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Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House while Trump was inside
Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House while Trump was inside

The Secret Service said it was “aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW” — one block from the White House.

By The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian oil terminal used for exports as Kyiv expands long-range strike capabilities
Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian oil terminal used for exports as Kyiv expands long-range strike capabilities
By The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
By Magdalena Del Valle and BloombergMay 23, 2026
Trump says a deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been ‘largely negotiated’
Trump says a deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been ‘largely negotiated’
By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
Trump’s 3,711 trades point to multiple stock-market strategies
Trump’s 3,711 trades point to multiple stock-market strategies
By Justina Lee, Vivien Ngo, Elena Popina, Matthew Griffin and BloombergMay 23, 2026
As U.S.-Iran deal nears, Trump ally warns against creating perception Tehran controls Hormuz — ‘it makes one wonder why the war started to begin with’
As U.S.-Iran deal nears, Trump ally warns against creating perception Tehran controls Hormuz — ‘it makes one wonder why the war started to begin with’
By Jason MaMay 23, 2026
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U.S. debt is the ‘elephant in the room’ amid bond market rout as Fed-fueled interest costs could drive even larger deficits, analysts warn
EconomyU.S. debt is the ‘elephant in the room’ amid bond market rout as Fed-fueled interest costs could drive even larger deficits, analysts warn
By Jason MaMay 23, 2026
The Fed’s worst inflation fears may be coming true as consumers lose faith in long-term prices—and even Trump supporters doubt he can bring relief
EconomyThe Fed’s worst inflation fears may be coming true as consumers lose faith in long-term prices—and even Trump supporters doubt he can bring relief
By Jason MaMay 23, 2026
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By Claire Rush and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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PoliticsRebellious Republicans find voice in Trump apostate Thom Tillis: ‘stupid on stilts’ and a ‘payout for punks’
By Lisa Mascaro, Joey Cappelletti and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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TSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during another shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh
PoliticsTSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during another shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
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    PoliticsOil approaches $115 per barrel as market realizes higher for longer is very possible
    By Elaine Kurtenbach, David McHugh and The Associated PressMarch 19, 2026
Tariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs
EconomyTariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 20, 2026
Trump says U.S. considers ‘winding down’ Iran military effort
PoliticsTrump says U.S. considers ‘winding down’ Iran military effort
By Jeff Mason, Courtney Subramanian and BloombergMarch 20, 2026
It’s looking like Trump’s war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran
Middle EastIt’s looking like Trump’s war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran
By Jason MaMarch 20, 2026
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LawTrump’s DOJ sues Harvard, claiming failure to tackle antisemitism
By Moriah Balingit, Michael Casey and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
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PoliticsScott Bessent’s Treasury Department will start overseeing the $180 billion of student loans that are in default
By Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
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    Politics‘It takes money to kill bad guys’: Hegseth asks for $200 billion in extra funds for Iran war
    By The Associated Press and Lisa MascaroMarch 19, 2026
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PoliticsCBS News won’t celebrate the 100th anniversary of Edward R. Murrow’s radio network. It will cancel it instead
By David Bauder and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
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PoliticsGavin Newsom supports renaming Cezar Chavez day after bombshell abuse allegations
By Trân Nguyễn, Haven Daley, John Seewer and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro shows the ballots before voting in legislative elections in Bogota, Colombia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
PoliticsThe president of Colombia has just been labeled a “priority target” for his alleged drug ties by the DEA
By The Associated Press, Jim Mustian, Joshua Goodman and Alanna Durkin RicherMarch 20, 2026
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CommentaryThe U.S. just hit $39 trillion in debt. Here’s the constitutional fix that Congress won’t touch
By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerMarch 20, 2026
300 years of wars show they are ‘always disaster times’ for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression
Investing300 years of wars show they are ‘always disaster times’ for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression
By Jason MaMarch 20, 2026
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    Politics‘It just wasn’t going to happen’: Georgia lawmakers delay switch from the QR code voting machines Trump hates
    By Jeff Amy and The Associated PressMarch 19, 2026
A man holds a poster upside down that depicts Donald Trump as the devil.
PoliticsIran threatens to attack tourist sites across the world as Israel and U.S. kill top leaders
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, David Rising and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
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PoliticsUkraine is quietly helping five Middle East nations shoot down Iranian drones, even as Trump says he doesn’t need Kyiv’s help
By The Associated Press and Hanna ArhirovaMarch 20, 2026
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AIThe White House has a plan for AI regulation, and it starts with keeping states out of it
By The Associated Press and Seung Min KimMarch 20, 2026
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BankingAs the U.S. gears up for a potential ground war in Iran, $100-plus oil threatens ‘demand destruction’ — starting in Asia
By Jim EdwardsMarch 20, 2026
Jack Schlossberg says his grandfather JFK would be ‘alarmed’ by how far America has fallen on the world stage
PoliticsJack Schlossberg says his grandfather JFK would be ‘alarmed’ by how far America has fallen on the world stage
By Rachel VentrescaMarch 20, 2026
For CEOs, it’s time for a wartime mindset
MagazineFor CEOs, it’s time for a wartime mindset
By Geoff ColvinMarch 20, 2026
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PoliticsJack Schlossberg on why Democrats lost young men to Trump—and it starts with the reason he quit the Biden campaign
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 19, 2026
Elon Musk, wearing a DOGE shirt and hat, puts one hand to the brim of the hat as he stands in the Oval Office.
LawDOGE cancelled a $349,000 grant to replace a museum’s HVAC after ChatGPT flagged it as DEI, court documents show
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 19, 2026
Social Security has 6 years left. The fix that sounds cruelest may be the smartest
EconomySocial Security has 6 years left. The fix that sounds cruelest may be the smartest
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 19, 2026
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EconomyThe Pentagon reportedly requested an extra $200 billion for the Iran war. It might fund the U.S. military for just 140 more days
By Jake AngeloMarch 19, 2026
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By Ali Swenson and The Associated PressMarch 19, 2026
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By Christopher Niezrecki and The ConversationMarch 19, 2026
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By Nick LichtenbergMarch 19, 2026
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CommentaryAnthony Scaramucci: America’s billionaires and presidents have forgotten the lesson that destroyed Rome
By Anthony ScaramucciMarch 19, 2026
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By Ram CharanMarch 19, 2026
Trump’s lunch for his biggest memecoin holders is going ahead. One attendee plans to come back despite ‘Walmart steak’ at previous meal
CryptoTrump’s lunch for his biggest memecoin holders is going ahead. One attendee plans to come back despite ‘Walmart steak’ at previous meal
By Ben WeissMarch 19, 2026
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CommentaryMick Mulvaney: Stop calling it a ‘prediction market.’ It’s sports betting
By Mick MulvaneyMarch 19, 2026
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EuropeEurope tells Trump to get lost on Iran, again
By Sam McNeil, Lorne Cook and The Associated PressMarch 19, 2026
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PoliticsTrump seems to have put himself in a position where the only Iran solution is troops on the ground
By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressMarch 19, 2026
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