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Trump prepared to deliver remarks at White House Correspondents' dinner, months after shooting
While the annual dinner is historically held at the Washington Hilton, Friday's dinner will be held at the Waldorf Astoria and will have a smaller guest list than that of April's ill-fated dinner.
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Trump admin drops UPenn subpoena seeking to identify potential victims of antisemitism
The EEOC agreed not to enforce the subpoena and the university agreed to file a stipulation of dismissal, asking the court to end the case.
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Key House Republican moves to end ABA’s role in accrediting law schools after explosive DEI hearing
ABA has begun the process of rescinding its DEI requirements for law schools after President Donald Trump signed an executive order making such mandates illegal.
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Despite summit optimism, China still presents ‘fundamental challenge,’ experts say
Juxtaposed with the upbeat summit in Beijing, the Justice Department's pursuit of China’s agents in the U.S. reached a crescendo ahead of the meeting.
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Lawmaker wants feds to probe research contractors for physical evidence of UFOs
"The Truth is Out There": The lawmakers’ crusade for transparency celebrated a major milestone this week when the Trump administration fulfilled its promise to release thousands of previously secret UFO files.
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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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Trump says tariffs never came up during China trip
"We didn't discuss tariffs," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as the plane refueled in Anchorage, Alaska. Asked why, he responded: "Wasn't brought up."
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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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Texas Supreme Court declines to boot House Dems who fled state during redistricting
Last year, several Democrats left the state in a bid to deny lawmakers a quorum for redistricting, though many returned, and the state ultimately passed a new slate of congressional maps.
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Federal government sues Chick-fil-A franchisee, alleging religious discrimination
Chick-fil-A closes on Sundays, a policy going back 80 years, but the employee is a member of a Christian denomination that observes the sabbath on Saturday.
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Judicial Watch files lawsuit seeking records on $2 billion grant to nonprofit tied to Stacey Abrams
Judicial Watch previously requested records related to the grant in February 2025, but the EPA failed to respond.
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It’s still happening: U.S. lab exposed to African virus after monkey bites staff, lab remains open
Many Americans are still experiencing high levels of distrust in health agencies and the medical establishment. In this most recent episode, a lab-infected monkey bit an employee, a detail that public health officials left out of their acknowledgment.
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Virginia Dem Gov Spanberger signs bill banning assault weapons, NRA immediately files lawsuit
The NRA filed lawsuits in both federal and state courts, arguing the law is unconstitutional.