Judge blocks above-ground construction of Trump’s White House ballroom

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The White House’s East Wing was demolished to build a 90,000 square-foot ballroom sought by President Donald Trump. That project is being challenged in court.

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Realtor’s cold case murder suspect alleges major evidence blunder by investigators: report

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Kristin Ramsey, charged in the 2011 murder of real estate agent Ashley Okland, faces allegations her defense says involve lost or destroyed evidence.

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US House rejects war powers resolution that would prevent further action against Iran

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Resolution needed two more votes to pass, but Democrats now appear solidified in oppositionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have prevented further military action against Iran, as Democrats united against continued US…

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Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure

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The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last “for as long as it takes,” the defense secretary said.

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Teleportation, aliens and cancer-busting soda – it’s not just Trump going cuckoo, his officials are too | Arwa Mahdawi

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As the president’s men rave about paranormal events and Diet Coke, it seems the US’s only hope is extraterrestrial interventionPeople often criticise the Democrats for being overly cautious and never getting anything done. But this week they’ve surprised us all by unveiling concepts of a plan for getting Donald Trump out of the White House.On…

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Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Fed chair

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Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin WarshSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDemocrats have moved to stall Donald Trump’s effort to exert greater control over the US Federal Reserve, condemning the president’s “absurd” bid to install a new leader of the…

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Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7, concedes it trails unreleased Mythos

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Anthropic on Thursday released Claude Opus 4.7, a meaningful upgrade to its flagship AI model with better coding, sharper vision and a new ability to double-check its own work.Why it matters: Anthropic publicly conceded that the new Opus model does not match the performance of Mythos, a highly advanced system that the company hasn’t released…

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House hands Trump a win with failed Iran war powers vote

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House Democrats failed Thursday to pass a war powers resolution that would constrain President Trump’s ability to wage war with Iran.Why it matters: It is the third time Democrats have tried and failed to pass an Iran war powers resolution, which some lawmakers fear will be seen as a green light to the Trump administration…

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Vance’s Iran and Orbán setbacks raise questions about his standing with Trump

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Recent staffing moves among JD Vance’s aides have fueled new speculation that the VP and his allies are preparing for a 2028 presidential bid.

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Body of New York woman who jumped from moving vehicle in panic and went missing is found weeks later

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Suffolk County Police Department noted that the body found in the Long Island Sound has been identified as 32-year-old Brittany Kritis-Garip.

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