Nation and World Politics
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More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
Mar 05, 2026 2:05 pm - Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.
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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
Mar 05, 2026 12:53 pm - President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown and disaster response.
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Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels
Mar 05, 2026 10:34 am - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday urged Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels, warning that the Trump administration would be forced to act by itself if governments fail to effectively combat criminal organizations that directly threaten the United States and border security.
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‘Christ is king’ becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right
Mar 05, 2026 10:25 am - In recent years, “Christ is king” and similar phrases have been chanted at political rallies, posted on social media and proclaimed in speeches by voices on the right. At times the phrase is used to support the notion of America as a Christian nation. At other times, activists have paired the phrase with anti-Zionist or negative Jewish stereotypes.
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America may run on Dunkin’, but RFK Jr. isn’t so sure
Mar 05, 2026 8:58 am - “We’re going to ask Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks, ‘Show us the safety data that show that it’s okay for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it,’” the health secretary said recently.
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US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv's drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice
Mar 05, 2026 8:13 am - The United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Trump says he wants to be involved in picking Iran's next leader as war ripples across the region
Mar 05, 2026 7:26 am - U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he should be involved in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader as the U.S. and Israel hammered the country for a sixth day. Iran kept up its retaliatory attacks on Israel, American bases and countries around the region.
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Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data
Mar 04, 2026 6:36 pm - Eighteen former U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed a brief in federal court this week opposing the Trump administration’s lawsuit that seeks access to sensitive p...
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Senators clash over an Iran war resolution as Congress' first vote on the conflict draws near
Mar 04, 2026 2:52 pm - The Senate is headed toward a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump's decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy.
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Senate bill to help Americans afford housing nears the finish line
Mar 04, 2026 10:35 am - The U.S. Senate is closing in on a new bipartisan package aimed at bringing down the cost of housing, as both parties fight to prove they’re making life more affordable for Americans ahead of the midterm elections.