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U.S. women’s hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union invitation

The players “were honored to be included and are grateful for the acknowledgement,” according to a team statement.
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U.S. women’s hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union invitation

The players “were honored to be included and are grateful for the acknowledgement,” according to a team statement.

Trump again centers crime in immigration debate with White House vigil

The vigil centered victims’ families and crime in defense of the president’s deportation campaign, even as public support for his approach softens.
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Trump again centers crime in immigration debate with White House vigil

The vigil centered victims’ families and crime in defense of the president’s deportation campaign, even as public support for his approach softens.

Coast Guard investigating swastika found at recruit training center

The incident follows a controversy last year when officials temporarily downgraded the hate symbol to “potentially divisive” in the service’s workplace harassment manual.
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Coast Guard investigating swastika found at recruit training center

The incident follows a controversy last year when officials temporarily downgraded the hate symbol to “potentially divisive” in the service’s workplace harassment manual.

Trump’s top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran

The Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman has said that a lack of munitions and allied support could mean greater danger for U.S. troops, people familiar with the talks say.
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Trump’s top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran

The Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman has said that a lack of munitions and allied support could mean greater danger for U.S. troops, people familiar with the talks say.

FBI Director Kash Patel defends partying with U.S. Olympic ice hockey team

Videos of Patel celebrating in Italy went viral Sunday night, prompting criticism and questions about his judgment during a critical time for the FBI.
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FBI Director Kash Patel defends partying with U.S. Olympic ice hockey team

Videos of Patel celebrating in Italy went viral Sunday night, prompting criticism and questions about his judgment during a critical time for the FBI.

Supreme Court to consider whether states can sue over greenhouse gas emissions

Dozens of municipalities are seeking billions in damages against oil and gas companies, often accusing them of misleading the public about the links between greenhouse gases and climate risks.
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Supreme Court to consider whether states can sue over greenhouse gas emissions

Dozens of municipalities are seeking billions in damages against oil and gas companies, often accusing them of misleading the public about the links between greenhouse gases and climate risks.

Judge Cannon orders secrecy for report on Trump classified-documents case

A federal judge in Florida blocked public release of special counsel Jack Smith’s extensive report into the classified-documents case against President Donald Trump.
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Judge Cannon orders secrecy for report on Trump classified-documents case

A federal judge in Florida blocked public release of special counsel Jack Smith’s extensive report into the classified-documents case against President Donald Trump.

New bill would restrict Trump administration’s push for ICE warehouses

The legislation underscores qualms that lawmakers in both parties have expressed about a push to set up facilities in their states and districts.
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New bill would restrict Trump administration’s push for ICE warehouses

The legislation underscores qualms that lawmakers in both parties have expressed about a push to set up facilities in their states and districts.

Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting plan is poised to die. He’s still fighting.

Tuesday’s candidate filing deadline marks the unofficial end of the window to redistrict Maryland ahead of the 2026 midterms. Moore, a potential 2028 White House contender, refuses to concede defeat.
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Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting plan is poised to die. He’s still fighting.

Tuesday’s candidate filing deadline marks the unofficial end of the window to redistrict Maryland ahead of the 2026 midterms. Moore, a potential 2028 White House contender, refuses to concede defeat.

Biden, aides project optimism in cancer fight, but some close friends worry

The former president announced last year he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He and his aides say he’s doing well and has upcoming public appearances.
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Biden, aides project optimism in cancer fight, but some close friends worry

The former president announced last year he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He and his aides say he’s doing well and has upcoming public appearances.

Why more lawmakers are quitting Congress, and what it means for the midterms

Ahead of the midterm elections, a wave of House and Senate members are retiring or running for other offices.
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Why more lawmakers are quitting Congress, and what it means for the midterms

Ahead of the midterm elections, a wave of House and Senate members are retiring or running for other offices.

Supreme Court put the brakes on Trump, after Congress helped him step on the gas

Trump has walked all over Congress but prior presidents of both parties have stretched the bounds of emergency powers.
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Supreme Court put the brakes on Trump, after Congress helped him step on the gas

Trump has walked all over Congress but prior presidents of both parties have stretched the bounds of emergency powers.

