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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump walk toward the press as they depart the White House in Washington on March 20, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

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U.S. Secretary of State says Washington expects Tehran’s response on ending the conflict while military confrontations continue near the world’s most critical oil route

Trump Unveils Sweeping Counterterrorism Strategy Targeting Cartels, Extremists, and Global Jihadist Networks

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New White House plan prioritizes dismantling hemispheric terror threats, combating violent domestic groups, and intensifying pressure on Iran-linked and international extremist operations

President Donald Trump speaks at The Villages Charter School in The Villages, Fla., on May 1, 2026. (Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images)

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In first public appearance since latest attack, former president underscores tax cuts and Social Security protections while addressing security concerns at major retirement community

U.S. President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on May 1, 2026. (Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images)

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President informs Congress that combat operations have ceased at 60-day deadline while lawmakers dispute legal interpretation amid ongoing ceasefire and naval blockade

President Donald Trump toasts with Britain's King Charles III and First Lady Melania Trump during a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington on April 28, 2026. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

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Lavish celebration led by First Lady highlights enduring U.S.–UK ties as leaders exchange praise, discuss global issues, and mark America’s 250th anniversary

This courtroom sketch depicts Cole Tomas Allen (L), the California man arrested in the shooting at the correspondents dinner in Washington, seen appearing before Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Sharbaugh, in federal court in Washington on April 27, 2026. (Dana Verkouteren via AP)

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Authorities detail alleged plot targeting senior officials as suspect faces life sentence following armed attack that disrupted high-profile Washington event

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington on April 25, 2026. (Mandel Ngan / AFP via Getty Images)

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President condemns late-night host over parody involving Melania Trump, links remarks to broader concerns following White House Correspondents’ Dinner security incident

U.S. Secret Service agents respond near President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington on April 25, 2026. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo)

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Authorities detail suspect’s movements and motives as investigation unfolds into attempted attack targeting top U.S. officials at high-profile Washington gathering

(L–R) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington on April 25, 2026. (Mandel Ngan/AFP)

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President describes chaotic evening marked by violence and unexpected bipartisan gestures following attempted attack at high-profile Washington event

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon arrival at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Dec. 29, 2025. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

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U.S. president insists military action was independent choice as tensions persist, ceasefire nears expiration, and clashes continue in the Gulf

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Turning Point USA event at the Dream City Church in Phoenix, Ariz., on April 17, 2026. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Speaking before thousands of supporters, the president outlines midterm ambitions, foreign policy developments, and domestic priorities while highlighting ceasefire diplomacy and party strategy

A still from a video footage shared by SOUTHCOM of a narco-terrorist boat transiting in the Eastern Pacific. SOUTHCOM via X

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Operation Southern Spear intensifies as Washington defends lethal actions against narco-trafficking networks amid rising debate over effectiveness and long-term impact

The Pentagon as seen from Air Force One on Feb. 12, 2009. (Charles Dharapak/AP Photo)

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Judge grants 14-day stay allowing Trump administration policy to proceed as appeals court reviews dispute over press access and First Amendment concerns

The former federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay on Sept. 9, 2025. (Allan Stein/The Epoch Times)

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Budget proposal advances President Donald Trump’s plan to transform historic tourist site into a modern maximum-security facility despite political opposition

Artemis II Launches First Crewed Journey Back to the Moon

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NASA sends four astronauts on a historic 10-day lunar mission, marking a major milestone in its Artemis program and deep space exploration goals

Trump Appoints Vance as ‘Fraud Czar,’ Targets Democratic States

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Vice President JD Vance to lead nationwide anti-fraud effort with emphasis on blue states as federal investigations and prosecutions begin

Pentagon Moves to Allow Personal Firearms on Military Bases

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New directive by defense chief seeks to expand service members’ ability to carry privately owned weapons on installations for personal protection

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington on Nov. 19, 2025. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche tapped as acting successor as Trump praises Bondi’s record while criticism over her tenure intensifies