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Trump to give $90 to senior citizens for Medicare premiums

President Trump’s plan to send $90 Medicare payments to about 20 million seniors is drawing attention as the midterm elections approach and health care costs remain a major concern.

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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran again and other takeaways from his TIME interview

In a wide-ranging TIME interview, President Donald Trump addressed the Iran war, White House renovations, his Supreme Court picks, the Kennedy Center and possible future pardons as the midterm elections approach.

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Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch to retire amid Trump administration effort to reshape institution

Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from the Smithsonian after seven years at the helm—just as the institution faces growing pressure from the Trump administration.

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Trump distances himself from voter frustration with GOP: ‘They’re not angry at me’

Trump says voters are angry with Republicans, not him, as Democrats gain ground heading into the 2026 midterms.

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Top general fired by Trump administration criticizes use of military for political missions

Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Charles Q. Brown warns that using the military for politically charged domestic missions risks undermining its core purpose and public trust.

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19-year-old would-be attacker of UFC event sought to use drones and was referred to police by his parents, FBI says

Federal authorities say they disrupted an alleged plot targeting a UFC event at the White House, with court documents detailing accusations of planned drone attacks, sniper positions, and attacks on government officials.

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19-year-old would-be attacker of UFC event sought to use drones and was referred to police by his parents, FBI says

Federal authorities say they disrupted an alleged extremist plot to attack a UFC event at the White House, arresting multiple suspects accused of planning drone strikes and sniper attacks targeting government officials and other high-profile figures.

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Trump zeroes in on federal takeover of DC as FBI patrols streets

President Donald Trump is ramping up efforts to curb crime in the nation’s capital on Monday as he threatens a federal takeover of Washington, DC, with plans for FBI agents to patrol the streets all while city officials largely remain deferential to him.

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Michelle Obama addresses recent absences from political events and divorce rumors

Former first lady Michelle Obama discussed stepping back and making time for herself on a podcast released Tuesday, addressing her recent absences from political events and rumors of marital troubles.

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Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, dies

Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died, according to a statement from the Obama and Robinson families. She was 86.

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