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Republican candidates are weighing the risks and rewards of aligning with Donald Trump as midterm elections near, navigating a party still defined by his…
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King Harald V of Norway, who fled the Nazi occupation of his country as a child and later steered the monarchy into the modern era, has died at 89.
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The Trump administration is exploring beef imports to lower grocery prices, but the plan has drawn scrutiny over food safety, labeling rules, and impact on U.S.
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A House Democrat has formally moved to reverse President Trump's order to rename a major body of water 'Lake America,' escalating a partisan fight over…
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President Trump lashed out at Fox News anchor Bret Baier on Truth Social, criticizing the network's Iran coverage and demanding Baier rein in his staff.
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President Trump's reported push to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' has prompted widespread ridicule in Canada, where the shared waterway holds deep national…
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Federal investigators have attributed a close call involving the presidential helicopter Marine One to a breakdown in air traffic communications, the NTSB…
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Donald Trump reportedly backed out of attending the September 11 anniversary commemoration in New York City, raising questions about the decision.
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A woman was detained after a tense security standoff at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, prompting a swift response from security…
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Six months into renewed US pressure on Iran, critics argue the Trump administration's approach has created more instability than resolution.
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Catastrophic flooding has devastated Himalayan communities in Nepal, destroying homes, bridges and roads while rescue teams search for people reported missing. Before-and-after imagery illustrates the extraordinary scale of the destruction.
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A trekking company has reported 47 people missing in flood-hit Nepal, including two Singaporean nationals, prompting urgent search and rescue efforts.
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A Rose of Tralee contestant who hopes to become a professional wig maker has drawn attention online after sharing her thoughts on Donald Trump's iconic…
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President Trump has ordered U.S. flags lowered to half-staff as the nation mourns the death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton.
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Taylor Swift has shared her thoughts on the loss of Dolly Parton, the groundbreaking country music legend who died at 80, joining a wave of tributes from the…
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A prominent business leader has cautioned against escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada, citing potential risks to the integrated…
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The Secret Service confirmed it is aware of a video from Iranian state media containing threats directed at Barron Trump, raising fresh security concerns for…
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Darline Graham secured a South Carolina Republican primary victory, adding to a string of wins for Trump-endorsed candidates and underscoring his continued…
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Canada announced it will match US tariffs dollar for dollar as a 50% duty on Canadian goods takes effect, escalating tensions between the two countries.
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Donald Trump is asking Republican voters to treat the midterm elections as a personal referendum on his leadership, urging them to vote as if he were on the…
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Fact-checkers are examining viral claims that Trump ally and White House aide Natalie Harp wrote two intimate personal letters to Donald Trump.
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President Trump has doubled down on assertions that the United States should control the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway critical to global oil flows.
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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada has refused to finalize a trade deal with Washington, deepening tensions between the two neighbors.
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Donald Trump's confrontations with reporters follow recognizable patterns. Here's what tends to trigger his sharpest responses and why it matters.
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The US Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for work to proceed on a White House ballroom, handing the Trump administration a short-term legal victory.
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Ariana Grande publicly objected to the use of her song in a political TikTok video, accusing the former president of misrepresenting her artistic message.
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Donald Trump has touted his choice for press secretary with characteristic hyperbole, making a statement designed to generate media coverage and controversy.
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A protected snail species is creating a regulatory obstacle for a luxury ballroom project linked to Donald Trump, pitting development ambitions against…
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President Donald Trump has announced what he calls the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country,” promising unprecedented economic isolation of Iran and warning that countries whose banks, businesses, airports or government entities provide Tehran with a lifeline could face severe U.S. economic consequences. Iran has dismissed the threat, while China is urging diplomacy instead of escalating pressure.
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Bridget Reagan, a 35-year-old Ohio mother of three and beloved small-business owner, was killed when a massive tree suddenly toppled from a wooded area and crashed onto her Jeep Wagoneer as she traveled along U.S. Route 30. Authorities are investigating what caused the tree to fall in an accident police say could have happened to anyone.
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Natalie Harp, the longtime Trump aide known as his “human printer,” reportedly climbed into the rear cargo area of an SUV in October 2023 after staff told her there was no available seat in Donald Trump’s motorcade to a New York court appearance. The newly resurfaced account is drawing fresh attention to Harp’s unusually close role in Trump’s political operation.
