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Exclusive-Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect, US intelligence report finds

Exclusive-Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect, US intelligence report finds

By Ted Hesson, Jana Winter and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy that focuses on hemispheric threats

Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy that focuses on hemispheric threats

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has signed a new national counterterrorism strategy that focuses in part on the "neutralization" of hemispheric threats and incapacitating cartel operations, top White House adviser Sebastian Gorka said on Wednesday.
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The Latest: GOP lawmakers pass House map carving up majority-Black district in Tennessee

The Latest: GOP lawmakers pass House map carving up majority-Black district in Tennessee

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed “efforts to achieve a durable peace in the Middle East” in talks at the Vatican aimed at easing tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Pope Leo XIV
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Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it

Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it

President Donald Trump's plan to put a coat of white paint on the granite exterior of a historic building that's part of the White House complex is getting a hearing by a key federal agency
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Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Today, a key federal agency considers it

Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Today, a key federal agency considers it

President Donald Trump's plan to put a coat of white paint on the granite exterior of a historic building that's part of the White House complex is getting a hearing by a key federal agency
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Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

By Chris Prentice NEW YORK, May 6 (Reuters) - Even for the "Make America Healthy Again" voters who helped usher President Donald Trump back to the White House for a second term, affordability will be top of mind when they vote in November's midterm elections, a new poll found.
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FAA contractor charged with making threat against Trump

FAA contractor charged with making threat against Trump

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - A man who worked as a contractor for the Federal Aviation Administration in New Hampshire has been arrested and charged with making a threat against Donald Trump after the White House received an email the suspect apparently sent about planning to "
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared before congressional investigators to address questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick, a high-ranking official in the Trump administration, is under scrutiny for interactions with Epstein that extended beyond his initial claims. The investigation focuses on multiple interactions, including a 2012 visit to Epstein's Caribbean island. Despite denying a deeper relationship with Epstein, Lutnick's testimony has raised questions about his credibility. The White House has expressed confidence in Lutnick, but the investigation continues to pose challenges for the administration.
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President Trump Defends $400 Million White House Ballroom Amid Senate Security Funding Proposal

President Trump Defends $400 Million White House Ballroom Amid Senate Security Funding Proposal

President Trump has defended the estimated $400 million cost for a new White House ballroom, emphasizing its size and quality compared to the original proposal. This comes as Senate Republicans propose an additional $1 billion in taxpayer funds for security enhancements related to the project. The ballroom's construction has sparked debate over government spending priorities, with some questioning the necessity and scale of the project. The ballroom is part of broader renovations at the White House, which have been a point of contention among lawmakers and the public.
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FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure

FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure

May 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday allowed the marketing of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in a first authorization of non-tobacco-flavored vaping products, amid mounting political pressure on the agency.
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Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says

Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says

President Donald Trump’s deals with drugmakers requiring many of their U.S. prescription prices to drop could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade
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Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Secret Service said on Monday its officers confronted an armed and "suspicious individual" near the White House who later fired at them before fleeing on foot and being shot by law enforcement.