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    The administration has tried to hurt only “Democrat things.” It’s not that easy.

Talking Points Memo

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    In the last couple of weeks, the questions about Jews, Israel and Zohran Mamdani have rushed back into the news....

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    Succumbing to mounting pressure from the Trump administration and the president’s allies, Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun announced on Monday that...

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Fox News

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    Hamas officials have confirmed they will hand over the body of another Israeli hostage on Monday as President Donald Trump's deadline nears.

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    President Trump arrives in Tokyo for historic meetings with Japan's first female prime minister and Emperor Naruhito before high-stakes China summit this week.

  • Graham says Trump has 'all the authority he needs' in Venezuela strikes

    President Donald Trump is planning to brief Congress on expanding military operations from Caribbean sea strikes, according to Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.

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The Hill

  • Jacqueline Kennedy Garden removed for Trump's White House ballroom: What was it used for?

    The Jacqueline Kennedy Garden appears to be the latest victim of President Trump’s plans for a White House ballroom where the East Wing once was.

  • Live updates: SNAP fears add to shutdown pressures for lawmakers

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The Guardian

  • Can Trump really run for a third US presidential term in 2028?

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NPR

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  • Why this Republican lawmaker is still showing up to work during the shutdown

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Five Thirty Eight

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