Trump approves D.C. emergency declaration in response to Potomac sewage spill

President Donald Trump has approved a request for federal assistance in response to the massive sewage spill along the Potomac River.
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Trump approves D.C. emergency declaration in response to Potomac sewage spill

President Donald Trump has approved a request for federal assistance in response to the massive sewage spill along the Potomac River.

Spanberger signs bill that could help Democrats gain four House seats

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has signed legislation that includes congressional redistricting maps that could favor Democrats 10-1 if voters pass a referendum.
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Spanberger signs bill that could help Democrats gain four House seats

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has signed legislation that includes congressional redistricting maps that could favor Democrats 10-1 if voters pass a referendum.

Trump banner on Justice Dept. building draws authoritarian comparisons

Democrats criticized the appearance of the president on the headquarters of a department that has long prided itself on being independent from the White House.
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Trump banner on Justice Dept. building draws authoritarian comparisons

Democrats criticized the appearance of the president on the headquarters of a department that has long prided itself on being independent from the White House.

As trade envoy, Prince Andrew promoted Britain and exploited his access

For a decade, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on Thursday, advocated globally for U.K. trade, cooking up deals that at times made his family cringe.
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As trade envoy, Prince Andrew promoted Britain and exploited his access

For a decade, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on Thursday, advocated globally for U.K. trade, cooking up deals that at times made his family cringe.

Handing defeats to Trump, Supreme Court signals potential course change

A pair of rulings on tariffs and National Guard deployment mark the justices’ first major decisions against the president. More may be coming.
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Handing defeats to Trump, Supreme Court signals potential course change

A pair of rulings on tariffs and National Guard deployment mark the justices’ first major decisions against the president. More may be coming.

Trump’s MAGA base raged against Iran strikes last year. This time, it’s quieter.

Although many leading MAGA voices are quieter than they were in June, some foreign policy experts who have advocated a more limited approach have continued to raise the alarm.
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Trump’s MAGA base raged against Iran strikes last year. This time, it’s quieter.

Although many leading MAGA voices are quieter than they were in June, some foreign policy experts who have advocated a more limited approach have continued to raise the alarm.

Speaker Johnson denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the Capitol

The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.
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Speaker Johnson denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the Capitol

The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.

Trump loses favorite negotiating tool he touted to make peace and money 

President responds to Supreme Court ruling by announcing an immediate 10 percent global tariff under a different legal authority and warned that more drastic measures could follow.
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Trump loses favorite negotiating tool he touted to make peace and money 

President responds to Supreme Court ruling by announcing an immediate 10 percent global tariff under a different legal authority and warned that more drastic measures could follow.

Judge scolds prosecutors in hearing on search of Post reporter’s home

Federal agents seized a phone, two laptops, a recorder, a portable hard drive and a Garmin watch in a search of reporter Hannah Natanson’s home last month.
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Judge scolds prosecutors in hearing on search of Post reporter’s home

Federal agents seized a phone, two laptops, a recorder, a portable hard drive and a Garmin watch in a search of reporter Hannah Natanson’s home last month.

Judges in Virginia name new U.S. attorney, then Justice Dept. fires him

The nearly immediate removal of longtime litigator James W. Hundley continues a clash over control of one of the country’s highest-profile prosecutor’s offices.
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Judges in Virginia name new U.S. attorney, then Justice Dept. fires him

The nearly immediate removal of longtime litigator James W. Hundley continues a clash over control of one of the country’s highest-profile prosecutor’s offices.

Live updates: Trump imposes new tariffs, denounces Supreme Court justices as a ‘disgrace’ after ruling

The ruling deals a major blow to his signature economic policy and represents a stinging political setback.
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Live updates: Trump imposes new tariffs, denounces Supreme Court justices as a ‘disgrace’ after ruling

The ruling deals a major blow to his signature economic policy and represents a stinging political setback.

Democrat wants DHS to examine potential bias in Minneapolis investigations

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire) asked the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general to look into the impact of accusations that Renée Good and Alex Pretti were domestic terrorists.
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Democrat wants DHS to examine potential bias in Minneapolis investigations

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire) asked the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general to look into the impact of accusations that Renée Good and Alex Pretti were domestic terrorists.