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National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

An all-day prayer event on the National Mall on Sunday — backed by the White House through a mix of taxpayer funds and private donations — marked the latest...

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Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon

Iran says it will soon reveal the plan as Trump warns Tehran it will have a 'very bad time' if deal not reached soon.

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Top divers join perilous mission to recover Italian tourists’ remains from Maldives sea cave

International cave divers have arrived in Maldives to step up the search for the remains of four Italians who died while scuba diving in the island paradise...

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Louisiana rejects Gov. Jeff Landry-backed amendments again

For the second year in a row, Louisiana voters delivered a stunning defeat to Gov. Jeff Landry by rejecting a slate of constitutional amendments he...

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Iran eyes a new source of power deep beneath the Strait of Hormuz

Emboldened by its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is turning to one of the hidden arteries in the global economy: subsea cables beneath that carry...

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Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House

A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president's new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules.

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Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

A U.S. Senate official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for President Donald Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom from a...

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Cassidy Fights to Hang on in Louisiana Race as Trump-Backed Challenger Advances

Senator Bill Cassidy, the Louisiana Republican whose 2021 vote to remove President Trump from office put a political target on his back, fought to hang on...

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Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill

Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate's top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget...

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Julia Letlow advances to Louisiana Senate GOP runoff, as Sen. Bill Cassidy trails

Rep. Julia Letlow will compete in a Republican Senate primary runoff in Louisiana, NBC News projects.

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Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate GOP primary as Trump-backed challenger advances to runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) was projected to fail to advance to the runoff in Louisiana's GOP Senate primary Saturday, according to Decision Desk HQ,...

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Ballroom security money nixed by Senate parliamentarian

Republicans proposed sending $1 billion to the Secret Service, with some to be used on the controversial White House project.

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GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy fights to hold onto seat in Louisiana primary against Trump-backed challenger

Louisianans voted Saturday in the state's Senate primaries as Sen. Bill Cassidy fights to hold onto his seat, facing a Trump-backed primary challenger.

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Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West, experts say

Approximately 40 million people across the West depend on the Colorado River for water every single day. But the region could soon face drastic measures as...

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Hundreds line up at Oak Brook Center Mall for Swatch, Audemars Piguet Royal Pop Collection pocket watch, causing store closure

OAK BROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- Hundreds lined up Saturday morning at a Chicago-area mall for a Swatch and Audemars Piguet Royal Pop Collection pocket watch,...

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Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor to win the Preakness

LAUREL, Md. — Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for...

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Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win

Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara's catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international...

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Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US

MIAMI — Venezuela's government said Saturday it deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro facing several criminal investigations in the U.S. less than three...

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Report: Aaron Rodgers can earn up to $25 million in 2026

Last year, quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave the Steelers a massive bargain.

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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano live results: Updates, round-by-round scoring, highlights for Saturday's Netflix fight

Follow Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano live results and round-by-round updates for the Rousey vs. Carano fight card on Saturday night in Inglewood, California.

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