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Trump NRA snub fuels questions about key GOP ally's influence

President Trump is skipping the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) annual convention this weekend, his second snub in as many years of an...

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Mamdani’s city-run grocery plan draws pushback from local bodegas, supermarkets

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) plan to open a city-owned grocery store in East Harlem is drawing pushback from critics who question its...

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Cato Institute official pushes back after Trump touts its immigration data

The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, is pushing back on President Trump’s claim that its immigration research shows the Trump...

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Senate GOP divided over Viktor Orbán's loss in Hungary

The landslide electoral defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has exposed a rift in the U.S. Republican Party between those embracing a...

14.04.2026 8

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Trump as Jesus post angers Christian conservatives who say it’s ‘blasphemy’

President Trump’s social media post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure has sparked fierce backlash from factions of his conservative and...

13.04.2026 9

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Lawmakers set to return to Washington as TSA paycheck uncertainty looms over partial shutdown negotiations

Lawmakers are set to return to Washington this week as questions over future pay for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees — including...

12.04.2026 6

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Confusion surrounds Trump effort to pay TSA, DHS; some could see last paycheck Friday

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning its employees that Friday’s paycheck could be their last until Congress acts to fund the...

09.04.2026 9

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More New Yorkers back Mamdani but say city on wrong track: Poll

A plurality of New York voters approve of the job Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is doing in office, but nearly 60 percent say their city is on the wrong...

09.04.2026 10

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These 4 airlines have raised checked bag fees as fuel costs soar

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines announced this week they are raising prices for checked bags, joining a growing number of U.S. carriers...

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Shapiro teases 2028 presidential run: ‘I'll be a part of that conversation’

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on Wednesday hinted at a potential 2028 presidential bid, saying he wants to “be a part of that conversation”...

08.04.2026 9

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Slotkin says she'd consider 2028 presidential bid

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) declined to rule out a presidential run in 2028 but said she’s focused on helping Democrats win the midterm elections...

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About half of New Yorkers approve of early Mamdani job performance: Poll

A clear plurality of New York City residents approve of the job Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is doing as he approaches his 100th day in office, according...

08.04.2026 10

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White House budget would cut thousands of TSA jobs: What to know

President Trump’s 2027 budget proposal would cut thousands of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) jobs in a push toward privatizing the...

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Youngkin on political future: ‘I have more to give’

Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) made clear he’s ready to return to public office just weeks after finishing his term and leaving the...

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BNY to manage Trump Accounts ahead of program's launch

The Treasury Department announced Monday that the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) has been designated as a financial agent of the federal...

06.04.2026 10

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House Republican predicts Trump will deploy troops in Iran: 'I just don't see any other way'

Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas), a former Air Force officer, said on Monday he expects President Trump to deploy troops in Iran and suggested such an...

06.04.2026 9

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Don Bacon on Hegseth firing top military officers: 'Not morally right nor wise'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), a retired Air Force general, criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for ousting senior military officers without giving...

06.04.2026 10

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Dimon warns Iran war could sink economy into a recession

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is warning that the Iran war could lead to prolonged inflation and higher interest rates that ultimately could tip the...

06.04.2026 10

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Jet fuel costs skyrocket amid Iran war, exacerbating crisis for airlines, travelers

An international jet fuel shortage is driving up airfares and triggering thousands of flight cancellations as airlines grapple with rising costs....

05.04.2026 10

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Trump approval rating hits new low as Iran war squeezes economy

President Trump’s approval numbers have slipped in recent weeks, hovering near the lowest levels of his second term, as Americans — including his...

02.04.2026 10

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Trump losing support from core supporters as approval drops to record low in new polling

President Trump’s net approval dropped to a new low in this week’s YouGov/The Economist poll, fueled by declining support from the president’s...

01.04.2026 10

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What to know about partial DHS shutdown as TSA officers start getting paid

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers started getting retroactive paychecks Monday for the weeks they have worked without pay during...

30.03.2026 6

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TSA workers start getting paychecks after Trump executive order kicks in

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers started to receive paychecks on Monday for back pay missed during the shutdown of the Department...

30.03.2026 10

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Graham’s views on Iran war come under attack from Republicans

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has emerged as a frequent target of attacks from a faction of the political right that has been increasingly concerned...

