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Monday, June 22, 2026
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Mamdani wave: Lander, Valdez and Avila Chevalier win congressional primaries
NYC Democratic socialists look to ride Mamdani wave and expand ranks in Albany
Zohran Mamdani just announced NYC's 1st city-owned grocery store. Could the idea help reverse rising food prices across the U.S.?
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Mamdani wave: Lander, Valdez and Avila Chevalier win congressional primaries
NYC Democratic socialists look to ride Mamdani wave and expand ranks in Albany
Zohran Mamdani just announced NYC's 1st city-owned grocery store. Could the idea help reverse rising food prices across the U.S.?
The U.S. and Iran agree to a 'road map' for a final deal, mediators say
Trump threatens to 'hit Iran very hard again' while Vance is in Switzerland for talks
Former Iranian diplomat reacts to preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement
Here's how much the Iran war cost — and how its effects will linger
The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon
For Lebanon, a U.S.-Iran agreement raises questions beyond Hezbollah
Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war
Trump's Iran deal is getting major blowback from everyone except the markets
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
Trump signs preliminary agreement with Iran, after releasing details
Oil flowing through the strait, says Vance, but Israeli strikes in Lebanon raise doubts over peace
Senate Republicans raise alarm over Trump’s deal with Iran
Trump says Iran can access $300 billion fund only if they do 'things right'
Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says
With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet
Trump threatens to 'hit Iran very hard again' while Vance is in Switzerland for talks
Former Iranian diplomat reacts to preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement
Here's how much the Iran war cost — and how its effects will linger
The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon
For Lebanon, a U.S.-Iran agreement raises questions beyond Hezbollah
Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war
Trump's Iran deal is getting major blowback from everyone except the markets
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
Trump signs preliminary agreement with Iran, after releasing details
Oil flowing through the strait, says Vance, but Israeli strikes in Lebanon raise doubts over peace
Senate Republicans raise alarm over Trump’s deal with Iran
Trump says Iran can access $300 billion fund only if they do 'things right'
Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says
With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it's 6 months late
DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization
Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights
Trump moves oversight of special education and civil rights out of the Education Department
Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending
Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia
The Education Department is hiring — while it's being dismantled
Linda McMahon defends dismantling the Education Department, shifting its work
Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cuts
Trump administration delays rule aimed at improving disability access in schools
DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization
Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights
Trump moves oversight of special education and civil rights out of the Education Department
Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending
Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia
The Education Department is hiring — while it's being dismantled
Linda McMahon defends dismantling the Education Department, shifting its work
Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cuts
Trump administration delays rule aimed at improving disability access in schools
Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows
Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote
Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote
Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred
A Georgia city, slated for a massive immigration warehouse, sues ICE
Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports
Republicans skeptical on funding security for ballroom while White House amps up pressure
10,000 rulings: The courts’ overwhelming rebuke of Trump’s ICE policies
DeSantis confirms 'Alligator Alcatraz' may shut down sooner than expected
Trump officials discussing possible closure of Alligator Alcatraz
Trump defends higher ballroom costs, targets less than $400 million
Republicans want to add $1 billion for Trump's ballroom security to ICE funding plan
Republicans include $1 billion for White House ballroom in funding package
Record-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown ends
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
Congress ends record-shattering DHS shutdown
Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Defense Plan Draws Rare Republican Pushback
As DHS shutdown lags, Senate greenlights $70B for ICE, Border Patrol
Senate Republicans clear go-it-alone path for ICE funding
Republicans fear succession of government shutdowns under Trump
Senate votes to kickstart partisan funding process for ICE. Here's how that works
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Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'
Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland
NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe
‘Slap in the face': Republicans skewer Pentagon over Poland move
Pentagon officials stunned by Hegseth decision on troops in Poland
US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say
Fallout from the Iran war may include a NATO where the U.S. is no longer its leader
A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops
Why U.S. troops are stationed in Germany, and what happens if some leave
As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO
The loss of 5,000 US troops in Germany is just the tip of the challenge facing Europe
Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next
Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'
Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland
NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe
‘Slap in the face': Republicans skewer Pentagon over Poland move
Pentagon officials stunned by Hegseth decision on troops in Poland
US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say
Fallout from the Iran war may include a NATO where the U.S. is no longer its leader
A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops
Why U.S. troops are stationed in Germany, and what happens if some leave
As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO
The loss of 5,000 US troops in Germany is just the tip of the challenge facing Europe
Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next
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'Living celebration of community': Obamas open presidential centre in Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect
Michelle Obama takes the stage to 'sing the praises' of her husband: live updates
Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities
Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
Who paid for the Obama Presidential Center? Donors include Jeff Bezos
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'Living celebration of community': Obamas open presidential centre in Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect
Michelle Obama takes the stage to 'sing the praises' of her husband: live updates
Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities
Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
Who paid for the Obama Presidential Center? Donors include Jeff Bezos
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