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16 Passengers Under Observation in Nebraska Quarantine Unit May 12, 2026

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18 passengers on the cruise ship with the hantavirus outbreak are back home in the United States including one person experiencing symptoms. Plus, President Trump calls the latest Iranian negotiation counterproposal “garbage.”

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Democrats Delivered Major Loss May 09, 2026

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CDC staff are now en route to that cruise ship with the hantavirus outbreak ready to escort Americans off and get them into a biocontainment unit in Nebraska. Plus, the Virginia Supreme Court rules the commonwealth’s new congressional maps are null and void.

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CENTCOM: U.S. Military Responded to “Unprovoked Iranian Attacks” May 08, 2026

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Multiple states are now monitoring Americans who may have been exposed to the hantavirus. Plus, the United States confirmed Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. A look at what it means for the ceasefire and negotiations to end the war.

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Trump Gets Revenge on Indiana Republicans Who Defied Him May 07, 2026

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The FBI raided the office and business belonging to one of the most powerful Democrats in Virginia politics. Plus, paying tribute to CNN founder Ted Turner who died today at the age of 87.

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Hegseth: Ceasefire “Is Not Over” Despite Mutual Attacks May 06, 2026

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio was front and center at the White House briefing room today where he underscored a new phase of the war with Iran. This as we are seeing a new power struggle over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran & U.S. Trade Shots, Iran Attacks UAE May 05, 2026

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A new threat from Trump as the United States shoots down more Iranian boats and Iran attacks the United Arab Emirates. Plus, did taxpayer money help keep sexual harassment cases involving several members of Congress out of public eye?

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Trump Rejects Latest Proposal From Iran May 02, 2026

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The price of US gas climbs to $4.39 and experts expect another spike this weekend. President Trump is “not satisfied” with a new Iranian proposal to end the war. The President also spoke to a crowd of senior citizens in Florida to promote his new “no tax on Social Security” plan. The Attorney General of Alabama pushes the Supreme Court to allow its 2023 congressional map. Former President Biden makes first 2026 endorsement by backing Kesha Lance Bottoms for Governor of Georgia. Plus, The Pentagon strikes an AI deal with seven big tech companies, actor Adam Scott on his new film and more.

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Hegseth Defends War Despite Polls May 01, 2026

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Experts explain why the price of gas is on the rise. Plus, the recent United States Supreme Court decision is already upending elections. Louisiana is now putting House races on hold one day after the Supreme Court invalidated the state’s congressional maps.

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Trump Confirms Call with Putin Apr 30, 2026

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A defiant Jerome Powell vows to stay as a Federal Reserve board member once his term as chairman ends next month. Plus, the decision from the Supreme Court that critics say chips away at the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act.

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Arrest Warrant Issued for Former FBI Director James Comey Apr 29, 2026

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For the second time in world history, a British monarch, King Charles III, went to Capitol Hill and addressed Congress. Topics ranged from climate change to NATO to the United Nations. Plus, former FBI Director James Comey is indicted for the second time in the past year.

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