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Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,’ despite rifts over Trump policies

At the Munich Security Conference, the secretary of state stressed cultural and historical ties but also slammed European trade and border policies and the U.N.
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Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,’ despite rifts over Trump policies

At the Munich Security Conference, the secretary of state stressed cultural and historical ties but also slammed European trade and border policies and the U.N.

Golfers sue Trump administration over public course takeover in D.C.

Some area golfers say the president’s ambitions for East Potomac Golf Links could put low-cost entry points to the game out of reach.
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Golfers sue Trump administration over public course takeover in D.C.

Some area golfers say the president’s ambitions for East Potomac Golf Links could put low-cost entry points to the game out of reach.

U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran

The USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed since June, will cross the Atlantic for a second time despite a Navy warning that the warship needs maintenance.
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U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran

The USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed since June, will cross the Atlantic for a second time despite a Navy warning that the warship needs maintenance.

New images of White House ballroom show it would match mansion’s height

The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades.
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New images of White House ballroom show it would match mansion’s height

The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades.

Va. Supreme Court paves way for Democrats to add four seats in Congress

The Supreme Court of Virginia has said the April 21 redistricting referendum can go forward even as it hears the appeal of a lower court’s ruling against it.
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Va. Supreme Court paves way for Democrats to add four seats in Congress

The Supreme Court of Virginia has said the April 21 redistricting referendum can go forward even as it hears the appeal of a lower court’s ruling against it.

With Congress gone, much of DHS is set to run out of money after midnight

Democrats have refused to fund the department without new restrictions on federal immigrations agents, including requiring them to wear body cameras and tighter rules on warrants.
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With Congress gone, much of DHS is set to run out of money after midnight

Democrats have refused to fund the department without new restrictions on federal immigrations agents, including requiring them to wear body cameras and tighter rules on warrants.

Transfer of ISIS suspects concludes as Trump pursues Syria exit

President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.
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Transfer of ISIS suspects concludes as Trump pursues Syria exit

President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.

DOJ’s targeting of Trump critics ramps up with attempt to indict lawmakers

The effort to indict six Democratic lawmakers marks the first time DOJ has attempted to classify critical speech from prominent Trump detractors as a crime.
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DOJ’s targeting of Trump critics ramps up with attempt to indict lawmakers

The effort to indict six Democratic lawmakers marks the first time DOJ has attempted to classify critical speech from prominent Trump detractors as a crime.

Transfer of ISIS suspects nears end as Trump pursues Syria exit

The movement of between 6,000 and 7,000 detainees to Iraqi government control, underway for weeks, could be complete as soon as Friday.
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Transfer of ISIS suspects nears end as Trump pursues Syria exit

The movement of between 6,000 and 7,000 detainees to Iraqi government control, underway for weeks, could be complete as soon as Friday.

White House fires U.S. attorney in N.Y. hours after judges appointed him

Donald T. Kinsella was chosen by judges to lead the federal prosecutors’ office in Albany, then fired hours later via an email from the White House.
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White House fires U.S. attorney in N.Y. hours after judges appointed him

Donald T. Kinsella was chosen by judges to lead the federal prosecutors’ office in Albany, then fired hours later via an email from the White House.

Ocasio-Cortez, Rubio to offer dueling visions of world order in Munich

The potential 2028 presidential candidates will sound off on a range of burgeoning crises as European leaders recoil at America’s populist politics.
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Ocasio-Cortez, Rubio to offer dueling visions of world order in Munich

The potential 2028 presidential candidates will sound off on a range of burgeoning crises as European leaders recoil at America’s populist politics.

Judge halts Hegseth’s bid to punish Sen. Kelly for video message to troops

The Trump administration is expected to appeal the ruling, which says the retired Navy officer’s right to free speech was under attack.
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Judge halts Hegseth’s bid to punish Sen. Kelly for video message to troops

The Trump administration is expected to appeal the ruling, which says the retired Navy officer’s right to free speech was under attack.

A little Republican rebellion against Trump only goes so far

A handful of House Republicans bucked leadership to oppose the administration’s tariff policy, but GOP senators still fear speaking out on Epstein connections.
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A little Republican rebellion against Trump only goes so far

A handful of House Republicans bucked leadership to oppose the administration’s tariff policy, but GOP senators still fear speaking out on Epstein connections.

Partial government shutdown looms as ICE negotiations stall

Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday unless lawmakers and the White House strike a last-minute deal.
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Partial government shutdown looms as ICE negotiations stall

Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday unless lawmakers and the White House strike a last-minute deal.

