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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union address next week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday. Trump’s State of the Union comes as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is … Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the UnionRead more

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Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration being restored ahead of deadline

A slavery exhibit removed from the historic President’s House in Philadelphia was restored on Thursday ahead of a federal judge’s deadline ordering the National Park Service (NPS) to bring the exhibit back. U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe gave the agency a Friday deadline to restore the exhibit after … Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration being restored ahead of deadlineRead more

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Built for weeks of war: Inside the firepower the US has positioned near Iran

The U.S. military has assembled one of its most substantial concentrations of naval and air power in the Middle East in decades — a force structured not for a limited strike, but for sustained combat operations if ordered.  While diplomats in Geneva trade proposals, the Pentagon has moved … Built for weeks of war: Inside the firepower the US has positioned near IranRead more

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Beshear on 2028: ‘I will not leave a broken country’

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) acknowledged Thursday he is considering running for president in 2028 but said he would not decide until after his current term ends in late 2027. During an interview with host Pamela Brown on CNN’s “The Situation Room,” Brown referenced Beshear announcing Wednesday that … Beshear on 2028: ‘I will not leave a broken country’Read more

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US builds website that will allow Europeans to view blocked content

Freedom.gov appears to be administered by a branch of the Department of Homeland Security The US has built a portal that will allow Europeans to view blocked content including alleged hate speech and terrorism, according to Reuters. The portal, “freedom.gov”, will allow worldwide users to circumvent government controls … US builds website that will allow Europeans to view blocked contentRead more

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Trump says US contributing $10B to Board of Peace, Iran must reach nuclear deal or ‘bad things happen’

The U.S. is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to the Board of Peace. President Donald Trump announced during the inaugural meeting of the board that the U.S. was committing to contribute $10 billion to the board. “The Board of Peace is showing how … Trump says US contributing $10B to Board of Peace, Iran must reach nuclear deal or ‘bad things happen’Read more

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Virginia Republicans charge ‘power grab’ as Democrat who backed redistricting runs for Congress

Virginia Republicans are taking aim at a Democratic state lawmaker who played a key role in pushing through congressional redistricting in the state and is now running for newly drawn U.S. House seat. After Virginia Delegate Dan Helmer launched a congressional campaign, some Republican leaders took aim at … Virginia Republicans charge ‘power grab’ as Democrat who backed redistricting runs for CongressRead more

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Trump hails Vance and Rubio as ‘extraordinary’ duo: hammer and velvet glove

President Donald Trump lauded Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “extraordinary” statesmen who complement each other’s strengths as they take the MAGA platform to the world stage.  Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace — an international forum aimed at funding Gaza’s reconstruction and … Trump hails Vance and Rubio as ‘extraordinary’ duo: hammer and velvet gloveRead more

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Khanna and Massie threaten to force a vote on Iran as prospect of US attack looms

As the prospect of another U.S. military action against Iran looms, Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., want Congress to pass a measure that would order the president to terminate unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic. “Trump officials say there’s a 90% chance of strikes on … Khanna and Massie threaten to force a vote on Iran as prospect of US attack loomsRead more

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Trump jokes about Nobel Prize at inaugural Board of Peace meeting, says Norway will host Gaza aid gathering

President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from around the world on Thursday as he hosted the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, D.C.  One country that would not be joining the board but will be hosting a related event is Norway. The U.S. president announced the … Trump jokes about Nobel Prize at inaugural Board of Peace meeting, says Norway will host Gaza aid gatheringRead more

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Built for weeks of war: Inside the firepower the US has positioned in the Middle East

The U.S. military has assembled one of its most substantial concentrations of naval and air power in the Middle East in decades — a force structured not for a limited strike, but for sustained combat operations if ordered. While diplomats in Geneva trade proposals, the Pentagon has moved … Built for weeks of war: Inside the firepower the US has positioned in the Middle EastRead more

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Gov. Wes Moore stands by account of grandfather’s interaction with KKK amid scrutiny: ‘Hurtful and offensive’

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, widely believed to have presidential ambitions, is standing by his account of his family’s history of fleeing the Ku Klux Klan in South Carolina in the face of a report questioning the details about that story.  “It’s hurtful, and it’s offensive,” Moore told Fox … Gov. Wes Moore stands by account of grandfather’s interaction with KKK amid scrutiny: ‘Hurtful and offensive’Read more

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Top Maryland Democrat defies Jeffries on mid-cycle redistricting push to boot state’s lone Republican

A top Democrat in Maryland’s state legislature threw cold water on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ campaign to oust the state’s lone Republican from Congress. Jeffries, D-N.Y., was in Annapolis on Wednesday meeting with state leaders to discuss redrawing Maryland’s congressional map before the November 2026 midterms. He’s … Top Maryland Democrat defies Jeffries on mid-cycle redistricting push to boot state’s lone RepublicanRead more

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Top Maryland Democrat defies Jeffries on mid-cycle redistricting push to boot state’s lone Republican

A top Democrat in Maryland’s state legislature threw cold water on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ campaign to oust the state’s lone Republican from Congress. Jeffries, D-N.Y., was in Annapolis on Wednesday meeting with state leaders to discuss redrawing Maryland’s congressional map before the November 2026 midterms. He’s … Top Maryland Democrat defies Jeffries on mid-cycle redistricting push to boot state’s lone RepublicanRead more

US trade deficit declined in 2025 — but America imported a record amount despite Trump tariffs
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US trade deficit declined in 2025 — but America imported a record amount despite Trump tariffs

The US trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries. But the gap in the trade of goods such machinery and aircraft — the main focus of Trump’s protectionist policies — hit a … US trade deficit declined in 2025 — but America imported a record amount despite Trump tariffsRead more

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Top House Democrat: Former Prince Andrew arrest ‘enormous step forward’

California Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, called Thursday’s arrest of former Prince Andrew “an enormous step forward” in lawmakers’ investigation into the crimes of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  “Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest is an enormous step forward in our … Top House Democrat: Former Prince Andrew arrest ‘enormous step forward’Read more