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Trump's Great American State Fair opens with melted ice cream, empty booths
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Trump's Great American State Fair opens with melted ice cream, empty booths
Trump's Great American State Fair on the National Mall opened with power outages and empty booths as many states skipped out on the event.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/26/trump-great-american-state-fair-dc-issues/90711788007/
about 21 hours ago
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As Supreme Court expands Trump's immigration power, experts warn of steeper U.S. population decline
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As Supreme Court expands Trump's immigration power, experts warn of steeper U.S. population decline
The U.S. population was already aging and tilting toward decline. After the Supreme Court confirmed Trump's power to deport hundreds of thousands of foreign migrants, population decline could accelera...
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/27/nx-s1-5871338/tps-population-scotus-immigration-trump
about 21 hours ago
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Trump's TPS policy is a 'job killer' and bad for Ohio, Gov. DeWine says
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Trump's TPS policy is a 'job killer' and bad for Ohio, Gov. DeWine says
A Supreme Court ruling this week cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians. One of the states that could face the biggest impact is Ohio, ...
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trumps-tps-policy-is-a-job-killer-and-bad-for-ohio-gov-dewine-says
about 21 hours ago
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US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship
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US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship
Iran accuses the US of violating their deal and says it struck targets linked to American forces in response.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg590wqxwpo
about 21 hours ago
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ConĀfedĀerate flag displayed at N.C. exhibit at Great American State Fair
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Confederate flag displayed at N.C. exhibit at America's State Fair
A flag featured in the North Carolina exhibit at Americaās State Fair on Washingtonās National Mall is drawing some unwanted attention.
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/06/26/confederate-flag-displayed-at-n-c--exhibit-at-america-s-state-fair
about 21 hours ago
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How the Reflecting Pool Turned Green: Missing āBubblersā and a Rush Job
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How the Reflecting Pool Turned Green: Missing āBubblersā and a Rush Job
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/us/politics/reflecting-pool-trump-algae.html
about 21 hours ago
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Iran war day 120: Tehran condemns US strikes, says it violates MoU
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Iran war day 120: Tehran condemns US strikes, says it violates MoU
US says it targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations while IRGC said it hit US military sites in the region.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/27/iran-war-day-120-tehran-condemns-us-strikes-says-its-violation-of-mou
about 21 hours ago
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Judge blocks Postal Service proposal to restrict mail-in voting under Trumpās order
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This was just another attempt by Trump to violate our laws and constitution to rig our elections in his he is trying everything he can think of to stay in power
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Judge blocks Postal Service proposal to restrict mail-in voting under Trump's order
A judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service's proposals responding to President Trump's order, including not delivering ballots in states that don't turn over voter lists to the federal government.
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/25/nx-s1-5869755/judge-blocks-postal-service-proposal-to-restrict-mail-in-voting-under-trumps-order
2 days ago
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Todd Blanche āconcededā violating law on Epstein files, judge finds
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Blanche is the second DOJ appointed by Trump and GOP lawmakers that is acting as Trump's personal attorney instead of representing us citizens GOP lawmakers are to blame and need replaced
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Todd Blanche āconcededā violating law on Epstein files, judge finds
Court gives DOJ a week to remove redactions or justify them.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/25/todd-blanche-conceded-epstein-files-00977481
2 days ago
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DOJ ordered to release unredacted Epstein files or explain why it can't
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Every day that they delay releasing the Epstein files only proves that Trump is guilty
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DOJ ordered to release unredacted Epstein files or explain why it can't
The ruling could require the DOJ to release previously withheld Jeffrey Epstein records or publicly explain why they remain sealed.
https://www.axios.com/2026/06/26/epstein-files-doj-lawsuit-judge-release-unredacted-july-order
2 days ago
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Iran war live: Iran says Hormuz transit only via Tehran-approved routes
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Iran warns Hormuz transit only possible via routes approved by Tehran
Iran says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed for vessels taking 'parallel routes'
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/6/26/iran-war-live-israel-attacks-lebanon-as-netanyahu-says-troops-to-stay
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Johnson Says He Will Send Housing Bill to President
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Johnson is a spineless cowardly Trump puppet that needs to be replaced at the next elections
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Johnson Says He Will Send Housing Bill to President
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/26/us/trump-news
2 days ago
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Trump axed a Black history exhibit. Former park rangers are teaching it anyway.
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Trump is just a fraudster, racist, pedophile that inherited a fortune otherwise he would be in prison or a homeless person himself
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Trump axed a Black history exhibit. Former park rangers are teaching it anyway.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, former national park rangers are hosting teach-ins and sharing history that the Trump administration has sought to erase from federal land.
