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Machado Eyes Running for Venezuelan President
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela's opposition movement, said she plans to return from exile and enter Venezuela's next presidential race before the end of the year.
Mon, 25 May 2026 22:12:42 EDTRuddy: Trump's Smart Move With Iran - He Keeps All the Leverage
President Donald Trump's decision to pursue a 60-day ceasefire framework with Iran may prove to be one of the smartest strategic moves yet in the unfolding Middle East crisis.
Mon, 25 May 2026 18:50:26 EDTSpeaker Johnson to Newsmax: 'Praying for Resolution' in Iran Conflict
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told Newsmax host Todd Starnes that he is "praying for a resolution" to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, while stressing that President Donald Trump remains committed to preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Mon, 25 May 2026 20:02:05 EDTSpeaker Johnson to Newsmax: GOP Will 'Keep and Grow' House Majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told Newsmax's Todd Starnes that he is confident Republicans will defy historical trends and gain seats in this fall's midterm elections, arguing the GOP's focus on affordability and economic issues will resonate with voters.
Mon, 25 May 2026 19:46:29 EDTN.J. Gov. Blocked From Entering ICE Detention Center
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was denied entry Monday to an ICE detention center amid protests and a hunger strike by detainees over alleged mistreatment.
Mon, 25 May 2026 18:41:34 EDTMedia Hypes Trump's 'Third' Medical Checkup
President Donald Trump's upcoming presidential medical checkup Tuesday at Walter Reed is drawing renewed media attention, but there is little evidence to support suggestions that the visit reflects any underlying health concern.
Mon, 25 May 2026 18:39:33 EDTRep. Massie Says More Epstein Names Coming, Teases 2028 Comeback
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is not retreating from public life after losing the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District to a candidate backed by President Donald Trump.
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:36:02 EDTSeattle Crime Fears Spur Road Blockades
Residents in a north Seattle neighborhood have begun building homemade barricades across residential streets after repeated shootings and ongoing crime concerns left many fearing for their safety.
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:54:25 EDTOfficials: California Chemical Tank Explosion Risk Eliminated
A crack has relieved some pressure in a damaged chemical tank and the temperature of the highly flammable gas inside is continuing to fall, leading authorities to say Monday they believe the risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated.
Mon, 25 May 2026 17:32:19 EDTGAO: US Overpaid Welfare, Medicare by $186 Billion
Federal agencies sent out roughly $186 billion in improper payments during fiscal year 2025, according to a recent Government Accountability Office analysis that found Medicare, Medicaid, and welfare-related programs accounted for much of the total.
Mon, 25 May 2026 16:55:33 EDTWSJ Warns Trump on Iran Deal as He Hits Critics for 'Not Knowing the Terms'
The Wall Street Journal editorial board is warning President Trump against what it describes as the risks of a potential emerging U.S.-Iran deal, arguing that any agreement that eases pressure on Tehran without fully resolving nuclear and regional security concerns could...
Mon, 25 May 2026 16:45:55 EDTIranian World Cup Team Will Train in Mexico, not in US
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that Mexico will host Iran's national soccer team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States declined to allow the team to stay in the country.
Mon, 25 May 2026 16:26:59 EDTInd.: 283 Undocumented Truck Drivers Stopped in Inspections
Nearly 300 undocumented migrants carrying commercial driver's licenses issued by states including New York and California have been stopped and prosecuted in Indiana over the past three months, the New York Post reported Saturday, citing comments from an aide to Republican...
Mon, 25 May 2026 16:24:45 EDTThink Tank Urges Clarity on Trump's Golden Dome
The Atlantic Council, a prominent Washington-based think tank with deep ties to NATO and defense policy circles, is urging Congress and the Pentagon to quickly align on the cost and operational plans for the Golden Dome missile defense system in order for it to succeed.
Mon, 25 May 2026 15:59:57 EDTIsrael Expands Airstrikes in Lebanon
The Israeli army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in Lebanon in an effort to "crush" Hezbollah.
Mon, 25 May 2026 16:17:16 EDTWhat Will Happen in Texas Senate Runoff Tuesday?
Not since then-Rep. Lyndon B. Johnson won the pivotal Democrat runoff by a disputed margin of 87 votes over former Gov. Coke Stevenson has a Texas race for U.S. senator been so fiercely contested — or drawn as much national attention...
Mon, 25 May 2026 13:15:41 EDTLavrov to Rubio: Russia to Strike Military-Linked Kyiv Sites
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov advised Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday of Moscow's decision to launch strikes on sites in Kyiv linked to the Ukrainian military, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Mon, 25 May 2026 15:12:19 EDTCongress Moves to Limit Investor Home Buys
Congress is moving toward restricting large institutional investors from buying single-family homes as lawmakers from both parties respond to voter frustration over rising housing costs.
Mon, 25 May 2026 15:03:25 EDTMaryland Democrats Consider New House Map
Maryland Democrat leaders are weighing a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional map after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on voting rights and race-based districting.
Mon, 25 May 2026 14:01:24 EDTFrance-Led EU Bloc Urges Tough Action on Chinese Imports
France is heading a coalition of five European Union countries pushing Brussels to expand the use of tariffs and other trade defenses against what the group described as abusive global trade practices tied to industrial overcapacity and unfair competition, particularly from China.
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