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President Trump Expects Iran War to End After Midterms, Gas Prices to Drop
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President Trump Expects Iran War to End After Midterms, Gas Prices to Drop

President Trump says Iran’s war effort will end after November midterms, with gas prices expected to decline afterward despite current spikes.

Comedians Debate Limits of Humor One Year After Charlie Kirk’s Murder
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Comedians Debate Limits of Humor One Year After Charlie Kirk’s Murder

One year after Charlie Kirk’s murder, comedians remain divided over humor boundaries and the impact of jokes on his death.

President Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther
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President Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther

President Trump posthumously awarded Welles Crowther the Medal of Freedom for heroic 9/11 rescues, calling him ‘more famous than me.’

Socialist Policies Strain America’s Largest Cities as Financial Crisis Looms
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Socialist Policies Strain America’s Largest Cities as Financial Crisis Looms

Socialist-led cities like Chicago and Seattle face mounting financial woes and population loss, threatening their futures without federal aid.

Obama-Appointed Judge’s ‘Weak Sauce’ Rebuke Sparks Outrage Over Court’s Tone
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Obama-Appointed Judge’s ‘Weak Sauce’ Rebuke Sparks Outrage Over Court’s Tone

A federal judge’s use of ‘weak sauce’ in a Trump-era IRS case ruling has ignited fierce backlash over judicial decorum.

NYC Mayor Mamdani Releases 170K Pages of 9/11 Records Challenging Air Safety Claims
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Releases 170K Pages of 9/11 Records Challenging Air Safety Claims

Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveils massive 9/11 records exposing false claims about Ground Zero air safety, days before the 25th anniversary.

Police Event Cancels Jelly Roll Performance Over Trump Criticism on Kimmel
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Police Event Cancels Jelly Roll Performance Over Trump Criticism on Kimmel

Jelly Roll’s recent insults toward President Trump on Jimmy Kimmel’s show led to his removal from a major law enforcement fundraiser.

Gavin Newsom Blasts Trump Amid Record Diesel, Gas Prices in California
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Gavin Newsom Blasts Trump Amid Record Diesel, Gas Prices in California

California faces near $8 diesel and record gas prices; Gov. Newsom blames President Trump amid Iran tensions and fuel uncertainty.

ICE Raid at Memphis Nightclub Leads to 121 Immigration Arrests
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ICE Raid at Memphis Nightclub Leads to 121 Immigration Arrests

ICE arrested 121 individuals at a Memphis nightclub during a crackdown on illegal immigration linked to gambling and drug investigations.

Senator John Fetterman Votes Against Democrats More Than Any Other Senator in 2026
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Senator John Fetterman Votes Against Democrats More Than Any Other Senator in 2026

Senator John Fetterman breaks with Democrats more than any other senator in 2026 amid criticism over his voting and Senate attendance.

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