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Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protectionsApr 15, 2026 4:21 pm - Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners' calls, texts and emails, with supporters like President Donald Trump saying it has saved lives while critics point to long-standing concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans.
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Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire PowellApr 15, 2026 4:00 pm - Federal prosecutors made an unannounced visit this week to a construction site at Federal Reserve headquarters that is the focus of an investigation into a $2.5 billion renovation project, according to two people familiar with the visit.
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Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud BoysApr 14, 2026 7:27 pm - The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist groups in attacking the U.S. Capitol to keep President Donald Trump in office over five years ago.
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Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovationApr 14, 2026 4:05 pm - The Kennedy Center's new leadership wants to prove to critics that the building is damaged beyond simple repair. It's starting with Congress.
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Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the methodApr 14, 2026 3:43 pm - A major U.S. Postal Service union is launching a national TV ad campaign promoting voting by mail, stepping into a politically charged debate as skepticism about mail-in ballots has been raised by President Donald Trump and others.
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Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of pollApr 11, 2026 8:08 pm - The leaders of Hungary's two biggest parties held their final election rallies on Saturday to close a turbulent campaign that will reach its apex in Sunday's election.
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Allies yank support for Swalwell’s California governor run after sexual assault allegationsApr 11, 2026 6:06 pm - Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has so far denied calls for him to exit the California governor’s race following allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him. After prominent supporters withdrew their backing, Swalwell said in a video on social media that he would spend the weekend with family and friends and share an update “very soon.”
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Judge told to reconsider national security implications of halting Trump’s White House ballroomApr 11, 2026 5:59 pm - A federal judge must reconsider the possible national security implications of halting construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, an appeals court ruled on Saturday.
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Powerful surveillance program faces obstacles as renewal deadline loomsApr 11, 2026 5:44 pm - The powerful but controversial surveillance program known as Section 702 is about to expire and its reauthorization faces political obstacles in the Republican-controlled Congress, despite the White House’s backing.
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Trump administration wants to cut Illinois out of Great Lakes carp planApr 10, 2026 6:13 pm - The Trump administration announced plans to put Michigan officials in charge of a $1.15 billion Chicago-area river barrier designed to keep invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes.