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Trump created a new Dem superstar: LaMonica McIver

This is LaMonica McIver

Trump administration escalates attacks on judges

Illustration of a gavel with one side in the shape of President Trump's face in profile
May 29, 2025 - World

Hamas debating U.S. proposal for Gaza ceasefire, officials say

Sad people in line

ICE officials ousted amid demands for more immigrant arrests

Images of Grenelo and Hammer
Updated May 29, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Musk's real DOGE legacy will be decided by courts long after his departure

Elon Musk's eyes are covered in a shadow by his black "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN" hat as he stands in front of a Trump rally crowd.

Leavitt says Supreme Court "must put an end" to tariff saga

Karoline Leavitt gestures as she speaks at a White House press briefing from behind a lectern.

How a Steve Madden podcast interview went viral — and paid off

Robert Garcia kicks off Dems' next generational proxy battle

Rep. Robert Garcia, wearing a blue suit and standing outside in front of cars and people.

China's biotech boom leaves U.S. playing catch-up

Illustration of a pill, with one side featuring a Chinese flag and a much smaller side featuring an American flag
May 29, 2025 - World

Scoop: Gulf leaders told Trump they oppose strikes on Iran's nuclear program

Trump MBS

Now what? Tariff ruling creates chaos on top of chaos

President Trump holding up a list of tariffs.

MAGA's AI juggling act

Illustration of Donald Trump juggling briefcases

Inside Trump's push against school desegregation plans

Secret chatbot use causes workplace rifts

Federal judge blocks Trump admin from pulling Biden-era migrant protections

President Donald Trump during a swearing-in ceremony for Jeanine Pirro, interim US attorney for the District of Columbia, not pictured, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Updated May 28, 2025 - Economy

Court says Trump doesn't have the authority to set tariffs

President Trump.
May 28, 2025 - Business

Why weddings are shrinking

Illustration of a wedding cake topper bride and groom on top of a tiny cupcake
May 28, 2025 - Business

How a columnist's catchphrase caused an Oval Office stir

Illustration of a chicken nesting in a pile on money
May 28, 2025 - Health

HHS cancels Moderna's $590M bird flu vaccine award

Moderna's headquarters.

Musk confirms exit from Trump administration amid image rehab tour

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