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Senate Majority Leader John Thune accused Democrats of holding government agencies hostage during a partial shutdown, citing concerns over TSA and cyber operations amid Iranian threats.
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Who was Gholamreza Soleimani, killed commander of Iran's Basij forces? Al JazeeraIran war live: Tehran mourns Larijani, Soleimani; 2 killed in Israel Al JazeeraAli Larijani, Iran's ultimate backroom powerbroker, killed in Israeli airstrike Reuters
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The Illinois primary election to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin pitted Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton against US Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly.
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You'll need these documents to vote if the SAVE Act passes USA TodayLive Updates: Senate Takes Up SAVE America Act, Trump's Bill to Stiffen Voting Rules The New York TimesGOP triggers marathon Senate fight to expose Dems' opposition to Trump-backed voter ID bill Fox NewsHouse conservatives revolt over stalled SAVE Act Axios
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A Republican has not been elected to represent Illinois' 9th District since 1946.
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The U.S.P.S. leader said at a hearing that the service could run out of cash within a year and asked lawmakers to increase its borrowing limits.
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Two people killed, several wounded following latest Iranian missile barrage The Jerusalem PostTwo people killed in Ramat Gan by Iranian ballistic missile The Times of IsraelEight wounded as building hit in drone, rocket salvo on north Israel, medics say HaaretzMissile shrapnel falls in Jerusalem's Old City holy sites, police say Reuters
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Israeli officials trumpeted airstrikes that killed Iran's de facto leader and the commanders of a militia notorious for violently suppressing protests. But "decapitation has its limits," an analyst warns.
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Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset Reuters
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Israel says it's killed Iran's security chief Larijani and Basij commander Al JazeeraIsrael says Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, has been killed in a strike CNBCIsrael kills Iran's national security chief, Israeli defense minister says AxiosAli Larijani Killing Fuels Anxiety in Iran T
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking on incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the May 26 runoff, after neither candidate received 50% of the vote in the primary earlier this month — nor a Trump endorsement.
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Judge reinstates 1,000 Voice of America employees, deems wind-down illegal The Washington PostJudge Orders Voice of America to Restart All News Operations The New York TimesJudge orders Voice of America to reinstate 1,000 employees cut under Kari Lake NBC NewsJudge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America and bring back hundreds of staff CBS News
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Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling' NPRArizona charges Kalshi with criminal misdemeanors, alleging it's an illegal gambling operation CNBCCompany seeks injunction to block state oversight of event-prediction wagering KCRGArizona charges Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling with election bets The Guardian
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An irate judge tossed a top New Jersey prosecutor from a pedophile's sentencing and claimed the US Attorney's office was "screwing up" a plea deal — as he raged that the office had descended into chaos since Alina Habba was forced out. Judge Zahid N. Quraishi, who was appointed to the bench by President Joe...
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President Trump's decision not to weigh in before the deadline means both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton remain on the ballot, extending their costly and increasingly personal battle into a May runoff.
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Chief Justice Roberts says personal criticism of judges is dangerous and has ‘got to stop' AP NewsRoberts defends Supreme Court against Trump attacks PoliticoChief Justice Says Personal Attacks on Judges Are ‘Dangerous' and Must Stop The New York TimesUS Supreme Court's Roberts says personal hostility aimed at judges has 'got to stop' Reuters
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Stock Market Today: Dow Advances, Oil Gains Amid Mideast Attacks — Live Updates WSJIran war keeps gas prices high, with Strait of Hormuz paralyzed despite Trump's demands CBS NewsCrude Oil Holds Advance as Iran Confirms Death of Security Chief Bloomberg.comCrude Rises as Conflict Spreads to More Middle Eastern Oil Fields WSJ
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MTA sues Trump administration for Second Avenue Subway funding PoliticoM.T.A. Sues Trump Administration to Release 2nd Avenue Subway Funding The New York TimesTrump said he'd end 'Democrat projects.' NY sues for subway expansion USA TodayTransit agency sues Trump over frozen funds for New York subway project CNBC
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In Ohio after a toxic chemical accident, finding common ground in the country's health wars.
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Dozens Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul The New York TimesAir strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC BBCPakistan hopes steep cost of airstrikes on Taliban targets will protect against terror attacks The GuardianAfghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital NPRFrom sponsor to enemy: What's behind Pakistan's attack on Afghan Taliban? Reuters
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M.T.A. Sues Trump Administration to Release 2nd Avenue Subway Funding The New York TimesMTA suing Trump administration to restore $60B in subway funding NBC New YorkTransit agency sues Trump over frozen funds for New York subway project CNBC
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The first Trump administration defended cluster munitions as "legitimate," but on Monday, Adm. Brad Cooper condemned them as "inherently indiscriminate."
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Gov. JB Pritzker, who aims to make history as the first Democrat to win three terms as Illinois governor, learns which Republican he'll face off against in this autumn's election
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Abuse allegations against women and minors prompted United Farm Workers to cancel upcoming birthday celebrations for civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.
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A wave of Cesar Chavez events have been canceled at the last minute across California after "profoundly shocking" claims of sexual abuse surfaced.