30.03.2026 10

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Texas is at center of TSA storm

Texas has found itself at the center of the political storm tied to the partial government shutdown, as the state’s airports are suffering some of...

27.03.2026 20

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Why larger airports suffer more during the DHS shutdown

Large airports are bearing the brunt of the partial government shutdown, as soaring absentee rates among Transportation Security Administration (TSA)...

25.03.2026 10

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TSA chief warns staffing problems could close airports, threaten World Cup

The top official at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warned Congress on Wednesday that staffing shortages tied to the partial...

25.03.2026 10

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TSA officers say ICE deployment won’t ease security lines

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) union workers on Tuesday criticized President Trump’s deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

24.03.2026 7

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AFGE president tells lawmakers ‘do not get on a plane’ for Easter recess without paying TSA

The president of the largest federal workers union warned lawmakers on Tuesday not to leave Washington for Easter recess without first striking a deal...

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Here’s where ICE officers have been spotted assisting TSA with airport security lines

President Trump deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to select airports on Monday in an effort to ease shutdown-related staffing...

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TSA crisis grows, raising pressure on lawmakers to end DHS shutdown

Congress is facing mounting pressure to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the partial government shutdown as flight delays and...

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More than 400 TSA employees quit since shutdown began

More than 400 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have quit their jobs since the partial government shutdown began on Feb. 14,...

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ICE officers seen at multiple airports

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were spotted on Monday at numerous airports throughout the country after President Trump announced...

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JFK suspends wait time reporting amid DHS shutdown

John F. Kennedy International (JFK) Airport suspended its wait time reporting on Monday as the partial government shutdown is resulting in long lines...

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Shapiro leans into support for Israel amid Iran war

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is leaning into his support for Israel as the war in Iran escalates and as speculation about a potential 2028...

22.03.2026 10

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De Blasio: 'Defund the police' movement a 'mistake'

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) called the “defund the police” movement a “mistake” in a new interview with Fox News host Sean...

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Republican secures win in Pennsyvlania state House special election

Republican Catherine Wallen is projected to defeat Democrat Todd Crawley in a special election for Pennsylvania’s 193rd House District, according to...

17.03.2026 10

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GOP hangs on to Pennsylvania state House seat in special election

Republican Andrea Verobish is projected to defeat Democrat Caleb McCoy in a special election for Pennsylvania’s 79th House District, according to...

17.03.2026 10

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TSA official: 'Not hyperbole' to suggest airports may close if shutdown persists

A senior Transportation Security Administration (TSA) official warned Tuesday that some airports could be forced to close if lawmakers fail to quickly...

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What's in Trump's SAVE America Act

President Trump's push to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is taking center stage this week in the Senate, where it...

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TSA problems loom for spring break

Long lines and flight delays are plaguing airports around the country as spring break ramps up, sparking concerns that the partial government shutdown...

14.03.2026 20

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TSA workers set to miss first paycheck with no end to shutdown in sight

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are set to miss their first full paycheck on Friday as efforts to negotiate a bipartisan...

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Hern launches Senate bid for Mullin’s Oklahoma seat

Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) on Wednesday announced his bid for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma, running to replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R), who was tapped...

11.03.2026 10

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Thompson fends of challenger to win Mississippi primary

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) is projected to win his primary race, fending off a long-shot challenge from 34-year-old antitrust lawyer Evan Turnage,...

10.03.2026 7

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Stephen A. Smith to Hannity: 'I don't think I'm running either'

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith distanced himself from the idea of running for president, saying in a new interview with Fox News’s Sean Hannity...

09.03.2026 20

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Here’s who could run to replace Mullin after DHS nomination

President Trump on Thursday tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to replace Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),...

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Mamdani moves toward universal child care promise

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Tuesday announced plans to offer 2,000 free child care spots to...

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GOP powerbroker in North Carolina, who led redistricting, trails in primary by two votes

North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger (R), an enormous figure in the state's politics, is trailing his primary challenger by two votes in a race...

04.03.2026 20

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Toth defeats Crenshaw in Texas GOP primary upset

Texas State Rep. Steve Toth (R) is projected to pull off a victory in Tuesday’s primary, unseating fourth-term incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw...

03.03.2026 10

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Holladay wins Arkansas special election in key Democratic pickup

Democrat Alex Holladay is projected to win the special election to represent Arkansas’s House District 70, edging out Republican Bo Renshaw,...

03.03.2026 10

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