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Bipartisan affordable housing bill to become law without Pres. Trump's signature
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Jul 10, 20261:01:10pending
Many Maine Dems. enter U.S. Senate race after fmr. nominee Platner drops out; He...
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Jul 9, 202659:08pending
Pres. Trump says U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over & Ukraine can produce Patriot defen...
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Jul 8, 202657:49pending
Pres. Trump at NATO Summit on defense spending, selling F-35's to Turkey, Russia...
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Jul 7, 202655:02pending
Trump Travels to NATO Summit; Campaign 2026 Senate Races Heat Up
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Jul 6, 202653:45pending
The Weekly: Iran Conflict, Trump Influence, and Redistricting Fights Shape the 2...
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May 9, 202630:34pending
Weekend Edition: John Bolton on the war in Iran, Rising National Debt, and Menta...
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May 9, 202633:22pending
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down new Dem.-leaning Cong. district map; April j...
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May 8, 202659:39pending
U.S., Gulf allies draft UN Sec. Council resolution condemning Iran for blocking...
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May 7, 202657:25pending
Iran says it is reviewing latest U.S. peace plan; White House salute to military...
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May 6, 202659:12pending
Pres. Trump & Defense Sec. Hegseth say Iran ceasefire still holds despite attack...
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May 5, 202658:23pending
U.S. & Iran fire shots on first day of Pres. Trump's 'Project Freedom' to get sh...
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May 4, 202658:52pending
The Weekly: Hegseth Faces Congress, King Charles Visits DC, Lawmakers Pass FISA...
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May 2, 202629:23failed
Weekend Edition: Leadership at the Federal Reserve, National Women's Defense Lea...
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May 2, 202630:08failed
President Trump rejects latest offer from Iran, won't comply with War Powers Act...
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May 1, 202657:38failed
Homeland Security Dept. shutdown ends after 76 days; House passes 5-year farm bi...
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Apr 30, 202656:33failed
Def. Sec. Hegseth testifies before Congress on Iran War for 1st time; Supreme Co...
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Apr 29, 202659:12failed
UK's King & Queen welcomed at White House, King Charles speaks to Joint Meeting...
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Apr 28, 20261:00:21failed
Attempted Assassination Charge in Washington as Lawmakers Race on FISA and DHS S...
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Apr 27, 202653:56failed
The Weekly Podcast: Iran War Ceasefire, White House Correspondents’ Dinner Retur...
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Apr 25, 202623:34failed
Weekend Edition: Virginia Redistricting referendum, "Redefining Freedom.." by So...
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Apr 25, 202628:22failed
Just Dept. ends Fed Chair Powell probe; Envoys Witkoff & Kushner will meet Iran...
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Apr 24, 202658:20failed
Pres. Trump says 'don't rush me' when asked about timeline for U.S.-Iran peace t...
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Apr 23, 202659:07failed
White House says Pres. Trump has no timeline for U.S.-Iran peace talks & ending...
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Apr 22, 202659:15failed
Fed Chair nominee Warsh promises Senators independent interest rate decisions; P...
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Apr 21, 20261:00:52failed
President Trump says he is 'highly unlikely' to extend ceasefire with Iran
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Apr 20, 202651:07failed
The Weekly: Iran War Escalates, Trump Clashes with Pope Leo XIV, and Congress Ex...
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Apr 18, 202634:45failed
Weekend Edition: Tax Enforcement, the President's 2027 Budget Request, and "End...
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Apr 18, 202631:28failed
Pres. Trump says Strait of Hormuz blockade of Iranian ships continues after Ira...
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Apr 17, 202657:52failed
Israel & Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire; House votes down Iran War Powers Act...
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Apr 16, 202659:11failed
One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) tax cuts highlighted on Tax Day; Senate votes down...
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Apr 15, 202658:29failed
Rep. Swalwell (D-CA) & Rep. Gonzales (R-TX) resign amid sexual misconduct allega...
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Apr 14, 202656:42failed
Trump Warns Iran as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Begins, Congress Returns to Washin...
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Apr 13, 202642:08failed
The Weekly: Iran Conflict, Melania Trump Speaks Out, Oil Near $100
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Apr 11, 202636:21failed
Weekend Edition: Latest in Iran and Ceasefire, NATO Sec. Gen. Rutte's Visit to D...
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Apr 11, 202628:48failed
VP Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the U.S. ahead of peace talks; Pres. Trump's l...
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Apr 10, 202659:41failed
NATO Sec. Gen. Rutte says he sensed Pres. Trump's disappointment over allies res...
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Apr 9, 202659:26failed
Iran War ceasefire tested by disagreements over whether Lebanon is covered. Iran...
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Apr 8, 20261:00:05failed
President Trump posts concerning his threatened attack on Iran, 'a whole civiliz...
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Apr 7, 20261:00:47failed
President Trump shares details of servicemember's rescue and threatens Iran's in...
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Apr 6, 202640:17failed
Weekend Edition: President Trump's Address to the Nation, Artemis II Launch, and...
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Apr 4, 202627:45failed
American fighter jet is shot down over Iran, one crewmember still missing; March...
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Apr 3, 202658:45completed
Attorney General Pam Bondi ousted; White House ballroom project approved; UN Sec...
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Apr 2, 202657:49failed
President Trump attends Supreme Court case challenging his Executive Order endin...
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Apr 1, 202657:38failed
Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's ban on 'conversation therapy' for LGBTQ+ c...
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Mar 31, 20261:01:00failed
U.S.-Iran Tensions, Rising Oil and Gas Prices, TSA Pay Restored, DHS Funding Sta...
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Mar 30, 202636:49failed
The Weekly: Iran Conflict, DHS Funding Vote, and House Ethics Findings
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Mar 28, 202621:29failed
Weekend Edition: Iran, Cuba, & CPAC
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Mar 28, 202623:17failed
House Republicans reject bipartisan Senate-passed DHS funding bill to end partia...
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Mar 27, 202658:33failed
Senate GOP give Senate Dems 'last & final' offer to reopen Homeland Security Dep...
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Mar 26, 202659:15failed