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Trump’s Former Border Patrol Commander Denied Entry to Charlotte Bakery
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Trump’s Former Border Patrol Commander Denied Entry to Charlotte Bakery

Manolo Betancur, bakery owner in Charlotte, refused entry to Gregory Bovino, former Trump Border Patrol commander, amid immigration tensions.

Teachers Criticize Trump Education Chief After AI Classroom Comments
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Teachers Criticize Trump Education Chief After AI Classroom Comments

North Carolina teachers express outrage after Trump’s education secretary stumbles on AI use in classrooms during CNN interview.

Oil Reserve at Lowest Since 1983 After Democrats Blocked Trump’s $3B Refill Plan
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Oil Reserve at Lowest Since 1983 After Democrats Blocked Trump’s $3B Refill Plan

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits a 43-year low after Democrats opposed Trump’s $3 billion refill plan during 2020’s low oil prices.

Trump’s Elite Legal Team at Sullivan & Cromwell Collapses Ahead of Appeals
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Trump’s Elite Legal Team at Sullivan & Cromwell Collapses Ahead of Appeals

President Trump’s high-profile legal team at Sullivan & Cromwell shrinks to one ahead of key criminal and civil appeals in 2026.

New York Times Slams Trump for Undermining Affordable Care Act Gains
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New York Times Slams Trump for Undermining Affordable Care Act Gains

The New York Times criticizes Trump and Republicans for cutting ACA subsidies, causing millions to lose health insurance in 2026.

MAGA Supporter Turns on Trump After Wife’s Detention Sparks Fear in California
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MAGA Supporter Turns on Trump After Wife’s Detention Sparks Fear in California

A MAGA voter and his wife face fear and uncertainty after her arrest and detention by ICE in California.

Trump’s Truth Social Alerts Fail to Attract Subscribers Amid Financial Losses
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Trump’s Truth Social Alerts Fail to Attract Subscribers Amid Financial Losses

Donald Trump’s new Truth Social alerts service fails to gain subscribers, deepening losses for the struggling platform.

Senator Hegseth Faces Backlash for Excluding Democrats from Defense Budget Talks
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Senator Hegseth Faces Backlash for Excluding Democrats from Defense Budget Talks

Republican Pete Hegseth is criticized for locking Democrats out of key defense budget talks, risking bipartisan support for $1.5tn military spending.

Marco Rubio Calls RFK Jr.’s Meat-and-Sauerkraut Diet ‘Crazy’
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Marco Rubio Calls RFK Jr.’s Meat-and-Sauerkraut Diet ‘Crazy’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismisses Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s meat-heavy diet as impractical and unsustainable for his busy travel schedule.

Trump Signs Memo Allowing US Firms to Conduct Cyber Attacks on Criminal Networks
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Trump Signs Memo Allowing US Firms to Conduct Cyber Attacks on Criminal Networks

President Trump authorizes US companies to carry out government-supervised cyber attacks targeting foreign criminal organizations.

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