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Tensions are brewing within the GOP as internal conflicts hinder their ability to pass crucial legislation, from funding homeland security to extending surveillance powers. Meanwhile, Trump continues to assert his influence, threatening troop withdrawals from Germany and battling state-level immigration policies, all while facing legal challenges that could escalate to the Supreme Court. As party infighting complicates governance, the party's direction and cohesion are increasingly in question, particularly with high-stakes gubernatorial races on the horizon.
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Iran's waiting gameA critical meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials is underway to extend a ceasefire, but the prospects for success appear uncertain with the deadline looming.
Trump officials give mixed gas price messagesTrump officials are sending conflicting signals regarding gas prices amid rising concerns over the economic fallout from the Iran war, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright suggesting that prices may not decrease.
The Memo: Despite Trump’s claims, Iran war is doing him damagePresident Trump's claims about the Iran war are increasingly seen as politically damaging, with new peace talks on the horizon that may not alleviate the fallout from the conflict. Key allies are also expressing concerns about the implications for Trump's administration.
NSF faces uncertain future as Trump seeks cutsThe National Science Foundation's future is jeopardized as President Trump advocates for budget cuts and his nominee for the agency's leadership awaits Senate confirmation.
Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl found in his carSinger D4vd, legally named David Burke, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was discovered in his abandoned Tesla.
George Ariyoshi, 100, America’s First Governor of Asian Descent, DiesGeorge Ariyoshi, the first Asian American governor in the U.S., passed away at the age of 100, having served three terms in Hawaii where he focused on diversifying the state's tourism-dependent economy.
RFK Jr. heads back to Capitol HillRFK Jr. is set to return to Capitol Hill for a second round of hearings, where he will face scrutiny from both Democrats and some Republicans regarding his proposed changes to the childhood vaccine schedule and potential budget cuts.
Iran seeks to wait Trump out as ceasefire deadline nearsIran is strategically positioning itself to wait out the Trump administration as a ceasefire deadline approaches, with a crucial meeting in Islamabad aimed at extending the ceasefire and preventing renewed conflict.
Democrats Once Loathed Gerrymandering. Now They’re Pushing for It.Democrats are now advocating for gerrymandering in Virginia, a shift in strategy influenced by the partisan tactics employed during Trump's presidency.