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White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model

The Trump administration and Anthropic's CEO on Friday discussed working together for the first time since a dispute earlier

White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model
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US ready to thwart Iran attacks after IRGC threats to American firms

The White House said on Tuesday that the U.S. military was prepared to thwart any attacks by Iran, responding to threats by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

US ready to thwart Iran attacks after IRGC threats to American firms
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Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

The White House says it's “thrilled” after a federal commission gave early approval to the design for a 250-foot arch President Donald Trump wants to build at an entrance to the nation's capital

Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
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Trump weighs appointing Michael Murray to lead antitrust at DOJ, Bloomberg News reports

The White House is considering appointing attorney Michael Murray to lead antitrust enforcement at the U.S.

Trump weighs appointing Michael Murray to lead antitrust at DOJ, Bloomberg News reports
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Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction

A federal judge on Thursday again ruled that U.S.

Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction
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In historic first, Trump attends Supreme Court arguments

President Donald Trump made a historic visit to the U.S.

In historic first, Trump attends Supreme Court arguments
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World shares rally, oil prices fall on war de-escalation hopes

Global stocks rallied and oil futures retreated on Wednesday on hopes of a de-escalation in the Iran war.

World shares rally, oil prices fall on war de-escalation hopes
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Judge: Trump can’t claim that entire White House ballroom project is needed for national security

Judge: Trump can’t claim that entire White House ballroom project is needed for national security

Judge: Trump can’t claim that entire White House ballroom project is needed for national security
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Trump to sign order to pay tens of thousands of DHS employees

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Trump to sign order to pay tens of thousands of DHS employees
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Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project

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Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project
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Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-

Trump proposes "historic" defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
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Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues

A judge's order to stop construction work on a White House ballroom poses security risks, the Trump

Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues
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US will punish fraud and insider trading, derivatives regulator tells Congress

Washington's top derivatives regulator on Thursday sought to reassure lawmakers the U.S. will punish fraud as concern mounts on Capitol Hill that

US will punish fraud and insider trading, derivatives regulator tells Congress
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Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war

President Donald Trump is using Christian rhetoric to rally core supporters behind the increasingly unpopular war with Iran, religious and political

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war
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White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan
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Trump dispatching Iran negotiating team to Pakistan, White House says

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Trump dispatching Iran negotiating team to Pakistan, White House says
Education

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill

Melania Trump has made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to pass a series of bills to update a nearly 30-year-old federal foster care program

Melania Trump pushes for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
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White House says it warned staff against market bets amid Iran war

The White House warned staff against improperly leveraging their positions to place bets in futures markets in an email on March 24, a day after President Donald Trump ordered a

White House says it warned staff against market bets amid Iran war
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Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’

First lady Melania Trump denied on Thursday that she had any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and said she was not one of his victims, thrusting the

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’
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White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say

The White House considered but decided against a national televised address by President Donald Trump on Tuesday about his ceasefire

White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say
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United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch

For more than a decade, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has argued that the U.S. airline industry can support only two true global premium carriers.

United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch
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Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump's unprecedented broadside at the first American pope

A majority of U.S. Catholic voters supported Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential victory

Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump's unprecedented broadside at the first American pope
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Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries

Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries

Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries
Crime|Political|US

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing
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Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The question remains: Why now?

First lady Melania Trump has denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein

Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The question remains: Why now?
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White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets

White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets

White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets
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Melania Trump says 'lies' linking her to Epstein 'need to end'

First lady Melania Trump blasted “lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein” in remarks from the White House Thursday, attempting to distance herself from the convicted sex offender while calling on Congress to hold hearings allowing his victims to testify on Capitol Hill.

Melania Trump says 'lies' linking her to Epstein 'need to end'
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Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes

First lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement at the White House denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes

Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
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Trump threatens to jail unspecified reporter over airmen rescue leaks

Trump threatens to jail unspecified reporter over airmen rescue leaks

Trump threatens to jail unspecified reporter over airmen rescue leaks
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With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran
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How Pam Bondi lost her job

How Pam Bondi lost her job

How Pam Bondi lost her job
Education

Moms for Liberty wanted a seat on the school board. Trump gave them a voice in the White House

Moms for Liberty made a name for itself at the local level, fighting to win control of school boards as it battled “woke indoctrination” in the classroom

Moms for Liberty wanted a seat on the school board. Trump gave them a voice in the White House
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Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs
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Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law

Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law

Trump’s DOJ tells Trump he can hold onto government docs when he leaves office, contrary to Watergate-era law
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Trump wants $152 million to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz as a secure prison

Trump wants $152 million to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz as a secure prison

Trump wants $152 million to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz as a secure prison
Economy|World

White House seeks massive increase in defense spending and looks to slash housing, social services and health care

White House seeks massive increase in defense spending and looks to slash housing, social services and health care

White House seeks massive increase in defense spending and looks to slash housing, social services and health care
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Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission
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Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction

President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom has gotten final approval from a key commission

Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction
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Trump has discussed ousting Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say

President Donald Trump has privately mused about firing his Attorney General Pam Bondi and replacing her with EPA administrator Lee Zeldin, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN. CNN's Kaitlan Collins has the details.

