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Congress Unveils Time Capsule which will be Sealed until 2276
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations, Congress is looking ahead to the next 250 years. On Wednesday, Congressional members unveiled a time capsule they’ll keep at the Capitol to be only opened until 2276. We asked a few members what they would put inside the capsule.
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Trump’s DNI Nomination Pause Complicates FISA Renewal, Raises Questions About Intelligence Leadership
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A surprise move from President Donald Trump last week is having major ripple effects and raising new questions about the future of U.S. intelligence leadership.
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Democrats Face Crowded Primaries in NYC Congressional Districts
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WASHINGTON, D.C.. – There are a handful of high-stakes primaries in New York’s congressional races. Democrats face crowded primary races in districts 10, 12 and 13 that cover New York City. It’s the new Mayor’s political influence that’s being tested today in some of these races.
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Vance Touts Progress on Nuclear Negotiations, Strait of Hormuz After Weekend Talks with Iran
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The U.S. and Iran are reporting early progress after a rare round of face-to-face talks in Switzerland, as both sides begin a two-month push to reach a deal on Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and other key issues.
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Slotkin, Senate Democrats Propose Legislation to Bar Presidents from Sending Armed Forces to Polling Sites Without Congressional Approval
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A handful of Senate Democrats have introduced a bill that would ban the President from sending the military or federal officers to polling locations during elections. This follows the President’s comments earlier this year stating Republicans should nationalize elections in at least 15 states.
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Court Ruling to Allow Trump Administration to Alter Slavery Exhibit, Organizations Concerned
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation honors and recognizes Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the US, advocacy groups are highlighting the Administration’s attempts to alter or remove historical exhibits regarding slavery, racial injustice and civil rights. A recent court ruling is giving the Trump Administration the green light to replace a slavery exhibit at a popular Philadelphia site.
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Alleged UFC Attack Plot at White House Raises Concerns About Weaponized Drones
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An alleged attack plot targeting the Freedom250 UFC event at the White House on Sunday is raising new fears about one of the fastest-growing threats in public safety: weaponized drones.
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Congress Works on Housing Affordability and Supply Legislation in Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Both the House and the Senate are working to finalize their biggest housing package in years. Senators on both sides of the aisle said buying a home is part of the American dream but that dream is unreachable for many Americans due to high costs and low supply.
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Zelenskyy Meets with Global Leaders, Trump Pushes for Peace in Ukraine
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the President’s trip to France for the G7 summit, Donald Trump said he will push for peace in Ukraine. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the G7 leaders pledged more help for Ukraine as their war with Russia continues.
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New Details in US-Iran Framework, $300 Billion Fund for Iran Draws Criticism
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New details are emerging about the framework toward a U.S.-Iran peace deal, including reports of a $300 billion fund that could help rebuild and develop Iran. But President Donald Trump says the U.S. isn’t putting up a dime and is pushing back on reports that suggest otherwise.