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/26/nx-s1-5867415/resistance-rangers-trump-history
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Pennsylvania opts out of Trump's 250th state fair celebration
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Pennsylvania opts out of Trump's 250th state fair celebration
The birthplace of America's democracy will be MIA.
https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/06/25/250th-pennsylvania-great-america-state-fair-trump
2 days ago
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Trumpās Tacky State Fair Suffers Literal Meltdown
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Trumpās Tacky State Fair Suffers Literal Meltdown
The presidentās celebration of America experienced some technical difficulties.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-tacky-great-american-state-fair-suffers-literal-meltdown/
2 days ago
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Trumpās Green Slime Disaster Suffers Humiliating New Blow
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Trumpās Green Slime Disaster Suffers Humiliating New Blow
The administration was warned about the botched project months ago.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-green-slime-disaster-suffers-humiliating-new-blow/
2 days ago
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Supreme Court backs Monsanto in its fight against liability from popular weed killer
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US citizens desperately need a new Supreme Court Judges to get fair and just rulings to protect them and their rights, freedom, and lives
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Supreme Court backs Monsanto in its fight against liability from popular weed killer
The central issue in the Roundup case, filed by Missouri resident John Durnell, was who decides what should appear on a pesticide or insecticide label and whether a federal law overrides state claims.
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/25/g-s1-120233/supreme-court-monsanto-roundup-decision
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What science tells us about the health risks of Roundup
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Don't believe what Trump is telling you believe science and live longer
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What science tells us about the health risks of Roundup
In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with the manufacturer of Roundup, overturning a Missouri jury award for a man who claimed the herbicide caused cancer. The decision is expected to block thousa...
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-science-tells-us-about-the-health-risks-of-roundup
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Hormuz traffic flows despite ship attack as Iran fights to keep its grip on key trade route
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Hormuz traffic flows despite ship attack as Iran fights to keep its grip on key trade route
Despite Iranās threats, ships continue to move through the strait via a route that avoids Iranian waters, instead hugging the coastline of Oman.
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/hormuz-traffic-flows-ship-attack-iran-trade-route-rcna351885
2 days ago
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Exclusive: Firm that worked on past Reflecting Pool renovation passed on Trump project after deeming it āunfeasibleā
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Trumpās delusional insane thinking is increasing our national debt at the fastest rate in history and bankrupting our country at no benefit to us citizens
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Exclusive: Firm that worked on past Reflecting Pool renovation passed on Trump project after deeming it āunfeasibleā | CNN Politics
Several months before blue strips started floating to the top of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a company involved in its last renovation more than 15 years ago was approached with an opportuni...
https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/25/politics/reflecting-pool-firm-renovation-unfeasible
2 days ago
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Iran-U.S. Updates: Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"
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Iran-U.S. Updates: Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a cargo ship near Oman on Thursday, further complicating the Iran-U.S. negotiations.
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/us-iran-war-trump-strait-of-hormuz-oil-prices/
2 days ago
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Postal Service would restrict mail-in voting under Trump proposal, chief says
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This is another of Trump's lawless and unconstitutional abuses of power power that GOP lawmakers should have stopped these GOP lawmakers need replaced at next elections for allowing this
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Postal Service would restrict mail-in voting under Trump proposal, chief says
President Donald Trump insists the proposal he ordered would crack down on voter fraud, but Democrats call it an attempt to seize control of election administration ahead of crucial midterms.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/24/usps-mail-in-voting-state-voter-rolls-00974142
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Another top military commander resigns following clash with Hegseth
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Another top military commander resigns following clash with Hegseth
The Army confirmed that one of its most prominent generals would soon be retiring, ending his career and leaving his current job long before expected. It is the latest example of senior officers leavi...
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/another-top-military-commander-resigns-following-clash-with-hegseth
3 days ago
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A top general is expected to retire soon, joining a number of Pentagon shakeups
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A top general is expected to retire soon, joining a number of Pentagon shakeups
The news that a top general is expected to retire shortly is part of an ongoing pattern of shake-ups and abrupt departures at the Pentagon.
