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Rep. Gonzales drops reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide

On Thursday, GOP leaders in the House had taken the unusual step of calling on the embattled Texas Republican to step aside over the scandal.
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Rep. Gonzales drops reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide

On Thursday, GOP leaders in the House had taken the unusual step of calling on the embattled Texas Republican to step aside over the scandal.

Trump riffs on war, baseball and Barron as Messi visits the White House

The celebration of Inter Miami’s championship and Lionel Messi’s arrival at the White House became a slalom between major geopolitical events and Trump’s fandom.
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Trump riffs on war, baseball and Barron as Messi visits the White House

The celebration of Inter Miami’s championship and Lionel Messi’s arrival at the White House became a slalom between major geopolitical events and Trump’s fandom.

House GOP leaders call on Rep. Gonzales to end reelection campaign

House Republican leaders made the request hours after Gonzales admitted, for the first time, to an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire.
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House GOP leaders call on Rep. Gonzales to end reelection campaign

House Republican leaders made the request hours after Gonzales admitted, for the first time, to an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire.

Federal commission delays vote on Trump’s White House ballroom project

The review, and possible vote, by the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday is the final procedural hurdle for President Donald Trump’s plans.
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Federal commission delays vote on Trump’s White House ballroom project

The review, and possible vote, by the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday is the final procedural hurdle for President Donald Trump’s plans.

Thousands of public comments slam Trump’s ballroom: ‘I did not vote for this’

A Post analysis of submitted comments found more than 97 percent were critical of the planned 90,000-square-foot addition. The White House has defended it as necessary.
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Thousands of public comments slam Trump’s ballroom: ‘I did not vote for this’

A Post analysis of submitted comments found more than 97 percent were critical of the planned 90,000-square-foot addition. The White House has defended it as necessary.

Senate Republicans sell housing plan and affordability, not war in Iran

GOP leaders have tried to focus debate on cost-of-living issues at the top of voters’ minds, as war rages throughout Middle East.
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Senate Republicans sell housing plan and affordability, not war in Iran

GOP leaders have tried to focus debate on cost-of-living issues at the top of voters’ minds, as war rages throughout Middle East.

A new poll shows who Americans trust over the CDC

The new findings come after the Trump administration in January took the unprecedented step of overhauling the CDC’s routine childhood immunization schedule.
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A new poll shows who Americans trust over the CDC

The new findings come after the Trump administration in January took the unprecedented step of overhauling the CDC’s routine childhood immunization schedule.

‘I did not vote for this’: Thousands of public comments slam Trump’s ballroom

A Post analysis of submitted comments found more than 97 percent were critical of the planned 90,000-square-foot addition. The White House has defended it as necessary.
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‘I did not vote for this’: Thousands of public comments slam Trump’s ballroom

A Post analysis of submitted comments found more than 97 percent were critical of the planned 90,000-square-foot addition. The White House has defended it as necessary.

Rep. Gonzales admits to affair with aide who later set herself on fire

“I made a mistake,” said the Texas Republican, hours after the House Ethics Committee announced it would investigate allegations that he “engaged in sexual misconduct.”
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Rep. Gonzales admits to affair with aide who later set herself on fire

“I made a mistake,” said the Texas Republican, hours after the House Ethics Committee announced it would investigate allegations that he “engaged in sexual misconduct.”

House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi

Bondi has faced criticism from Democrats, and some Republicans, over the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files.
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House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi

Bondi has faced criticism from Democrats, and some Republicans, over the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files.

Trump unveils data center pledge amid voter backlash to high utility bills

Top AI executives, in response to a backlash against high utility bills, pledged to cover the energy costs created by data centers at an event with the president.
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Trump unveils data center pledge amid voter backlash to high utility bills

Top AI executives, in response to a backlash against high utility bills, pledged to cover the energy costs created by data centers at an event with the president.

DOJ to appeal judge’s order barring search of Post reporter’s devices

The Justice Department said it plans to appeal a judge’s decision that blocked the government from searching Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s electronic devices.
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DOJ to appeal judge’s order barring search of Post reporter’s devices

The Justice Department said it plans to appeal a judge’s decision that blocked the government from searching Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s electronic devices.

Spanish prime minister slams Trump’s war in Iran, escalating feud

By criticizing the U.S.-led attack and refusing to bow to Trump’s threat of trade retaliation, Pedro Sánchez set himself apart from other European leaders.
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Spanish prime minister slams Trump’s war in Iran, escalating feud

By criticizing the U.S.-led attack and refusing to bow to Trump’s threat of trade retaliation, Pedro Sánchez set himself apart from other European leaders.

