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Trump Administration Races to Rebuild US Tariff Wall
With a July 24 deadline looming after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, the Trump administration scrambles to find new legal pathways.
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Trump Uses Federal Power to Tighten Grip on 2026 Midterms
Trump is using federal authority to gain unprecedented control over the 2026 midterm elections, raising concerns about democratic integrity.
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PoliticsEconomy
Landmark Housing Bill Becomes Law Without Trump's Signature
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing bill in decades, became law automatically after Trump refused to sign it over a voter ID dispute.
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US PoliticsEconomy
Landmark Housing Bill Becomes Law Without Trump's Signature
The largest housing affordability bill in decades became law automatically after President Trump refused to sign it in protest over a voting bill.
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PoliticsElections
Trump Ousts Election Commission Members in Voting Overhaul
President Trump fired all remaining Election Assistance Commission members, leaving the federal agency unable to act months before the midterm elections.
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PoliticsEconomy
Housing Bill Becomes Law After Trump Refuses to Sign
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law automatically at midnight after President Trump refused to sign it, marking a rare constitutional maneuver.
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International Relations & TradePolitics
Trump Strikes Deal with Canada to Open Gordie Howe Bridge
President Trump announces a renegotiated deal with Canada to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor on July 27.
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PoliticsElections
Trump Fires Election Commission Members Ahead of Midterms
President Trump fired all remaining Election Assistance Commission members, leaving the agency unable to act ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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PoliticsInfrastructure
Trump's Arch Clears Key Hurdle in Height Limit Debate
The NCPC approved preliminary plans for Trump's 250-foot arch but deferred a decision on whether D.C.'s height law applies.
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Crime & JusticePolitics
Olympian Pleads Not Guilty in Reflecting Pool Damage Case
Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleads not guilty to felony charges over alleged Reflecting Pool damage in a case his attorneys call politically motivated.
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PoliticsInternational Affairs
Trump Declares Iran Cease-Fire Over, Offers Ukraine Patriots
At the NATO summit, Trump declared the Iran cease-fire over, offered Ukraine Patriot missile production, and demanded an end to trade with Spain.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Team Eyes Australia-Style Retirement Plan for Workers
Trump administration explores Australia-style retirement system for American workers, modeled on the country's mandatory superannuation program.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump's Foreign Investment Boom Hits Economic Headwinds
Trump promised a foreign investment boom driven by tariff threats. Now a strong dollar, high rates, and global uncertainty push capital away.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump Claims Credit for Walmart Price Cuts, Company Silent
President Trump says Walmart cut prices at his administration's request, but the retailer's official statement makes no mention of the White House.
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International Politics
Trump Offers to Broker Ukraine Peace in 90-Minute Putin Call
Trump and Putin held a 90-minute phone call on July 4, with Trump offering to help end the Ukraine war. Zelenskyy also spoke with Trump.
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PoliticsWorld
Pastor Freed From Chinese Prison Weeks After Trump Request
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, detained since October 2025, has been freed from Chinese prison after President Trump raised his case with Xi Jinping.
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FinancePolitics
Trump Memecoin Earned Him $636M as Investors Lost $3.8B
Blockchain data shows 988,905 retail investors lost $3.81B on Trump's memecoin while he pocketed $636M, igniting debate over market fairness and ethics.
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PoliticsLaw
Trump Pardons Former Abramoff Partner, Emissions Offenders
Trump pardoned 11 people July 3, including a former Abramoff partner and nine convicted of bypassing emissions controls, continuing his clemency push.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump Reshapes Midterm Election Rules in Unprecedented Push
Trump uses executive power to overhaul election rules ahead of the midterms, sparking legal battles over mail-in voting, voter ID and redistricting.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump Announces Gas Price Cuts Ahead of July 4 Celebration
Trump announces Freedom Fuel Network will cut gas prices at 25 Philadelphia-area stations on July 3, as the administration pressures retailers.
