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Reeling from war in the Middle East, Trump reaches for a reset

The president is in a precarious political moment seven months before the midterm elections, facing some of his lowest approval ratings and presiding over an unpopular war.
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Reeling from war in the Middle East, Trump reaches for a reset

The president is in a precarious political moment seven months before the midterm elections, facing some of his lowest approval ratings and presiding over an unpopular war.

Trump requests record-breaking budget of $1.5 trillion for Pentagon

The budget proposes a 44 percent increase in defense spending, and Trump’s request comes as Congress grapples with the ballooning costs of the war in Iran.
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Trump requests record-breaking budget of $1.5 trillion for Pentagon

The budget proposes a 44 percent increase in defense spending, and Trump’s request comes as Congress grapples with the ballooning costs of the war in Iran.

How Trump came to re-endorse a Republican congressman he had just ditched

House leaders and lobbyists rallied around Rep. Jeff Hurd (Colorado) after Trump, angry about Hurd’s vote against tariffs, withdrew support for his reelection.
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How Trump came to re-endorse a Republican congressman he had just ditched

House leaders and lobbyists rallied around Rep. Jeff Hurd (Colorado) after Trump, angry about Hurd’s vote against tariffs, withdrew support for his reelection.

Poll: Virginia voters narrowly support redistricting to favor Democrats

A slight majority of Virginia voters supports giving Democrats a temporary edge in congressional maps, but opponents are more motivated in new Post-Schar School poll.
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Poll: Virginia voters narrowly support redistricting to favor Democrats

A slight majority of Virginia voters supports giving Democrats a temporary edge in congressional maps, but opponents are more motivated in new Post-Schar School poll.

Trump pushed the Iran war in prime time. The public wasn’t sold.

The president is in a precarious political moment seven months before the midterm elections, facing some of his lowest approval ratings and presiding over an unpopular war.
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Trump pushed the Iran war in prime time. The public wasn’t sold.

The president is in a precarious political moment seven months before the midterm elections, facing some of his lowest approval ratings and presiding over an unpopular war.

Panel led by Trump allies approves White House ballroom amid legal battle

The vote by the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday marked the final procedural hurdle for President Donald Trump’s plans.
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Panel led by Trump allies approves White House ballroom amid legal battle

The vote by the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday marked the final procedural hurdle for President Donald Trump’s plans.

Democrats, voter rights groups file lawsuits on Trump order on mail ballots

The plaintiffs in both cases argue the president’s order violates the Constitution, which directly gives states and Congress the power to regulate federal elections and voter rolls.
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Democrats, voter rights groups file lawsuits on Trump order on mail ballots

The plaintiffs in both cases argue the president’s order violates the Constitution, which directly gives states and Congress the power to regulate federal elections and voter rolls.

Court tosses sentence for former clerk in scheme tied to 2020 election 

The Colorado appeals court ordered a new sentence for Tina Peters, a former county elections official convicted for her efforts to boost Trump’s false claims.
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Court tosses sentence for former clerk in scheme tied to 2020 election 

The Colorado appeals court ordered a new sentence for Tina Peters, a former county elections official convicted for her efforts to boost Trump’s false claims.

Trump says Iran war is ‘nearing completion’ as he seeks to calm economic worries

The White House is trying to contain the consequences of a conflict that has sent gas prices soaring and soured feelings about the president and the economy.
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Trump says Iran war is ‘nearing completion’ as he seeks to calm economic worries

The White House is trying to contain the consequences of a conflict that has sent gas prices soaring and soured feelings about the president and the economy.

Ballroom commission changed documents at White House’s request

Records show a staffer asked the commission to soften language about its own authority over the president’s project — and it complied.
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Ballroom commission changed documents at White House’s request

Records show a staffer asked the commission to soften language about its own authority over the president’s project — and it complied.

