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U.S. national debt hits record $40 trillion, doubling in less than 10 years; Trump administration pressuring countries to cut economic ties with Iran.
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U.S. national debt hits record $40 trillion, doubling in less than 10 years; Trump administration pressuring countries to cut economic ties with Iran.
U.S. national debt hits record $40 trillion, doubling in less than 10 years; Trump administration pressuring countries to cut economic ties with Iran.
Angie Nixon pulls off upset win in Florida primary; Trump says peace talks with Iran will resume "maybe at some point."
Angie Nixon pulls off upset win in Florida primary; Trump says peace talks with Iran will resume "maybe at some point."
Florida, Wyoming and Alaska hold primaries; mixed messaging from White House on Iran talks.
Iran war continues 60 days after memorandum of understanding signed; Florida primaries on Tuesday.
Iran war continues 60 days after memorandum of understanding signed; Florida primaries on Tuesday.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder; new aircraft carrier on way to replace USS Lincoln.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder; new aircraft carrier on way to replace USS Lincoln.
Concerns rise about conditions on USS Lincoln; U.S. and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz.
Concerns rise about conditions on USS Lincoln; U.S. and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz.
Key takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states; Karoline Leavitt leaving role as White House press secretary.
Key takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states; Karoline Leavitt leaving role as White House press secretary.
Six states hold primaries as the 2026 midterm election cycle continues; New details on Trump's secret plane switch.
Six states hold primaries as the 2026 midterm election cycle continues; New details on Trump's secret plane switch.
Trump signs executive order updating childhood vaccine recommendations; primary day for five states on Tuesday.
Trump signs executive order updating childhood vaccine recommendations; primary day for five states on Tuesday.
Senate navigating several matters ahead of summer recess; No U.S.-Iran deal yet on Strait of Hormuz.
Senate navigating several matters ahead of summer recess; No U.S.-Iran deal yet on Strait of Hormuz.
Rep. Haley Stevens discusses her primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed; President Trump denies reports of U.S. munitions shortages.
Rep. Haley Stevens discusses her primary loss to Abdul El-Sayed; President Trump denies reports of U.S. munitions shortages.
Abdul El-Sayed wins primary in Michigan; Trump again teases deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Abdul El-Sayed wins primary in Michigan; Trump again teases deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Five states held primary elections Tuesday, including a key Democratic Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.
Five states held primary elections Tuesday, including a key Democratic Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.
Trump says he's giving Iran a "last chance" at diplomacy; Blanche one step closer to confirmation as attorney general.
Trump says he's giving Iran a "last chance" at diplomacy; Blanche one step closer to confirmation as attorney general.
Trump says he's giving Iran a "last chance" at diplomacy; Blanche one step closer to confirmation as attorney general.
Trump says he's giving Iran a "last chance" at diplomacy; Blanche one step closer to confirmation as attorney general.
President Trump holds Cabinet meeting at Camp David; 7 states report cyberattack on water systems.
President Trump holds Cabinet meeting at Camp David; 7 states report cyberattack on water systems.
Cornyn and Tillis meet with Blanche amid hold on AG nomination; details on where U.S.-Iran talks stand as war appears to expand to Egypt.
Cornyn and Tillis meet with Blanche amid hold on AG nomination; details on where U.S.-Iran talks stand as war appears to expand to Egypt.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment in Senate hearing; Fed leaves interest rates unchanged.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment in Senate hearing; Fed leaves interest rates unchanged.
The funeral for Sen. Lindsey Graham is held in Washington, D.C.; Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu.
The funeral for Sen. Lindsey Graham is held in Washington, D.C.; Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu.
New CBS News polling has Trump underwater on Iran; ICE to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants, sources say.
New CBS News polling has Trump underwater on Iran; ICE to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants, sources say.
New CBS News polling has Trump underwater on Iran; ICE to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants, sources say.
New CBS News polling has Trump underwater on Iran; ICE to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants, sources say.
Tight security in place for White House Correspondents' Dinner as Trump set to attend; new tariff threat strains relationship between U.S. and Canada.
Tight security in place for White House Correspondents' Dinner as Trump set to attend; new tariff threat strains relationship between U.S. and Canada.
Trump tells Axios he's considering a "massive attack" on Iran; GOP House Judiciary chair issues criminal referral against Jack Smith.
Trump tells Axios he's considering a "massive attack" on Iran; GOP House Judiciary chair issues criminal referral against Jack Smith.
Trump and Iran trade threats to attack energy infrastructure; Trump administration officially announces nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Trump and Iran trade threats to attack energy infrastructure; Trump administration officially announces nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Trump eyes attacks on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain as Pentagon seeks more funding; former FDA commissioner unpacks state of cyclospora outbreak.
Trump eyes attacks on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain as Pentagon seeks more funding; former FDA commissioner unpacks state of cyclospora outbreak.
More U.S. strikes against Iran; two soldiers killed in Iranian strikes identified.
More U.S. strikes against Iran; two soldiers killed in Iranian strikes identified.
Trump claims catastrophic election vulnerabilities without proof; Washington Post identifies installation failures as cause of Reflecting Pool damage.
Trump claims catastrophic election vulnerabilities without proof; Washington Post identifies installation failures as cause of Reflecting Pool damage.
President Trump to give primetime speech on election security; Todd Blanche has second day of confirmation hearing for attorney general role.
President Trump to give primetime speech on election security; Todd Blanche has second day of confirmation hearing for attorney general role.
Todd Blanche has confirmation hearing for attorney general job; Trump overturns ICE order suspending most traffic stops.
Todd Blanche has confirmation hearing for attorney general job; Trump overturns ICE order suspending most traffic stops.
Latest on ICE scrutiny after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine; aide to Rep. Ro Khanna on moment he says he was detained in the West Bank.
Latest on ICE scrutiny after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine; aide to Rep. Ro Khanna on moment he says he was detained in the West Bank.
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, is appointed to fill his Senate seat; U.S. launches new strikes against Iran.
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, is appointed to fill his Senate seat; U.S. launches new strikes against Iran.
President Trump says U.S. continuing Iran talks, but ceasefire is "over"; Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race.
President Trump says U.S. continuing Iran talks, but ceasefire is "over"; Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race.
Maine Democrats to hold nominating convention after Graham Platner exit; questions arise about new Air Force One plane from Qatar.
Maine Democrats to hold nominating convention after Graham Platner exit; questions arise about new Air Force One plane from Qatar.
U.S. launches new airstrikes against Iran; Democrats continue calls for Graham Platner to end his campaign.
U.S. launches new airstrikes against Iran; Democrats continue calls for Graham Platner to end his campaign.
U.S. launches new airstrikes against Iran; Democrats continue calls for Graham Platner to end his campaign.
More Democrats call for Graham Platner to end his campaign; U.S. launches new strikes against Iran over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
More Democrats call for Graham Platner to end his campaign; U.S. launches new strikes against Iran over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
More Democrats call for Graham Platner to end his campaign; U.S. launches new strikes against Iran over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
More Democrats call for Graham Platner to end his campaign; U.S. launches new strikes against Iran over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Democrats withdrawing Platner endorsements after sexual assault allegation; Russian attack on Kyiv looms over upcoming NATO summit.
Democrats withdrawing Platner endorsements after sexual assault allegation; Russian attack on Kyiv looms over upcoming NATO summit.
Security ramps up for D.C. Fourth of July events; taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions, sources say.
Security ramps up for D.C. Fourth of July events; taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions, sources say.
Trump filing reveals he made $2.2 billion in 2025; H. R. McMaster says Iran is "getting everything that they wanted" in U.S. talks.
Trump filing reveals he made $2.2 billion in 2025; H. R. McMaster says Iran is "getting everything that they wanted" in U.S. talks.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans; Democratic Socialists of America to be tested in Colorado primary.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans; Democratic Socialists of America to be tested in Colorado primary.
Takeaways from Monday's Supreme Court decisions; Trump says U.S. and Iran will hold talks Tuesday, Iranians say otherwise.
Takeaways from Monday's Supreme Court decisions; Trump says U.S. and Iran will hold talks Tuesday, Iranians say otherwise.
Leon Black testifies before a House panel on the Epstein files; U.S. conducts retaliatory strikes against Iran.
Leon Black testifies before a House panel on the Epstein files; U.S. conducts retaliatory strikes against Iran.
Trump calls for House Republicans to unify; Supreme Court hands down decisions on major immigration cases.
Trump calls for House Republicans to unify; Supreme Court hands down decisions on major immigration cases.
Trump and Cassidy have tense exchange in meeting with GOP senators; Mamdani-backed candidates win in New York primaries.
Trump and Cassidy have tense exchange in meeting with GOP senators; Mamdani-backed candidates win in New York primaries.
U.S. and Iran offer conflicting accounts of nuclear talks; primary races in New York, Maryland, Utah and South Carolina.
U.S. and Iran offer conflicting accounts of nuclear talks; primary races in New York, Maryland, Utah and South Carolina.
Vice President JD Vance says he feels great about progress on Iran talks; British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation.
Vice President JD Vance says he feels great about progress on Iran talks; British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation.
Israel and Hezbollah reach a ceasefire in Lebanon; Reflecting Pool facing new issues despite President Trump's recent renovation.
Israel and Hezbollah reach a ceasefire in Lebanon; Reflecting Pool facing new issues despite President Trump's recent renovation.
Vice President JD Vance warns Israel to abide by initial U.S.-Iran deal; Obama Presidential Center holds star-studded grand opening ceremony.
Vice President JD Vance warns Israel to abide by initial U.S.-Iran deal; Obama Presidential Center holds star-studded grand opening ceremony.
Terms of U.S.-Iran deal revealed by U.S. officials; Fed keeps interest rates steady in first decision under Chair Kevin Warsh.
Terms of U.S.-Iran deal revealed by U.S. officials; Fed keeps interest rates steady in first decision under Chair Kevin Warsh.
New details after FBI thwarts alleged terror plot; four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries.
New details after FBI thwarts alleged terror plot; four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries.
Details still slim on U.S.-Iran deal; California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife.
Details still slim on U.S.-Iran deal; California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife.
Details still slim on U.S.-Iran deal; California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife.
Details still slim on U.S.-Iran deal; California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife.
Iran's top diplomat says deal "has never been closer"; FISA surveillance set to expire despite new intelligence chief pick.
Iran's top diplomat says deal "has never been closer"; FISA surveillance set to expire despite new intelligence chief pick.
U.S. and Iran expected to have 60 days to reach deal upon letter of intent signing; Thune under pressure from Trump to fire Senate parliamentarian.
U.S. and Iran expected to have 60 days to reach deal upon letter of intent signing; Thune under pressure from Trump to fire Senate parliamentarian.
U.S. and Iran expected to have 60 days to reach a deal upon letter of intent signing; Thune under pressure from Trump to fire Senate parliamentarian.
U.S. and Iran expected to have 60 days to reach a deal upon letter of intent signing; Thune under pressure from Trump to fire Senate parliamentarian.
U.S. forces conduct more strikes against Iran; House member describes Bill Gates' Epstein testimony.
U.S. forces conduct more strikes against Iran; House member describes Bill Gates' Epstein testimony.
U.S. forces conduct more strikes against Iran; House member describes Bill Gates' Epstein testimony.
U.S. forces conduct more strikes against Iran; House member describes Bill Gates' Epstein testimony.
Primary day wrapping up in Maine as voters grapple with Graham Platner's scandals; U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran.
Primary day wrapping up in Maine as voters grapple with Graham Platner's scandals; U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran.
Primary day is wrapping up in Maine as voters grapple with Graham Platner's scandals; U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran.
Primary day is wrapping up in Maine as voters grapple with Graham Platner's scandals; U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran.
Iran and Israel say they've halted military operations after weekend flare-up; Trump attends NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden.
Iran and Israel say they've halted military operations after weekend flare-up; Trump attends NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden.
Iran and Israel say they've halted military operations after weekend flare-up; Trump attends NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden.
Iran and Israel say they've halted military operations after weekend flare-up; Trump attends NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden.
The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate stayed at 4.3%; Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has mounting controversies.
The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate stayed at 4.3%; Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has mounting controversies.
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general; Senate holds "vote-a-rama."