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/25/nx-s1-5869745/a-top-general-is-expected-to-retire-soon-joining-a-number-of-pentagon-shakeups
3 days ago
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Iran warns ships it's 'unacceptable and dangerous' to transit the Strait of Hormuz without their approval
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Iran warns ships it's 'unacceptable and dangerous' to transit the Strait of Hormuz without their approval
The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/25/iran-navy-shipping-recovery-strait-of-hormuz-unauthorized-routes-us-fragile-mou-.html
3 days ago
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Federal Appeals Panel Rejects Trumpās Effort to Gather Voting Data From States
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This is more proof that Trump is violating our laws and constitution to try to rig our elections in his favor
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Federal Appeals Panel Rejects Trumpās Effort to Gather Voting Data From States
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/us/politics/trump-voter-rolls-data-ruling.html
3 days ago
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Iran live updates: Pentagon seeks additional $67.1B in part to cover Iran war costs
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GOP lawmakers are to blame for allowing Trump to increase our national debt at the fastest rate in history at no benefit to us citizens these GOP lawmakers need replaced at next elections
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Iran live updates: Pentagon seeks additional $67.1B in part to cover Iran war costs
Delegations from the U.S. and Iran opened talks in Switzerland on Sunday.
https://abcnews.com/International/live-updates/iran-live-updates/?id=134086780
3 days ago
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Trump requests $88 billion from Congress for Iran war, Ebola outbreak and farmers aid
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GOP lawmakers are to blame for allowing Trump to continue to increase our national national debt at the fastest rate in history these GOP lawmakers need to be replaced at next elections
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Trump requests $88 billion from Congress for Iran war, Ebola outbreak and farmers aid
The White House on Wednesday officially asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding to pay for the Iran war, curtail the ongoing Ebola outbreak and provide aid to U.S. farmers, among oā¦
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5939421-congress-asked-iran-war-ebola/
3 days ago
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Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him.
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It's really sad but true that we can't believe what our president tells us Trump is a proven habitual liar and at times details released by Iranian's is more true than what Trump says
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Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/us/politics/trump-iran-talks-contradictions.html?smid=bs-share
3 days ago
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What's in the housing affordability bill that Trump refused to sign
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What's in the housing affordability bill that Trump refused to sign
The landmark bipartisan housing bill that President Trump hasn't signed is the most significant overhaul of federal housing policy in decades. It contains no new spending, but it does seek to boost su...
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/whats-in-the-housing-affordability-bill-that-trump-refused-to-sign
3 days ago
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Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
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Elected GOP lawmakers once again proving that they are to cowardly to do their jobs and stop Trump's lawless and unconstitutional abuses of power
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Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran have reversed course, holding a late-night vote to try to appease him.
https://apnews.com/article/senate-republicans-trump-vote-reject-war-powers-0f1fa8189c275188a71ed02cc8c3270d
3 days ago
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Trump Refuses to Sign Housing Bill Until Divisive āSAVEā Voting Act Passes Congress
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Trumpās Refusal to Sign Housing Bill Complicates Fate of Bipartisan Effort
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/us/politics/trump-housing-bill-voting-restrictions.html
3 days ago
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Reporter Schools Todd Blanche On What Questions Can Be Asked At Press Conference
The acting attorney general was repeatedly confronted about his conduct with the press.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/todd-blanche-reporter-were-not-your-spectators-press-conference_n_6a3b994be4b0488a51b1872f
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The Five Republican Senators Who Voted Against the Bipartisan Housing Affordability Bill
The legislation is poised to be the largest housing package to be signed into law in decades.
https://time.com/article/2026/06/23/housing-bill-congress-senators-voted-against/
3 days ago
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Trump under pressure to back up claim of sabotage at reflecting pool
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Trump under pressure to back up claim of sabotage at reflecting pool
Presidentās promise of photo and video evidence of vandalism at Washington landmark yet to be fulfilled
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/24/trump-reflecting-pool-vandalism-evidence
3 days ago
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A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans ā and address that tarp
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A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans ā and address that tarp
A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to update him on programming and operational plans. But with most of the staff gone and many artists booked elsewhere, what shows would they present?
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/24/nx-s1-5869578/kennedy-center-tarp
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Another Top General Is Out at the Pentagon
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Another Top General Is Out at the Pentagon
C. D. Donahue, the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan, is the latest in a long line of military departures.
