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Matt Dunlap, the state auditor, was the Maine secretary of state from 2013 to 2021.
New York Times
Peeled blue paint floating in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday.
New York Times
The White House late Thursday said Vice President JD Vance was delaying a trip to Switzerland for negotiations with Iran.
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Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for l...
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The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 211 since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" ...
The Hill
A state judge opened the door for Missourians to access medication abortion in a Thursday ruling that comes over a year after state residents voted to legalize abortion access. Missouri circuit judge ...
New York Times
Vice President JD Vance during a briefing at the White House on Thursday.
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Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup
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Maj. James Capers Jr. with President Trump after receiving his Medal of Honor at the White House on Thursday.
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A 1,200-year-old oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died, according to scientists in the United Kingdom.
Axios
Vice President JD Vance postponed a planned trip to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks expected to begin Friday, the White House said.Why it matters: The White House said the reason for the change of pla...
The Hill
Vice President Vance’s trip to Switzerland for technical talks on the Iran deal has been postponed, the White House confirmed on Thursday. There were talks the top U.S. official would depart for Europ...
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A giant, ancient oak tree located in the Sherwood Forest -- the iconic setting of the "Robin Hood" legend -- has died, a UK wildlife charity says.
The Hill
The special election for former California Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D) House seat is headed to a runoff, after no candidate in the race received a majority of the vote, DDHQ projected on Thursday evening...
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New York Times
Tulsi Gabbard, seen at a hearing in March, is stepping down as the director of the office of national intelligence, a role that critics say has become too sprawling.
New York Times
Construction on the White House grounds in May. President Trump has linked his ballroom project to national security and an underground bunker at the White House.
The Hill
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday to reject the White House’s plans to erect a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial. The ranking member of t...
New York Times
The warehouse that ICE recently purchased for $87 million in Hamburg, Pa.
The Hill
Scammers are now leveraging an American civic duty – jury service – to steal your money, local and federal authorities are warning.
Axios
President Trump denied that the Iran war revealed the limits of his ability to exert power, telling "The Axios Show" he still believes there are "no limits."The big picture: Trump entered the war dema...
The Hill
Vice President Vance was once again thrust to the fore in trying to calm GOP unease over the interim deal between Iran and the U.S. on Thursday. It’s no easy task. Several Republican lawmakers and a l...
The Hill
A first-of-its-kind flu shot is one step closer to being available to the public after a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine for ...
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Fewer Americans are saying that anyone can achieve the American Dream than in the past, according to a new poll. In the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD)-Gallup American Dream Stu...
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A House Judiciary subcommittee overseeing antitrust matters will hold a hearing next week examining airline competition and industry regulation after Spirit Airlines shut down all operations last mont...
The Hill
Federal regulators on Thursday took steps aimed at both speeding up the buildout of AI data centers and reducing costs. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) directed regional electric grid ...
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Washington’s iconic Reflecting Pool is still green from algae – and now the “American Flag Blue” paint is peeling off the bottom.
The Hill
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Thursday moved seven House races toward Democrats, as the minority party looks to retake control of the lower chamber this November. Erin Covey, the House edit...
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) said he would return to Washington, D.C., for House votes on June 30, days before the House leaves for its Independence Day recess. “The congressman will be back for votes o...
The Hill
The Ebola outbreak in Congo that’s spread across parts of Africa has killed more than 200 people in its first month and is considered the worst known outbreak at this stage, the Africa Centres for Dis...
New York Times
Hannah Proff and Azra Taslimi, two Denver lawyers who serve on Colorado’s 11-person clemency advisory board, say the board twice rejected requests to release Tina Peters.
Axios
The political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is quietly putting massive sums into helping the group's chair, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), win his primary, Axios has learned.Why it matter...
New York Times
Vice President JD Vance during a news briefing at the White House on Thursday. He lashed out at critics of President Trump’s deal with Iran.
The Hill
The Education Department said Thursday it will reduce interest rates by 1 percent on student loans for borrowers enrolled in automatic payments starting on July 1. The reduction will be in effect thro...
ABC News
Scottish fans celebrating their team’s World Cup return drank a Samuel Adams taproom dry in Boston according to reports. ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee has more.
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One is a nuclear deal, the other is not.
Axios
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) plans to end his months-long absence and return to Capitol Hill at the end of the month, a spokesperson said Thursday.Why it matters: The mysterious nature of Kean's more th...
New York Times
Visitors at the President’s House in Philadelphia in April, a site that focuses heavily on George Washington’s ownership of slaves.
Axios
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said Thursday that he authorized the scheduled direct talks with the U.S. but warned that they will not signal agreement with Washington.Why it matters: Khamen...
New York Times
A new book by two New York Times reporters describes President Trump’s efforts to bend the federal government, cultural institutions and news cycles to his will.
Axios
Vice President Vance on Thursday issued a blunt warning to members of the Israeli government who have been attacking the deal with Iran: President Trump is the only friend you have left, and it would ...
