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Zelensky says he will meet Trump soon, citing progress in peace plan

The Sunday meeting suggests that Washington and Kyiv are closing in on a joint position to end the war. Russia, however, will probably reject the plan.
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Zelensky says he will meet Trump soon, citing progress in peace plan

The Sunday meeting suggests that Washington and Kyiv are closing in on a joint position to end the war. Russia, however, will probably reject the plan.

Files offer details on Epstein’s death in federal custody

Among the Epstein files are records on his death in New York’s Metropolitan Correctional Center, but nothing so far challenges a ruling that he died by suicide.
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Files offer details on Epstein’s death in federal custody

Among the Epstein files are records on his death in New York’s Metropolitan Correctional Center, but nothing so far challenges a ruling that he died by suicide.

Trump’s farmer bailout caps tough year for loyal constituency

Red-state farmers continue to struggle under damaging inflation and the fallout of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, especially with China.
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Trump’s farmer bailout caps tough year for loyal constituency

Red-state farmers continue to struggle under damaging inflation and the fallout of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, especially with China.

U.S. strikes ISIS in Nigeria after Trump warnings on Christian killings

The U.S. military said it attacked ISIS militants at the request of Nigerian authorities. The number of casualties is unknown
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U.S. strikes ISIS in Nigeria after Trump warnings on Christian killings

The U.S. military said it attacked ISIS militants at the request of Nigerian authorities. The number of casualties is unknown

Federal government’s charity drive doing far worse under Trump

Donations are down by more than 40 percent after a year when federal workers faced major agency downsizing and a lengthy government shutdown.
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Federal government’s charity drive doing far worse under Trump

Donations are down by more than 40 percent after a year when federal workers faced major agency downsizing and a lengthy government shutdown.

Commission tees up first hearing on Trump’s ballroom construction

The National Capital Planning Commission is preparing to host a presentation on the White House ballroom building next month.
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Commission tees up first hearing on Trump’s ballroom construction

The National Capital Planning Commission is preparing to host a presentation on the White House ballroom building next month.

Two vulnerable senators stand to benefit from intense focus on constituents

Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) are two of the chamber’s staunchest believers in the value of constituency services.
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Two vulnerable senators stand to benefit from intense focus on constituents

Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) are two of the chamber’s staunchest believers in the value of constituency services.

With more than a million pages to go, Justice struggles with Epstein files

The massive size of the Epstein files — perhaps more than a million pages — has created problems for the Justice Department.
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With more than a million pages to go, Justice struggles with Epstein files

The massive size of the Epstein files — perhaps more than a million pages — has created problems for the Justice Department.

What we know (and what we don’t) about the Epstein files’ release

The tranche revealed wide-ranging references to President Donald Trump and detailed efforts to interview Prince Andrew in two investigations.
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What we know (and what we don’t) about the Epstein files’ release

The tranche revealed wide-ranging references to President Donald Trump and detailed efforts to interview Prince Andrew in two investigations.

Justice Department struggles to handle massive Epstein file release

The massive size of the Epstein files — perhaps more than a million pages — has created problems for the Justice Department.
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Justice Department struggles to handle massive Epstein file release

The massive size of the Epstein files — perhaps more than a million pages — has created problems for the Justice Department.

Europe condemns U.S. move to bar individuals over tech monitoring

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the State Department would bar several Europeans for their actions in monitoring the internet, which he characterized as censorship.
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Europe condemns U.S. move to bar individuals over tech monitoring

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the State Department would bar several Europeans for their actions in monitoring the internet, which he characterized as censorship.

Despite anti-media rhetoric, the government is still reading the news

The Trump administration is spending tens of thousands of dollars on paywalled news sites, including Politico and Bloomberg, despite earlier criticism of media outlets.
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Despite anti-media rhetoric, the government is still reading the news

The Trump administration is spending tens of thousands of dollars on paywalled news sites, including Politico and Bloomberg, despite earlier criticism of media outlets.

I am The Post’s ‘federal government whisperer.’ It’s been brutal.

One reporter’s effort to show how Trump was transforming government brought her 1,168 new sources — and nearly broke her.
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I am The Post’s ‘federal government whisperer.’ It’s been brutal.

One reporter’s effort to show how Trump was transforming government brought her 1,168 new sources — and nearly broke her.

Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago in defeat for Trump

The Supreme Court held that the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard for law enforcement purposes likely only applies in “exceptional” circumstances.
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Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago in defeat for Trump

The Supreme Court held that the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard for law enforcement purposes likely only applies in “exceptional” circumstances.

Supreme Court hands Trump a major defeat on National Guard deployment

The Supreme Court holds that the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard for law enforcement purposes likely only applies in “exceptional” circumstances.
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Supreme Court hands Trump a major defeat on National Guard deployment

The Supreme Court holds that the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard for law enforcement purposes likely only applies in “exceptional” circumstances.

A third of D.C. arrests still involve federal agents despite end of takeover

The Post has gathered more than 5,000 arrest reports filed in D.C. Superior Court since Trump’s crackdown began with a 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police.
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A third of D.C. arrests still involve federal agents despite end of takeover

The Post has gathered more than 5,000 arrest reports filed in D.C. Superior Court since Trump’s crackdown began with a 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police.

