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Why it's so difficult for the US to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has been trying to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months More »
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Trump rolls out the White House welcome mat for new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
President Donald Trump is set to welcome Iraq's new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, to the White House More »
After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington’s best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers More »
Supreme Court justices to testify before Congress on increasing security funding in rare appearance
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are set to appear before Congress More »
Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom
Media advocates have reacted with alarm to subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force One More »
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait
The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz More »
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate More »
Bridge builder and 'Trump whisperer': Lindsey Graham's role in the Senate not easily filled
Lindsey Graham played a role in the Senate that won’t easily be filled More »
Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible discipline
A federal judge says President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred one of his attorneys for possible disciplinary action More »
Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agenda
Senate Republicans are returning to Washington with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally of President Donald Trump More »
