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Trump indicates he does not need Congress' approval for Iran conflict because of ceasefire
The United States and Israel launched aerial strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 and Trump formally notified Congress of the hostilities on March 2, meaning the 60-day window for Congress to make a declaration of war closes Friday.
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Treasury Department warns US shippers not to pay Hormuz toll to Iran or face possible sanctions
Iran has imposed taxes for safe passage through the strait, forcing ships to pay a $1 fee for every oil barrel on a tanker that is trying to get through the strait.
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Louisiana Dem challenges suspension of primaries after SCOTUS ruling
The Supreme Court specifically found that Louisiana's second black-majority congressional district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander and narrowed the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act to bar race-based districts.
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Kushner, Witkoff closed Gaza peace deal with face-to-face meeting with Hamas leaders: report
"President Trump's message is that you will be treated fairly and that he stands behind all 20 points of his peace plan, and will make sure they are all implemented," Steve Witkoff reportedly told Hamas
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Ex-Midshipman indicted for allegedly threatening 'mass execution' after Charlie Kirk's death
The former Naval Academy student allegedly made the threat one day after Kirk was assassinated.
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Bessent says Trump, Xi Jinping will meet for trade talks
“I can tell you, trying to get leverage in front of a meeting with Donald Trump is a bad idea,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said
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Biden, Clintons among Democratic Party elite praising Trump for his historic Middle East deal
Presidents dating back to the Carter administration have sought to bring peace to a region fraught with terror and warring for centuries.
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Supreme Court declines to hear case over Michigan 2020 'fake electors'
Trump lost most of the swing states in 2020, though many Republicans, himself included, disputed the integrity of the contest in light of COVID-19-era mail-in voting procedures.
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Arson suspect in Pennsylvania governor's mansion fire pleads guilty
Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to all counts, including attempted first-degree murder, dozens of arson-related charges, and terrorism
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Trump, Zelensky to meet in DC on Friday
The meeting follows two phone calls between the presidents regarding Ukraine's air defenses and long-range capabilities amid escalating Russian attacks
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Mitt Romney's sister-in-law found dead near Los Angeles-area parking garage
"Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Carrie, who brought warmth and love to all our lives," Mitt Romney said
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Biden 'commends' Trump for Gaza peace efforts as Israeli hostages return home
Biden claimed his team worked hard to get a peace deal reached during his administration but acknowledged that Trump was the one who had the success in the final stretch.
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Coast Guard confirms its service members will receive October payment amid shutdown
The Coast Guard said it remains fully operational during the shutdown, which began earlier this month after the Senate failed to pass the House's continuing resolution to keep funding at its previous level through Nov. 21.