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US Middle East ally strips citizenship from 69 in crackdown on pro-Iran support

Bahrain stripped citizenship from dozens accused of promoting pro-Iran sentiment, drawing criticism from rights groups over lack of legal safeguards.

Election probe targets ‘unusual’ reports in wake of Virginia redistricting referendum: AFPI

A Trumpworld-tied group is investigating Virginia's mail-in ballot practices after concerns surfaced following the narrow redistricting referendum win.

Pentagon jumps from $225M to $55B on drones as cheap attacks overwhelm US defenses

The Pentagon seeks roughly $55 billion for drone and autonomous warfare programs in its fiscal year 2027 budget, a dramatic surge from $225 million.

White House yanks CEO’s nomination to lead National Park Service after he opts out of consideration

President Donald Trump's pick for National Park Service director, Scott Socha, of Delaware North, has withdrawn himself from consideration for the post.

EXCLUSIVE: State Department introduces new US passports celebrating America250

The State Department says specially designed U.S. passports will launch in July to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence this summer.

The Strait Hype

Count on more wild fluctuations in the global economy as observers grapple with what this cease-fire entails, or even if it persists at all.

White House hails ‘swift and successful’ military campaign against Iran, turns to negotiation phase

The White House declared a military victory over Iran on Wednesday and said President Trump will not accept a final deal that violates any of his red lines or keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed to oil shipping traffic.

Gas prices could start falling within days, but ceasefire wild cards remain

The two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran caused oil prices to plummet on Wednesday, meaning American drivers should see lower gas prices down the road.

Former AG Pam Bondi won’t testify about DOJ’s handling of Epstein files, defying subpoena

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week as part of the panel's investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Blue states’ soak-the-rich bug infects Democrats in Congress who now want a federal wealth tax

Cash-starved states run by Democrats are moving to squeeze more revenue out of their wealthiest residents with a new "millionaires tax" that they say makes the tax code more equitable.

GOP’s Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election seat, but Democrats surge in Trump country

Republican Clay Fuller won Tuesday's special election runoff in Georgia's 14th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Shawn Harris and keeping the deep-red northwest Georgia seat in GOP hands -- but Democrats claimed their own kind of victory, pointing to a striking shift in the vote margin as a warning sign for Republicans heading into the midterms.

DOJ probes Jan. 6 witness Cassidy Hutchinson for perjury

The Justice Department is reportedly investigating Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide whose congressional testimony implicated President Trump in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol.

Bill Gates to testify before House committee over Epstein ties

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is slated to appear before the House Oversight Committee in the coming weeks while the panel continues its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to multiple reports.

Trump floats a toll-charging venture with Iran in Strait of Hormuz

President Trump says he's considering a "joint venture" in which the U.S. and Iran charge tolls for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a major passage for oil tankers and a key point of leverage in the Middle East conflict.

US Navy requesting $3B to replenish Tomahawk missiles used in Iran war

The U.S. Navy requests $3 billion in additional funding to replenish Tomahawk missiles depleted during the war against Iran as part of a record budget.

Ousted AG Bondi declines Epstein deposition, but lawmakers say subpoena still holds

Pam Bondi will not appear for a House Oversight deposition in the Epstein probe, with the DOJ saying she was subpoenaed as attorney general and is no longer in the role.

Trump’s Iran ceasefire rocked within hours amid reported missile, drone attacks

Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, but reported drone attacks on Gulf states and Strait of Hormuz tensions signal the deal may already be strained.

Leavitt rebukes media outlets running with Iranian narratives on 10 demands

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rebuked media outlets for reporting Iran's publicly released 10-point plan as acceptable to the US.

Sen Elissa Slotkin won’t rule out 2028 presidential bid but says midterms come first for Democrats

Sen. Elissa Slotkin isn't ruling out a 2028 White House bid, saying she wouldn't say no forever if no other Democrat is on the right path forward.

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