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A U.K. family won a legal challenge after a hospital allegedly stopped dialysis for a stroke patient without proper authorization from a specialized court.
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Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was killed in action during a special operations mission in Syria in 2019. Mr. Kent said he could not support "sending the next generation off to fight and die" in Iran.
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The college gun debate intensifies as lawmakers in eight states weigh campus carry bills. Critics cite safety risks, while supporters argue for armed citizens.
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"Joe Kent is a crazed egomaniac who was often at the center of national security leaks, while rarely (never?) producing any actual work," President Trump's former deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich wrote on X.
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'Shocking' abuse allegations shake celebrations of iconic activist Cesar Chavez SFGATEUnited Farm Workers union cancels Cesar Chavez events over abuse allegations The GuardianAnother César Chávez march in Texas canceled, Dolores Huerta dropped out San Antonio Express-News‘Profoundly shocking' allegations against Cesar Chavez spark soul-searching in movement Los Angeles TimesArizona cancels Cesar Chavez Day amid newly surfaced allegations KTAR News 92.3 FM
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Brazilian truckers weigh strike as diesel prices jump amid Middle East conflict Reuters
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Venezuela v United States: World Baseball Classic final - live updates The GuardianUSA vs. Venezuela live score, updates: Bryce Harper homer ties World Baseball Classic 2026 final in 8th inning The New York TimesUSA vs. Venezuela live updates: Venezuela leading WBC final 2-0 after Wilyer Abreu homer Yahoo Sports2026 WBC championship: USA-Venezuela live updates, analysis ESPN
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"These cases are some of the hardest cases I have to talk about," the DA said.
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A meteor just exploded over Cleveland The Washington Post7-ton asteroid lights up Northeast Ohio skies, fragments above Medina County Cleveland 19 NewsNASA confirms boom was 17,000-pound meteor FOX 8 NewsMoment suspected meteor is spotted over Ohio and Pennsylvania BBC
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Trump said Newsom was 'dumb' and should never be allowed to be president because he has 'admitted that he has learning disabilities, dyslexia.'
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Pakistan denies hospital strike in Afghanistan as death toll hits 400 Al JazeeraDozens Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul The New York TimesPakistan hopes steep cost of airstrikes on Taliban targets will protect against terror attacks The GuardianAir strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC BBC
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a panga-style boat near San Clemente Island on Saturday, and 23 people were detained and turned over to ICE.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that top counterterrorism official Joe Kent's resignation letter had "many false claims."
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James Carville blasted Sen. John Fetterman for supporting Iran war, calling the Pennsylvania Democrat wrong about every issue in heated "Politics War Room" podcast criticism.
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S&P 500 closes higher as oil price gains temper rebound from Iran conflict turmoil CNBCOil prices resume their rise, but stocks hold steadier this time around Los Angeles TimesWall Street climbs as traders focus on Fed ReutersStock Market Today: Dow Advances, Oil Gains Amid Mideast Attacks — Live Updates WSJ
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Exclusive | Russia Is Sharing Satellite Imagery and Drone Technology With Iran WSJUkraine worries about ‘losing the Americans' as global attention shifts to the war in the Middle East CNNRussia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment BBCUkraine war briefing: War in the Middle East is bad news for Ukraine, says Zelenskyy The Guardian
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A new Senate report argues the Trump administration has also pushed costs up by stifling clean energy.
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University of Florida College Republicans file lawsuit after club shutdown over allegedly antisemitic gesture. Attorney seeks emergency injunction.
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Team USA baseball players will wear Olympic hockey jerseys from the gold medal-winning team tonight against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic championship game.
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Pulido has also posted homophobic remarks on his X account.
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US stock market crash fears ease even as Middle East war rages on Reuters
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"Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
The post Top counterterrorism official resigns over Trump's Iran war appeared first on Boston.com.
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Israel says Iran's security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in strike BBCLive updates: Top US counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Iran war AP NewsIsrael says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike BBCLive updates: Israel says it killed Iran security chief Ali Larijani amid war NBC NewsIsrael says it's killed Iran
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Crockett says member of security team killed by police in Dallas The HillDallas police release video of fatal shooting involving Jasmine Crockett's security guard FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthLegal name of fugitive killed by Dallas SWAT revealed; had history of arrests before Rep. Jasmine Crockett security role, sources say CBS News
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Democrats can't just sit back and expect the prevailing political winds to produce a blue wave.
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An open Senate seat and several crowded House races could measure the power of the grass roots to take on the deep pockets of super PACs.
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Michel Martin speaks to Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, who writes that the U.S. war on Iran, despite any tactical success, leaves the regime in place for the foreseeable future.
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As the U.S. war against Iran enters its third week, the Trump administration is attempting to refocus its messaging as broader support for the war falters.
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The runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has Republicans worried that infighting ahead of May's primary could make the GOP vulnerable before the general election.
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Military bases across the country are stepping up security measures amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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Deputy Chief Thomas Castro said that Carla Patricia Flores Pavón was killed during a robbery and that her death was not a hate crime.
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