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Trump Builds White House Helipad Without Required Approvals
Trump builds a White House helipad without congressional approval or environmental reviews, sparking legal and preservation concerns.
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PoliticsUnited States
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Aorta Tear, Shakes Hill
Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 from an aortic dissection, triggering a succession scramble in South Carolina and a void in Senate leadership.
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PoliticsUnited States
Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Sparking Battle Over Senate Seat
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 from aortic dissection. Trump endorses Graham's sister as interim senator as South Carolina prepares for special election.
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PoliticsLegal
Court Denies Trump Bid to Keep His Name on Kennedy Center
Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center, ruling he failed to show irreparable harm.
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Politics
Taiwan Bans 'United Front' Exchanges; Beijing Fires Back
Taiwan's MAC bans cross-strait exchanges deemed as 'united front' activities. Beijing responds, accusing Taipei of demonizing normal people-to-people ties.
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PoliticsUnited States
McConnell Hospitalized Three Weeks; Aides Withhold Details
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for over three weeks with aides providing minimal information, raising transparency concerns.
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PoliticsHealth
Belgium's 1733 Emergency Number Sparks Cabinet Clash
Belgian Health Minister Vandenbroucke seeks to transfer emergency number 1733 from Interior to Health after heatwave failures.
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HealthPolitics
Belgium Heatwave: 1,222 Dead as Political Backlash Grows
Belgium reports 1,222 heat-related deaths from a June heatwave, sparking political fury as opposition leaders accuse the government of inaction.
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PoliticsChina
Hong Kong: 394 Arrested Under National Security Law
China's Ministry of State Security reports 394 arrested in Hong Kong for endangering national security as of April 2026, with 180 convicted.
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PoliticsEurope
CD&V Wields Outsized Influence in Belgium's Abortion Debate
Despite electoral decline, Belgium's CD&V party continues to shape abortion policy. Analysts examine how it leverages coalition power.
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PoliticsMilitary
Democrats Send National Guard to D.C. for First Since Trump
Four Democratic-led states send National Guard troops to D.C., marking a reversal as legal experts question whether troops will join Trump's task force.
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PoliticsCulture
Great American State Fair: A Celebration Divided
The Great American State Fair on the National Mall faces controversy over inclusivity, sparse crowds, state boycotts, and political divisions.
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PoliticsChina
Cai Zhaohui Named Full-Time Director of Top China Legal Body
Cai Zhaohui appointed full-time director of China's top legal body, marking a rapid promotion from his previous role in Hainan Province.
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PoliticsEconomy
Wealth Tax Exposes 'Two Injustices' in Belgian Politics
A Belgian wealth tax proposal targeting the top 5% has ignited a fierce political battle, with experts arguing it reveals two deeper injustices.
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PoliticsSocial
CD&V Still Wields Outsized Influence on Abortion Debate
Despite declining electoral power, Belgium's CD&V party continues to shape abortion reform negotiations, leveraging its coalition position.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgian Politicians Fight to Keep Double Pensions Under Cap
Louis Michel, Karel De Gucht and other top Belgian politicians risk losing double pensions as the government caps EU income.
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Daily News DigestBelgium
Belgium Digest: Heatwave Storms, Francken Protest, BTS Fever
Belgium's top stories June 27: violent storms follow heatwave, police brace for Francken protest, BTS sends hotel prices soaring, 14 hospitals at risk.
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PoliticsNational Guard
Democrats Send National Guard to DC for First Time
Democratic governors send National Guard troops to DC for America 250 celebrations, while DC settles with a protester who played Darth Vader's theme.
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PoliticsMilitary
Democrats Send National Guard to DC for First Since Trump
Democratic governors from four states sent National Guard troops to DC for America 250 celebrations, raising questions about mission control.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump Unveils New Air Force One: A Converted Qatari Jet
President Trump unveiled a converted Qatari Boeing 747 as the new Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, replacing a 36-year-old aircraft.