Trump has discussed ousting Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say
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Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’

Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’

Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’
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Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war
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Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility
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FACT FOCUS: The Trump administration is falsely claiming Jimmy Carter was against mail-in voting

President Donald Trump and members of his administration are claiming that former President Jimmy Carter was against the use of mail-in and absentee ballots, citing a bipartisan 2005 report from the Commission on Federal Election Reform co-chaired by Carter and former Secretary of State James Baker

FACT FOCUS: The Trump administration is falsely claiming Jimmy Carter was against mail-in voting
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White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations

The White House says it fired an NTSB board member for serious misconduct, and he says the claims are false

White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations
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White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage

Through its social media feed, the White House has sent out a series of pumped-up videos that mix real Iran war explosions with movie action heroes, video game footage and sports heroes

White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage
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A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means
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Trump tells CNN Cuba is soon going to fall: ‘I’m going to put Marco over there’

Trump tells CNN Cuba is soon going to fall: ‘I’m going to put Marco over there’

Trump tells CNN Cuba is soon going to fall: ‘I’m going to put Marco over there’
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Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it

Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it

Leucovorin prescriptions surged after the White House touted the drug for autism. Parents are still scrambling to find it
Economy|World

Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth

Oil prices jumped Tuesday for the second straight day and gas prices moved higher in the United States, underscoring the threat of rising inflation posed by the Iran war

Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth
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Trump's White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it

President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project is too big and should be scaled back

Trump's White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it
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Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US soldiers in a White House ceremony

President Donald Trump has recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House

Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US soldiers in a White House ceremony
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Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify
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Netflix shockingly bows out, leaving Paramount as the apparent Warner Bros. winner

Netflix shockingly bows out, leaving Paramount as the apparent Warner Bros. winner

Netflix shockingly bows out, leaving Paramount as the apparent Warner Bros. winner
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US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians

US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians

US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians
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Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud says he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor,” amid growing questions about how the new unit will operate free of political pressure from a White House that has declared a “war on fraud.”

Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'
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First lady Melania and Donald Trump bringing separate guests to SOTU in break with precedent

First lady Melania and Donald Trump bringing separate guests to SOTU in break with precedent

First lady Melania and Donald Trump bringing separate guests to SOTU in break with precedent
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Transportation secretary says it was not a mistake to close airspace around El Paso

Transportation secretary says it was not a mistake to close airspace around El Paso

Transportation secretary says it was not a mistake to close airspace around El Paso
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He drew a line with Trump. Now Oklahoma’s governor is facing the president’s ire again

He drew a line with Trump. Now Oklahoma’s governor is facing the president’s ire again

He drew a line with Trump. Now Oklahoma’s governor is facing the president’s ire again
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WH adviser Hassett urges 'discipline' for Fed economists over tariff study

President Donald Trump’s top economist on Wednesday urged that Federal Reserve economists be punished for research last week that showed American companies and consumers paying for nearly all the new tariffs imposed by the White House last year

WH adviser Hassett urges 'discipline' for Fed economists over tariff study
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No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight

Lawmakers and the White House are offering no signs of compromise in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers

No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight
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Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House

Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House

Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House
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Memo says White House was 'excellently preserved' during East Wing demolition for Trump's ballroom

A White House memo says demolition crews "excellently preserved" the White House residence when they tore down the East Wing for President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom

Memo says White House was 'excellently preserved' during East Wing demolition for Trump's ballroom
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Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup
Business|Economy|Health|Political

White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup

White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup

White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup
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Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall

A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appears certain

Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall
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‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting

‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting

‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting
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Trump attacks Oklahoma's GOP leader ahead of next week's meeting of governors

President Donald Trump has escalated a feud with the National Governors Association chair over who gets invited to White House events

Trump attacks Oklahoma's GOP leader ahead of next week's meeting of governors
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Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats

The National Governors Association annual conference is unraveling after President Donald Trump did not invite some Democrats to events

Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
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Trump told police in mid 2000s ‘everyone has known’ about Epstein’s misconduct

Trump told police in mid 2000s ‘everyone has known’ about Epstein’s misconduct

Trump told police in mid 2000s ‘everyone has known’ about Epstein’s misconduct
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Trump's racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it

President Donald Trump says he won't apologize for posting a racist video of the Obamas

Trump's racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it
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Trump won’t apologize for sharing since-deleted racist video depicting Obamas as apes on Truth Social

Trump won’t apologize for sharing since-deleted racist video depicting Obamas as apes on Truth Social

Trump won’t apologize for sharing since-deleted racist video depicting Obamas as apes on Truth Social
Education|World

Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships

The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs

Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships
Arts|Education|World

Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House

President Donald Trump is taking steps toward installing a statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House

Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House
Arts

Melania Trump meets with freed American-Israeli hostage whose story she features in her new film

Melania Trump has met at the White House with a freed American-Israeli hostage whose plight she featured in her new documentary

Melania Trump meets with freed American-Israeli hostage whose story she features in her new film