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The Iranian MOU could hold the peace — but it doesn’t solve all the longterm issues

“Versailles is the real deal,” said President Trump when his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron invited him to dinner at the royal palace during this month’s G-7 conference. G-7 leaders...

D.L. Hughley calls White House UFC crowd ‘racists’ in social media tirade

Comedian D.L. HUGHLEY criticizes UFC event at White House: "Only 2 kinds of ppl went to the Whitehouse ... for that UFC event!! Racists and ppl who have no problem with racists ... America hates black ppl waaaay more than it hates pedophiles! Fight Me!"

Son of crypto-friendly senator raises $30 million for derivative exchange startup

Embracing crypto is seemingly turning into a family affair for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, whose 22-year-old son is reportedly planning to launch his own derivative exchange.

Kash Patel accused of giving bonuses to FBI loyalists

FBI Director Kash Patel has been accused of directing taxpayer-funded bonus payments to political allies at the agency, pulling from what Rep. Jamie Raskin calls his "personal slush fund."

Kennedy Center eyes ‘partial closure’ after judge blocks full shutdown for renovation

The Trump administration told a federal judge Friday that the Kennedy Center may be looking at a "partial closure," even as a previous ruling required the performing arts center to stay open, effectively blocking it from shutting its doors for a two-year renovation.

WATCH: Ranked choice voting is coming to D.C. — here’s how it works

D.C. Board of Elections Chair Gary Thompson walks voters through ranked choice voting ahead of the June 16 primary, explaining how to rank candidates, where to vote, and what to expect on the ballot.

British PM criticizes Vance over comments about U.K. teen’s stabbing death

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer 's office on Friday condemned comments by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who blamed immigration for the death of a university student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from a stab wound.

Art of the Ordeal: Domestic clamor to wind down the war complicates Trump’s negotiations with Iran

President Trump is increasingly fighting the Iran war on two fronts, battling a defiant Islamic regime that's stringing out peace talks and grappling with growing domestic pushback because of higher prices and anti-war sentiment.

Trump expands TrumpRx prescription drug discount program to more than 800 medications

Trump announces TrumpRx.gov expansion to over 800 discounted prescription drugs, claiming the program has saved Americans over $400 million.

Trump green lights new DNI Pulte to ‘start the process’ on mass intelligence firings

Trump tells Wall Street Journal he gave Bill Pulte the green light to fire intelligence community officials and reduce the size of 18 agencies.

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects

The Associated Press projected former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will advance to California's general election for governor after calling the race Friday.

‘This just isn’t good’: Democrats hold their breath on Platner

The latest accusations against Maine oyster farmer Graham Platner are leaving fellow Democrats in an uncomfortable holding pattern until Tuesday’s primary. Some Democrats are...

N.Y. bill would replace ‘mother,’ ‘father’ with gender-neutral terms

The New York Legislature has passed a bill that would strip the words "mother" and "father" from sections of state family law and replace them with gender-neutral alternatives, sending the measure to Gov. Kathy Hochul for her signature or veto. "Mother" would become "gestating parent," and "father" would become "non-gestating parent."

Federal judge erases Trump’s 39-country travel ban

A federal judge struck down the Trump administration's policy that barred applicants from the 39 countries on the president's travel ban list.

Federal watchdog flags use-of-force violations at Louisiana’s largest ICE facility

Staff at a federal immigration detention center in Louisiana subdued detainees with prohibited use-of-force techniques including chokeholds and stabbing one with a pen, a federal watchdog has found.

Eric Schmitt rips Hirono over denaturalization bill: ‘You’re damn right we’re deporting’ criminals

Sen. Schmitt criticized Sen. Hirono after she accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrant communities during a denaturalization hearing.

Knicks fever hits the pols

LAYUP: The New York Knicks are in the NBA finals, and politicians can’t seem to get enough of it. They’re hosting invite-only watch parties...

Reporter’s Notebook: GOP bets on fraud crackdown as economic woes surge ahead of midterms

House Republicans push anti-fraud bills as a midterm campaign strategy, but only pass one of three measures this week amid Democratic opposition.

California election limbo fueled by 4 pressure points dragging out vote count, expert says

Election law expert Hans von Spakovsky says California's slow vote counting stems from mass mail voting, a seven-day ballot window, and cure periods.

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