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Trade & BusinessPolitics
Trump Tariffs on Mexican Beer Could Backfire, Report Warns
New report warns Trump's tariffs on Mexican beer could harm American workers. 74% of economic value from brands like Modelo flows to U.S. firms.
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Foreign PolicyPolitics
Trump: Iran Denuclearization 'Very Simple' as Talks Continue
Trump calls Iran denuclearization 'very simple' as US and Iranian envoys continue indirect talks through Qatari mediators in Doha.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Declares Food Emergency, Suspends Fertilizer Tariffs
President Trump declares a national food supply emergency and suspends tariffs on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer for eight months to help farmers.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Dismisses Landmark Housing Bill as 'Big Yawn'
President Trump calls bipartisan housing legislation 'a big yawn' as affordability worsens, sparking criticism from both parties ahead of midterms.
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International RelationsPolitics
Trump Presses Syria on Hezbollah, Raising Regional Alarm
Trump pushes Syria to confront Hezbollah, alarming Lebanon and Israel. Syria's leader rejects military action as regional tensions escalate.
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PoliticsTrade
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs Over Europe Digital Tax
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on European imports over digital services taxes on US tech companies, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
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PoliticsLegal
Judge Blocks Key Parts of Trump's Mail-in Voting Order
A federal judge in Boston blocked key parts of President Trump's executive order limiting mail-in voting, ruling it likely exceeds presidential authority.
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AgricultureEconomy
Farmers See Little Relief Despite Iran Fertilizer Deal
Urea prices fell 50% after the U.S.-Iran peace deal, but American farmers say on-farm relief remains months away as planting damage is already done.
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International Politics
Trump Tells NATO Chief Rutte: Allies 'Let Us Down' Over Iran
President Trump confronted NATO chief Mark Rutte at the White House, accusing European allies of failing to support the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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PoliticsImmigration
Supreme Court Expands Trump Immigration Powers in Two Cases
Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow Trump to block asylum seekers at the border and end TPS for Haitians and Syrians, shifting immigration law.
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PoliticsWar
Senate GOP Rejects War Powers Resolution After Trump Clash
Senate Republicans voted down a war powers resolution on Iran after Trump berated them at a closed-door Capitol meeting, flipping two GOP senators' votes.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump Executive Order on Federal Voter List
A federal judge in Boston blocked key provisions of Trump's executive order creating a federal voter list, ruling it violates the separation of powers.
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PoliticsEconomy
Michigan Candidate Accuses Trump Blocking Bridge for Donor
Mallory McMorrow launches ad accusing Trump of blocking the Gordie Howe Bridge to benefit a billionaire donor who gave $1M to his super PAC.
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PoliticsNational Monuments
Trump Blames Vandals for Pool Crisis; Records Show Neglect
Trump blames vandals for the Reflecting Pool's algae and peeling paint, but internal records and experts point to neglect and rushed no-bid contracting.
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CrimePolitics
7 Killed, 38 Injured in Chicago Weekend Shootings
Seven people killed and 38 wounded in a series of shootings across Chicago over Juneteenth weekend, reigniting debate over federal intervention.
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PoliticsInternational Relations
Darya Safai: Trump's Iran Deal a 'Catastrophe' for the West
Flemish-Iranian MP Darya Safai calls Trump's Iran deal a catastrophe, warning the West is investing in future murderers by funding the Iranian regime.
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ImmigrationReligion
Pope Leo Invokes First US Saint in Immigration Message
Pope Leo XIV honored St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, America's first saint, with a pro-immigration message intensifying friction with President Trump.
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PoliticsLaw
Trump Officials Quashed Probe Into Fraudster's Clemency
Trump political appointees at DOJ shut down a federal investigation into whether improper payments facilitated the commutation of David Gentile's sentence.
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PoliticsCulture
America's 250th: Rival Celebrations Reflect a Divided Nation
As America turns 250, competing Trump-aligned and bipartisan celebrations reveal deep political divisions over how to commemorate the nation's history.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump's Iran Deal Splits GOP as Gas Prices Drop Below $4
Trump's Iran deal splits Republicans as gas prices drop below $4. A new poll finds most Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy.
