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Sen. Shaheen Blocks $2.8 Billion Weapons Sale to Israel, Allying with House Counterpart

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), the ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has exercised a hold on a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, The Hill has learned. The move aligns her with her counterpart in the House and underscores deep mistrust of both the Trump administration and the Israeli government, with Shaheen expressing frustration toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Trump White House Ban Takes Effect; CNN, MS NOW, Politico Sue Over Credential Revocations

President Donald Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House was enforced Saturday morning when reporters from all three outlets had their press badges deactivated and confiscated by Secret Service officers as they attempted to enter the grounds. On Monday, the three outlets notified the administration they are filing a lawsuit, calling the ban an 'illegal assault' on First Amendment rights.

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Vance campaigns in Iowa as Trump prepares to unveil Medicaid drug pricing plan

Vice President Vance is set to rally Friday in Council Bluffs, Iowa, alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn, as the White House continues to campaign in competitive Midwestern races. Separately, President Trump is expected to announce later Friday that Medicaid programs in all 50 states will gain access to ‘most favored nation’ pricing for certain prescription drugs, a step in his administration's efforts to lower drug costs.

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FCC waives foreign ownership cap for Paramount-Warner Bros. deal, allows Gulf sovereign funds 49.5% stake

The Federal Communications Commission has waived its rule limiting foreign equity to 25 percent, allowing sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi to collectively own 49.5 percent of the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. media conglomerate. The decision comes as FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s agency has simultaneously escalated actions against broadcast content it deems problematic, drawing accusations of inconsistent priorities.

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Alzheimer's study cancelled in Pittsburgh amid Trump administration funding cuts

A key Alzheimer's study in Pittsburgh has been cancelled, leaving participants uncertain whether they will ever receive the results of their cognitive tests, following funding cuts by the Trump administration that specifically target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The cancellation threatens to delay vital diagnoses for at-risk communities already facing significant health inequities.

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Early voting begins in midterm elections as Iran war and cost of living dominate campaign

Early voting has begun in several states for the 2026 US midterm elections, marking the start of a critical campaign stretch as Republicans and Democrats vie for control of Congress. With less than two months until election day, the campaign has increasingly focused on the cost of living and the ongoing war in Iran, while the Trump administration has moved forward with a major arms sale to Saudi Arabia and pursued controversial changes to Washington cultural institutions.

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Trump administration weakens environmental rules for AI data centers, former EPA officials warn of health risks

The Trump administration is rolling back environmental regulations to accelerate construction of AI data centers, raising health risks for nearby communities, a group of former EPA officials said this week. In a new report and briefing, they called on President Trump to adopt a voluntary 'Data Center Health Protection Pledge' to demonstrate that the administration is taking the threats seriously.

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Federal court strikes down Trump-era emergency order forcing Michigan coal plant to stay open

A unanimous three-judge panel of the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has thrown out an emergency order by the Department of Energy that forced the J.H. Campbell Generating Plant in Michigan to remain open, ruling that the declaration did not meet the legal standard for an energy emergency under the Federal Power Act. The decision, issued Friday, marks the first court ruling on the Trump administration’s aggressive use of the 202(c) authority to block coal plant closures, and its reasoning is expected to apply to other similar orders nationwide.

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Trump and Hegseth Use 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to Defend Iran War

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leveraged remarks at the Pentagon's 25th anniversary memorial ceremony for the September 11 attacks to defend the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, suggesting the conflict is part of the legacy of the worst terrorist attack on American soil. The administration's framing came more than six months into a war that shows no signs of ending, drawing criticism for politicizing a day traditionally reserved for honoring victims.

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DeSantis's hand-picked loyalists poised to remain in Florida higher education after governor leaves

With term-limited Florida Governor Ron DeSantis set to leave office in fewer than four months, critics say his eight-year ideological makeover of the state's higher education system will endure through a network of loyalists installed in powerful administrative positions. The latest appointment is Alex Kelly, the governor's former deputy chief of staff and commerce secretary, who was named last week as the sole finalist in Pensacola State College's search for a new president — at least the 12th close DeSantis ally to secure such a post.

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Nation pauses to remember September 11 on 25th anniversary as Trump sparks controversy with $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge

The United States and the world observed the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on Friday, with ceremonies honoring the nearly 3,000 victims. The somber remembrance unfolds against a backdrop of high-stakes US midterm politics, as President Donald Trump’s approval ratings hit historic lows and a proposal to pay every American citizen a $5,000 'Trump dividend' drew accusations of bribery.