Congress is in no rush to authorize Trump’s ballroom after judge’s ruling

The president doesn’t appear interested in seeking lawmakers’ approval for his $400 million project — and they’re not inclined to give it.
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Congress is in no rush to authorize Trump’s ballroom after judge’s ruling

The president doesn’t appear interested in seeking lawmakers’ approval for his $400 million project — and they’re not inclined to give it.

Trump says Iran conflict ‘nearing completion’ as he seeks to calm economic worries

The president’s address comes as the White House tries to contain the consequences of a conflict that has sent gas prices soaring and soured Americans’ feelings about Trump.
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Trump says Iran conflict ‘nearing completion’ as he seeks to calm economic worries

The president’s address comes as the White House tries to contain the consequences of a conflict that has sent gas prices soaring and soured Americans’ feelings about Trump.

Trump, in address to nation, says conflict with Iran ‘nearing completion’

President Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET in what is set to be his first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran began.
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Trump, in address to nation, says conflict with Iran ‘nearing completion’

President Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET in what is set to be his first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran began.

Live updates: Trump, in address to nation, says Iran has been ‘decimated’

President Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET in what is set to be his first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran began.
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Live updates: Trump, in address to nation, says Iran has been ‘decimated’

President Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET in what is set to be his first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran began.

Trump endorses Republican plan to end DHS shutdown

After weeks of negotiations with Democrats, Republicans say they’ll pass a party-line bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol, which would end the partial shutdown.
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Trump endorses Republican plan to end DHS shutdown

After weeks of negotiations with Democrats, Republicans say they’ll pass a party-line bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol, which would end the partial shutdown.

Marines scramble to reassure families after report of ICE at boot camp

A communications breakdown precipitated an announcement that immigration enforcement will occur at the service’s Parris Island graduation ceremonies in South Carolina, officials said.
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Marines scramble to reassure families after report of ICE at boot camp

A communications breakdown precipitated an announcement that immigration enforcement will occur at the service’s Parris Island graduation ceremonies in South Carolina, officials said.

Trump attends Supreme Court hearing in unusual role: Silent observer

The president’s name did not come up as he watched the arguments over his birthright citizenship executive order from the public viewing gallery.
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Trump attends Supreme Court hearing in unusual role: Silent observer

The president’s name did not come up as he watched the arguments over his birthright citizenship executive order from the public viewing gallery.

Trump prepares to address nation on Iran after vowing to end conflict in ‘weeks’

The White House promised an “important update” on Iran, in what is set to be the president’s first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault began.
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Trump prepares to address nation on Iran after vowing to end conflict in ‘weeks’

The White House promised an “important update” on Iran, in what is set to be the president’s first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault began.

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

The justices appeared poised to turn aside government arguments that the president can deny citizenship to babies born to parents without permanent immigration status.
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Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

The justices appeared poised to turn aside government arguments that the president can deny citizenship to babies born to parents without permanent immigration status.

Trump attends Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship

There is no record of a sitting president attending oral arguments at the nation’s highest court, though the president has floated the idea before.
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Trump attends Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship

There is no record of a sitting president attending oral arguments at the nation’s highest court, though the president has floated the idea before.

Trump says he plans to attend Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship

There is no record of a sitting president attending oral arguments at the nation’s highest court, though the president has floated the idea before.
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Trump says he plans to attend Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship

There is no record of a sitting president attending oral arguments at the nation’s highest court, though the president has floated the idea before.

Markets rally, oil prices fall as Trump prepares to address nation on Iran war

The White House promised an “important update” on Iran, in what is set to be the president’s first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault began.
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Markets rally, oil prices fall as Trump prepares to address nation on Iran war

The White House promised an “important update” on Iran, in what is set to be the president’s first prime-time address since the U.S. and Israeli assault began.

Americans have little appetite for sending U.S. troops to Iran, polls show

Most want the war to end quickly, and opposition has hardened since it began, posing political dangers for the president and his party as the midterms approach.
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Americans have little appetite for sending U.S. troops to Iran, polls show

Most want the war to end quickly, and opposition has hardened since it began, posing political dangers for the president and his party as the midterms approach.