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Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for Iran war, citing ceasefire

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Trump pulls Dr. Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general, announces replacement

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Trump says Iran wants to make a deal but he is 'not satisfied' with proposal

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Trump says he considers the War Powers Act 'unconstitutional'

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Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Shakes up the LA Mayoral Race

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What the Supreme Court's ruling on race and redistricting means for 2026 elections

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'86 it': Restaurant workers say the term at center of Comey's indictment is 'everyday lingo'

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What's on the chopping block at NASA under the White House's drastic proposed cuts

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U.S. asks for help with opening Strait of Hormuz while Trump attacks allies

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Major science groups and former astronauts urge Congress to reject Trump's proposed cuts to NASA

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Biden backs Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor in his first endorsement since leaving office

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Mike Johnson says U.S. 'not at war' with Iran as key deadline nears

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Elizabeth Warren to campaign in Iowa for progressive Senate candidate

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Nebraska rolls out Medicaid work requirements, risking coverage for thousands

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New video shows correspondents' dinner suspect shooting officer, top prosecutor says

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Alaska governor vetoes bipartisan election bill over 'significant operational burdens'

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Trump signs executive order expanding access to retirement accounts

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Record-long DHS shutdown ends but doesn't include funding for ICE

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Trump signs bill to end DHS shutdown; Pete Hegseth faces questions from Senate committee amid Iran war

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