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Middle East conflict

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions on Iran

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Health Reporting in the States

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Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem

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As Canada readies retaliatory tariffs, Mark Carney says his nation is 'at war' with U.S.

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Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now

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Top Iran official says U.S. focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily

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What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall

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Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says

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D.C.'s IndyCar race will zoom past museums. Some worry it could harm the art inside

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The system meant to protect ICE detainees has collapsed

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Privacy advocates call on Maryland to investigate data brokers

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Proposed California wealth tax sparks debate: Will billionaires leave the state?

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Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting

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Word of the week

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Trump administration moves to open untouched national forests to logging

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Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat

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Former federal prosecutor is suing DOJ for 'unlawful and retaliatory' firing

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Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations

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DHS defends investigating agency critics and giving them warning notices

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Sen. Mark Kelly says 'very difficult situation' unfolding for USS Lincoln sailors

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Advocates worry new bans on student IDs will trip up younger voters

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