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Hegseth to Face Senate Grilling as Iran War Nears 60 Days; Voting Rights Ruling Jolts Midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of congressional scrutiny amid the Iran war and a $1.5 trillion defens
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Trump Threatens Major Troop Cut in Germany as Iran Rift with Merz Escalates
President Trump announced a possible reduction of US troops in Germany, citing tensions with Chancellor Merz over Iran.
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Luna's House Task Force Schedules May Hearing on CIA's MKUltra Mind Control Program
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) said Wednesday her House Oversight task force will hold a hearing on May 13 into the CIA
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Washington's Vision of Restraint Challenges Modern Presidential Power
George Washington's 1789 inaugural address defined the presidency by restraint, not power—a lesson for modern leaders wh
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Charles and Trump: A Tale of Two Kings as Global Threats Mount
King Charles III's visit to the White House mirrors his grandfather's 1939 trip amid global peril. He presses Trump and
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Becerra and Steyer Jostle for Lead in California Governor's Race After Swalwell Exit
Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer clashed in a California governor debate, but no candidate broke out as ballots go out next
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Democrats Seize on White House Ballroom Plan to Attack GOP on Affordability
Democrats are using the White House ballroom controversy to hammer Republicans on affordability, with key figures callin
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Comey Seashell Indictment Sparks GOP Unease, Critics Call It Political Revenge
The DOJ's indictment of James Comey for posting a seashell photo allegedly threatening Trump's life is drawing skepticis
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GOP Celebrates Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act Ruling as Midterm Game-Changer
The Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling has upended the 2026 midterms, with Republicans celebrating a potential gai
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John James Surges to Lead in Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Primary Poll
U.S. Rep. John James has taken a commanding lead in Michigan's GOP gubernatorial primary, according to a new Glengariff
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Miranda Rights Violation Forces Dismissal of Trump Threat Charges in West Virginia
Prosecutors in Jackson County, West Virginia, have dropped charges against Morgan Morrow, citing a failure to properly a
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IAEA Chief: Russia Still Open to Removing Iran's Weapons-Grade Uranium
IAEA head Rafael Grossi said Tuesday that Russia remains open to removing highly enriched uranium from Iran, a key step