonder if an opportunity...

President Donald Trump’s new weapons deal and his increasing criticism of Vladimir...

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Live: Analysis of US CPI Report for June

Live: Analysis of US CPI Report for June

US CPI Report June 2025: Live News on Inflation, Consumer Price Index

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What to know about the race to replace the late Arizona House Democrat

What to know about the race to replace the late Arizona...

The race to fill Raúl Grijalva's seat is expected to be a three-way contest, with...

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Syria: Israel bombs forces entering Druze city after deadly clashes

Syria: Israel bombs forces entering Druze city after deadly...

About 100 people have reportedly been killed since fighting between Druze militias...

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Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across Northeast

Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across Northeast

Flash flood watches and warnings were in place in parts of New Jersey, New York,...

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Live Updates: Flash Flooding Hits N.Y.C. and New Jersey

Live Updates: Flash Flooding Hits N.Y.C. and New Jersey

A storm system was bringing heavy rain to New Jersey and New York, with flash flood...

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Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Putin

Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Putin

Kyiv's mayor is among those asking why there has to be a delay to introducing new...

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Water rushes into subway, MTA CEO and Chair responds

Water rushes into subway, MTA CEO and Chair responds

Shocking video showed water rushing into the subway system in Manhattan during Monday...

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SCOTUS allows dismantling of Education Dept. And, Trump threatens Russia with tariffs

SCOTUS allows dismantling of Education Dept. And, Trump...

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue with...

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How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling

How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after...

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly now that the Supreme...

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