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President Donald Trump has delayed new 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods for three days as Washington and Ottawa work to finalize a last-minute trade agreement. The move provides temporary relief from an escalating U.S.-Canada trade fight, but major disputes over autos, dairy, alcohol and other market-access issues remain.
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Meta is facing one of the biggest legal challenges in its history as U.S. states accuse the Facebook and Instagram parent of deliberately designing features that keep children hooked, misleading families about safety risks and collecting data from some children under 13 without parental consent. Meta denies wrongdoing and says it has spent years developing safeguards for young users.
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President Donald Trump says the United States is no longer negotiating with Iran and that no new talks are scheduled, while declaring that naval mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran disputes Washington’s portrayal of the strategic waterway, insisting restrictions will remain until the United States fulfills key conditions of a June agreement.
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Natalie Harp has emerged as one of President Donald Trump’s most closely watched White House aides. The former television presenter, now an executive assistant to the president, earned the nickname “human printer” for carrying a portable printer and supplying Trump with hard-copy news articles and other material — a seemingly simple task that has placed her unusually close to the center of presidential power.
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President Donald Trump and his allies are fiercely defending White House aide Natalie Harp after Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff invoked her while attacking Trump’s priorities. The remark triggered accusations of sexist innuendo, an angry Oval Office confrontation with CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes and an extraordinary White House social-media attack that brought the reporter’s children into the dispute.
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Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says the Democratic Party’s growing progressive and democratic-socialist wing could become a political “gift” to Republicans in the 2026 midterms. Her argument comes after left-wing candidates scored notable primary victories, intensifying a Democratic debate over whether progressive momentum will energize voters or make the party more vulnerable in competitive districts.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is emerging as an increasingly serious potential contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, gaining strength in early-state polling and even moving ahead of California Gov. Gavin Newsom in some prediction-market measures. But national polling remains highly unsettled, with Pete Buttigieg, Newsom, AOC and other Democrats competing for an early advantage.
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President Donald Trump’s renewed threat to bomb Oman is the latest example of his reliance on extreme warnings as a negotiating tool. But when threats are repeatedly issued, deadlines move and promised breakthroughs fail to materialize, Washington risks weakening the credibility that makes presidential warnings effective in the first place.
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President Donald Trump has posted a provocative map depicting the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW US Territory,” escalating his push to claim American control over one of the world’s most strategically important waterways as the confrontation with Iran continues.
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The White House has intensified a clash with CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes after President Donald Trump berated her during an Oval Office exchange. An official White House social-media account later made the confrontation deeply personal by invoking Holmes’ children, prompting criticism and a defense of the reporter from CNN.
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A 16-year-old rookie lifeguard is being hailed as a hero after battling towering waves at a Santa Cruz beach to rescue a young boy swept into dangerous surf. Dramatic video of the rescue went viral nationwide and even drew praise from President Donald Trump, who said he wanted to honor the teenager at the White House.
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A video showing an enthusiastic Trump supporter surrounded by American flags and a cheering crowd is circulating on social media, accompanied by the message “Only Trump! Share! Let them KNOW!!” The clip reflects the intense loyalty President Donald Trump continues to command among his core supporters as the United States heads deeper into a politically charged 2026.
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A viral social-media post claims President Donald Trump announced that children 17 and under will be prohibited from having phones beginning in 2026. But there is no credible evidence of a nationwide Trump phone ban. The claim appears to confuse real school cellphone restrictions and youth screen-time policies with a federal prohibition.
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President Donald Trump says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his latest diplomatic outreach, raising the possibility of renewed direct engagement as Washington scales back military exercises with South Korea.
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President Donald Trump says Iran appears unwilling to accept the agreement he believes is necessary to end the U.S.-Iran war, while issuing an extraordinary threat of military action against Oman if the Gulf ally obstructs U.S. efforts surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
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A police pursuit in Columbus, Ohio, took an unexpected turn when a fleeing bicyclist crashed into a backyard fence, sending him flying from the bike and leaving his pants behind in a moment captured on video.
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