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International PoliticsEconomy
EU Approves Turnberry Deal as Trump Threatens New Surtaxes
European Parliament approves Turnberry trade deal as Trump proposes new tariffs of up to 12.5% on EU goods over forced labor concerns.
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PoliticsUS
Senate Democrats Block Bipartisan Bills to Counter Trump
Senate Democrats are blocking even bipartisan legislation, including FISA renewal, in an aggressive new strategy to counter the Trump administration.
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PoliticsInternational Affairs
Trump Announces Iran Peace Deal, Cancels Military Strikes
President Trump cancels strikes on Iran, claims peace deal imminent. Global oil reserves drain as Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
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PoliticsImmigration
Trump Signs $70B Immigration Enforcement Megabill Into Law
President Trump signed the Secure America Act, a $70 billion Republican megabill funding ICE and CBP through 2029, ending a months-long partisan standoff.
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Foreign PolicyPolitics
Trump's Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
The Trump administration shifts from confrontation to embracing China as a peer power, with major implications for Taiwan policy and US alliances in Asia.
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PoliticsImmigration
House Set to Vote on $70 Billion GOP Immigration Bill
House Republicans push $70 billion immigration bill funding Trump's crackdown through his term. Senate passed 52-47; vote expected after 4:30 p.m. ET.
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International ConflictPolitics
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Israel, Breaking Ceasefire
Iran's IRGC launched ballistic missiles at Israel on June 7, the first such attack since the April ceasefire. Israel retaliated as Trump urged restraint.
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PoliticsMiddle East Conflict & Economy
Trump Claims Iran Nuclear Promise; Critics Disagree
President Trump says Iran agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, but experts note Tehran has made the same pledge for over 50 years through the NPT.
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PoliticsImmigration & Politics
Senate Passes $70B Immigration Bill, Rejects Trump Fund Ban
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill after rejecting amendments to permanently ban President Trump's $1.8 billion settlement fund.
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PoliticsUnited States
Senate Passes $70B ICE and Border Patrol Funding Package
Senate passes $70B ICE and Border Patrol funding package 52-47, a win for Trump amid GOP divisions over a controversial settlement fund.
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PoliticsElections
GOP Rebukes Trump in Iowa Primary, Fidelity Month Launches
Zach Lahn defeats Trump's pick in Iowa GOP primary, Republican governors rebrand June as Fidelity Month, and more.
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PoliticsCulture
Trump Tariffs, Obama Museum, and Key Stories Shaping America
Trump pursues new tariff strategy, Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago, schools grapple with screen bans, and more notable stories.
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Trade & EconomyPolitics
Trump Proposes Tariffs on 60 Nations, Fights Refund Order
Trump proposes Section 301 tariffs on 59 countries and the EU over forced labor, while appealing a court order for $166 billion in refunds.
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PoliticsLegal
Trump Scraps $1.8B Fund but Keeps IRS Audit Shield
Acting AG Todd Blanche says the $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund is dead, but the IRS audit shield protecting Trump's past tax returns remains.
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PoliticsLegal
Trump Administration Scraps $1.8B Fund for Allies
Acting AG Todd Blanche announces the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund is dead after bipartisan backlash, court challenges and GOP opposition.
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PoliticsLegal
Trump IRS Audit Shield Stands as $1.8B Fund Is Scrapped
Acting AG Todd Blanche confirms the IRS audit shield protecting Trump and his family remains in place, while scrapping the $1.8 billion compensation fund.
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International Politics
Trump Says US-Iran Deal 'Within a Week' Amid Hormuz Crisis
Trump claims a US-Iran deal will be finalized within a week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran suspends talks over Israeli operations in Lebanon.
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EconomyPolitics
Bond Market Inflation Warning Adds to Trump Midterm Woes
Rising Treasury yields signal investor concern over U.S. fiscal policy as the Iran war and tax cuts drive inflation fears ahead of the midterms.
