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Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse jokes about his tough cancer diagnosis

Former Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), who publicly announced his Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis with a notably candid message earlier this week, took...

25.12.2025 3

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Trump Energy Department scuttles planned closures of 2 Indiana coal plants

The Trump administration on Wednesday issued emergency orders to keep two set-to-be-shuttered coal plants in Indiana running through the end of the...

25.12.2025 5

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Tina Peters, at center of Trump-Colorado fight, asks court for release

Tina Peters, the former Colorado elections clerk who has been at the center of a political fight between President Trump and Colorado Gov. Jared...

25.12.2025 5

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Massie accuses Trump administration of ‘flaunting law’ on Epstein files release

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) for a second day in a row is hitting the Trump administration hard over its partial release of files related to the...

21.12.2025 20

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Trump endorses GOP's Blakeman for New York governor a day after Stefanik exits race

President Trump on Saturday evening endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for governor of New York, one day after Rep. Elise Stefanik...

21.12.2025 3

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Hegseth hails new seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday evening hailed the seizure by the U.S. Coast Guard of a second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The U.S....

21.12.2025 10

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Two US Navy aircraft go down in South China Sea

Two U.S. Navy aircraft went down in the South China Sea in separate incidents on Sunday, according to the U.S. Pacific Fleet. All of the crew members...

27.10.2025 10

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Kinzinger: Comey indictment all about Trump intimidation

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) late Friday said the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is an effort by the Trump administration to...

27.09.2025 10

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Federal prosecutors subpoena records related to Fani Willis travel: Report

A day after securing an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, the Trump Department of Justice is reportedly going after another opponent of...

27.09.2025 10

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Trump says dishonesty a reason for network to lose broadcast license

President Trump on Saturday said a broadcast network should lose its license if it is dishonest, as the controversy surrounding ABC’s suspension of...

21.09.2025 10

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Trump presses Bondi to take legal action against his foes

President Trump in a Truth Social post on Saturday demanded that Attorney General Pam Bondi take action against his foes, saying there could be no...

21.09.2025 20

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GOP lawmaker Bacon criticizes ‘dumb’ new Hegseth Pentagon press rules

GOP Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) is offering stark criticism of newly issued Pentagon press rules under Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth, calling them “so dumb I...

21.09.2025 30

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Ty Cobb says Trump ‘waging war on people who offend him’ after Kimmel suspension

Ty Cobb, who once served as a lawyer to President Trump during his first term, offered stark criticism of the administration’s involvement in the...

21.09.2025 40

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Trump warns Afghanistan of 'bad things' if Bagram Air Base not returned to US

President Trump on Saturday threatened the Taliban government of Afghanistan, saying “bad things are going to happen” if it does not give Bagram...

21.09.2025 20

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Trump asks for SCOTUS intervention on plans to end deportation protections for Venezuelans

The Trump administration turned to the Supreme Court for the second time Friday as it seeks to forge ahead with its efforts to strip protections from...

20.09.2025 60

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Trump expresses frustration with Russia, Putin after heavy attack on Ukraine

President Trump said he was “not happy” about the Russia-Ukraine war after Moscow hit Kyiv with its largest drone attack since the war began,...

08.09.2025 40

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Trump reacts to Georgia Hyundai factory raid: 'We're going to look at that whole situation'

President Trump on Sunday called on foreign companies investing in the United State to respect the country’s immigration laws after a raid at a...

08.09.2025 30

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Trump economy adviser: Fed should be '100 percent' independent of political influence

A top economic adviser to President Trump on Sunday said the Federal Reserve should be 100 percent independent of political influence when it comes to...

08.09.2025 30

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Trump defends RFK Jr.: 'He’s a different kind of a guy'

President Trump on Sunday defended Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has come under increasing criticism from Republicans...

07.09.2025 1

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Postal deliveries from world to US drop 80 percent after Trump’s de minimis lift

Postal deliveries from around the world to the United States have plummeted by 80 percent since President Trump lifted the “de minimis” exception...

07.09.2025 2

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Trump criticizes ‘fake news,’ Democrat, Zelensky in series of posts

President Trump late Sunday in a pair of posts on Truth Social ripped the media and a prominent Democrat for criticisms of his summit on Friday with...

18.08.2025 40

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Zelensky arrives in DC, says war must be ended 'reliably'

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington, D.C., on Sunday night, saying he was grateful for President Trump's invitation and wanted...

18.08.2025 10

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Trump to meet Zelensky before Europeans join larger session

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold a meeting together on Monday afternoon before they are joined by European...

18.08.2025 10

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Trump 'bela' post is new 'covfefe,' stirs Newsom into action

A key meeting on the Russia-Ukraine war is set for Monday. Erin has been downgraded to a tropical storm but could still cause danger. But some on the...

18.08.2025 20

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Texas state senators take first step toward redistricting

State senators in Texas launched a public hearing Sunday on a bill to redraw congressional voting districts in the state, a move that could win...

