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Trump Says Ceasefire With Iran Is ‘Over,’ Prompting Spike in Oil Prices as Stocks Drop Worldwide

by Stan Choe and Associated Press July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

President Donald Trump said the pause in fighting in the Iran War was “over” Wednesday, causing oil prices to rise and stocks to slump.

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Democrats Scramble as Maine Senate Nominee Graham Platner Faces Sexual Assault Allegation

by Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle and Associated Press July 6, 2026July 7, 2026

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US Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Transgender Sports Bans Targeting Girls and Women

by Mark Sherman and Associated Press June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

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US Supreme Court Narrowly Upholds Constitution’s Promise of Birthright Citizenship

by Mark Sherman and Associated Press June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

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Mississippi Can Count Late Mail Ballots, US Supreme Court Rules, Rejecting Trump-Led Challenge

by Mark Sherman and Ashton Pittman June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

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Black Women’s Nonprofit Awards Grants to Local Southern Groups as Part of Joy-Filled Tour

by Matt Brown and Associated Press June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

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Federal Judge Bars Trump From Implementing Proof of Citizenship Requirement to Vote

by Julie Carr Smyth, Michael Casey and Associated Press June 24, 2026June 25, 2026

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Trump Abruptly Cancels Signing a Housing Bill, Blindsiding Republicans

by Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Josh Boak, Lisa Mascaro and Associated Press June 24, 2026June 25, 2026

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States Can’t Use SAVE to Check Voter Citizenship, Judge Rules

by Kevin Edwards, Ali Swenson, Fatima Hussein and Associated Press June 22, 2026June 22, 2026