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Trump warns Iran "clock is ticking" until U.S. launches harder strikes - Axios
The president is convening his national security team Tuesday.
Trump-backed prayer festival on National Mall draws thousands: ‘We welcome Jesus!’ - The Washington Post
Critics of Sunday's « Rededicate 250 » event said it portrayed the United States inaccurately as a Christian nation and sought to erase the line between church and state.
Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies targeted in DOJ investigations, sources say - CNN
Trump administration officials are considering establishing a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate those who feel they have been unfairly investigated under previous administrations, according to tw...
A ‘Revival’ on the National Mall: White House Puts Prayer at Center of Washington - WSJ
Sunday’s event draws thousands of worshipers, with video messages from President Trump and cabinet secretaries
Fire sparked after drone strike at UAE nuclear plant - politico.eu
The defense ministry said investigations were under way “to determine the source of the attacks.”
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff - AP News
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming have advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary. Letlow capitalized on the power of President Donald Trump’s endorsement in a...
Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back - CNN
Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy wanted his reelection campaign to be about the “present and the future.” President Donald Trump had other plans.
Hundreds of millions of dollars for Trump’s ballroom ruled out of order in Senate - The Washington Post
The Senate parliamentarian determined that a proposal to fund $1 billion for White House security cannot be included as written.
Senate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget bill - NBC News
A GOP bill seeking $1 billion for the Secret Service to help finance President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom is in jeopardy as it faces pushback from a top Senate official.
Virginia’s new House map is dead. Democrats think they can still flip these seats. - The Washington Post
Republicans won the redistricting war in Virginia, but several lawmakers remain vulnerable.
Live results: Cassidy fights for political life in Louisiana Senate GOP primary - The Hill
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) is fighting for his political life in a GOP Senate primary Tuesday. Trump has endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R) in her challenge against Cassidy. Polling from last month s...