Grand juries are the heart of the criminal justice system, the inner sanctum where prosecutors, working unchecked and in secret, have enormous power to indict their fellow citizens. But under …
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Trump Urges More Countries to Normalize Relations With Israel as Part of Iran Deal
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump reiterated on Monday his call for more nations in the Middle East to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel as part of a peace deal with Iran. “If they …
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After Defeat, Massie Opens Door to a 2028 Run. Which Office Is Unclear.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHe might not be done just yet. Representative Thomas Massie, President Trump’s most prominent Republican critic in Congress, lost his primary last week in Kentucky to a challenger backed by …
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How Trump’s Cabinet Speaks to Him: Praise, Accolades and Lots of Criticizing Opponents
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe cabinet has historically advised the president on a variety of matters, but in President Trump’s second term, it appears to have taken on a new mandate: flattery. Marathon cabinet …
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Trump’s Self-Indulgent Streak Deepens G.O.P. Fears He Is Risking Losses in Midterms
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA little more than five months ahead of the midterm elections, President Trump seems to be focused on virtually anything other than keeping Republican control of Congress. He endorsed a …
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Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump’s Actions
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSecretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the Trump administration remained committed to a strategic partnership with India, apparently trying to defuse tensions from President Trump’s aggressive actions …
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What to Know About the Citizenship Lists Trump Wants to Create
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump is seeking to create state-by-state citizenship lists, saying they are necessary to block noncitizens from voting, a virtually nonexistent issue that the president has described as widespread despite …
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Britain Preparing for Mission That Could Clear Strait of Hormuz
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump has fumed repeatedly about Britain’s failing to help the U.S. wage war on Iran. The United Kingdom responded by allowing U.S. bombers to strike Iran from southern England, …
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With Big Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Collides With a Testy Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesVice President JD Vance made an unannounced visit to the Supreme Court last week to attend a private dinner in a wood-paneled conference room with Chief Justice John G. Roberts …
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new video loaded: Trump Says U.S. Close to Peace Agreement With Iran President Trump said on Saturday the United States was close to reaching a deal with Iran toward ending …