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InternationalMiddle East
Iran Shoots Down US Drone as Trump Nears Deal With Tehran
Iran's IRGC shoots down a US MQ-1 drone in the Persian Gulf as President Trump says the US is 'slowly but surely' approaching a deal with Tehran.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Appeals Order Allowing Universal Tariff Refunds
Trump administration appeals a court order allowing all importers to seek refunds for $166B in struck-down IEEPA tariffs, potentially freezing repayments.
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International AffairsPolitics
Trump Weighs Iran Deal as Blockade Tightens
Trump weighs a deal with Iran as the US blockade tightens, hard-liners resist, and allegations emerge of Chinese-made missiles aiding Tehran.
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PoliticsLaw
Capitol Rioters Seek Trump Anti-Weaponization Fund Payouts
January 6 defendants are seeking compensation from Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund, sparking backlash, lawsuits, and a federal freeze.
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PoliticsLaw
Judge Blocks Trump's $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund Payouts
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, halting payouts ahead of a June 12 hearing.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Five Acts Exit Trump-Linked Freedom 250 Concerts
Five of nine artists have withdrawn from Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall, citing misleading nonpartisan claims and safety threats.
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EconomyInfrastructure
Trump Gas Tax Holiday Plan Threatens Infrastructure Funding
Trump's gas tax holiday push could worsen an infrastructure funding crisis as the Highway Trust Fund faces a $17 billion shortfall.
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PoliticsInternational Conflict
Trump Calls Rare Camp David Meeting as Iran Ceasefire Frails
President Trump convenes full Cabinet at Camp David as Iran threatens retaliation against renewed US strikes, with ceasefire on brink of collapse.
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PoliticsJustice
Grand Juries Push Back as Trump Politicizes DOJ
Federal grand juries are refusing to indict weak cases as judges accuse the Trump DOJ of misconduct, eroding trust in the justice system.
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US NewsSecurity
Suspect Dead After Opening Fire Near White House Checkpoint
A suspect is dead after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint, the Secret Service confirms. A civilian bystander was also wounded.
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Politics
Trump Family Granted Sweeping IRS Audit Immunity in DOJ Deal
The Justice Department granted President Trump and his family immunity from pending IRS audits, sparking constitutional concerns and bipartisan backlash.
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Politics
Trump's 250-Foot Arch Clears Final Federal Hurdle
Commission of Fine Arts grants final approval to Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery despite 99.5% public opposition.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump Eases Refrigerant Rule to Address Grocery Costs
Trump loosens federal refrigerant regulations to lower food prices, delaying Biden-era HFC restrictions amid 3.8% inflation and rising grocery costs.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Eases Refrigerant Rules in Push to Lower Grocery Costs
President Trump rolls back Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules, claiming $2.4B in savings. Experts question whether grocery prices will actually fall.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Former Trump Envoy Warns President on Iran Diplomatic Gambit
Morgan Ortagus warns Trump that Iran may be using nuclear negotiations to buy time, as the president pauses strikes and extends a fragile ceasefire.
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Science & TechnologyPolitics
Trump Administration Set to Release Second Batch of UFOs
The Trump administration is preparing a second release of declassified UFO files after a lawmaker teased a 'Holy Crap' moment. Here's what we know.
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PoliticsMilitary
Trump Delays Iran Strike as Pentagon Faces Industrial Crisis
Trump halts a planned Iran strike hours before launch as Hegseth confronts a Pentagon industrial base crisis exposed by the war.
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Government & Defense
Pentagon Teases Major UFO Disclosures as Second Batch Looms
The Pentagon signals a second wave of declassified UFO files is imminent, with a lawmaker teasing a 'Holy Crap' moment after May's historic release.
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Politics
Trump Endorses Paxton Over Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
President Trump endorses Texas AG Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the final week of the GOP Senate primary runoff, reshaping the race.
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