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Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom

Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom

Republicans returning to Washington on Monday are facing questions about a $1 billion Senate security proposal that could help pay for President Donald Trump’s ballroom
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Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit

Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit

President Donald Trump's trip to China may not come with the same fanfare that accompanied his first-term visit
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Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts

Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts

Democrats have filed an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a redistricting rule by Virginia’s top court
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Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday he will reduce the 18-cent federal gas tax for a yet to be determined period as U.S. fuel prices shoot higher due to the Iran war.
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Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill

Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill

The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect
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Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency

Trump nominates fired FEMA leader to again lead the agency

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, a year after Hamilton was ousted from his position as FEMA's acting director last year.
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US senators urge Trump to 'stand strong' on shipbuilding in talks with Xi

US senators urge Trump to 'stand strong' on shipbuilding in talks with Xi

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Monday urged President Donald Trump to hold fast to trade remedies proposed by his administration to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding and not offer concessions when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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House lawmakers introducing bill to toughen US ban on Chinese vehicles

House lawmakers introducing bill to toughen US ban on Chinese vehicles

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday will introduce legislation ‌to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese automakers from ‌entering ​the American ⁠market just ⁠before President Donald Trump heads to China for talks.
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President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC

President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC

President Donald Trump is making significant changes to the nation's capital as he focuses on renovations and new projects
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Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

The Pentagon has begun releasing files on UFOs, tapping into public curiosity about unidentified phenomena
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What to know about the latest wave of changes to congressional districts

What to know about the latest wave of changes to congressional districts

The congressional map appears to be tilting more red amid the latest flurry of redistricting developments across the U.S. Virginia's supreme court this week rejected a new districting plan on procedural grounds
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Alabama Republicans ask US Supreme Court to clear way for new voting map

Alabama Republicans ask US Supreme Court to clear way for new voting map

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - Alabama Republicans asked the U.S.