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U.S. intelligence says Iran can outlast Trump’s Hormuz blockade for months

A confidential intelligence community assessment delivered to the White House also finds that Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.
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U.S. intelligence says Iran can outlast Trump’s Hormuz blockade for months

A confidential intelligence community assessment delivered to the White House also finds that Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.

Federal workers had their annual award show. Many were too afraid to show up.

A year after the U.S. DOGE Service dramatically slashed the civil service, government workers are still spooked about getting on the Trump administration’s bad side.
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Federal workers had their annual award show. Many were too afraid to show up.

A year after the U.S. DOGE Service dramatically slashed the civil service, government workers are still spooked about getting on the Trump administration’s bad side.

Undeterred by polls and courts, Trump honors ballroom donors at White House

Amid the war with Iran, surging gas prices and backlash to his immigration policies, the president continues to dedicate extensive time to his signature project.
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Undeterred by polls and courts, Trump honors ballroom donors at White House

Amid the war with Iran, surging gas prices and backlash to his immigration policies, the president continues to dedicate extensive time to his signature project.

Democrats see Senate control within reach — but some big hurdles remain

The political terrain remains forbidding, but the president’s crumbling approval ratings and the Iran war’s weight on the economy offer the party an opening.
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Democrats see Senate control within reach — but some big hurdles remain

The political terrain remains forbidding, but the president’s crumbling approval ratings and the Iran war’s weight on the economy offer the party an opening.

Rubio visits Rome aiming to repair White House ties with Pope Leo

Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.
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Rubio visits Rome aiming to repair White House ties with Pope Leo

Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.

Judge denies request to return 2020 ballots seized from Fulton County, Georgia

The FBI’s seizure of Fulton County’s voting materials has stoked alarm among election officials and democracy advocates.
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Judge denies request to return 2020 ballots seized from Fulton County, Georgia

The FBI’s seizure of Fulton County’s voting materials has stoked alarm among election officials and democracy advocates.

Lutnick testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein

The commerce secretary participated in a voluntary interview with the House Oversight Committee to explain his ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender.
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Lutnick testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein

The commerce secretary participated in a voluntary interview with the House Oversight Committee to explain his ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender.

FBI raids business of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a key Virginia Democrat

The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear.
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FBI raids business of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a key Virginia Democrat

The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear.

Court releases purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein

The note, which was discovered by Epstein’s former cellmate, had been under seal for years. No court or investigative agency has vouched for its authenticity.
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Court releases purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein

The note, which was discovered by Epstein’s former cellmate, had been under seal for years. No court or investigative agency has vouched for its authenticity.

FBI raids business of Democratic Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas

The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear.
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FBI raids business of Democratic Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas

The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear.

Trump hosts UFC fighters in Oval Office, touts Iran progress

The unusual White House scene highlighted President Donald Trump’s diverse set of priorities as he juggles a war with event planning.
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Trump hosts UFC fighters in Oval Office, touts Iran progress

The unusual White House scene highlighted President Donald Trump’s diverse set of priorities as he juggles a war with event planning.

Iran war amplifies divisions within both parties over U.S.-Israel ties

On the campaign trail and elsewhere, the alliance has gone from a bipartisan consensus to a subject of fierce debate among Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Iran war amplifies divisions within both parties over U.S.-Israel ties

On the campaign trail and elsewhere, the alliance has gone from a bipartisan consensus to a subject of fierce debate among Republicans and Democrats alike.

After defying Trump, a Republican lawmaker hangs on by a thread

Republicans in Indiana’s Senate tested voters’ tolerance for defying the president. Most lost in primaries amid a wave of threats, campaign cash and popular backlash.
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After defying Trump, a Republican lawmaker hangs on by a thread

Republicans in Indiana’s Senate tested voters’ tolerance for defying the president. Most lost in primaries amid a wave of threats, campaign cash and popular backlash.

Poll finds broad rejection of religion-related messages from Trump, Hegseth

Americans rate Pope Leo positively but are deeply critical of the president’s social media post that appeared to depict him as Jesus, the Post-ABC-Ipsos poll found.
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Poll finds broad rejection of religion-related messages from Trump, Hegseth

Americans rate Pope Leo positively but are deeply critical of the president’s social media post that appeared to depict him as Jesus, the Post-ABC-Ipsos poll found.

JD Vance makes his Iowa debut as he campaigns for GOP congressman

The state will play a key role if the vice president decides to run for president in 2028, and other potential GOP candidates have visited in recent months.
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JD Vance makes his Iowa debut as he campaigns for GOP congressman

The state will play a key role if the vice president decides to run for president in 2028, and other potential GOP candidates have visited in recent months.

Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again ahead of Rubio trip to Rome

The criticism of the pontiff’s stance on Iran highlighted what Vatican officials have described as an unprecedented low in relations with the United States.
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Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again ahead of Rubio trip to Rome

The criticism of the pontiff’s stance on Iran highlighted what Vatican officials have described as an unprecedented low in relations with the United States.

White House correspondents’ dinner suspect indicted on 4 felony charges

A grand jury charged Cole Tomas Allen with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, assaulting a Secret Service officer with a shotgun and other offenses.
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White House correspondents’ dinner suspect indicted on 4 felony charges

A grand jury charged Cole Tomas Allen with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, assaulting a Secret Service officer with a shotgun and other offenses.