ABC News
Three generations of LGBTQ people, the Stonewall Era, Gen x and Gen Z come together to discuss their personal struggles and hopes for the future.
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Donald Trump attends a working lunch with leaders of the G7 and the Middle East on June 16, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. | Evelyn Hockstein - Pool/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, ...
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The U.S. is allowing ships to enter and exit Iranian ports and coastal areas as the countries move to a new phase of negotiations over the next 60 days. (Image credit: Amirhossein Khorgooei)
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Sen. Bernie Sanders talks with NPR's Juana Summers about his new legislation, which would create a sovereign wealth fund, and give the American people a say in regulating AI.
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All living former presidents gathered for the dedication of the Obama presidential center in Chicago. It was a star studded event that harkened back to a more-optimistic era in American politics.
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Axios
Less than four weeks after being sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh left no doubt that the way the central bank shapes its policies and communicates is now going to be very diffe...
NPR Politics
The U.S. and Iran have signed a preliminary agreement. Who are the winners and losers? We unpack what we know.
New York Times
President Trump in Évian-les-Bains, France, for the Group of 7 meeting on Wednesday.
Ticks are one of humanity’s most dastardly adversaries: tiny, at times nigh-invisible arthropods that burrow into your skin, leech your blood, and sometimes transfer debilitating disease before they v...
You can smoke one of these now and still own a gun, thanks to the Supreme Court. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Do you like to smoke marijuana? Do you also enjoy firearms? If so, the Supreme Court has...
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Here is the text of the memorandum of understanding that was signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as Pakistan's prime minister.(Image credit: Nathan Lai...
Axios
The world's first human trial of whether a drug can essentially make a person's cells younger sets up a reality check for one of the longevity field's most promising theories.Why it matters: The early...
Axios
The U.S. national average gas price has dropped back below $4 a gallon, per AAA, a sign of Americans' pain at the pump easing after months of war in Iran.The big picture: Iran's squeeze on oil traffic...
Axios
Like its AI policy, the Trump administration's AI team is taking shape on the fly.Why it matters: Departures among key White House officials, combined with rapid advances in technology, are shaking up...
Axios
President Trump won't let go of the SAVE America Act voting bill, no matter how many times Senate Republicans make it known it's never going to happen.Why it matters: Trump's refusal to relent on his ...
Axios
The Trump administration entered office promising to get government out of the AI industry's way. It hasn't worked out that way.Why it matters: The White House says AI shouldn't be regulated, but it's...
Axios
PHOENIX — This desert region has become a bellwether for the nation's data center growth as the tech sector grapples with rising temperatures and scarce resources.Why it matters: Arizona is an extreme...
Lauren Sherman, the editor at Puck who broke the Everlane-Shein deal, tells the Today, Explained podcast that Everlane has a low chance of making a comoeback. | Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images It w...
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., says Trump's threat to block FISA reauthorization is like "cutting off your nose to spite your face."(Image credit: Alex Wong)
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Six people were on board the private plane, and at least one was killed.
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ABC News' Danny New talks to a neurologist about the real benefit of watching sports.
Melat Kiros is challenging Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s First Congressional District. She appeared at a candidate forum on May 28, 2026, in Denver. | RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post vi...
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy heading into the summer before a key midterm election....
Axios
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was silent on Wednesday as President Trump released and signed a deal that Israeli officials see as a strategic and political disaster.Why it matters: Netanya...
Axios
Few AI use cases elicit more outrage than writing: Using AI makes writing duller ... dumber ... robotic. It kills thinking ... creativity ... originality. It produces sameness and slop!Why it matters:...
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As fans from around the globe travel to the U.S. for the World Cup, David Muir shares what they're loving about it – from southern BBQ to baseball games to Buc-ee's.
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President Donald Trump attends a press conference during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily ...
Donald Trump watches the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026. | Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC President Donald Trump has spent years testing the boundaries of what pol...
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"The Devil Wears Prada 2" has earned $676 million worldwide, pushing the franchise past $1 billion in total box office sales nearly 20 years after the original film.
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Three-year-old New York Knicks superfan Rya talks about her love of Jalen Brunson and how she plans on celebrating their historic win.
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AAA’s July 4th forecast projects more than 72 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday.
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Soul Searching is Casper ter Kuile’s new monthly column drawing on ancient wisdom to live a spiritual life in the modern world. Casper is the author of The Power of Ritual, holds master’s degrees in D...
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ABC News' Danny New talks to a baker in Seattle who is going viral for letting his kids narrate his baking videos.
Americans report having less close friends. But there are a few ways we can build deeper bonds with our casual acquaintances. | Denis Novikov/Getty Images/iStockphoto When I first moved to New York in...
With a trillion dollars, Elon Musk could end hunger, house everyone, and help cure cancer. Emphasis on could. | Adam Gray/Bloomberg It’s official. Elon Musk is now the world’s first-ever trillionaire,...