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  1. 01

    Trump Administration Releases Government Files Related to Alien and UAP Investigations

    The release comes after President Donald Trump has previously signaled that he had tasked Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other government officials to make public "government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified …

    17 outlets · 48 articles ·
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    Trump Declares Iran Conflict Over Amidst Diplomatic Tensions and Congressional Debate

    Trump made the claim that the armed conflict is over despite Iran's insistence that the U.S. blockade is in fact an "extension of military operations" and violates the ceasefire. Trump says he is willing to hold the blockade in place for months until Iran disavows its nuclear pro…

    20 outlets · 55 articles ·
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    Supreme Court Halts Lower Court Ruling Blocking Mail Delivery of Abortion Pill

    The justices put on hold a lower court ruling that had blocked the Food and Drug Administration’s 2023 decision to allow mifepristone, a key ingredient in the abortion pill, to be delivered by post. The stay will last while the case continues to develop in the lower courts. — Was…

    21 outlets · 30 articles ·
    Right 6 Left 2 Center 11 Lean Right 4 Lean Left 7
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    FDA Commissioner Mark Makary Resigns Amidst Controversy Over Drug Reviews and Political Pressures

    In another post on Truth Social, Trump shared a text message from Makary, in which he asked Trump to “accept” his resignation. Makary highlighted how he had “announced 50 major FDA reforms.” — Breitbart Meanwhile, President Trump downplayed the situation when asked about Makary'…

    20 outlets · 33 articles ·
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    Media Pioneer and Sports Mogul Ted Turner Dies at 93

    Ted Turner, a brash television pioneer who raced yachts, owned huge chunks of the American West and transformed the news business by launching CNN and introducing the 24-hour cable news cycle, died Wednesday. He was 87. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney) — Associated Press In resp…

    19 outlets · 45 articles ·
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    U.S. Strikes Iranian Tankers Amidst Rising Tensions and Diplomatic Efforts in Strait of Hormuz

    The attacks cast more doubt on a tenuous month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect. — PBS NewsHour In response to the escalating situation, regional allies are seeking international backing. The U.S. and its Gulf allies are pushing for the U.N. …

    16 outlets · 37 articles ·
    Lean Right 10 Lean Left 11 Center 13 Right 2 Left 1
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    Trump and Xi Conclude Summit with Trade Deal Expectations Amidst Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions

    29:50 Trump says ‘fantastic’ trade deals made during talks with Xi 07:20 Xi welcomes Trump to Zhongnanhai for summit closing remarks 02:23 — NBC News Building on the summit's conclusion, U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer indicated expectations for a significant agricul…

    14 outlets · 28 articles ·
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    Cindy Burbank Wins Nebraska Democratic Senate Primary as Independent Candidate Gains Polling Traction

    An unusual Senate primary in Nebraska has a winner. Cindy Burbank, a Democrat and retired pharmacy tech, has won the Democratic nomination in the state's May 12 Senate primary. But she may not stay in the race for long: Burbank has promised to drop out of the general election an…

    13 outlets · 33 articles ·
    Lean Right 15 Lean Left 8 Left 2 Center 6 Right 2
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    Senator Van Hollen Questions Kash Patel Over Allegations of Misconduct and Drinking During FBI Confirmation Hearing

    Sen. @ChrisVanHollen (D-MD) to Kash Patel: "We cannot look away from the credible, extremely troubling reports about your misconduct…Reports of your being so drunk and hungover that your staff had to force entry into your home are extremely alarming." pic.twitter.com/9YXUNKqrwp —…

    16 outlets · 28 articles ·
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    Judge Rules on Evidence in United Healthcare CEO Killing Trial Amid Press Pass Controversy

    In the latest development in Mangione’s state murder trial over the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Judge Gregory Carro gave a split ruling. The ruling allowed prosecutors to use a gun and handwritten diary found in Mangione’s backpack, rejecting the defense’s ar…

