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The Supreme Court is set to wrap up its term with blockbuster rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes after handing President Trump a series of major wins—and setbacks—earlier this week. Meanwhile, gas prices have dipped below four dollars a gallon, but a new government report warns the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest level in decades after repeated emergency releases. As the administration pushes to keep fuel prices down, questions are growing about how long that strategy can last. 

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President Trump’s fragile ceasefire with Iran is under new strain after Tehran demanded control over all ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh questions about whether peace talks can survive. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shuts down talk of a future presidential run while embracing a growing role in reshaping the Democratic Party. 

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President Trump notched a series of major immigration victories at the Supreme Court, while the court’s biggest ruling of the term—on birthright citizenship—still hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, a fresh attack in the Strait of Hormuz has raised new questions about whether the already fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire can survive. With shipping traffic still disrupted and peace negotiations facing another test, uncertainty remains over what comes next in the Middle East. 

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President Trump officially kicked off the America 250 celebration with military flyovers, patriotic performances, and a speech declaring that “America is back.” The launch event marked the next part  of a yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday, with festivals, competitions, and patriotic events planned across the country. Plus, Democratic Socialist-backed candidates swept key New York primaries, raising fresh questions about the future direction of the Democratic Party. The results could have major implications for party leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries as Democrats look ahead to the 2026 midterms and beyond.

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The Justice Department says it has uncovered the largest health care fraud scheme in U.S. history, charging hundreds of defendants in an alleged $6.5 billion Medicare and Medicaid scam. We break down the record-setting takedown, the luxury assets seized, and what Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says comes next. Plus, a Brooklyn coffee shop is under federal investigation after refunding and effectively banning Congressman Dan Goldman over his support for Israel. 

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President Trump says the latest agreement with Iran is moving peace talks forward, but critics argue the deal gives Tehran major concessions on oil sales, nuclear oversight, and control of the Strait of Hormuz. Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is under renewed scrutiny as old comments on race, gender, religion, and identity politics resurface ahead of a pivotal Senate race. 

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President Trump escalated pressure on Iran with fresh threats as confusion continues over whether the Strait of Hormuz is truly open and whether peace talks are making any real progress. We break down the latest diplomatic twists, Vice President JD Vance’s negotiations, and the ongoing Israel-Lebanon complications hanging over a potential deal. Meanwhile, Trump says vandals damaged the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool just weeks after its costly makeover. Plus, the latest on a surprise arrest, a possible UK political shakeup, and a Florida man accused of trying to hijack a medical helicopter.

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Drivers are finally getting some relief as gas prices dip below $4 a gallon for the first time since March, fueled by progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. We break down what the U.S.-Iran agreement means for oil markets and how soon consumers could see savings at the pump. Meanwhile, federal investigators say the alleged ringleader of the foiled UFC Freedom 250 terror plot was a DACA recipient who remained in the country under the Obama-era program. Plus, the latest details on the plot authorities say could have turned into a mass-casualty attack near the White House.

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The full U.S.-Iran memorandum is finally public, and critics say the agreement gives Tehran major concessions on both its nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz. We break down what changed from earlier drafts and what it could mean for gas prices, global security, and President Trump’s promise that Iran would never get a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, New York City is throwing a championship celebration decades in the making as the Knicks roll through the Canyon of Heroes. From parade floats to celebrity appearances, we’ve got everything fans need to know about the biggest party in town.

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The FBI says it stopped a terrifying plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House using explosive drones, snipers, and a planned assault on the grounds. Authorities credit a tip from one suspect’s mother for helping unravel the alleged scheme before it could be carried out. Meanwhile, new details are emerging about the U.S.-Iran memorandum that could pave the way toward a broader peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. 

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