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Trump’s Assault on Small Farmers Mother Jones06:07
Spending Skirmishes The Dispatch06:06
Gen Z men are becoming more religious. The women, not so much. Vox06:06
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Trump Administration Aims to Roll Back Limits on Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water Mother Jones06:05
Trump budget package in danger as it hits GOP opposition CBS News06:04
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Delegations of U.S., Ukraine, Türkiye meet in Istanbul CGTN06:04
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Playbook: Dems’ surprising new litmus test Politico06:03
Here’s a Tip For You NOTUS06:03
Getting Salty Political Wire06:02
With Haiti collapsing as gangs gain control, South Florida lawmakers press US to restore stability WLRN06:02
Some progressives blame Latinos for Trump win, rather than Democrats' shortcomings WLRN06:02
Transgender ‘activist’ arrested after threatening to assassinate Nancy Mace Washington Examiner06:00
Iowa lawmakers wrap up 21-hour final day of 2025 session Washington Examiner06:00
De Blasio fined $330,000 for improperly using security detail during presidential bid Washington Examiner06:00
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Left-wing extremism reflects psychological disorders, mental health professionals say Washington Examiner05:59
How MTG was talked down from a Senate run against Jon Ossoff Washington Examiner05:59
Sound the alarm! A Trump-hosted World Cup Washington Examiner05:58
The Arabian leopard Washington Examiner05:58
Farm aid: Brooke Rollins and the Trump agriculture agenda Washington Examiner05:58
Area historian writes account of once-funny satirical newspaper the Onion Washington Examiner05:58
House Democrat admits party’s problems go ‘way beyond’ Biden Washington Examiner05:58
Big beautiful bill in the balance: GOP fractures over Medicaid work requirements Washington Examiner05:58
DOGE Caucus chairmen dispute Moskowitz inactivity claims: ‘Alive, well, and fully engaged’ Washington Examiner05:58
Delayed implementation of Medicaid work requirements, verification ruffles GOP fiscal hawks’… Washington Examiner05:58
ICE chief touts ‘daily’ deportation flights, rejects funding concerns at hearing Washington Examiner05:58
2028 primaries: Vance dominates, Harris, Buttigieg fading Washington Examiner05:57
Border crossings down 99%, even fewer headed to US Washington Examiner05:57
Ex-FBI director accused of ‘threats’ against Trump with seashell post The Independent05:57
Lights, camera … tariffs? President tries economic blunt force to keep film production in… Washington Examiner05:55
Comey’s ‘8647’ message ‘concerns’ White House and prompts DHS investigation Washington Examiner05:55
Collins grilled on VA force reduction and veteran homelessness during House hearing Washington Examiner05:55
Millennials hand Trump soaring approval ratings in new poll Washington Examiner05:55
White House hits out at Walmart over tariff-related price hikes Washington Examiner05:55
Elon Musk PAC faces lawsuit over allegedly failing to pay petition signers Washington Examiner05:55
Trump and Vance honor fallen police officers at memorial service Washington Examiner05:55
JD Vance will head to Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass Washington Examiner05:55
Trump teases military pay raise in Qatar with Theo Von in tow to visit troops Washington Examiner05:55
Biden aides shielded him from wary Cabinet members for last two years in office,… Washington Examiner05:55
Who was fooled by the Biden decline cover-up? Not the voters Washington Examiner05:55
Trump’s ‘uncritical embrace’ of Arab partners rankles critics Washington Examiner05:55
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Trump’s very possible mission: Get an Iran deal that’s better than Obama’s Washington Examiner05:54
California coastline regulator’s powers could be curtailed Washington Examiner05:54
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lit up in red, white, and blue to honor Trump’s UAE visit Washington Examiner05:54
Democrat Jim Himes praises Trump on his handlings in the Middle East Washington Examiner05:54
Key House Republican opposes low-income housing credits in tax bill Washington Examiner05:54
John Bolton unloads on Steve Witkoff: ‘He knows nothing’ Washington Examiner05:54
Democrats dominate mayoral elections as nine seats in top 50 cities flip blue over last decade Washington Examiner05:54
Jordan saves children in Gaza while others protest for show Washington Examiner05:54
New York, Washington, Vermont see most illegal northern border crossers Washington Examiner05:54
Coal’s comeback and the roadblocks ahead Washington Examiner05:54
Walmart to raise prices to offset effects of Trump’s tariffs Washington Examiner05:54
Nuclear power ‘dead in its tracks’ with House GOP tax bill, advocates warn Washington Examiner05:54
Past is prologue: Immigrant crackdowns lead to labor shortages Washington Examiner05:54
In praise of Marco Rubio, Trump’s Mr. Fix It Washington Examiner05:53
They Led the Hunter Biden Investigation. They ‘Don’t See a Concern’ With Trump’s Qatar Gift. NOTUS05:53
The Green Key to Germany’s Economic Recovery Project Syndicate05:52
Trump Will Set Tariff Rates for Other Nations in Weeks Political Wire05:52
Coastal Republicans Furious at Red State Leaders Political Wire05:52
Video: Former FBI director investigated for post 'threatening' Donald Trump Sky News05:49
Governor Newsom’s Decision on Menendez Brothers Parole California Globe05:47
Trump says he will meet Putin soon after Russian leader no-show at peace talks Irish Examiner05:45
Pakistan PM offers peace talks with India as ceasefire extended The Independent05:44
Trump said he had a ‘little problem’ with Apple CEO over India plans The Independent05:44
Thirty Senate Democrats condemn Israel’s Gaza aid blockade Jewish Insider05:43
Can Democrats Win on Crypto? NOTUS05:42
Trump’s Middle East Trip Magnifies Business Conflict Concerns NOTUS05:42
FEMA Head Admits He Has No Plan for Hurricane Season Political Wire05:42
Mike Johnson Hits the Wall Political Wire05:42
Trump Takes His Forgiving Side on Tour Political Wire05:42
Trump Fires Hundreds at Voice of America Political Wire05:42
Not every US president gets a free private jet, but the Gulf states have boosted US economic dominance for decades The Conversation (Global)05:41
US funding cuts have crippled our HIV work – what’s being lost The Conversation (Global)05:41
Qatar PM: Israel’s attacks in Gaza confirm its lack of interest in negotiations Middle East Monitor05:38
Israeli strikes kill at least 64 people in Gaza as Trump wraps up his Middle East visit The Times Colonist05:38
Donald Trump’s Middle East Tour: Five Things We Learned Miami Herald05:37
Trump's tariffs have been good for consulting firms Business Insider05:33
Why Aren’t Republicans Cheering Trump’s ‘No Tax On Tips’ Plan They Put in the Reconciliation Bill? NOTUS05:32
Delegations from U.S., Ukraine, and Turkey hold talks in Istanbul Meduza05:32
Trump’s Middle East trip goes big on deals and diplomacy, but small on human rights The Times of Israel05:31
How Democrats Crushed a Despicable Anti-Trans Campaign and Won a Major Election The Nation05:25
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Trump Gives Update on Putin Meeting Miami Herald05:17
US Ally Plans Long-Range Missile Test Amid China and Russia Threats Miami Herald05:17
Pakistan PM's 'military retreat speech' is doctored AFP Fact Check05:16
Families of Israeli captives express deep concern amid intensified army attacks in Gaza Anadolu Agency05:16
Corporate Landlords Show Racist Eviction Patterns The American Prospect05:16
Understanding Trump: a new doctrine for foreign policy without nuisance Brussels Signal05:15
I Worked for Joe Biden. I Love Joe Biden. He Must Rethink His Post-Presidency. The Bulwark05:15
Japan remains committed to moon missions as Trump cuts NASA budget, Jaxa chief says The Straits Times05:15
EU Braces for Far-Right George Simion Win in Romania Kyiv Post05:14
Opulence and business deals among takeaways from Trump’s Middle East tour Irish Examiner05:14

      
            
      
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