United States Politics and Government

Embargoes and SanctionsGraham, LindseyGreer, Jamieson LLaw and LegislationOil (Petroleum) and GasolinePutin, Vladimir VRussian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)Trump, Donald JUnited States International RelationsUnited States Politics and GovernmentUS and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Senate Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran

The legislation was championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican whose sudden death last month helped spur quick action on it.

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Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Ballroom Construction

A federal appeals court panel backed a lower court’s ruling, and made it likely that the Supreme Court will decide the case. But the decision does not mean construction will halt immediately.

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Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On

As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.

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Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook

The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.

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Blanche, Todd (Attorney)Bondi, Pamela JComey, James BComey, MaureneEthics and Official MisconductFederal Bureau of InvestigationFloridaJustice DepartmentMiami (Fla)Reding Quinones, Jason AUnited States Politics and Government

Prosecutor Sues Justice Dept. Over Dismissal After Right-Wing Influencer’s Claim

Will Rosenzweig joins a growing list of former prosecutors and federal agents who have gone to court to contest the purge of law enforcement deemed disloyal.

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An ICE Detention Center Roils a Colorado Town and Jolts a House Race

Tiny Hudson, Colo., was mostly known as a speed trap between plains and suburbs. Then ICE announced it was coming, setting off months of protests.

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