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Ferdinand Knapp / Politico:
Rubio says US-Iran peace deal could take ‘a few more days’ — Negotiations are ongoing amid new American attacks on missile sites and mine-laying ships in the Strait of Hormuz. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States and Iran may require “a few more days” …
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Toby Mann / BBC:
US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats — The US said it launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines. — The strikes were taken in “self-defense” and were designed “to protect our troops from threats posed …
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Eric Schmitt / New York Times:
U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran
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Associated Press:
Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords
Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords
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New York Times:
Iran War Live Updates: Tensions Rise as Iran Threatens to Retaliate Against U.S. Strikes
Washington Post:
Iran threatens retaliation after U.S. strikes in southern Iran
Iran threatens retaliation after U.S. strikes in southern Iran
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Associated Press:
What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war
What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war
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Aaron Boxerman / New York Times:
Trump's Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran's Terms for a Peace Deal
Trump's Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran's Terms for a Peace Deal
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Politico:
Republicans worry the Cornyn-Paxton fight is tearing their party apart … The race has become increasingly vicious in the final stretch, with Cornyn accusing the attorney general of being ethically unfit for office and Paxton arguing that the incumbent, 74, is too old to continue serving in the Senate.
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5/26/26☀️ AM: … Something strange is happening in several crucial House Democratic primaries.
Matthew Choi / Washington Post:
A runoff in Texas primary will test Trump's grip on GOP
A runoff in Texas primary will test Trump's grip on GOP
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Damian Paletta / Wall Street Journal:
Three Big Political Story Lines to Watch This Week
Calen Razor / Politico:
Trump's revenge tour heads to Texas
Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
5 Races to Watch in Texas Runoffs on Tuesday
5 Races to Watch in Texas Runoffs on Tuesday
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Trump friction with GOP senators may imperil his agenda, senators say
Ryan Mancini / The Hill:
Senate Democrat pepper sprayed at protest outside ICE detention facility in New Jersey — Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Monday was pepper-sprayed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers while demonstrators gathered outside an immigration detention facility in Newark, N.J.
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Gwynne Hogan / The City:
Protesters Block Newark ICE Detention Facility as Hunger and Work Strike Enters Day 3
Protesters Block Newark ICE Detention Facility as Hunger and Work Strike Enters Day 3
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Alan Feuer / New York Times:
As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries — Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as the president uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents. — Grand juries are the heart of the criminal justice system …
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NBC News:
Fake ICE agents terrorize immigrants amid Trump's crackdown — A Noticias Telemundo investigation documented a marked increase in cases of people posing as federal agents to rob, intimidate and even injure or rape immigrants. — A Christ figurine watches over the door as the man secures the bolts and bars that protect his home.
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Paul Waldman / Public Notice:
Elon Musk is about to get richer and more powerful than ever — The SpaceX IPO is built on hype, but it will make him a trillionaire. … In the finale of Amazon Prime series “The Boys,” a new character is briefly introduced: Günter Van Ellis, the richest man in the world, amateur astronaut, and father of 17 children.
Chris Van Hollen / New York Times:
The Hard Truth My Party Needs to Face — Democrats need to face a hard truth. While Republicans' approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has failed, so has ours. The Democratic Party has provided reflexive and unconditional support to Israeli governments, even as their actions …
Marc Caputo / Axios:
Scoop: Rubio aide promoted to top White House national security post — Mike Needham, a longtime aide to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has been promoted to a top national security job in the White House, Axios has learned. … - Like Gabriel, Needham has good relations in the White House …
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Dan Diamond / Washington Post:
Trump fumes at Congress and courts for holding up his ballroom — The president bulldozed the East Wing and remade federal panels that quickly approved his ballroom project. But he has faced barriers as he seeks to complete it. — Summary — President Donald Trump has made little secret …
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New York Times:
In the Georgia Governor's Race, an Election Denier is the G.O.P. Front-Runner — Burt Jones, the leading G.O.P. candidate for governor, worked with Trump allies to try to overturn the election, and even talked to the president himself. — Burt Jones, the Republican front-runner …
Jacob Wendler / Politico:
Vance to host state AGs at White House for fraud task force meeting … Vance announced the creation of a new position within the Justice Department to investigate allegations of fraud in January. The Senate confirmed Colin McDonald, a former deputy to now-acting Attorney General Todd Blanche …
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G. Elliott Morris / Strength In Numbers:
Poll: Trump's approval rating hits another low on prices as Democrats hit +8 on generic ballot — Our new Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll finds Trump's job approval on prices falling to -47, and a record 39% of Americans naming prices as the single most important problem facing the country
Rachel Dobkin / The Independent:
Construction work has started at the White House for the UFC ring to celebrate Trump's birthday — A massive stage is being built on the White House South Lawn for UFC fighters to compete in six bouts on June 14 — Construction work has started at the White House for the UFC ring to celebrate President Donald Trump's birthday.
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David Jeans / Reuters:
Exclusive: Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war — As U.S. kamikaze drones guided by Elon Musk's Starlink network began to make visible gains in the war against Iran, senior SpaceX officials reached a conclusion: The Pentagon should be paying more for access to their satellite Wi-Fi network.
Michael Kruse / New York Times:
After Defeat, Massie Opens Door to a 2028 Run. Which Office Is Unclear. — Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, a critic of President Trump who lost his primary last week, filed papers for another candidacy but said he was not sure which office he might seek. — He might not be done just yet.
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Jacob Wendler / Politico:
Massie files to run in 2028 after losing House primary