Activist who gave out fliers with Stephen Miller’s address won’t face charges

A prosecutor cited “insufficient evidence” of an intent to harass the White House aide by distributing leaflets in his Northern Virginia neighborhood.
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Activist who gave out fliers with Stephen Miller’s address won’t face charges

A prosecutor cited “insufficient evidence” of an intent to harass the White House aide by distributing leaflets in his Northern Virginia neighborhood.

Publishers sue Meta, claiming it violated copyrights in training AI with their books

The plaintiffs allege that Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg “personally authorized and actively encouraged” copyright infringement.
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Publishers sue Meta, claiming it violated copyrights in training AI with their books

The plaintiffs allege that Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg “personally authorized and actively encouraged” copyright infringement.

Democrats see opening on abortion as Supreme Court returns it to spotlight

A legal dispute that could imperil access to the abortion pill mifepristone adds urgency to an issue that had moved to the backburner in Democratic politics. 
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Democrats see opening on abortion as Supreme Court returns it to spotlight

A legal dispute that could imperil access to the abortion pill mifepristone adds urgency to an issue that had moved to the backburner in Democratic politics. 

GOP offers $1B for White House security, sparking dispute over ballroom

Senate Republicans maintain their budget reconciliation proposal would authorize security construction, but not Trump’s ballroom. The White House disagrees.
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GOP offers $1B for White House security, sparking dispute over ballroom

Senate Republicans maintain their budget reconciliation proposal would authorize security construction, but not Trump’s ballroom. The White House disagrees.

Democrats see opening as Supreme Court ruling puts abortion back in spotlight

A legal dispute that could imperil access to the abortion pill mifepristone adds urgency to an issue that had moved to the backburner in Democratic politics. 
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Democrats see opening as Supreme Court ruling puts abortion back in spotlight

A legal dispute that could imperil access to the abortion pill mifepristone adds urgency to an issue that had moved to the backburner in Democratic politics. 

Second judge maintains DOJ can’t search data seized from Post reporter

The Justice Department had seized a phone and computers belonging to The Washington Post’s Hannah Natanson as part of a leak investigation.
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Second judge maintains DOJ can’t search data seized from Post reporter

The Justice Department had seized a phone and computers belonging to The Washington Post’s Hannah Natanson as part of a leak investigation.

Pirro will not appeal judge’s quashing of Fed subpoenas

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office has dropped plans to appeal a ruling by a federal judge that quashed two subpoenas to the Federal Reserve and its chairman.
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Pirro will not appeal judge’s quashing of Fed subpoenas

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office has dropped plans to appeal a ruling by a federal judge that quashed two subpoenas to the Federal Reserve and its chairman.

Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House

The altercation near the Washington Monument occurred shortly after Vice President J.D. Vance passed by in a motorcade, a U.S. Secret Service official said.
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Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House

The altercation near the Washington Monument occurred shortly after Vice President J.D. Vance passed by in a motorcade, a U.S. Secret Service official said.

Rudy Giuliani in critical condition, recovering from pneumonia, spokesman says

The former New York mayor, 81, initially was placed on a ventilator but now is breathing on his own, his spokesman said.
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Rudy Giuliani in critical condition, recovering from pneumonia, spokesman says

The former New York mayor, 81, initially was placed on a ventilator but now is breathing on his own, his spokesman said.

White House lawyers prep staff for dealing with a Democratic Congress

The private briefings on best practices for handling congressional oversight come as polls indicate Democrats have a strong edge ahead of the November midterms.
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White House lawyers prep staff for dealing with a Democratic Congress

The private briefings on best practices for handling congressional oversight come as polls indicate Democrats have a strong edge ahead of the November midterms.

How Republicans came to embrace psychedelic drugs

After decades of backing a “war on drugs,” the GOP has warmed to psychedelics for mental health treatment as high-profile backers and veterans tout the drugs.
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How Republicans came to embrace psychedelic drugs

After decades of backing a “war on drugs,” the GOP has warmed to psychedelics for mental health treatment as high-profile backers and veterans tout the drugs.

Iran threatens retaliation after Trump says U.S. will guide ships in Strait of Hormuz

The president left unclear what measures the U.S. would take and whether any forces would be at risk. Iran said it would strike any foreign force approaching the strait.
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Iran threatens retaliation after Trump says U.S. will guide ships in Strait of Hormuz

The president left unclear what measures the U.S. would take and whether any forces would be at risk. Iran said it would strike any foreign force approaching the strait.

Trump says U.S. will guide ships through Strait of Hormuz

Trump called the operation a humanitarian gesture, but his statement left unclear what measures the U.S. would take and whether any forces would be at risk.
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Trump says U.S. will guide ships through Strait of Hormuz

Trump called the operation a humanitarian gesture, but his statement left unclear what measures the U.S. would take and whether any forces would be at risk.

Pirro says ballistic evidence shows correspondents’ dinner suspect shot officer

A buckshot pellet from the suspect’s shotgun “was intertwined with the fiber of the vest” worn by a Secret Service officer, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
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Pirro says ballistic evidence shows correspondents’ dinner suspect shot officer

A buckshot pellet from the suspect’s shotgun “was intertwined with the fiber of the vest” worn by a Secret Service officer, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.

He spent 60 years building Black political power. He sees a wipeout coming.

Press Robinson, who years ago mounted a legal fight to become the first Black person elected to a Louisiana school board, was on the losing side of the Supreme Court case weakening the Voting Rights Act.
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He spent 60 years building Black political power. He sees a wipeout coming.

Press Robinson, who years ago mounted a legal fight to become the first Black person elected to a Louisiana school board, was on the losing side of the Supreme Court case weakening the Voting Rights Act.