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Democratic senators call early US review of Disney station licenses 'abuse of power'

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Democratic senators call early US review of Disney station licenses 'abuse of power'
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What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit

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What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit
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Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire

Israel struck Beirut on Wednesday for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, with Israel saying it targeted a commander of the militant

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire
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Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed

Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a U.S. peace proposal that sources said would formally

Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed
Arts

The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war

A U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said

The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war
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Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Macron had reaffirmed the importance

Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president
Election|US

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries
Election|Political|US

The Latest: Brown wins Ohio Senate Democratic primary, Ramaswamy wins GOP nomination for governor

The primary election in Ohio has set up what is expected to be one of the most expensive races for U.S. Senate this year as Republicans try to hold on to the chamber, while biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy will face a challenge from the state’s former health director as he seeks to keep the governor’s office in GOP hands

The Latest: Brown wins Ohio Senate Democratic primary, Ramaswamy wins GOP nomination for governor
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Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom 

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Senate Republicans seek $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades, including Trump's ballroom 
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US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt

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US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt
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Trump pressures FDA's Makary to approve flavored vapes, WSJ reports

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Trump pressures FDA's Makary to approve flavored vapes, WSJ reports
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Senate GOP eyes $1 billion for Trump ballroom security as part of ICE, border patrol package

Senate GOP eyes $1 billion for Trump ballroom security as part of ICE, border patrol package

Senate GOP eyes $1 billion for Trump ballroom security as part of ICE, border patrol package
Health|Political|US

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own after being hospitalized with pneumonia and placed on a ventilator

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says
Europe|World

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that President Donald Trump does not share his opinions in order to work with the United States within NATO, but stressed

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced
Election|US

Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell with endorsement, job offer

Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell with endorsement, job offer

Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell with endorsement, job offer
Europe|US|World

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought that Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
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Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is

Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is

Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is
Political|World

Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict

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Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict
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Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war
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Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration

Congress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
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Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains

President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has said he wants to bring “regime change” to the central bank, but if confirmed by the Senate he will find a Fed already transformed by the White House’s attacks

Unorthodox leadership change at the Fed: Warsh on deck while Powell remains
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Trump says ABC should fire talk show host Kimmel soon

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Trump says ABC should fire talk show host Kimmel soon
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Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany

President Donald Trump, who has criticized Germany and other NATO allies for not sending their navies to help open the Strait of

Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany
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Prosecutors detail timeline and suspect’s extensive arsenal in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Prosecutors detail timeline and suspect’s extensive arsenal in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Prosecutors detail timeline and suspect’s extensive arsenal in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
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Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table

Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table
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Federal appeals court won’t rehear Trump’s appeal of E. Jean Carroll’s $83 million jury award

Federal appeals court won’t rehear Trump’s appeal of E. Jean Carroll’s $83 million jury award

Federal appeals court won’t rehear Trump’s appeal of E. Jean Carroll’s $83 million jury award
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Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios reports

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Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios reports
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US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory

By Erin Banco and Gram Slattery April 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that

US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
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Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism

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Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism
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Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO

Kimmel pushes back on Trump calls for his firing, in first major test for Disney’s new CEO
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King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have made it to the White House on his first visit to the United States since he became king in 2022

King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
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Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits

NATO is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters, a move that

Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
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The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys

Pakistan’s leaders are seeking to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations

The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys
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The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them

More often than not, big stories happen out of the sight of journalists

The night a big story came directly to Washington's journalists — hundreds of them
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What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s curious rituals

What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press
Business|Economy|Technology

Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes

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Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes
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Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough

President Donald Trump cancelled a trip by two U.S. envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan on Saturday, dealing

Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough
Asia|Political|World

India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship

India has dismissed as "uninformed" comments shared by U.S.

India rebukes Trump for sharing ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship
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Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss

Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands
Health|Science|World

US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order

The U.S. health regulator on Friday moved to speed up the development of new treatments for serious mental illness by awarding the national

US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order
World

Hezbollah says ceasefire 'meaningless' as fighting continues in south

Lebanon's Hezbollah said a U.S.-mediated ceasefire in the war with Israel was meaningless a day after it was extended for

Hezbollah says ceasefire 'meaningless' as fighting continues in south
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Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
Arts

Trump will return to a dinner celebrating the press corps he often attacks

Trump will return to a dinner celebrating the press corps he often attacks

Trump will return to a dinner celebrating the press corps he often attacks
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Trump to deliver remarks to crypto conference on Saturday, White House says

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Trump to deliver remarks to crypto conference on Saturday, White House says
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Democratic lawmakers urge retail, shipper CEOs to pass Trump tariff refunds to consumers

A group of 15 Democrats in the U.S.

Democratic lawmakers urge retail, shipper CEOs to pass Trump tariff refunds to consumers
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Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiority

Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with a video of commandos in a

Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiority
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Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's years-long campaign to undermine faith in U.S. elections has gained broad traction with the American public, a

Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Election

Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competition

Democrats are celebrating an election win in Virginia that could put them slightly ahead in the national redistricting competition that President Donald Trump triggered in an attempt to preserve his party’s House majority in this year’s midterms

Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competition
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Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse

Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worse