    14 outlets · 20 articles ·
    Lean Left 7 Lean Right 6 Center 6 Right 1
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    Virginia Redistricting Dispute Reaches Supreme Court Amidst $100 Million Campaign Spending

    Underscoring the stakes of the Virginia redistricting effort, Democratic- and Republican-affiliated groups spent close to $100 million on the referendum campaign. — HuffPost In response to the high stakes of the referendum, Virginia Democrats and the state's attorney general the…

    16 outlets · 21 articles ·
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    Colorado Governor Commutes Former Clerk's Sentence Amid Democratic Outcry

    Colorado’s governor, Jared Polis, commuted Peters’ nearly nine-year prison sentence on Friday, ordering her release on 1 June. The former Colorado county clerk had allowed unauthorized people to access voting records amid efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, in w…

    17 outlets · 20 articles ·
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    Pentagon Officials Face Republican Criticism Over Budget and Iran Strategy

    Hegseth takes heat from Republicans in back-to-back hearings: 5 takeaways Republicans in the House and Senate vented their frustrations with the Pentagon on Tuesday, using a pair of back-to-back hearings to press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Iran war, President Trump’s …

    14 outlets · 27 articles ·
    Lean Right 12 Left 2 Center 8 Right 3 Lean Left 2
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    U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Steps Down Amid Scandal

    His departure is the latest shakeup of immigration leadership in recent months. Michael Banks, the head of U.S. Border Patrol, is stepping down, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed on Thursday. This is a developing story. Please check back for…

    16 outlets · 21 articles ·
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    Trump Announces Ceasefire Deal Amidst Escalating Tensions and Russian Victory Day Preparations

    President Donald Trump announced on social media that the ceasefire would run Saturday through Monday. Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates its victory over Nazi Germany 81 years ago in World War II. — PBS NewsHour In response to the announcement, Ukrai…

    15 outlets · 29 articles ·
    Center 16 Lean Left 4 Lean Right 6 Right 3
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    Trump Announces Joint Operation Killing Top ISIS Leader in Nigeria

    Trump announced the joint operation in Africa’s most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second-in-command of the Islamic State group globally and “thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us i…

    14 outlets · 20 articles ·
    Lean Right 6 Lean Left 4 Center 8 Right 2
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    Trump Urges Iran Deal as Drone Strikes Escalate Regional Tensions

    President Donald Trump warned Sunday that the “clock is ticking” for Iran to strike a deal to bring the conflict to an end, urging Tehran to move quickly toward an agreement as he warned the regime risks being “hit badly” if negotiations continue to stall amid mounting questions …

    13 outlets · 17 articles ·
    Lean Left 7 Lean Right 3 Center 4 Right 3
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    Georgia GOP Senate Primary Heads to Runoff as Kemp Backs Outsider Dooley Against Collins

    Georgia GOP Senate primary heads to runoff as Republicans battle to unseat Ossoff Georgia's GOP Senate primary heads to a June 16 runoff between Rep. Mike Collins and outsider Derek Dooley as both vie to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff. — Fox News The stakes of this primary are …

    11 outlets · 16 articles ·
    Lean Right 5 Right 2 Lean Left 7 Center 2
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    Democratic Representative Steve Cohen Announces Retirement Amid Tennessee Redistricting

    Democratic representative Steve Cohen of Tennessee on Friday announced that he is ending his bid for re-election, his career upended by the redistricting battles that are sweeping the country after last month’s supreme court decision. — The Guardian US Explaining his decision to…

    14 outlets · 18 articles ·
    Lean Right 7 Center 3 Left 1 Lean Left 5 Right 2
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    House Approves Bill to Fund Homeland Security and End Record Shutdown

    After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, and sent the bipartisan package to President Donald Trump to sign, ending the longest agency shutdown in history. — PBS NewsHour Th…

    18 outlets · 29 articles ·
    Lean Left 7 Lean Right 7 Center 10 Right 4 Left 1
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