Nation and World
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Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections
Jun 19, 2026 4:37 pm - The relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans neared a breaking point this week as he upended their efforts to speedily confirm one of his own nominees and said he would not sign the renewal of a key surveillance law unless they agree to new terms.
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Trump said Italy’s prime minister ‘begged’ for a photo. She says that’s false.
Jun 19, 2026 4:24 pm - Efforts to rebuild the once-warm ties between President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni imploded Friday, after Trump claimed that she had “begged” to take a photo with him at a Group of Seven summit in France. Meloni lashed back and accused him of lying.
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Judge denies Biden’s bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
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Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center
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Black bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing
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The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context
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As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago
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US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as talks between the US and Iran hang in the balance
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US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials