PoliticsEconomy
Treasury Prepares $250 Bill Featuring Trump's Portrait
The Treasury Department has prepared designs for a $250 bill with President Trump's portrait, but a 160-year-old law and stalled Congress stand in the way.
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PoliticsJustice
Trump DOJ Purges Jan. 6 Records, Including Assault Cases
Trump's DOJ mass-deleted hundreds of Jan. 6 prosecution records from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda' and rewriting riot history.
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PoliticsJustice
Trump DOJ Opens Criminal Inquiry into E. Jean Carroll
The Trump Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll over perjury allegations tied to her lawsuits against the president.
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PoliticsJustice
35 Former Judges Urge Fraud Inquiry Into Trump IRS Deal
35 former federal judges filed a motion to reopen Trump's IRS lawsuit, alleging the $1.776 billion settlement was 'fraud on the court.'
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EntertainmentPolitics
Dana White: White House UFC Arena an 'Honor' as Work Starts
Dana White says building a UFC arena on the White House lawn is an 'honor.' The June 14 event marks America's 250th birthday and Trump's 80th.
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PoliticsLegal
Trump DOJ Mass-Deletes Jan. 6 Riot Records, NPR Reveals
NPR investigation finds Trump's DOJ deleting Jan. 6 prosecution records from government websites, including cases of violent assaults on police.
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PoliticsElections
Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
Ken Paxton defeats four-term Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary runoff, reshaping the 2026 Senate race and fueling Trump-Senate GOP tensions.
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SportsPolitics
UFC Octagon Rises on White House Lawn for 250th Anniversary
A UFC fighting cage rises on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary and Trump's 80th birthday.
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PoliticsWhite House
Trump Declares 'Perfect' Health After Walter Reed Physical
Trump says annual physical at Walter Reed went 'perfectly' as questions persist about his health, age, and transparency ahead of his 80th birthday
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InternationalPolitics
Flemish Producer's Mortal Kombat Track Used in Trump War Ad
Belgian producer Olivier Adams' Mortal Kombat theme was used without permission in a White House war propaganda video. He seeks compensation in vain.
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PoliticsInternational
Iran Peace Talks Advance as Trump Battles Republican Critics
Top Iranian negotiators arrive in Qatar for peace talks as the White House battles Republican critics including Cruz and Pompeo over the Iran deal.
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PoliticsMidterms
Trump Purge Strategy and Democratic Rifts Reshape Midterms
Trump's intra-party purges alarm Republicans while Democrats feud over stock trading and face redistricting hurdles ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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PoliticsConstitutional Law
Scholars Question Founders' Optimism on Executive Power
Legal scholars question if the Constitution's framers were too optimistic about checks on executive power as Trump tests constitutional limits.
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Politics
Trump's Self-Indulgence Deepens GOP Fears in Midterms
President Trump's unfocused campaign strategy and self-centered priorities are worrying Republican senators as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
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Politics
Trump Defies Critics as GOP Lawmakers Push Back on Demands
President Trump pushes unpopular policies as Senate Republicans block his demands, IRS immunity deal sparks outrage, and DOJ scrubs Jan. 6 records.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Trump Intensifies Greenland Push With New Consulate, Envoy
Trump posts AI-generated 'Hello, Greenland!' image as US opens new consulate in Nuuk, appoints special envoy, and faces protests from Greenlanders.
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PoliticsLegal
Trump Granted IRS Audit Immunity in Unprecedented DOJ Deal
DOJ granted President Trump sweeping immunity from IRS audits, sparking expert warnings about tax system trust and accountability.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump's $1.8B Fund Sparks Republican Rebellion in Congress
Trump's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund triggers an unprecedented GOP rebellion, derailing an Iran war vote and immigration package.
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TechnologyPolitics
Trump Halts AI Executive Order Over Competitiveness Concerns
President Trump canceled the signing of an AI executive order hours before the ceremony, worrying it could weaken America's technological edge over China.
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PoliticsUnited States
Democrats Lead by 11 Points in Midterm Poll as Trump Sinks
NYT/Siena College poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 50% to 39% on generic ballot, with Trump approval at second-term low of 37%.