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PoliticsTechnology
Belgian Minister Rebuked by Palace Over AI Video of Queen
Belgian minister Thomas Dermine was rebuked by the Royal Palace after sharing an AI-generated video of Queen Mathilde on social media.
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PoliticsNational
Kennedy Center Tarps Spark Debate After Trump Name Removal
Tarps remain over the Kennedy Center facade a week after Trump's name was removed by court order, sparking accusations of a cover-up.
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PoliticsEurope
Belgium Abortion Debate: Verlinden Says Politicians Decide
Belgian Justice Minister Verlinden defends her 14-week abortion proposal, arguing politicians—not experts—must decide. Debate exposes coalition tensions.
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Politics
Bouchez Remark Sparks Outrage in Belgian Parliament
MR leader Georges-Louis Bouchez accused PS deputy Patrick Prévot of alcohol abuse during a CETA debate, sparking outrage in the Belgian Chamber.
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Society
Scammed Twice, Now Homeless: A Belgian Politician's Downfall
Former alderman Christophe Verdonck now sleeps in train station toilets after losing €400,000 to scammers and battling alcohol addiction.
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Politics
Walz Approval Rating Craters to 39%, Trails Trump in Minn.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's approval rating drops to 39%, its lowest ever, as a massive fraud scandal pushes him below President Trump in the state.
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Politics
Belgian Senate Abolition Advances as Committee OKs Reform
Belgium's Constitutional Committee approved a key step toward abolishing the Senate, advancing the reform to a plenary vote needing a two-thirds majority.
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PoliticsMedia
Joy Behar Told JD Vance to Run for President, Podcast Reveal
Joy Behar told VP JD Vance during a commercial break on 'The View' that he should run for president. Vance and Behar both confirmed the exchange.
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PoliticsRegional
Illinois Split-State Movement Gains Momentum Before Midterms
A third of Illinois counties have voted to explore separating from Chicago to form a new state. The movement faces steep constitutional hurdles.
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PoliticsHealth
Mitch McConnell Admitted to Hospital, Spokesperson Confirms
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized, his spokesperson confirmed. The Kentucky Republican's health history raises questions about his remaining term.
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PoliticsCulture
Trump Marks 80th Birthday with UFC Fights at White House
President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with UFC fights on the White House South Lawn, blending pageantry with combat sports.
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Politics
Georgia Lawmakers Race to Fix Vote-Counting Method Ban
Georgia lawmakers convene a special session to address a looming ban on QR code vote-counting, with no replacement funded and elections weeks away.
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PoliticsCulture
Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center After Court Rulings
Workers removed Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade after federal courts ruled the name change was illegal, restoring the JFK memorial.
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PoliticsSports
Trump Turns 80 with UFC Fights and Iran Deal at White House
President Trump marked his 80th birthday with a historic UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn and a peace deal to end the US-Iran war.
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Politics
Vance Chief of Staff Jacob Reses to Depart White House
Vice President JD Vance's chief of staff Jacob Reses is leaving the White House at summer's end. The departure comes as Vance eyes a potential 2028 run.
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PoliticsHealthcare
Belgium Abortion Reform at Risk as Coalition Allies Clash
Vooruit leader Conner Rousseau threatens to block CD&V Minister Verlinden's 14-week abortion proposal, demanding broader ethical reforms.
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PoliticsEnergy
Belgian Energy Chief of Staff Departs Amid Nuclear Talks
Gerben Croonenborghs, chief of staff to Belgian Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet, has left his post by mutual agreement amid nuclear talks with Engie.
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PoliticsMedia
Trump Storms Off Meet the Press After Heated Exchange
President Trump abruptly ended a Meet the Press interview after tense exchanges with host Kristen Welker over election claims and the fund.
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PoliticsSports
Lawsuit Seeks to Halt UFC Fight at White House for Trump
A federal lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn, alleging unlawful use of federal parklands and conflicts
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump Pardons Ex-Congressman Steve Buyer for Insider Trading
President Trump pardons former Rep. Steve Buyer, who served 22 months for insider trading. The pardon is backed by over 50 GOP lawmakers.