Rep. Gonzales faces ethics investigation over alleged affair with aide

The announcement ensures the controversy will continue to dog the Republican congressman as he heads into a primary runoff in Texas.
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Rep. Gonzales faces ethics investigation over alleged affair with aide

The announcement ensures the controversy will continue to dog the Republican congressman as he heads into a primary runoff in Texas.

America may run on Dunkin’, but RFK Jr. isn’t so sure

“We’re going to ask Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks, ‘Show us the safety data that show that it’s okay for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it,’” the health secretary said recently.
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America may run on Dunkin’, but RFK Jr. isn’t so sure

“We’re going to ask Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks, ‘Show us the safety data that show that it’s okay for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it,’” the health secretary said recently.

Rep. Gonzales faces ethics investigation over allegations of affair with aide

The announcement ensures the controversy will continue to dog the Republican congressman as he heads into a primary runoff.
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Rep. Gonzales faces ethics investigation over allegations of affair with aide

The announcement ensures the controversy will continue to dog the Republican congressman as he heads into a primary runoff.

Trump voucher offers new money for public school students, and pressure for Democrats

Democratic governors, under pressure, must decide whether to participate in the new federal voucher program, which offers dollars for public and private school students.
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Trump voucher offers new money for public school students, and pressure for Democrats

Democratic governors, under pressure, must decide whether to participate in the new federal voucher program, which offers dollars for public and private school students.

Democrats weigh Trump school vouchers, with billions at stake

Democratic governors, under pressure, must decide whether to participate in the new federal voucher program, which offers dollars for public and private school students.
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Democrats weigh Trump school vouchers, with billions at stake

Democratic governors, under pressure, must decide whether to participate in the new federal voucher program, which offers dollars for public and private school students.

Full economic turnaround will take time, Vance says in interview

Vice President JD Vance argues voters should have patience with the pace of economic improvements, saying there was “no way” to fix the economy overnight.
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Full economic turnaround will take time, Vance says in interview

Vice President JD Vance argues voters should have patience with the pace of economic improvements, saying there was “no way” to fix the economy overnight.

Talarico wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas

Talarico, a state lawmaker, positioned himself as an effective messenger to moderates and disaffected Republicans in his win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
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Talarico wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas

Talarico, a state lawmaker, positioned himself as an effective messenger to moderates and disaffected Republicans in his win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Cornyn, Paxton reach runoff; other takeaways from big election night

New congressional maps debuted in Texas and North Carolina, as Republicans defend their majorities and Democrats look to flip both chambers.
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Cornyn, Paxton reach runoff; other takeaways from big election night

New congressional maps debuted in Texas and North Carolina, as Republicans defend their majorities and Democrats look to flip both chambers.

Big Senate race takes shape in North Carolina, and other primary night takeaways

New congressional maps are debuting in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.
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Big Senate race takes shape in North Carolina, and other primary night takeaways

New congressional maps are debuting in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick to appear before House panel investigating Epstein

Lutnick, who was once Jeffrey Epstein’s neighbor, will voluntarily sit for an interview before the House Oversight Committee, its chairman said.
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick to appear before House panel investigating Epstein

Lutnick, who was once Jeffrey Epstein’s neighbor, will voluntarily sit for an interview before the House Oversight Committee, its chairman said.

State Dept. scrambles to aid stranded Americans amid attacks, airport closures

At least three U.S. embassies have closed since the Trump administration warned Americans in 14 countries to “LEAVE NOW” as Iran steps up retaliatory strikes.
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State Dept. scrambles to aid stranded Americans amid attacks, airport closures

At least three U.S. embassies have closed since the Trump administration warned Americans in 14 countries to “LEAVE NOW” as Iran steps up retaliatory strikes.

Justice Dept. reverses course and seeks to defend orders targeting law firms

The Trump administration had moved to drop its defense of President Donald Trump’s executive orders sanctioning law firms. A day later, it abruptly backpedaled.
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Justice Dept. reverses course and seeks to defend orders targeting law firms

The Trump administration had moved to drop its defense of President Donald Trump’s executive orders sanctioning law firms. A day later, it abruptly backpedaled.

White House rationale for war keeps shifting

The president and top aides have offered varying justifications for attacking Iran — from regime change to preemption to eliminating its nuclear program and ballistic missiles.
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White House rationale for war keeps shifting

The president and top aides have offered varying justifications for attacking Iran — from regime change to preemption to eliminating its nuclear program and ballistic missiles.