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Pete Buttigieg Is Becoming a Prolific Endorser of Democrats, With Clues to His 2028 Future

Out of office and free to travel, Pete Buttigieg is campaigning in more than 30 races across a dozen-plus states - and observers see the early shape of a 2028 presidential run.

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Trump Says He Will Personally Headline America’s 250th Birthday on July 4

President Trump says he plans to personally headline America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026 — a sweeping year of festivities that has drawn both celebration and controversy.

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Kamala Harris Calls the Administration ‘Corrupt, Incompetent, and Callous’ – The White House Fires Back

Former VP Kamala Harris called the current administration 'corrupt, incompetent, and callous' in recent public remarks. The White House and Republicans fired back, defending the President's record and turning the criticism around.

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1 in 5 Federal Lawyers Has Left the Government Since 2025 – Over 10,000 Gone

More than 10,000 government lawyers have left the federal workforce since January 2025 - roughly one in five federal attorneys. Supporters call it a leaner government; critics warn of a brain drain.

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Jerome Powell Receives the Kennedy Family’s 2026 Profile in Courage Award for Defending the Federal Reserve’s Independence

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has received the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, chosen by a bipartisan panel for defending the central bank's independence.

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GOP Senators Revolt Over Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund as McConnell Calls It ‘Utterly Stupid, Morally Wrong’

Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund has stalled amid a rare Republican revolt and two federal court setbacks, freezing his immigration agenda in the process.

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Vietnam Veterans Sue to Stop Trump’s 250-Foot ‘Independence Arch’ Near Arlington National Cemetery

Three Vietnam veterans and a historian have sued to block a planned 250-foot 'Independence Arch' near Arlington National Cemetery, arguing it was rushed without proper congressional approval.

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Trump Signals He May Headline the Freedom 250 Celebration Himself After a Wave of Artists Walked Away From the Lineup

After several musicians backed out of the Trump-aligned Freedom 250 concert series, the President has suggested he may personally headline America's 250th anniversary celebration.

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Kamala Harris Calls Trump’s Team “The Most Corrupt, Callous and Incompetent” Administration in U.S. History

Kamala Harris told a Detroit audience the country faces "the most corrupt, callous and incompetent" administration in U.S. history, as she openly weighs another presidential run.

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As Trump Marks His 80th Birthday With a UFC Fight Night on the White House Lawn, Organizers Say Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Events Are Planned for the Same Day

June 14 marks President Trump's 80th birthday, with a UFC fight night planned on the White House South Lawn as the 'No Kings' coalition organizes nationwide counter-events the same day.

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Josh Hawley Moves to Strip Pensions From Members of Congress Convicted of Felony Sex Crimes

Sen. Josh Hawley introduced the No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act, which would strip the federal pension from any member of Congress convicted of a felony sex crime - closing a gap in existing forfeiture law.

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Trump’s White House Doctor Says He’s in ‘Excellent Health’ – But Recommends He Lose Weight and Exercise More

President Trump's annual Walter Reed physical declared him in 'excellent health' with a perfect cognitive score, but his doctor recommended weight loss and more exercise after a 14-pound gain.

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