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Benin Votes Sunday in First Election Since Failed Coup
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni leads polls as Benin holds presidential election four months after December military coup attempt.
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Hungarian Election Sunday Could End Orban's 16-Year Rule
Viktor Orban faces his toughest electoral challenge in 16 years as Hungarians vote Sunday in an election that could reshape Europe's political landscape.
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Appeals Court Gives Trump Until April 17 to Continue $300M Ballroom
DC appeals court temporarily allows White House ballroom construction to continue as Trump administration challenges ruling requiring congressional approval.
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Alito Retirement Speculation Grows as Trump Eyes Fourth Supreme Court Pick
Justice Samuel Alito faces intense retirement speculation that could give President Trump a fourth Supreme Court nomination ahead of upcoming elections.
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Trump Supporters Turn Against Bondi Over Slow Epstein File Releases
Former Trump voters like Cayden McBride spend hours combing Epstein files, frustrated with Pam Bondi's handling before her removal as attorney general.
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Trump Claims Victory Over Iran 'Regardless' of Islamabad Talks Outcome
President Trump declared Saturday the US has 'totally defeated' Iran as negotiations continue in Islamabad, warning China against arms shipments.
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White House Deputy Chief Blair Takes GOP Election Leave
James Blair, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs, steps away temporarily to lead Republican midterm election strategy efforts.
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Trump Administration Fires Immigration Judges Who Blocked Student Deportations
Immigration judges dismissed after blocking deportations of pro-Palestinian students as Trump administration reshapes immigration courts nationwide.
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Appeals Court Questions Trump's Ballroom Security Claims
DC appeals judges extend construction deadline but challenge Trump administration's national security arguments for White House ballroom project.