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Republicans cancel votes amid GOP fight over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fundExternal Link
Objections to President Donald Trump’s controversial “anti-weaponization” fund prompted Senate Republicans to postpone votes to fund ICE and the Border Patrol until June.
Thu, 21 May 2026 18:10:22 GMT
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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at age 41External Link
NASCAR announced that racing legend Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness. 
Thu, 21 May 2026 21:55:49 GMT
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DNC releases long-delayed 2024 autopsy, despite party frustrations with its findingsExternal Link
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin on Thursday released the party’s autopsy report on the 2024 election after facing intense pressure to do so
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT
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Iran-U.S. diplomacy intensifies as Trump seeks ‘right answers,’ Tehran signals gaps ‘reduced’ External Link
A new burst of diplomatic action intensified Thursday in a push to break the deadlock between the United States and Iran.
Thu, 21 May 2026 09:52:15 GMT
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Military healthcare contractor issues apology to 4 million beneficiariesExternal Link
A contractor that administers the military’s healthcare benefits to more than 4 million people issued a broad apology to its beneficiaries this week for problems with its coverage
Thu, 21 May 2026 20:15:38 GMT
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