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House Votes to Rein in Trump’s War with Iran Jun 04, 2026

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The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran, a significant rebuke to Trump and his handling of the conflict.

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Now: Polls Close in CA Amid Battle for Governor, L.A. Mayor Jun 03, 2026

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Voting is over in California, Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, New Jersey, and New Mexico. In California, CNN is watching a tight contest for mayor of Los Angeles. And in Iowa, a key US Senate matchup is set.

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Democrats Push Bill to Permanently Block Trump’s “$1.8B Slush Fund” Jun 02, 2026

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The Trump administration has signaled to Republican congressional leaders that it plans to drop the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, though it was unclear how firm or permanent that plan is, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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Trump Gives Up on Kennedy Center After Judge Orders Name Removed May 30, 2026

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A federal judge on Friday blocked the Kennedy Center from temporarily closing its doors for a yearslong renovation and said its board violated the law when it added President Trump’s name to the historic performing arts venue.

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Sources: Tentative Iran Deal Would Reopen Strait, Open Nuclear Talks May 29, 2026

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The US and Iran reached a tentative agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and start nuclear talks, according to US officials — though President Trump has not signed off on it yet. Iranian officials have not yet commented on a potential deal.

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Trump’s DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll May 28, 2026

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The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine columnist who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

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Trump’s Grip on GOP Tightens with Paxton Primary Win in TX May 27, 2026

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The president’s national approval ratings may be near their weakest overall. But a series of red-state primaries in May have shown that conservative voters remain fiercely supportive of Trump.

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Trump Met with Security Officials Today on Iran May 23, 2026

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President Trump met with top US national security officials as he weighs a path forward on the war with Iran, a person familiar with the meeting said. The White House session came as diplomacy grinds ahead in an attempt to secure a deal to end the war.

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GOP Mutiny May 22, 2026

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The Trump administration’s push for a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund derailed Senate Republicans’ plans to pass the president’s priority immigration enforcement package Thursday.

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Trump Defends DOJ’s New $1.8B Fund May 21, 2026

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche made clear Wednesday that the conduct of January 6, 2021, rioters who attacked law enforcement will be factored when the soon-to-be-set-up commission reviews applications to the anti-weaponization fund.

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