Politics & Policy
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RFK Jr. says parasitic cyclosporiasis outbreak 'under control,' as more than 11,000 cases reported
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday has that there have been more than 11,500 cases of the illness in 41 states.
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Senate advances Lake, Mastriano nominations, despite Cornyn threats
He previously lost his primary to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, whom Trump endorsed, citing Cornyn's inability to pass the SAVE America Act, a marquis voter ID bill.
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Saudis reach agreement with U.S. that may allow Islamic kingdom to enrich uranium: report
The deal is intended to further positive relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia as the latter's relationship with Iran deteriorates in the wake of the war.
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Watch Live: Trump holds Cabinet meeting at White House
President Donald Trump is holding a Cabinet meeting at the White House.
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Trump congratulates Paxton on primary win
Trump also promised to host rallies on behalf of Paxton, who is expected to face a relatively competitive race against Democratic candidate James Talarico.
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Trump administration reportedly sending U.S. officers to an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
There are currently no reported cases in Kenya, but health officials in Africa say that an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than it can be contained.
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Some prosecutors in Virginia say they won't enforce new ban on assault weapons
Under the laws, buying, selling, transferring or importing certain semi-automatic weapons will be a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
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Paxton win sends message to Thune: It’s Trump’s Senate now
To be sure, Paxton’s win of the Republican nomination doesn’t guarantee his entry into the Senate, and Democratic candidate James Talarico is expected to be a formidable opponent. But Cornyn’s departure from the chamber is now definite.
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Democratic Rep. Al Green loses to fellow Democratic Rep. Christian Menefee in Texas primary
Both men were seeking their party's nomination to represent Texas' 18th congressional district. Menefee, a freshman congressman, will now face Republican candidate Ronald Whitfield in November.
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Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in historic Texas Senate primary: AP
The president initially stated that he would endorse a candidate in the runoff and ask the other to drop out, though he held off on doing so after Paxton offered to drop out if Cornyn could secure passage of the SAVE America Act, a marquis voter ID bill.
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Mayes Middleton defeats Chip Roy for Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General
Roy and Middleton advanced to a runoff election in March after neither candidate received the majority of votes. Middleton led Roy in March with 39% of the vote to Roy's 31%.
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Ebola outbreak spreading faster than measures can contain it, international health aid group says
The outbreak has resulted in over 900 suspected cases and at least 223 deaths so far.
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President Trump says six-month physical shows clean bill of health: 'checked out PERFECTLY'
The appointment was the 79-year-old Trump's first in-person doctor visit since April 2025 and the fourth publicly disclosed medical exam of his second term.