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State Department says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended 45 days as talks continue
The State Department will resume hosting political negotiations on June 2 and June 3, and a security track will be hosted at the Pentagon on May 29 with military delegations from both countries.
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Taiwan urges US to move forward with arms deal after Trump's hesitancy
Taiwan's foreign affairs ministry emphasized the U.S.’s “long-standing and consistent policy toward Taiwan," and stated the sale was supported by the Taiwan Relations Act.
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Germany's leader urges Iran to 'come to the negotiating table now' after Trump call
Trump and the chancellor have had a rocky relationship over the conflict in the Middle East, with Trump last month singling Merz out over his alleged support of Iran developing nuclear weapons.
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State Department to host first critical minerals summit next month
The department did not provide much insight into the summit, including what global partners are expected to attend, but it comes as President Donald Trump aims to acquire Greenland, which is considered rich with natural resources.
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Johnson says House plans to finish 2026 appropriation bills this week
The final four appropriations bills are for the Departments of Defense, Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Labor and Transportation.
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Judge blocks Lindsey Halligan from 'masquerading' as U.S. attorney
Halligan assumed the post in an acting capacity and speedily brought a criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, who challenged her qualifications for the post and to bring the case.
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Rand Paul reverses on social media liability protections after YouTube refused to remove 'false' vid
"Until now, I had not sufficiently considered the effects of internet providers hosting content accusing people of committing crimes," Sen. Rand Paul said
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DOJ subpoenas Tim Walz and other Minnesota Democrats over ICE obstruction
The DOJ is scrutinizing the Minnesota Democrats over their anti-ICE policies.
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Watch Live: Trump speaks at White House press conference
Watch Live: Trump speaks at White House press conference
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U.S. Syrian envoy: Main reason for Kurdish SDF 'expired'
He further urged the Kurds to accept an agreement since Damascus was offering citizenship rights and constitutional protections for the Kurds.
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America First Legal asks SCOTUS to intervene on Washington trans kids law
America First Legal contends that the law incentivizes children to run away from their parents.
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DOJ tells court Minnesota bid to halt ICE operations is 'unprecedented' bid to stop law enforcement
The request by the state was filed earlier this month in a U.S. District Court in Minnesota and argues the enforcement operations exceed federal authority.
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SCOTUS doesn't rule on Trump tariffs
The president has warned that the United States would be "screwed" if the court were to rule against his tariffs, citing the costs of repaying the raised revenue.