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PoliticsU.S.
Trump Backs Bid to End Clock Changes, Make DST Permanent
President Trump endorses bipartisan effort to eliminate biannual clock changes as the Sunshine Protection Act advances out of House committee.
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PoliticsUnited States
The GOP's YOLO Caucus Grows, Threatening Trump's Agenda
A growing group of politically insulated Republicans is increasingly breaking with Trump, threatening his legislative agenda ahead of the midterms.
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PoliticsUnited States
Democrats' Midterm Strength Masks Fierce Divides, Poll Shows
NYT/Siena poll shows Democrats leading by 11 points as Trump sinks to 37% approval, but internal party divisions threaten their electoral strategy.
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International EconomyPolitics
EU Strikes Deal on US Trade Pact with Safeguards and Sunset
The EU reached a late-night deal to implement the Turnberry trade pact with the US, adding safeguards to avert Trump's threatened car tariffs.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Reveals Drone-Proof White House Ballroom and Hospital
President Trump unveils a $400M drone-proof White House ballroom with an underground military hospital, sparking legal battles and public opposition.
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PoliticsMilitary
Senate Advances Bill to End Iran War as Cassidy Flips Vote
The Senate voted 50-47 to advance a War Powers Resolution ending US involvement in Iran, as Sen. Bill Cassidy flipped after losing his GOP primary.
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PoliticsDefense
Pentagon Cuts Brigade in Europe as Trump Pressures NATO
The Pentagon reduces Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from four to three, returning to 2021 levels as Trump pushes NATO allies to increase defense spending.
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PoliticsLegal
US Drops Tax Claims Against Trump in Landmark IRS Settlement
US permanently drops tax claims against Trump in broadening IRS lawsuit settlement, creating a $1.776 billion compensation fund.
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PoliticsFinance
Trump Discloses 3,600 Stock Trades in Firms He Influences
Trump disclosed 3,600 stock trades in Q1 2026, with holdings in Nvidia, defense firms, and tech giants affected by his policies, sparking ethics concerns.
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PoliticsElections
Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
President Trump endorses Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff, reshaping the race just days before the May 26 election.
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PoliticsUS Elections
Massie Loses Kentucky Primary to Trump-Backed Gallrein
Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky GOP primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in the most expensive House primary ever, signaling Trump's grip on the party.
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International PoliticsUS Politics
Trump Settles IRS Suit, Creates $1.8B Fund, Gains Tax Shield
Trump settled his $10B IRS lawsuit, creating a $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund and securing permanent tax audit immunity for his family.
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PoliticsLegal
Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund Faces Legal Challenges
Jan 6 police officers sue to block Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund, alleging unconstitutional slush fund that could reward Capitol rioters.
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International & TradePolitics
Europe Races to Ratify EU-US Trade Deal Before July 4
European leaders meet in Strasbourg for crunch talks to finalize the EU-US Turnberry trade deal, facing a July 4 deadline from President Trump.
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PoliticsSecurity
Trump Reveals White House Ballroom with Drone Defenses
Trump reveals White House ballroom with drone defenses, sniper positions, and a six-story underground military complex in unprecedented press tour.
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PoliticsEthics
Hawley Proposes Stock Trading Ban for Presidents, Lawmakers
Sen. Josh Hawley proposes expanding stock trading ban to include presidents, VP, and Supreme Court justices, citing Trump's 3,700+ trades.
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PoliticsLaw
Trump-DOJ IRS Deal Creates $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund
DOJ and Trump settle $10B IRS lawsuit, creating a $1.776B fund for 'lawfare' victims while barring tax claims against the president and his family.
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Politics
Cassidy Defends Impeachment Vote After Primary Defeat
Sen. Bill Cassidy defends his 2021 vote to convict Trump after losing his Louisiana primary, saying he had the privilege of upholding the Constitution.
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PoliticsElections
Trump vs. Massie: Kentucky Primary Tests Trump's Influence
Rep. Thomas Massie faces Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's most expensive House primary ever, a critical test of Trump's GOP influence.
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