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How Trump used America’s leverage to get exactly what he wanted from his trade war

In the end, President Donald Trump got exactly what he wanted. The 120 days since Trump’s Rose Garden “Liberation Day” announcement rocked financial markets weren’t exactly pretty.

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Construction on Trump’s $200 million White House ballroom to begin in September

President Donald Trump has been envisioning a new ballroom on the White House campus for a decade and a half. His dream is about to become a reality.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge to acquit him or give him new trial, calling conviction ‘unconstitutional’

Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked the judge who is overseeing his case to acquit him or give him a new trial – before he has even been sentenced.

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Severe turbulence on Delta flight forces emergency landing and sends more than two dozen on board to hospitals

Some passengers were terrified, convinced the plane was going down. One seasoned traveler said it was the roughest flight he’d ever taken. A woman on board felt like she was experiencing an earthquake.

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Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis

Justin Timberlake is sharing that he has been “battling some health issues” as he concludes his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, including that he was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease.

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Hulk Hogan’s cause of death revealed

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack, according to authorities.

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Frustrated with continued high drug costs, Trump demands 17 companies lower prices in 60 days

President Donald Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on major drugmakers to bring their US prices in line with the far lower ones available to patients in other countries.

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Bootlicking for Trump: Texans Torch Redistricting Power Grab in Fiery Committee Testimony

The Texas House Committee on Redistricting convened in Arlington expecting routine testimony. What they got instead was a mic-dropping, soul-shaking reality check from Mendi, a fierce Texas citizen who stepped up and let the truth fly like wildfire.

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Texas Unveils Redistricting Map; Congressman Green Responds to Changes

Texas releases a new congressional redistricting proposal aiming to boost Republican seats and redraw key Democratic districts, including significant changes to Rep. Al Green’s district.

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Houston Back-to-School Bash Returns to Support Students and Families

Annual event to provide free supplies, resources, entertainment, and scholarships to underserved youth and military families

Houston’s biggest back-to-school event returns with free supplies, live entertainment, scholarships, and resources for local families.

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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested in connection with illegal high-stakes poker games

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday and is accused by the Department of Justice of being a part of a high-stakes illegal gambling ring that ran out of one of his California homes.

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Democratic lawmakers sue over ICE’s new policy limiting access to detention centers

Twelve Democratic members of Congress have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully obstructing their efforts to visit federal immigration detention centers.

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Electricity costs are rising under Trump. Democrats want to make it an issue for the midterms

President Donald Trump came into office promising to lower energy and electricity costs. But with the cost of electricity rising, congressional Democrats and left-leaning groups see an opening to go on the offense ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run for governor of California in 2026, ending questions about her interest in the role but raising new ones about the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee’s plans for the future.

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Texas Republicans release new House maps as they attempt to take 5 Democratic seats

Texas Republicans are powering ahead with a strategy backed by President Donald Trump to seize control of multiple Democratic seats ahead of next year’s midterms by redrawing the state’s congressional map.

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Oreo and Reese’s fans have been ‘begging’ for a mashup for a decade. Now it’s here

Despite being owned by different companies, Oreo and Reese’s are bowing to the fan’s demands and releasing a sweet collaboration.

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Women’s soccer is enjoying a historic moment. But progress is uneven

Sport is all about history, about legacy, about storylines emerging over years of competition. Each major soccer tournament, then, is a marker that helps fans to track the progression of players, of teams and of the game in general.

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Seth Meyers worries for the future of his late night show because of ever-changing TV ‘ecosystem’

When it comes to late-night television, Seth Meyers knows the future is largely out of your control. Meyers, who has hosted “Late Night” on NBC for over a decade, spoke on this week’s episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast about dealing with the uncertainty that comes with hosting a program.

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN just weeks after settling sexual assault and battery lawsuit

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN just weeks after settling sexual assault and battery lawsuit

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Is the ‘fibermaxxing’ trend good for you? Yes, and here’s why

Chia seeds, goji berries, strawberries and raspberries: A TikTok user going by the name “impamibaby” is filling her pretty wooden breakfast bowl with fiber-rich foods and filming it, inspiring her audience to eat more of the nutrient she says has made her bloating disappear.