In rebuke, House votes to roll back Trump’s tariffs on Canada

The president could veto the measure if it reaches his desk, but the action underscores Republican frustrations with his trade policies.
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In rebuke, House votes to roll back Trump’s tariffs on Canada

The president could veto the measure if it reaches his desk, but the action underscores Republican frustrations with his trade policies.

Pam Bondi lashes out as lawmakers press her on Epstein, cases against Trump foes

The attorney general lobbed insults when lawmakers questioned her decisions and portrayed the Justice Department as unfairly maligned by Democrats and Trump critics.
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Pam Bondi lashes out as lawmakers press her on Epstein, cases against Trump foes

The attorney general lobbed insults when lawmakers questioned her decisions and portrayed the Justice Department as unfairly maligned by Democrats and Trump critics.

Trump allows Democratic governors at White House meeting after initial snub

Trump had initially excluded Democrats from the traditionally bipartisan meeting. However, not all Democrats were invited to a separate dinner.
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Trump allows Democratic governors at White House meeting after initial snub

Trump had initially excluded Democrats from the traditionally bipartisan meeting. However, not all Democrats were invited to a separate dinner.

House rejects tariff restrictions in rebuke of Trump and Johnson

The vote opens the door to consideration of measures that would end the national emergency Trump declared to justify sweeping tariffs on other countries’ imports.
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House rejects tariff restrictions in rebuke of Trump and Johnson

The vote opens the door to consideration of measures that would end the national emergency Trump declared to justify sweeping tariffs on other countries’ imports.

Vance visits Armenia, Azerbaijan as Trump eyes deals in Russia’s sphere

The vice president’s historic trip illustrates Trump’s transactional diplomacy and willingness to use economic muscle to elbow out rivals such as Russia and Iran.
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Vance visits Armenia, Azerbaijan as Trump eyes deals in Russia’s sphere

The vice president’s historic trip illustrates Trump’s transactional diplomacy and willingness to use economic muscle to elbow out rivals such as Russia and Iran.

D.C. grand jury declines to indict six Democratic lawmakers

Federal prosecutors launched an investigation into the lawmakers after they released a short video advising current military members to reject “illegal orders.”
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D.C. grand jury declines to indict six Democratic lawmakers

Federal prosecutors launched an investigation into the lawmakers after they released a short video advising current military members to reject “illegal orders.”

Democratic governors threaten to boycott Trump dinner over exclusions

The president left some governors, including Maryland’s Wes Moore, off the guest list for an event that has traditionally been bipartisan.
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Democratic governors threaten to boycott Trump dinner over exclusions

The president left some governors, including Maryland’s Wes Moore, off the guest list for an event that has traditionally been bipartisan.

Virginia Democrats quickly approve proposed redistricting map

Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly approved proposed congressional maps that favor their party, setting the stage to send sending the matter to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).
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Virginia Democrats quickly approve proposed redistricting map

Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly approved proposed congressional maps that favor their party, setting the stage to send sending the matter to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).

FBI cited debunked claims to obtain warrant for Fulton County vote records, documents show

The FBI told a federal judge that it is investigating whether any “deficiencies” in Georgia officials’ handling of the 2020 presidential election were intentional.
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FBI cited debunked claims to obtain warrant for Fulton County vote records, documents show

The FBI told a federal judge that it is investigating whether any “deficiencies” in Georgia officials’ handling of the 2020 presidential election were intentional.

Lutnick distances himself from Epstein, says he had lunch on his island

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Congress that he recalls meeting with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein three times over the course of 14 years.
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Lutnick distances himself from Epstein, says he had lunch on his island

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Congress that he recalls meeting with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein three times over the course of 14 years.

Trump threatens to block opening of bridge between U.S. and Canada

As the Gordie Howe bridge nears completion, Trump, in his latest salvo against Canada, suggested he would “not allow” it to open, saying Canada had treated the U.S. “very unfairly.”
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Trump threatens to block opening of bridge between U.S. and Canada

As the Gordie Howe bridge nears completion, Trump, in his latest salvo against Canada, suggested he would “not allow” it to open, saying Canada had treated the U.S. “very unfairly.”

Ghislaine Maxwell declines to answer lawmakers’ questions in closed-door deposition

A lawyer for about Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell said she is prepared to testify before lawmakers if first granted clemency.
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Ghislaine Maxwell declines to answer lawmakers’ questions in closed-door deposition

A lawyer for about Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell said she is prepared to testify before lawmakers if first granted clemency.

Legality of Trump’s $400M in private funding for White House ballroom at issue

A federal judge weighing whether the project may proceed has focused on whether the administration can use private donations to bypass congressional approval.
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Legality of Trump’s $400M in private funding for White House ballroom at issue

A federal judge weighing whether the project may proceed has focused on whether the administration can use private donations to bypass congressional approval.