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Natalie Harp, Trump’s close aide, joined him during secret Air Force One switch amid Iran threat
Natalie Harp, a key aide to former President Donald Trump, accompanied him during a secret plane change in July 2026 following an Iran assassination threat.
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US announces largest economic sanctions targeting Iran and its trading partners
President Trump unveiled a sweeping economic sanctions campaign to isolate Iran financially and warned nations aiding Tehran will face major penalties.
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Prince Harry and Meghan plan return to UK with children after six years in US
Prince Harry and Meghan will move back to the UK in August 2026 with their children, ending six years based in California.
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White House Confirms Donald Trump in Excellent Health After May Exam
The White House released a medical report on May 29 confirming President Donald Trump’s excellent health following his May 26 examination.
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US Hosts First Israeli and Lebanese Military Delegations for Security Talks at Pentagon
The Pentagon hosted Israeli and Lebanese military delegations on May 29 to launch security talks aimed at supporting peace negotiations between the two countries.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican with 50-person delegation
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on May 28, accompanied by about 50 city officials and leaders.
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Multiple artists drop out of Freedom 250 concert in Washington amid political dispute
Several performers withdrew from the Freedom 250 concert scheduled for June 25 to July 10 in DC, citing political disagreements with the event's direction.
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USPS proposes rule requiring states to provide mail-in ballot voter lists for federal elections
The U.S. Postal Service proposed rules mandating states to share voter data for mail-in ballots in federal elections to track ballot mailings and returns.
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Rep. Frederica Wilson, 83, announces retirement from Congress after 15 years
Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) confirmed she will retire and not seek reelection after serving Florida's 24th District since 2011.
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks $1.8 Billion Trump Ally Compensation Fund
US District Judge Leonie Brinkema blocked the Trump administration from operating a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate political allies on May 29.
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Eight students rescued after Iron Shark rollercoaster malfunction at Pleasure Pier, Texas
Eight students were stranded for up to four hours atop the Iron Shark rollercoaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston due to a ride malfunction, then rescued safely by firefighters.
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Fire on Amtrak work train near New York's Penn Station injures five and disrupts rail service
A fire on an Amtrak work train near New York's Penn Station early Friday injured five and delayed regional rail services.
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Majority of Americans Say Trump Inappropriately Profited from Cryptocurrency Since Return to Office
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 63% of Americans believe President Trump and family profited improperly from cryptocurrency since his return to office.
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Donald Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner
Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to become commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Photo and video journalists in Gaza to receive 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom award
Professional photo and video journalists in Gaza will receive the 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom for risking their lives reporting on the war.
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Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic Senate primary, will face Ashley Moody in November
Florida state representative Angie Nixon secured the Democratic Senate nomination, defeating Alexander Vindman on August 18.
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US Sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Lawyer over Israel Investigations
On August 18, 2026, the US sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye for investigating officials from non-member states including Israel.
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US and South Korea end Ulchi Freedom Shield drills six days early following Trump order
The US and South Korea agreed to cut short the 2026 Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise, ending it August 21 instead of August 27.
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Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic Senate primary, defeating Alexander Vindman
Florida state representative Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for US Senate, beating Alexander Vindman 56% to 44%.
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Byron Donalds wins Florida GOP primary to succeed Governor DeSantis
Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for Florida governor, setting up a November race against Democrat David Jolly.
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Jacob Daniel Baker Arrested in Connection to Three Killings on Hawaii's Big Island
Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, was arrested Thursday on Hawaii's Big Island for suspicion in three killings of elderly men.
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77 after six decades with band
Frank Beard, longtime drummer of ZZ Top, died at 77 on August 17 at his Texas ranch in hospice care.
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US Judge Lifts Stay on Ending Deportation Protections for 5,000 Ethiopians Under TPS
US District Judge Brian Murphy lifted the stay on ending Temporary Protected Status for roughly 5,000 Ethiopians, allowing DHS to terminate their deportation protections.
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Boston Mayor’s Office Promotes Trans Period Pride Event amid Backlash
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s LGBTQ+ Office promoted a June 2026 Trans Period Pride event, drawing criticism from conservative voices online.