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general; Senate holds "vote-a-rama."
House passes measure that would rein in Trump on Iran; Trump says Iran talks are ongoing despite recent attack.
House passes measure that would rein in Trump on Iran; Trump says Iran talks are ongoing despite recent attack.
Primary battles are underway in six states; acting AG Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee.
Primary battles are underway in six states; acting AG Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee.
Trump says Iran talks are continuing, Iran says otherwise; Graham Platner's wife addresses sexting scandal.
Trump says Iran talks are continuing, Iran says otherwise; Graham Platner's wife addresses sexting scandal.
Trump says Iran talks are continuing, Iran says otherwise; Graham Platner's wife addresses sexting scandal.
Trump says Iran talks are continuing, Iran says otherwise; Graham Platner's wife addresses sexting scandal.
President Trump holds Situation Room meeting on Iran; Bondi testifies behind closed doors in House Oversight Committee's Epstein probe.
President Trump holds Situation Room meeting on Iran; Bondi testifies behind closed doors in House Oversight Committee's Epstein probe.
Trump and Iran yet to give final approval on 60-day truce, sources say; Trump administration building Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
Trump and Iran yet to give final approval on 60-day truce, sources say; Trump administration building Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
Takeaways from Texas primary runoffs; Trump paints murky picture of Iran peace talks.
Takeaways from Texas primary runoffs; Trump paints murky picture of Iran peace talks.
Trump says his third physical in 13 months went "perfectly"; details still scarce on potential U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Trump says his third physical in 13 months went "perfectly"; details still scarce on potential U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director; President Trump defends "anti-weaponization" fund despite GOP backlash.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director; President Trump defends "anti-weaponization" fund despite GOP backlash.
New U.S. travel restrictions imposed over Ebola outbreak; fallout continues over DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund."
New U.S. travel restrictions imposed over Ebola outbreak; fallout continues over DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund."
Breaking down Tuesday's primaries as another Republican who broke with Trump falters; U.S. indicts Raúl Castro.
Breaking down Tuesday's primaries as another Republican who broke with Trump falters; U.S. indicts Raúl Castro.
Major primary elections held in multiple states; Acting AG Todd Blanche faces scrutiny at Senate hearing.
Major primary elections held in multiple states; Acting AG Todd Blanche faces scrutiny at Senate hearing.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego; Trump says U.S. won't go forward with scheduled attack on Iran.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego; Trump says U.S. won't go forward with scheduled attack on Iran.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego; Trump says U.S. won't go forward with scheduled attack on Iran.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego; Trump says U.S. won't go forward with scheduled attack on Iran.
Iraqi national charged with planning terror attacks; President Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" as Xi summit ends.
Iraqi national charged with planning terror attacks; President Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" as Xi summit ends.
Xi lays out warning for Trump on Taiwan; Chinese Americans discuss hopes for summit.
Xi lays out warning for Trump on Taiwan; Chinese Americans discuss hopes for summit.
President Trump heads to Bejing to meet with Xi Jinping; inflation surges to its highest level in nearly three years.
President Trump heads to Bejing to meet with Xi Jinping; inflation surges to its highest level in nearly three years.
President Trump says ceasefire with Iran "on life support"; Americans exposed to hantavirus return to quarantine in the U.S.
President Trump says ceasefire with Iran "on life support"; Americans exposed to hantavirus return to quarantine in the U.S.
Ship with hantavirus outbreak arriving in Spain on Sunday; Virginia Supreme Court rejects new congressional map.
Ship with hantavirus outbreak arriving in Spain on Sunday; Virginia Supreme Court rejects new congressional map.
Trump administration waiting for Iranian response on peace proposal; Judge releases apparent Jeffrey Epstein suicide note.
Trump administration waiting for Iranian response on peace proposal; Judge releases apparent Jeffrey Epstein suicide note.
Rubio says Operation Epic Fury is over; primary day in Indiana and Ohio.
Rubio says Operation Epic Fury is over; primary day in Indiana and Ohio.
Fallout continues from Spirit Airlines' closure; new details on missing U.S. soldiers in Morocco.
Fallout continues from Spirit Airlines' closure; new details on missing U.S. soldiers in Morocco.
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