New Epstein files shed more light on his ties to Prince Andrew

The documents show that U.S. authorities sought to interview the former prince in connection with two separate criminal investigations.
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New Epstein files shed more light on his ties to Prince Andrew

The documents show that U.S. authorities sought to interview the former prince in connection with two separate criminal investigations.

Republican former senator Ben Sasse says he has terminal cancer

The 53-year-old — who was one of a handful of Republicans to speak out against Trump during his first term — said in a lengthy social media post he has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and suggested he doesn’t have long to live.
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Republican former senator Ben Sasse says he has terminal cancer

The 53-year-old — who was one of a handful of Republicans to speak out against Trump during his first term — said in a lengthy social media post he has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and suggested he doesn’t have long to live.

Second big batch of Epstein files includes many mentions of Trump

After a first batch of Epstein document had few mentions of President Trump, the Justice Department disclosed thousands more with many references to the president.
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Second big batch of Epstein files includes many mentions of Trump

After a first batch of Epstein document had few mentions of President Trump, the Justice Department disclosed thousands more with many references to the president.

Democratic Rep. Crockett says Vance used ‘racist tropes’ in comments about her

Two Black Democrats, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh, criticized comments the vice president made about them during his weekend speech at a Turning Point gathering.
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Democratic Rep. Crockett says Vance used ‘racist tropes’ in comments about her

Two Black Democrats, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh, criticized comments the vice president made about them during his weekend speech at a Turning Point gathering.

Trump administration abruptly recalls over two dozen career ambassadors

A senior State Department official called it a bid to ensure adherence to the “America First” agenda while others called it a devastating blow to America’s diplomatic corps.
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Trump administration abruptly recalls over two dozen career ambassadors

A senior State Department official called it a bid to ensure adherence to the “America First” agenda while others called it a devastating blow to America’s diplomatic corps.

Ted Cruz weighs another presidential run, setting up clash with Vance

He feuds with Tucker Carlson and privately criticizes the vice president, touting traditional GOP foreign policy and warning of the party’s rising antisemitism.
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Ted Cruz weighs another presidential run, setting up clash with Vance

He feuds with Tucker Carlson and privately criticizes the vice president, touting traditional GOP foreign policy and warning of the party’s rising antisemitism.

JD Vance is ‘walking a tightrope’ on raging Israel debate within MAGA

Pressure is mounting on Vice President JD Vance to condemn Nick Fuentes over antisemitic rhetoric. But so far, he’s trying not to disavow anyone within the movement.
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JD Vance is ‘walking a tightrope’ on raging Israel debate within MAGA

Pressure is mounting on Vice President JD Vance to condemn Nick Fuentes over antisemitic rhetoric. But so far, he’s trying not to disavow anyone within the movement.

Republicans and Democrats pitch competing plans to tackle affordability

Affordability is topic No. 1 with midterms looming, but economists are skeptical that Congress can do much to lower prices across the board.
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Republicans and Democrats pitch competing plans to tackle affordability

Affordability is topic No. 1 with midterms looming, but economists are skeptical that Congress can do much to lower prices across the board.

Two lawmakers seek to find Bondi in contempt over Epstein files

Top Justice Department official defends redactions and deletion of documents on agency’s website, including one of a photo that includes Trump.
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Two lawmakers seek to find Bondi in contempt over Epstein files

Top Justice Department official defends redactions and deletion of documents on agency’s website, including one of a photo that includes Trump.

Alsobrooks on her first Senate year: The mission was 'crystal clear.’

Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks profile rose after her grilling of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his appointment hearing went viral.
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Alsobrooks on her first Senate year: The mission was 'crystal clear.’

Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks profile rose after her grilling of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his appointment hearing went viral.

Trump faces narrowing options on Venezuela action

The Trump administration has backed itself into a corner on Venezuela, with President Nicolás Maduro’s removal by force or war the only compelling options.
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Trump faces narrowing options on Venezuela action

The Trump administration has backed itself into a corner on Venezuela, with President Nicolás Maduro’s removal by force or war the only compelling options.

Epstein files include child porn complaint a decade before federal investigation

Maria Farmer has long claimed she warned the FBI about Epstein in the 1990s, but they ignored her complaint.
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Epstein files include child porn complaint a decade before federal investigation

Maria Farmer has long claimed she warned the FBI about Epstein in the 1990s, but they ignored her complaint.

What’s in Epstein files so far? Celebrities, Clinton, few Trump mentions

The Justice Department’s first release of Epstein files is heavy on photos of Bill Clinton, light on mentions of President Donald Trump and mostly lacking revelations.
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What’s in Epstein files so far? Celebrities, Clinton, few Trump mentions

The Justice Department’s first release of Epstein files is heavy on photos of Bill Clinton, light on mentions of President Donald Trump and mostly lacking revelations.

Government’s historic role as trusted information source is under threat

The U.S. government for decades has been the world’s leader provider of trusted data. Many researchers wonder if that is still the case.
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Government’s historic role as trusted information source is under threat

The U.S. government for decades has been the world’s leader provider of trusted data. Many researchers wonder if that is still the case.

Trump makes affordability pitch in struggling corner of N.C., his last rally of 2025

Trump used the rally to hammer the issue his advisers want him to emphasize as his poll numbers lag.
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Trump makes affordability pitch in struggling corner of N.C., his last rally of 2025

Trump used the rally to hammer the issue his advisers want him to emphasize as his poll numbers lag.