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PoliticsSocial Media
Hunter Biden Reclaims His Narrative in Viral Social Posts
Hunter Biden goes viral on X with unfiltered posts about addiction, family, and politics, transforming from political liability to social media sensation.
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PoliticsSociety
China Completes All 181 Targets of Human Rights Action Plan
China completes all 181 targets of its National Human Rights Action Plan (2021-2025), with 20 binding goals exceeded, marking a major milestone.
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PoliticsHealthcare
BIM Status Row: Vandenbroucke Accuses Coalition of Hypocrisy
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke accuses N-VA, MR and Anders of hypocrisy in the parliamentary debate over the BIM healthcare benefit status.
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PoliticsHealthcare
Flemish PM Diependaele Urges Switch from CM Health Fund
Flemish PM Diependaele calls on CM members to switch health funds, escalating N-VA's clash with Belgium's traditional pillar organizations.
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PoliticsControversy
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles Deletes Homophobic Post, Blames Staffer
Rep. Andy Ogles deletes a homophobic social media post calling homosexuality un-American, blames a staffer, and draws bipartisan backlash.
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PoliticsSociety
China Names 8 Nominees for July 1 Medal, Party's Top Honor
China announces 8 nominees for the July 1 Medal, the CCP's highest honor, ahead of the Party's 105th anniversary.
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SocietyPolitics
Pride Celebrations Struggle as Corporate Sponsorships Dry Up
Pride events across the U.S. face funding crises as major corporations withdraw sponsorships amid shifting political and cultural landscapes.
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PoliticsCulture
Trump to Headline State Fair for America's 250th Anniversary
President Trump will headline the Great American State Fair after multiple artists withdrew, turning the 250th anniversary into a political flashpoint.
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Politics
Guan Zhizhou Appointed Hubei Provincial Party Secretary
China appoints Guan Zhizhou as Hubei Provincial Party Secretary, replacing Wang Zhonglin after a brief five-month tenure in the central Chinese province.
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PoliticsChina
Guan Zhi'ou Becomes Hubei Party Secretary, Youngest Ever
Guan Zhi'ou, 56, appointed Hubei Party Secretary, replacing Wang Zhonglin. He becomes China's youngest provincial party secretary.
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Politics
Belgium Shaken as MR Plunges, PS and PTB Surge in New Poll
The 2026 RTBF National Survey reveals dramatic political shifts in Belgium: MR collapses in Wallonia and Brussels while PS and far-left PTB surge to lead.
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CultureSocial Media
Cat Maximus Tops PM Bart De Wever in Instagram Followers
Maximus Textoris Pulcher, the Scottish Fold rescue cat of Belgian PM Bart De Wever, has surpassed his owner with 218,000 Instagram followers.
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PoliticsEducation
Conan O'Brien Mocks Trump Administration at Harvard
Conan O'Brien mocked the Trump administration's lawsuits and defended foreign students in a pointed Harvard commencement speech.
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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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Politics
Belgian Politics: Airport Crisis, Budget Cuts, Coalition
Belgian politicians clash over Brussels Airport's chronic failures, Walloon budget cuts spark fierce opposition, and De Wever's program law faces delay.
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PoliticsUnited States
Gulf Widens Between Mamdani and Pro-Israel Jewish Leaders
NYC Mayor Mamdani's rift with pro-Israel Jewish leaders deepens over Nakba Day video, executive orders, and a boycott of his Jewish Heritage event.
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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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Politics
Antwerp Mayor Accuses Groen Politician of Antisemitism
Antwerp Mayor Els van Doesburg and Groen's Meyrem Almaci clash over security camera costs, with van Doesburg insinuating antisemitic motives.
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Politics
Belgian Mutualities Face Credibility Crisis, Analyst Warns
Politologist Carl Devos argues Belgium's mutual health insurers brought blame upon themselves by reflexively opposing reform, as tensions escalate.
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