Nation and World
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Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran's proposal to end the war
May 01, 2026 2:34 pm - U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war between the countries, saying Friday he still was not satisfied while blaming Iran’s “fractured” leadership.
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Mapping where the redistricting fight stands and where it’s headed
May 01, 2026 12:27 pm - The redistricting arms race sparked by President Donald Trump’s push to draw new congressional lines in Texas has both parties scrambling to rethink the political map.
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Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy
May 01, 2026 6:54 am - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’s concerned about the allure of easy money — lottery tickets, buy now, pay later loans and the promise of a crypto windfall.
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After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown
May 01, 2026 6:51 am - President Donald Trump’s administration appears to be recalibrating its centerpiece policy of mass deportations after a series of major immigration enforcement operations in American cities soured the public’s mood on it.
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What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war
May 01, 2026 6:47 am - Activists worldwide gathered for May Day rallies and street protests Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war.
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Iran internet blackout tightens military’s grip on civilian life
Apr 30, 2026 9:32 pm - Iran’s record internet blackout is emerging as a key dividing line between the country’s powerful security apparatus and its civilian government, underlining how the war with the U.S. has extended the military’s control over daily life.
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Trump seeks delays in Jan. 6 civil suits during immunity appeal
Apr 30, 2026 9:25 pm - Police officers and Democratic lawmakers suing to hold Donald Trump liable for violent riots at the US Capitol more than five years ago face a new round of delays as the president continues to press for immunity against their claims.
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Trump administration says its war in Iran has been ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline
Apr 30, 2026 9:22 pm - The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April, an interpretation that would allow the White House to avoid the need to seek congressional approval.
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Trump said Iran’s oil pipelines will soon ‘explode.’ Energy experts doubt it.
Apr 30, 2026 9:17 pm - After weeks of unsuccessfully pressuring Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump spent recent days arguing that its closure had brought Tehran to the brink of an explosive plumbing problem that would force it to the bargaining table.
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Speaker Johnson calls for redistricting Southern states before November
Apr 30, 2026 6:23 pm - House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that states should consider promptly redrawing congressional districts after the Supreme Court’s ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act — a move that would help Republicans gain seats in this year’s midterm elections.