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WH blasts Politico preview of Trump speech as example of why Americans should not trust legacy media
The news outlet cited six anonymous sources in an article promoted as a preview of the president's address, which was headlined: "‘I came, I saw, I conquered:’ Trump set to claim victory in Iran at primetime address."
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Trump places 100% tariff on brand-name pharmaceuticals produced overseas
The European Union, Japan, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are exempt from the new duties because of existing trade deals with the United States.
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Hegseth boots Army chief of staff as Iran war intensifies: Report
The war itself has become a political liability for Trump, with a clear majority of likely voters favoring a quick end to the conflict, even at the cost of operational success.
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Supreme Court considers whether public officials can block online critics
The two cases come from split decisions in different lower courts.
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Ceasefire protesters repeatedly interrupt Blinken's Senate testimony
The repeated interruptions appear to have ended after all the demonstrators erupted in chants and stood up en masse.
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FBI Director Wray says Hamas poses greatest terror threat to US since ISIS
"We assess that the actions of Hamas and its allies will serve as an inspiration the likes of which we haven't seen since ISIS launched its so-called caliphate several years ago," Wray said.
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Witness in trial to take Trump off state ballot: No other US politician endorsed violence like him
The sociology professor expert witness also said that referring to 1776 is “a violent call for revolution” among extremists.
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Listen live: Supreme Court hears arguments in free speech cases over public officials' social media
Arguments in the first of the two cases, Ratcliff v. Garnier, started at 10 a.m.
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Senate Judiciary Democrats plan to subpoena GOP donor Harlan Crow in SCOTUS ethics probe
The probe comes after reports earlier this year showed that Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife went on undisclosed luxury vacations.
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DHS contractor: Use 'undocumented noncitizen,' not 'illegal immigrant,' 'rioter' racially charged
The terms that received the most negative response in interviews were "Jihadist," "extremist" and "terrorist," RAND said.
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Oregon House Democrat will not seek 15th term in Congress
"I think I’ve been right and I’ve not been as effective as I’d like to have been," he said.
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Florida Democrat backs GOP's Israel-only aid bill with matching IRS cuts
Moskowitz, who is Jewish, indicated his concerns that opposing the legislation would present Republicans with a reason to claim that detractors valued taxing Americans more than aiding an allied nation.
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Separate bills for billions in foreign aid for Israel and Ukraine not a done deal in GOP-led House
How much and to whom? One bill or two? Legislators are all over the map on funding assistance to Israel and Ukraine. "We are $33 TRILLION in debt and our wide open border is a national security crisis," Rep. Greene said. Senate leaders expressed support for an aid package that includes both Ukraine and Israel in one piece of legislation.