https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/06/army-general-pentagon-hegseth/687675/
3 days ago
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Shocker! Government Docs Show Trumpās Reflecting Pool Vandalism Claims Are Total BS
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Shocker! Government Docs Show Trump's Reflecting Pool Vandalism Claims Are Total BS
Documents obtained by 'The New York Times' show that Trump's claims about a gash being cut into the blue lining of the Reflecting Pool are total BS.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-reflecting-pool-vandalism-claims-bs-docs-reveal-1235583126/
3 days ago
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add a skeleton here at some point
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Trump cancels plan to sign major housing bill as he fights with Congress over the SAVE Act
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Trump leaves major housing bill in limbo, demanding Congress pass the SAVE Act
Hours before heading to Capitol Hill, Trump called the big, bipartisan housing bill Republicans hope to run on in the fall āof minor importance.ā Then, he canceled his plan to sign it.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-cancels-plan-sign-major-housing-bill-fights-congress-act-rcna351558
3 days ago
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Senate GOP headed for showdown with Trump over SAVE America Act, Iran deal
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Senate GOP headed for showdown with Trump over SAVE America Act, Iran deal
President Trump and Republican senators are headed for a collision Wednesday, when they will be meeting on Capitol Hill to discuss two major sources of strain: the Safeguard American Voter Eligibilā¦
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5935140-trump-republican-senators-save-america-act-iran-deal/
5 days ago
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35 Retired Federal Judges Slam Trump's 'Laughable' Defense of His 'Obviously Collusive' IRS Settlement
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If Trump wasn't guilty of tax fraud and other crimes he wouldn't be needing immunity for himself and the rest of the Trump crime family
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35 Retired Federal Judges Slam Trump's 'Laughable' Defense of His 'Obviously Collusive' IRS Settlement
The DOJ's unilateral abandonment of the Anti-Weaponization Fund "makes it crystal clear that these parties were never adverse," the former judges argue.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/35-retired-federal-judges-slam-trumps-laughable-defense-of-his-obviously-collusive-irs-settlement-180033529.html
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Former IRS officials call for judge to scrutinize Trump's 'breathtakingly improper' immunity from audits
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Fraudster Trump is trying to use the power of office to hide his tax fraud and more
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Former IRS officials call for judge to scrutinize Trump's 'breathtakingly improper' immunity from audits
A group of former IRS officials is asking a federal judge to scrutinize a controversial deal that granted President Trump sweeping immunity from past tax audits.
https://abcnews.com/Politics/former-irs-officials-call-judge-scrutinize-trumps-breathtakingly/story?id=134109449
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Federal judge invalidates DOJ records probe of Walz, other Minnesota leaders
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Federal judge invalidates DOJ records probe of Walz, other Minnesota leaders
A judge has short-circuited an investigation into Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and other Minnesota leaders targeted for scrutiny by the Department of Justice. A set of subpoenas was t...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/22/subpoenas-issued-to-tim-walz-keith-ellison-and-other-leaders-thrown-out-by-federal-judge
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Top intelligence agency begins mass firings under new Trump appointee, source says
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Top intelligence agency begins mass firings under new Trump appointee, source says
The terminations are taking place under acting Director Bill Pulte, whom President Donald Trump tasked with downsizing the National Intelligence Directorās Office.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/odni-begins-firings-under-bill-pulte-director-national-intelligence-rcna351290
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Chicago priest tells Trump to 'shut up' and restore gun violence prevention funding after deadly weekend
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Chicago priest tells Trump to 'shut up' and restore gun violence prevention funding after deadly weekend
A Chicago priest told Trump to shut up after his Truth Social post about Juneteenth weekend violence that left six dead and over 30 wounded.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chicago-priest-tells-trump-shut-restore-gun-violence-prevention-funding-deadly-weekend
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U.S. issues sweeping Iran oil sanctions waivers, unlocking billions in revenue for Tehran
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U.S. issues sweeping Iran oil sanctions waivers, unlocking billions in revenue for Tehran
The U.S. issued a sweeping rollback of sanctions on Iranian oil, offering Tehran an economic lifeline as negotiations toward a peace deal proceed.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/23/us-iran-oil-sanction-relief-strait-of-hormuz-peace-deal-.html
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'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool
www.cnbc.com/2026/06/23/t...
This is just another example of Trump's lawless and unconstitutional abuses of power this time it's attacking freedom of the Press again to silence his critics
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'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool
The latest action against ABC comes as the broadcaster faces two investigations from the Federal Communications Commission.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/23/trump-threatens-lawsuits-against-abc-network-for-reporting-on-reflecting-pool.html
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Congress returns as scrutiny grows over Trump's Iran ceasefire agreement
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Congress returns as scrutiny grows over Trump's Iran ceasefire agreement
With Congress returning to Washington, President Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz faces new scrutiny.
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/22/nx-s1-5864270/congress-returns-as-scrutiny-grows-over-trumps-iran-ceasefire-agreement
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China Tightens Rare Earth Grip on U.S. Firms, Threatening Trade Clash
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/22/b...
China tells Trump that he doesn't have the winning cards
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China Tightens Rare Earth Grip on U.S. Firms, Threatening Trade Clash
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/22/business/china-rare-earths.html
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