18.08.2025 10

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Rubio acknowledges Trump-Putin summit left US 'long ways off' peace deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday acknowledged the Trump administration is far away from reaching any kind of peace deal between Russia and...

18.08.2025 10

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Rubio blasts 'stupid media narrative' of Trump bullying Zelensky into deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio showed irritation Sunday with suggestions that Europe is worried President Trump will bully Ukrainian President...

18.08.2025 10

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How Medicaid ruling could blow up Senate GOP's plans on Trump 'big, beautiful bill'

Senate Republicans were dealt a significant blow Thursday when Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough advised that major pieces of the GOP...

27.06.2025 50

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The Memo: Trump declares Israel-Iran ceasefire after day of head-spinning drama

Just two weeks ago, it would have been inconceivable that a day on which Iran fired missiles at a U.S. base would also be seen as a day of...

24.06.2025 7

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Trump hits Iran: 5 questions on what comes next

President Trump’s decision to authorize a military strike on Iran is a seismic moment that could reshape the future of the Middle East and his...

23.06.2025 10

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Sanders criticizes Trump decision to bomb Iran as 'grossly unconstitutional'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) at a rally in Oklahoma blasted President Trump’s decision to bomb Iran and enter the U.S. into Israel’s war with...

22.06.2025 90

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Fetterman offers support for Trump decision to bomb Iran

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is offering support for President Trump’s decision to bomb Iran, standing out from a number of other Democrats who have...

22.06.2025 20

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Powell's decision not to cut rates is baffling for many reasons

Why isn't the Fed cutting rates now, given that it cut them under far less appropriate conditions in September 2024?

20.06.2025 30

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Juventus player: Oval Office moment with Trump 'a bit weird'

International soccer stars on the Italian club Juventus found themselves in an unusual position on Wednesday – standing behind President Trump at...

20.06.2025 10

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Musk offers peace signal to Trump after all-out verbal war

Tech mogul Elon Musk offered a modest sign of peace toward the White House late Thursday after an all-out social media war with his ally, President...

06.06.2025 8

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RFK Jr. fires 'opening salvo' on vaccine status quo

Public health experts say Robert F. Kennedy Jr is exactly who they thought he was. The Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary — who is also the...

02.06.2025 10

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Whole Hog Politics: Filibuster follies to hover around Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ 

On the menu: Trump approval bounces back; toastmasters; Dems argue over which way out of the wilderness; warning sign for Cuomo; his ship has come...

30.05.2025 5

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Democratic anxiety rises amid Biden revelations, losses to Trump

It’s an anxious time to be a Democrat. The party wants to move forward after its excruciating loss to President Trump but keeps getting dragged into...

29.05.2025 20

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What is the 'TACO trade' on Wall Street?

There’s a new trade on Wall Street: the TACO trade, standing for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” The term was coined by Robert Armstrong, a writer...

27.05.2025 4

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Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson, 79, dies

Phil Robertson, the star of “Duck Dynasty,” has died at the age of 79. Robertson’s family announced his death in a post on Facebook. “We...

26.05.2025 100

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Trump hints at 'good news' on Iran

President Trump on Sunday said his administration had “some very good talks with Iran” and suggested that positive news could be coming from the...

26.05.2025 20

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Trump: Foreign students at Harvard taking US spots

President Trump on Sunday expressed new frustrations with Harvard University, arguing the school should turn over the names of foreign students and...

26.05.2025 40

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Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy,' warns of downfall of Russia

President Trump in a new post on Truth Social on Sunday night accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of having gone "absolutely" crazy and said if...

26.05.2025 100

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Trump extends trade deal deadline for EU after 'good call' with commission leader

President Trump on Sunday agreed to extend a deadline for the European Union to avoid punishing 50 percent tariffs on their exports to the United...

26.05.2025 40

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Trump blasts Russian leader: 'I’m not happy with what Putin is doing'

President Trump offered some of his toughest remarks about Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, saying he was “not happy” at all with Putin...

26.05.2025 60

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Putin shows more signs of ignoring Trump on ending Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin is increasingly showing signs of ignoring President Trump’s entreaties to work toward an end to the Ukraine war,...

25.05.2025 10

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GOP senators say Trump's ‘big beautiful bill’ needs spending cuts

Two conservative GOP senators on Sunday said the “big beautiful bill” passed at President Trump’s behest by House Republicans needs to be cut...

25.05.2025 6

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Axelrod: Biden discussion should be 'set aside' after cancer diagnosis

Political strategist David Axelrod on Sunday said discussions about President Biden’s mental acuity and whether he should have exited last year’s...

19.05.2025 20

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Whole Hog Politics: Bro, what's going on with Trump and younger male voters?

On the menu: Tire-d of class warfare; Dems ready for ugly primary season; Dems shrug at a Harris statewide run; Stefanik for governor?; Moose on the...

18.04.2025 10

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Stock futures drop sharply, Jim Cramer warns of new 'Black Monday'

U.S. stock futures dropped sharply on Sunday evening as markets continued to signal a sell-off in the wake of President Trump’s massive reciprocal...

07.04.2025 100

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