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US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship
The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to the latest attacks on its warships More »
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Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration
Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as the leader of the Smithsonian Institution after a challenging year More »
Trump honors 9/11 victims at the Ellipse, pledging to 'never forget'
President Donald Trump has honored the victims of the Sept_ 11, 2001, attacks by vowing to “never forget.” More »
Federal judge temporarily blocks Missouri from using old House map after Supreme Court declined case
A federal judge in Missouri has temporarily blocked the state from using its old congressional districts in the November election, after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to get involved in the twisting and confusing legal battle More »
Trump's White House North Portico project nears completion with shroud and scaffolding removed
The White House says restoration work on the mansion's North Portico should be completed by mid-September before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States later in the month More »
US hits remaining parts of Iran's aviation sector with sanctions in latest move to isolate Tehran
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on additional elements of Iran’s aviation industry More »
FDA fills four senior roles, including top officials for drugs, vaccines and tobacco
The Trump administration named four officials to take over senior roles at the Food and Drug Administration, including the agency’s top leaders for drugs and vaccines More »
Exclusive: New grand jury subpoenas in investigation targeting Trump-Russia probe, AP sources say
The Justice Department is demanding testimony before a Florida grand jury in an investigation targeting perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump More »
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes
New data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon More »
New Hampshire voters pick nominees as Sen. Shaheen’s exit sparks a scramble for key seats
New Hampshire primary voters are choosing candidates for Congress, governor and the state Legislature, with the retirement of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen creating the most competitive races More »
