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Pete Hegseth faces Congress over Pentagon's unprecedented $1.5 trillion budget as Democrats vow to block it
The request would boost Pentagon funding by nearly 50% while slashing non-defense spending by 10% Read More.
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Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid
Capito is now the overwhelming favorite in November as top handicappers rate the West Virginia race solidly Republican Read More.
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Donald Trump hails 'dream team' of JD Vance and Marco Rubio but refuses to endorse direct successor
Donald Trump has described JD Vance and Marco Rubio as a "dream team" for the White House, but refused to endorse a direct successor. Read More.
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Frontier flight evacuated after gun magazine found on plane in Denver — days after jet struck trespasser at same airport
A Frontier Airlines plane was evacuated after staff found a gun magazine aboard in Denver — days after a flight struck and killed a trespasser on the tarmac at the same airport. Read More.
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Trump admin open to pausing gas tax, Energy secretary says — here’s how much it would save drivers
The Trump administration is open to the possibility of temporarily suspending the gas tax to give Americans relief amid the fallout from the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Read More.
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Trump orders federal agencies to prioritize American-made goods and curb waiver use
President Donald Trump said Sunday that federal agencies must prioritize American-made products in government purchasing, touting efforts to tighten enforcement of "Buy American" policies and limit exceptions that allow foreign goods. Read More.
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Trump calls for Hakeem Jeffries' impeachment. Can that happen?
President Donald Trump called on Republicans to impeach House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, but is that even possible? Read More.
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Reports: Brazil’s Lula da Silva to Meet Trump at White House
Socialist President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, May 7, Brazilian government sources claimed to several outlets on Monday. Read More.
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Offensive stage of Iran war is 'over', says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
While Rubio spoke, the UK Maritime Trade Organisation announced that a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz had been hit, threatening to undermine US claims to have secured the waterway. Read More.
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Trump hosts UFC fighters in Oval Office, touts Iran progress
Flanked by UFC fighters around the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office to promote a June fight at the White House, President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters that he had “very good” talks with Iran over the past 24 hours. Read More.
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Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP gubernatorial primary, will face Democrat Amy Acton
Vivek Ramaswamy has won the 2026 Republican gubernatorial nomination in his home state of Ohio, the Associated Press reports. Read More.
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Russian attack at Ukraine's gas production facilities kills five, officials say
A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure killed five people overnight, officials said on Tuesday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy denounced Moscow’s ceasefire offer as cynical amid continuing strikes. Read More.
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DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation
The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices. Read More.
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The Big Spending Developments That Could Shape the Midterms
As groups spend record money on ads and donations to support candidates across the country, here are some key trends that could help determine the balance of power in Washington after November. Read More.
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Senate Candidate Drops Out of Race to Accept Trump Administration Role
President Trump is shaking up the tightly-contested Kentucky Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat. Read More.
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